Should I Consider Buying This Or Not...problem With Engine.

[dieseldick]

lVAUXHALL VIVARO 2.0 CDTI-SWB-2007-CAMPER. 270k . full year MOT. was thinking of buying it as its only £4500. but is this problem listed below easy to fix and if so im wondering why current owner doesnt fix it himself ? he states in the ad -

" VERY TIDY ALLROUND CONDITION BUT SLUGGISH, STUCK IN LIMP MODE, THEN AFTER A COUPLE OF MILES THE SPANNER LIGHT COMES ON WITH THE HEATER PLUG LIGHT, BUT DRIVES FINE, JUST NOT AT FULL SPEED, THIS VAN WILL STILL TAKE YOU ON HOLIDAY . BUT CLEARLY NEEDS THAT PROBLEM SORTING, "

i know nothing of mechanics, ill ask you guys for advice. thankyou

[RATTER15]

That sounds a bit dodgy, I would take an experienced mechanic with you before buying it. Beware!!

[dieseldick]

im in belfast , van is in yorkshire

[Khandro]

Forget it!

[RATTER15]

I would say quite risky!!! unless you could employ the services of a mechanic local to the vehicle to check it over and give you a report.

Engines are quite expensive if they need replacing!!

[BRIGHT SPARK]

diesel...you need to get the fault code read...it may be a simple fix,however at that mileage its no bargain....keep looking.

[melv16]

How much would a reconned engine cost?

[Canary42]

If it sounds too good to be true, then it is.

[Baldric]

270k, No thanks.

[hc4361]

Compared to this one, it's a pile of poo

https://www.gumtree.com/p/campervans-motorhomes/vauxhall-vivaro-silver-diesel-1.9-manual-2008/1159515355

[ToraToraTora]

do not touch with a bargepole, maybe an easy fix but probably wont be. Diesel and limp mode are 2 ingredients for a money pit.