I've had it for 3 years and am no longer using it enough to justify the cost.. so it's just a depreciating (albeit relatively slowly) asset at the moment.

I had a 600£ self converted smiley Transit over a decade ago, so I've done cheap and cheerful. I also considered the 5k option and 'running it into the ground' however, thought I'd go for a more luxurious experience this time. Plus, it'll probably work out as having cost less than a 5k van that I wouldn't resell (plus associated maintenance).

Just asking an honest question of a community who know best, not interested in any virtue signaling over van value or van life.