Buying seasonS for T25?

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JimmyJam

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2,346 posts

226 months

Tuesday 18th September 2012
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Think I'm at the point where I'm ready to add a T25 camper to the fleet and more importantly my wife has sanctioned! Financially it makes more sense for me to do this in April/ May. However, I am guessing this is approaching peak market where everyone is looking. On one hand I guess this is when the most choice will be in the market place and therefore prices may be competitive etc. But also when people think they can charge the most? This is vs. the winter when there is less available but possibly bargains to be had? What are your thoughts.

mike9009

7,586 posts

250 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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Not sure if this should be treated as a general rule, but.......

We brought our t25 in April. We were looking from February, but saw a few dogs. The market size did increase and I reckon prices did not change too much between Feb and early April. At a guess maybe 4% increase, but enabled us to find the right one. (2.0 litre air cooled.....) I would do it again that way for the sake of a few quid.

Mike

StuartGGray

7,703 posts

235 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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I would have thought the best time would be at the close of season, November sort of time. Everyone is closing down for winter and people are thinking of upgrading for next year.

astroarcadia

1,713 posts

207 months

Thursday 20th September 2012
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My brother is thinking about selling his T25. Westfalia top, new engine with LPG conversion, excellent bodywork. A real head turner. PM me if you want details or pics.

He has not advertised it yet but will sell.

JimmyJam

Original Poster:

2,346 posts

226 months

Friday 21st September 2012
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mike9009 said:
Not sure if this should be treated as a general rule, but.......

We brought our t25 in April. We were looking from February, but saw a few dogs. The market size did increase and I reckon prices did not change too much between Feb and early April. At a guess maybe 4% increase, but enabled us to find the right one. (2.0 litre air cooled.....) I would do it again that way for the sake of a few quid.

Mike
Thats what I was kind of hoping to hear as I'd rather not stretch myself to buy now. Thanks

Calitri

248 posts

192 months

Saturday 22nd September 2012
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Of course buy when you feel it's right, and buy the best you can afford. Ours has brought great enjoyment to the whole family.....go for it. However be prepared to both need and want to spend money on it.

SixtySpeedTwin

320 posts

159 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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I would just keep your eye out for a good van that comes up, they can pop up at any time rather than wait for a specific window.
We bought our 2.1 T25 Holdsworth in September after seing so many sheds of T2 and T25s