Young and Foolish? Talk me out of a 710 Pinz
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:51 am
Hi from the UK (aware this is predominantly a US site and am asking a lot of UK specific questions hopefully I can get some answers)
Some context I am 19 and am an apprentice test engineer so would say I am reasonably practical and have access to 2 decent workshops (one at home and another at work).
I have been a large Pinz fan since fist seeing convoys of 718's on the Salisbury Plain Training Area years ago and have always wanted to own one, making a owning a portal axle vehicle a bucket list item.
I have now got to the point where financially a Pinzgauer is possible and am looking at purchasing a 710m (not the k mainly because of price of purchase) for my 20th birthday present to myself.
This would be a project/fun vehicle for green laning and occasional use.
Now for some questions...
What licence category does the Pinz sit in? because of the number of seats is it classed as a form of Minibus therefore meaning I have to wait until 21 before I can drive it.
Maintenance, While I am game to have a good go at most things and there looks to be a lot of guides and support online this will be my first vehicle I have owned and maintained. Is it an impossible task for a first timer?
Insurance, the bane of young drivers everywhere. What can I expect to pay yearly (ballpark) for classic military vehicle or will they flatly refuse to insure me? (yes despite a clean licence some companies have refused me on some vehicles such as a Hilux)
What is considered the going rate in the UK for a 710m? prices seem to range a bit but looks like around the 10k mark seems common. Further to that is it worth spending the an extra couple of grand for something a bit cleaner? Take the 2 one ebay currently for example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124825136361 ... Sw3ENg~UjI £9k or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144175292116 ... 1110.m1982 £12k
Test Drive, is it worth me driving one before going to view one for sale in order to help make the decision? If so is there anyone in the South West who would be willing?
Appreciate your frank responses in advance.
Bryn
Some context I am 19 and am an apprentice test engineer so would say I am reasonably practical and have access to 2 decent workshops (one at home and another at work).
I have been a large Pinz fan since fist seeing convoys of 718's on the Salisbury Plain Training Area years ago and have always wanted to own one, making a owning a portal axle vehicle a bucket list item.
I have now got to the point where financially a Pinzgauer is possible and am looking at purchasing a 710m (not the k mainly because of price of purchase) for my 20th birthday present to myself.
This would be a project/fun vehicle for green laning and occasional use.
Now for some questions...
What licence category does the Pinz sit in? because of the number of seats is it classed as a form of Minibus therefore meaning I have to wait until 21 before I can drive it.
Maintenance, While I am game to have a good go at most things and there looks to be a lot of guides and support online this will be my first vehicle I have owned and maintained. Is it an impossible task for a first timer?
Insurance, the bane of young drivers everywhere. What can I expect to pay yearly (ballpark) for classic military vehicle or will they flatly refuse to insure me? (yes despite a clean licence some companies have refused me on some vehicles such as a Hilux)
What is considered the going rate in the UK for a 710m? prices seem to range a bit but looks like around the 10k mark seems common. Further to that is it worth spending the an extra couple of grand for something a bit cleaner? Take the 2 one ebay currently for example https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124825136361 ... Sw3ENg~UjI £9k or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144175292116 ... 1110.m1982 £12k
Test Drive, is it worth me driving one before going to view one for sale in order to help make the decision? If so is there anyone in the South West who would be willing?
Appreciate your frank responses in advance.
Bryn