Encouragement needed

[72van]

Well folks the time has come...........got me money, know what i want
(hymer 534)..........just need a bit of bottle and encouragement.

Gonna make my way across the pond in the next few weeks, to the home of the hymer, Germany, and hopefully come home with one
So fingers crossed, wish me well.....and of course anymore tips always welcome.

 

[guest]

Well folks the time has come...........got me money, know what i want
(hymer 534)..........just need a bit of bottle and encouragement.

Gonna make my way across the pond in the next few weeks, to the home of the hymer, Germany, and hopefully come home with one
So fingers crossed, wish me well.....and of course anymore tips always welcome.

good luck mate,go and see the vans a few times & dont get too excited and just buy the 1st 1,hope you get what you want

 

[72van]

good luck mate,go and see the vans a few times & dont get too excited and just buy the 1st 1,hope you get what you want

Thanks Sam, I'm gonna try hard to have my sensible head on but at the moment i'm like a little kid at christmas

 

[guest]

Thanks Sam, I'm gonna try hard to have my sensible head on but at the moment i'm like a little kid at christmas

i know what you mean,when i went to buy ours i had all the cash in my handbag mad really as i could have got mugged or anything,i went on the train too....oh wow i cant describe how exciting it was,but it was the best thing iv ever done,buying the motorhome.
just try and be sensible cause you dont want to come back and think oh no what have i done!! cause that would be bad eh! im sure you will get a corker,good luck in finding your dream,sam

 

[72van]

cheers again Sam,
The plan is to pick one or more out from the internet in the same area, fly out there and when i'm there have a look around the local press and dealers for anymore. Than make a choice

Trouble is i won't have much time only a few days

 

[guest]

cheers again Sam,
The plan is to pick one or more out from the internet in the same area, fly out there and when i'm there have a look around the local press and dealers for anymore. Than make a choice

Trouble is i won't have much time only a few days

you will come back with a stunner im sure,happy hunting,hey you will have to post a pic of your new addition when your back,cant wait to see it, sam

 

[Guy]

Well folks the time has come...........got me money, know what i want
(hymer 534)..........just need a bit of bottle and encouragement.

Gonna make my way across the pond in the next few weeks, to the home of the hymer, Germany, and hopefully come home with one
So fingers crossed, wish me well.....and of course anymore tips always welcome.

Hi 72 van
i have just been through the same dilemma and with a hymer 534,dont you just love the layout. we was going to go to germany and look around, this site is well worth a look, mobile.de but in the end we went to the motorhome show at the NEC and asked dealers if they had any 534 as part ex, two days later hymer uk in preston said they had just got one in.After a lot of haggling we agreed a price and have put a deposit on it. we should have it sometime this month. If its what you want go for it,we looked around at all different layouts but kept going back to the 534 with u shaped lounge.Buy it and enjoy it,its your holidays and lifestyle for years to come and if you buy it from germany you can get your money back on it over here if you decide to sell it.

 

[David & Ann]

Buying from Germany

Hi 72Van
If you do go to Germany to buy your Hymer. If so:-
Never ever give them what they ask. Always bargain. You should be able to knock them down by €1000. If it is a cash deal, you can knock them down between €1500 to €2000. (Especially Dealers)
Remember:- When purchasing an MH, make sure you have your Passport. Fahrzeugbrief=Log Book, Autoversicherung=Insurance for bringing the MH from Germany to England, make sure the Insurance is less than month old Also TÜV (pronounced TOOF)=MOT. Bill of sale, very important. If there are number plates on the MH, take them off, you have to take them to the Zulassungsstelle=Registration Office.
At the Zulassungsstelle, pull a ticket number from a machine and wait for your number to appear on a screen.
If the MH is not deregistered, you have to de-register= Abmelden. Then re-register=Anmelden, MH in your name. No number plates, it is okay. Inform them you are exporting the MH to England, they will issue you with Temporary Plates for 15 days or 30 days, take the 15 days, saves you money. YOU MUST TAKE THE MH TO THE REGISTRY OFFICE.
The whole thing should come to around €39 approx: + €55 for plates approx:
When all the paperwork is done, within the same building you can have the plates made up. After picking up your plates, go back and wait for your name to be called out. Produce your plates and reciepts for all payments. They will stick a circular label and return everything to you. Job done.
Do not buy from looking at a picture. Always give it a going over in person.
You DO NOT pay any export duty if the MH is 2 yrs & over.
Most dealers will do the paper work for you, if from private, then follow instructions above.
If I can help any further, even if it is a language problem let me know. Good luck

 

[72van]

thanks all for your good advice
I've been looking for sometime now and have found 3 hymers i like the look of, only thing is there quite far apart from each other...... but anyway gonna contact the dealers by phone in the next few days and decied which one is the best choice, and the easiest to fly to.

 

[72van]

Hi 72 van
i have just been through the same dilemma and with a hymer 534,dont you just love the layout.

If its what you want go for it,we looked around at all different layouts but kept going back to the 534 with u shaped lounge.

Buy it and enjoy it,its your holidays and lifestyle for years to come and if you buy it from germany you can get your money back on it over here if you decide to sell it.

Hi Guy
yes just like you i love the 534 layout. I've looked at other layouts and makes, but keep being drawn back to the 534
and can't wait to enjoy some great holidays and adventures in it

 

[72van]

Try to forget you are under time constraints as you are unwittingly putting pressure on yourself to buy one as you have little time and you certainly do not want to buy a rushed pup!

Hi Virgil
will keep it in mind makes sense
cheers mate

 

[72van]

Hi 72van.
I have a C Class & I think the build quality is second to none. You can get more homely vans, but Hymers are very practical & usable!

Hi *****
did you buy abroad ?
Read lots of your posts on here, you do seem to get lots of fun from your hymer..........can't wait to get mine.

 

[72van]

Hi David and Ann
gonna print your advice and carry it with me on my trip.

cheers you two

 

[guest]

iv heard hymers are 1st class motorhomes,one day if we win the lotto we will buy a brand new A class for sure dream on..........sam

 

[72van]

iv heard hymers are 1st class motorhomes,one day if we win the lotto we will buy a brand new A class for sure dream on..........sam

sam if you win the lotto will you buy me one as well ?

 

[guest]

sam if you win the lotto will you buy me one as well ?

i will buy every1 one on here you see im nice like that he he

 

[guest]

Buy a big big big one and we can all live happily ever after together

the wildcamping forum would be empty then he he

 

[guest]

I think you, me, Graham, Hilly and Trevor would need a sound proof room of our own!

now that my friend...........IS TRUE he he he he

 

[72van]

Hi 72Van
If you do go to Germany to buy your Hymer. If so:-
Never ever give them what they ask. Always bargain. You should be able to knock them down by €1000. If it is a cash deal, you can knock them down between €1500 to €2000. (Especially Dealers)

I know this is just a guide and it does depend on how much the vehicle cost to start with......

how does this sound, the hymer i like is €19,900 and the guy say's he can't and won't go anyless than €19,200............a saving of €700, about £480.

sound good or not ?

 

[72van]

Cash or trade in deal!

its a cash deal..........

the thing is i don't won't to fly out there then barter with him ( he's a dealer )

i need to know his lowest price before i fly out,

think i might phone him again on monday and try and get him down a bit more.......but i do like the look of the mh on the pics and it does have low mileage and some extras.............. hm decisions decisions

ps the guy told me it has some damage on roof from hailstones, but is only cosmetic so maybe i could play on that ?