/adv/ I fucked up. >buy van attempting to live in it to skip

You don't have to have everything working on the van to use it.

I see this big list of things that should be replaced/fixed, but no actual problems the vehicle is experiencing.

Any real problems with the way the vehicle runs should have been discovered before you purchased it. I find it difficult to believe it truly needs all of these things done.

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>>17814156
>when you buy a car to avoid rent but it ends up being more than rent

>>17814656

I mean not really, the important work will be about 1-2 months of rent and then I'll have a perfectly good vehicle and zero rent. I want to do this for several years so the savings will be about 30-40k. It's up front cost for long term savings.

>>17814644

That's true. Not like it isn't functional as a dwelling for now. I just shouldn't road trip it. Thanks. When I was buying it, every van I was checking out got snatched up within the day, it was fierce competition. So I thought this one looked good and had a good maintenance history and I put the cash down.

> I find it difficult to believe it truly needs all of these things done.

I didn't have the opportunity to get a pre purchase inspection. I thought the car looked good but then again I'm not a car person. It does run decently and no horrible engine noises, and no rust. At least. Apparently the tires are really fucking bad. I guess it's all minor stuff now that I've calmed down. Should I get a quote for the work elsewhere? These guys are thorough but imo overpriced. The other guy is cheap but is a used-parts and duct tape kinda guy. This one was including cosmetic fixes in the quote, so I think I'll spend about 1500 in fixes. Is that a lot for fixing up a used car?

where were you going to shower and bathroom?

also what about internet and how would you cook and do your dishes

list the problems you were told it has

>>17814904

Inspection 160, battery replacement 160
Tires 500+120 alignment
Inspecting a window (motor is shit) 125 (not getting this)
275 to fix the side mirror, I'm just keeping packing tape on it
Oil pan gasket, transmission pan gasket, 300 and 350 respectively (leaking slightly)
Clean/degrease from the leaks 90
Spark plugs and wires, 350, and fuel induction service with that for 150
Sway bar brushings 120
Brake fluid change 100
Power steering fluid change 150

They also said it had body damage, IE some of the plastic is broken. I'm just gonna tape it with clear repair tape.

>>17814865
>>17814871

gym, coffee shop, library, eat out, piss/shit anywhere, piss jug for night emergency piss. those are minor problems in the scheme of things.

>>17814965
Get new tires, check the fluids every 2 weeks, and wait for something to break to fix it. If you want to do preventative maintenance it can wait until you have extra money to spend on the van.

>>17814965
Take it to a second place, they might be ripping you off. Always a good idea to get a second opinion

well you definitely should have checked the tire before buying the van, car buying 101 and check for leaks. those definitely need to be replaced if they're bald and the alignment is out. the rest you can get by with slowly fixing everything. the fluids dont need to be changed necessarily or the seals need to be redune just buy some sealant

>>17814156
As you're weighing the pros/cons of moving into a van, don't forget to weigh in the psychological effect. Not having a fully functional home takes a toll.

You may be able to adjust, and it may be too late now, but just bear that in mind. Keep the option open of moving back in with somebody if your life ends up going to shit because you feel like a hobo all the time.

>>17815136

I've lived in far worse situations. Anyway I eventually want to travel in it so this is step one.

>>17815049

Yeah. I guess popping 50 to take it to the other guy might be an okay idea.

>>17815123
>just buy some sealant

Great, I didn't know that was an option! Thanks, I'll look into it. I inspected it to the best of my ability but...yeah. I'm pretty useless regarding cars.

>>17815202
its not really recommended, most people just use a thicker oil until it seals itself, but it all dependso n how much money you want to sink in. just make sure you have oil on hand to top it up