Talk me out of buying an RMB!!!

[Gingernuts]

Seen a 1992 Rmb 670 silver star I really fancy on the owners forum, 75 000 miles on the clock. Allegedly a turbo diesel, automatic and looks in good nick.
Only problem is it’s in Henley on Thames and I’m in Scotland!
Can anyone give me a good reason why not to buy!?
Alex

 

[Terry]

Nope, no reason

 

[Dutch 68]

No

 

[EuroTrotters]

It’s big
It’s old
Euro II?

Has to be cheap

Okay, but it, live with it or live in it.

 

[Gingernuts]

It’s big
It’s old
Euro II?

Has to be cheap

Okay, but it, live with it or live in it.

Offers around 25K

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[Gingernuts]

It’s big
It’s old
Euro II?

Has to be cheap

Okay, but it, live with it or live in it.

Yes but……..

It’s got no adblue
No electronics
No pdf filter
No cambelt
No comfortmatic/sprintshift nonsense

…….aaaaand you can fix it with various sizes of lump hammer

 

[DavidG58]

My Hymer is on 2005 Mercedes chassis and now showing signs of its age visually and in my wallet

Another 15 years older you must allow for potential expensive repairs , but on the plus side it will have less or no daft sensors waiting to fail

 

[Gingernuts]

My Hymer is on 2005 Mercedes chassis and now showing signs of its age visually and in my wallet

Another 15 years older you must allow for potential expensive repairs , but on the plus side it will have less or no daft sensors waiting to fail

I was looking for a Hymer when I spotted this!

 

[DavidG58]

I was looking for a Hymer when I spotted this!

I might sell you mine for not much more than the RMB

The collective here will find it easier talking you out of buying mine

 

[scotjimland]

I would want a full underbody examination for Rust .. it's a killer on old vans.. check MOT history to see if it has had welding done..

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[funflair]

Another one here than, https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202401175644553?advertising-location=at_motorhomes

I think we might know this one from the forum.

 

[jongood]

My Hymer is on 2005 Mercedes chassis and now showing signs of its age visually and in my wallet

Another 15 years older you must allow for potential expensive repairs , but on the plus side it will have less or no daft sensors waiting to fail

Im reasonably sure its not same thing at all. 6.5t sprinter chassis 2.7l 5 pot

 

[jongood]

I was looking for a Hymer when I spotted this!

Have you got a link

 

[Gingernuts]

Have you got a link

Sorry old fogey and not clever enough
It’s on Rmb motorhomes uk

 

[Gingernuts]

Another one here than, https://www.autotrader.co.uk/motorhome-details/202401175644553?advertising-location=at_motorhomes

I think we might know this one from the forum.

Already looked at this one but wanted an automatic!

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[jongood]

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Is it this one?

Looks like it might be on 410d chassis 2.95 cyclinder?

 

[Gingernuts]

I would want a full underbody examination for Rust .. it's a killer on old vans.. check MOT history to see if it has had welding done..

Obviously I would get under it and check but the mot is clear, if it’s failed it’s been on a light bulb or washer fluid or other really minor faults

 

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Is it this one?

Looks like it might be on 410d chassis 2.95 cyclinder?

Yes that’s the one

 

[jongood]

Already looked at this one but wanted an automatic!

I wouldnt worry overmuch about a Vario being auto, you wont have to change gear very often but it might be a little noisy.

 

[Gingernuts]

I wouldnt worry overmuch about a Vario being auto, you wont have to change gear very often but it might be a little noisy.

Got arthritis in my feet and hands so want to make driving as easy as possible

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Is it this one?

Looks like it might be on 410d chassis 2.95 cyclinder?

What do you think EuroTrotters you know your Mercs, will that be turbo? I was buying Merc Vans back then, i dont think turbo was on the option list in 1992.but maybe in Lhd form?

 

[Gingernuts]

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What do you think EuroTrotters you know your Mercs, will that be turbo? I was buying Merc Vans back then, i dont think turbo was on the option list in 1992.but maybe in Lhd form?

i’m sceptical, I thought turbos were uk aftermarket from a now defunct northern England company!?

 

[peterc10]

I am afraid that I cannot talk you into not buying it. Just check for rust and damp.

It's like a brick built s**thouse in that it will outlive you with suitable care. They truly don't built them like that any more.

 

[Gingernuts]

I might sell you mine for not much more than the RMB

The collective here will find it easier talking you out of buying mine

What kind of Hymer have you got David?

 

[DavidG58]

What kind of Hymer have you got David?

It’s an S800

My comment was a bit tongue in cheek based on my other repair cost thread

I think Bev might not be best pleased

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[Gingernuts]

It’s an S800

My comment was a bit tongue in cheek based on my other repair cost thread

I think Bev might not be best pleased

Lol no worries David

 

[Lenny HB]

I might sell you mine for not much more than the RMB

The collective here will find it easier talking you out of buying mine

But every part that could go wrong has been replaced on yours.

 

[peterc10]

It’s an S800

My comment was a bit tongue in cheek based on my other repair cost thread

I think Bev might not be best pleased

You can't sell yours David. It's one of a kind

 

[JJ]

RMB built excellent, bespoke motorhomes... each one to the purchaser's requirements.

I used to dream of owning one.

JJ

 

[The Old Man]

Can anyone give me a good reason why not to buy!?

t’s in Henley on Thames and you're in Scotland!