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What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« on: August 28, 2012, 09:41:14 AM »
There's a Tambo Cooper for 11k near me.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1006121871

I feel it's a bit pricey, given a new one is 8k, but it has lots of extras and it's only three years old.... And it already has my hubs.

What is the general opinion?

Thanks in advance for comments.
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 09:45:57 AM »
Nike, you can't buy a new one, bargain him down.
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 09:59:40 AM »
looks well used for 11k.

Buying new wouldnt be that many $$$ more than described in the add with the "extras".

Maybe keep looking especially if you want more canvas, like annex walls and maybe even a 12v system done by the previous owner.
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 10:42:01 AM »
I would think that the seller is trying to get every sent he has spent on the unit. I sold my cooper for around half of that and it had just as much extras fitted. Sure you cant unfortuantly buy them anymore but I am sure others will also appear on the market.

If you wanted to view it and wanted a second opinion let me know as its just around the corner

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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 11:33:16 AM »
I still see this as buy of the year.
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2012, 11:41:47 AM »
I reckon you would need to inspect. Tambo is a great product but once it had left the factory who knows how it has been treated. Also the extras canvary greatly in quality too.
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2012, 04:49:08 PM »
hi there
tambo make a great trailer ,and i am biased as i own one
like any purchase do youre home work , buyer beware and all that jazz

but the tambos give good bang for buck and are built to last , you shouldnt have to many issues

i also know a family who is about to put one on the market
if your intereted let me know ring after 6.15.....  0414 577 600
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2012, 12:54:17 PM »
Just spoke with the bloke selling the Tambo. When I told him that he was asking for more than a new one, he pointed out that I can't buy a new one, and that his has had lots of work done.

Sunshine> thanks for the tip. I've messaged you (no, I don't work on an oil rig).  ;D
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Re: What do people think of the Tambo Cooper?
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2012, 02:11:46 PM »
I have just sold our Tambo Cooper for $10000, it was built in 2006. Yep, thats more than I paid for it 6yrs ago but it had been modified like no other Tambo. It had been every where and could go anywhere and was a much better trailer when we sold it than when we purchased it. Bargain price I reacon.
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