Re: [MV] FV 432 purchase

From: Alan R Wise (awise1@cinci.rr.com)
Date: Tue Jul 29 2003 - 20:12:44 PDT


on 7/29/03 9:53 PM, Bill George at primemover@2xtreme.net wrote:

> Well all, I've decided I'm finally going to purchase a British FV 432 APC.
> This will be my first piece of armor but after talking with many owners they
> sound pretty reliable and low maintenance. Working with heavy equipment is
> nothing new to me anyway.
> I'm figuring it easiest to go through a dealer. Any suggestions? Any info on
> the vehicles etc would be helpful. I want one that is in need of some work
> (paint, brackets, etc) but want something that runs and track is in good
> shape.
> I see ads stating price delivered to your nearest port. I'm in northern
> California, seems to me Stockton would be the nearest port but everyone says
> they have picked their vehicles up at Port Houneme (hope I spelled that
> right).
> One thing that concerns me is I won't have the ability to check the vehicle
> out, especially if it's overseas...are dealers in these rigs pretty
> reputable?
> Anyone know much about the diesel version?
> I've got so many questions running through my mind right now and don't know
> where to start.
> Bill
>
>
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Why not look at the one's already for sale, here in the States, first? Then
you can have a look without the trouble.



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