Could be a winner, tested but needs a starter motor fitting.

T4's seem to be overtaking T5s just now just like T3's overtook T4's for a long while crazy yet true i am currently seeing a T5 [pi think] and can buy a newer lower mileage T5 for same money as a 100K + T4 but keep looking the right van is out there just be willing to both travel and lower your expectaions high mileages with these vans is not an issue as much as in other makes i personally know of several well 400k + and still going strong they keep their values as they now also have a cult following like ever Transporter before them at 2k your looking at a 100k odd prob 1998 - 99 poss 2000 model in med condition im afraid odd bargains about but better to spend max and get the best you can, it has always worked for me doing it that way.....be careful loads of cons out there right now as conmen have cottoned on to how popular these vehicles actually are and are moving in with several scams if unsure about any you might wish to look at post details and we will happily appraise for you

Good luck, keep looking and it will come alonmg maybe not today, maybe not toimmorow took me 3 months + on my two T4 hunts and im only a week into my T5 hunt

After having driven a very nice Caravelle in Ipswich a couple of weeks ago (80K on the clock, full works in side, 2.5tdi, S-reg) and now tonite driven a 1.9D N reg Van, carpetted, but in need of a respray and finishing off, I have decided that its best to wait it out and go for the best i can get... The Caravelle ended up selling on ebay for 6.6k, so think that 4-5k is prob where i need to be heading....

I also missed a VW T4 autosleeper at the weekend (BY one day!) only 1.9d though, but reckoned that would have been the perfect start at 4.5k

Thanks, and yes going to keep looking, (fingers crossed for a good bonus in Jan!)

Ps the 1.9 is very very slow and untunable best with eith a 1.9td or even the rather agriculktural 2.4 is a good all round engine with enough power to keep you moving a straight 1.9 would be like driving an old bay in the slow lane always up and down the box constantly.

Anything else just ask buddy we are here to help, give honest non biast opinions and do frequently, be ready to travel to wherever when the price is right and do not part with any money until you are in front of the van loads uponlaods of scams out there... [600 mile round trip to get my first one and had not really any issues with it and doubtless will have to do it all again so factot travel into the budget also i did]

Alloys I can add after wards, along with lowering if i so wish!

All original fitted VW T4 engines are listed below beware 1.9tdi will of been out of a Golf, i would be very wary of these as not intended for T4's imho i would rather have a factory spec vehicle

Petrol engines
Model Engine ID code Engine Configuration Engine Displacement DIN rated motive power @ rpm Torque @ rpm Years
1.8 PD inline-4 SOHC 8v 1,781 cc (108.7 cu in) 67 PS (49 kW; 66 bhp) @ 4,000 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 2,200 1990–1992
2.0 AAC inline-4 SOHC 8v 1,968 cc (120.1 cu in) 84 PS (62 kW; 83 bhp) @ 4,300 159 N·m (117 ft·lbf) @ 2,200 1990–2003
2.5 AAF; ACU inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp) @ 4,500 190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @ 2,200 1990–1997
2.5 AET; APL; AVT inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) @ 4,500 200 N·m (148 ft·lbf) @ 2,200 1997–2003
2.8 VR6 AES VR6 DOHC 12v 2,792 cc (170.4 cu in) 140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) @ 4,500 240 N·m (177 ft·lbf) @ 3,000 1996–2000
2.8 V6 AMV, AXK V6 DOHC 24v 2,792 cc (170.4 cu in) 204 PS (150 kW; 201 bhp) @ 6,200 245 N·m (181 ft·lbf) @ 2,500 2000–2003

[edit] Diesel engines
Indirect injection
Model Engine ID code Engine Configuration Engine Displacement DIN rated motive power @ rpm Torque @ rpm Years
1.9 D 1X inline-4 SOHC 8v 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in) 61 PS (45 kW; 60 bhp) @ 3,700 127 N·m (94 ft·lbf) @ 1,700 1990–1995
1.9 TD ABL inline 4 SOHC 8v 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in) 68 PS (50 kW; 67 bhp) @ 3,700 140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 1993–2003
2.4 D AJA inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,370 cc (144.6 cu in) 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) @ 3,700 160 N·m (118 ft·lbf) @ 1,900 1997–2003
2.4 D AAB inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,370 cc (144.6 cu in) 78 PS (57 kW; 77 bhp) @ 3,700 164 N·m (121 ft·lbf) @ 1,800 1990–1998

Turbocharged Direct Injection
Model Engine ID code Engine Configuration Engine Displacement DIN rated motive power @ rpm Torque @ rpm Years
2.5 TDI AJT; AYY inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 88 PS (65 kW; 87 bhp) @ 4,500 195 N·m (144 ft·lbf) @ 2,000 1998–2003
2.5 TDI ACV; AUF; AYC; AXL inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 102 PS (75 kW; 101 bhp) @ 3,500 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf) @ 1,900 1995–2003
2.5 TDI AHY; AXG inline-5 SOHC 10v 2,461 cc (150.2 cu in) 151 PS (111 kW; 149 bhp) @ 4,000 295 N·m (218 ft·lbf) @ 1,900 1998–2003

Note -
Also whatever you buy in the end unless it has a full indisputable service history allow £400-£500 to get as soon as you get it a full timingbelt/waterpump and tensioner sevice done on it i always do and have yet to be let down by one well worth it then regularily service it and you will have a very dependable motor for many years to come i service all mine at 30k for all oils, 50k timing belts etc and have NEVER had a problem maintenance is the key with these vehicles without a doubt, always remember they were mostly at one time working vans often driven my morons who just didnt care it wasnt theres simple

Looks pretty standard on the outside, no alloys, just very tidy.

Fingers crossed everything else turns out ok...

Downer is I looked at how much my Audi Coupe is selling, barely £1k -Lost £1k per year on that car! oh well