Volkswagen T4: Transporter, Caravelle and Camper Models, 1990 to 2003

by Richard Copping, Kenneth Cservenka

Overview

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Richard Copping and Kenneth Cservanka's years of Volkswagen Transporter ownership and experience to learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right van at the right price! Packed with good advice – from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the VW community, to whether a VW Transporter T4 will suit you and your lifestyle – Volkswagen T4: Transporter, Caravelle and Camper Models 1990-2003 is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Transporter of your dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787114388
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	05/19/2020
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.49(w) x 7.65(h) x 0.23(d)

About the Author

With the best part of thirty VW titles to his name, ranging from Beetle books to Buses and Golfs, Richard Copping is regarded as a leading author and marque expert on matters Volkswagen in Britain and beyond. His credentials are impeccable, having learned to drive using a VW Beetle, he has owned Volkswagens ever since. A Concours judge, an avid collector of VW literature, and particularly so the oldest and rarest brochures, Richard has a monthly column in Volkswagen Camper and Commercial magazine, as well as regularly contributing features about some of the best VWs to be seen out and about. Having owned and repaired various models of Volkswagen since 1969, Ken Cservenka is a well known figure around the VW show scene. As well as being an occasional Concours d' Elegance judge, he is well known for his photography. His articles, photography and answers to technical queries have appeared in several well known magazines. He has also provided photography for several books and has co-written books for the Veloce Buyers Guide series.

Table of Contents

Introduction

- the purpose of this book 3

1 Is it the right car for you?

- marriage guidance 7

2 Cost considerations

- affordable, or a money pit? 9

3 Living with a T4

- will you get along together? 11

4 Relative values

- which model for you? 15

5 Before you view

- be well informed 18

6 Inspection equipment

- these items will really help 20

7 Fifteen minute evaluation

- walk away or stay? 21

8 Key points

- where to look for problems 29

9 Serious evaluation

- 60 minutes for years of enjoyment 31

10 Auctions

- sold! Another way to buy your dream 71

11 Paperwork

- correct documentation is essential! 73

12 What's it worth?

- let your head rule your heart 76

13 Do you really want to restore?

- it'll take longer and cost more than you think 77

14 Paint problems

- bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 80

15 Problems due to lack of use

- just like their owners, T4s need exercise! 85

16 The Community

- key people, organisations and companies in the T4 world 88

17 Vital statistics

- essential data at your fingertips 90

Index 95

Notes 96