I'm proud owner of T3 Westfalia Joker and was serving me well for many years, even when untill I moved to Norway couple of years ago when started to drive around the country a lot and practice kitesurfing, surfing, snowboarding, mountainbiking. I figure out I need newer van, less noise, with much more space, especially if I want to take family with me in the future.
For now I was thinking of these two options:
1. Buy T5 "4 Motion" Transporter between 2008-2010 year make with max 90.000 km on counter.
2. Buy T4 "Syncro" last model (Transporter or caravelle) with up to 200.000km on counter
I have clear idea how the interior of a camper / weekend van should be constructed to serve my living and sports gear needs, but I'm not that good when it comes to car mechanics, so I need your help with suggestions, since choice depends on many factors / questions I can’t answer:
- - Which one is most reliable and better buy on long term? Im planning to have van for at least 10 years. I know T5 is probably less reliable but seems more comfortable and better 4x4 system.
- cost of converting from green plates to regular vs cost of camper registration
- does protection between drivers cabin and the back of the van has to be hard (like the one that comes standard) it or is it alloved to be removable soft net (so when im camping i can easily remove it and swivel front seats around)?
- is it possible to bring van to germany or UK and pay professionals to convert the van and bring it back to Norway and have it registred as camper or regular car?
Any taught would be very helpful!
Best Regards, Jerry