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Title: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 22, 2014, 02:41:48 pm
Hi all, I need a new van this deal any good?

Found this on autotrader new van adverts:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/vauxhall/vivaro_swb/medium/10418

Any others around that you can recommend please let me know.

Thanks
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Soupy on October 22, 2014, 02:54:30 pm
Ooocha boy, it's ugly.

(http://www.globalvans.co.uk/photos/me40d5311beb3f0ee5d7de950c4ce5bf201.jpg)
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: SB Cleaning on October 22, 2014, 03:42:32 pm
What have they done ;D looks horrible...
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 22, 2014, 04:17:16 pm
Alternatively there is the ford transit:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/medium/22117

I dont know which is the better vehicle?

Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: PoleKing on October 22, 2014, 09:58:10 pm
I saw one in real life today-I think it looks much better in real life.
Didn't see the inside mind...
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: JSMC on October 22, 2014, 11:17:26 pm
what other sites are decent for vans?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: KS Cleaning on October 22, 2014, 11:21:47 pm
Alternatively there is the ford transit:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/medium/22117

I dont know which is the better vehicle?


Don't be fooled by the photo of the transit, it is showing the limited model which is a high spec. The price shown is for the entry level 250 model which is as good as useless for window cleaning due to it's low payload.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 22, 2014, 11:36:39 pm
Alternatively there is the ford transit:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/medium/22117

I dont know which is the better vehicle?


Don't be fooled by the photo of the transit, it is showing the limited model which is a high spec. The price shown is for the entry level 250 model which is as good as useless for window cleaning due to it's low payload.


ok cheers


They also have this vivaro offer:

 http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/vauxhall/vivaro_swb/16cdti_[120ps]_sportive_van_27t_euro_5/24311/b

And this transit custom offer:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/low_roof_van_trend_tdci_125ps/25440/b

Im looking for Hire purchase - been looking around lots of sites and a lot of them don't offer HP just contract, lease etc.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: wpclean on October 22, 2014, 11:48:07 pm
Make sure of the payload, as I think the vivaro model is the lower payload !
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: KS Cleaning on October 23, 2014, 12:02:05 am
Alternatively there is the ford transit:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/medium/22117

I dont know which is the better vehicle?


Don't be fooled by the photo of the transit, it is showing the limited model which is a high spec. The price shown is for the entry level 250 model which is as good as useless for window cleaning due to it's low payload.


ok cheers


They also have this vivaro offer:

 http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/vauxhall/vivaro_swb/16cdti_[120ps]_sportive_van_27t_euro_5/24311/b

And this transit custom offer:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/low_roof_van_trend_tdci_125ps/25440/b

Im looking for Hire purchase - been looking around lots of sites and a lot of them don't offer HP just contract, lease etc.
If you work on your own and have no plans for a second man the 270 might be fine, but if you need a 2 man system you will probably be looking at the 310 model.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 23, 2014, 12:09:23 am
Alternatively there is the ford transit:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/medium/22117

I dont know which is the better vehicle?


Don't be fooled by the photo of the transit, it is showing the limited model which is a high spec. The price shown is for the entry level 250 model which is as good as useless for window cleaning due to it's low payload.


ok cheers


They also have this vivaro offer:

 http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/vauxhall/vivaro_swb/16cdti_[120ps]_sportive_van_27t_euro_5/24311/b

And this transit custom offer:

http://www.globalvans.co.uk/new-vans/ford/transit_swb/low_roof_van_trend_tdci_125ps/25440/b

Im looking for Hire purchase - been looking around lots of sites and a lot of them don't offer HP just contract, lease etc.
If you work on your own and have no plans for a second man the 270 might be fine, but if you need a 2 man system you will probably be looking at the 310 model.


Thanks for the info I did wonder if it would be enough I have a 650ltr upright 2 man setup - will this be too heavy?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 23, 2014, 02:10:22 pm
Go and get a Hyundai iload 2.5 diesel - 5 year warranty. 1060kg payload. Ok for wfp only - 650L 2 man. It's what I got after the Doblo as a 1 man.

If you want 800L get a Fiat/Pug/with 1200kg payload.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Roy Harding on October 23, 2014, 04:05:10 pm
I have just purchased a new VW T32 Transporter 4 Motion 1300kg but not cheap. And with extras it will take 16wks to be built.  :(

Roy
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: JSMC on October 23, 2014, 04:13:46 pm
I have just purchased a new VW T32 Transporter 4 Motion 1300kg but not cheap. And with extras it will take 16wks to be built.  :(

Roy


lovely machines mate. how much if ye dont mind?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Roy Harding on October 23, 2014, 04:54:07 pm
Just short of 26k  sorry just checked £26,983.12  >:( >:(

Roy
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: PoleKing on October 23, 2014, 04:57:45 pm
I have just purchased a new VW T32 Transporter 4 Motion 1300kg but not cheap. And with extras it will take 16wks to be built.  :(

Roy

4 motion and 1300kg?
 I thought the largest payload with 4x4 was closer to 1100kg?

Have you got the link Roy?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Roy Harding on October 23, 2014, 05:05:48 pm
That why its a custom build, but they do them. Also 3 engine sizes 110bhp I think 140 bhp and 180bhp.

https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/range/transporter/

The T32 is the biggest and comes with long and short wheel base and 3 heights.

Roy
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: PoleKing on October 23, 2014, 05:33:52 pm
That why its a custom build, but they do them. Also 3 engine sizes 110bhp I think 140 bhp and 180bhp.

https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/range/transporter/

The T32 is the biggest and comes with long and short wheel base and 3 heights.

Roy

But the 4 motion diff and added ancillaries are heavy, I'm not sure how heavy, but the GVW is still 3200kg which takes away from the payload, ones I could find we're 1195kg and 1183kg. Engines size-they're all 2.0 with different turbo's (the 180ps is twin turbo)

Sorry to pester-that's the van I want but with the spec I wanted it was barely 1100kg, that extra 200kg would really help if you don't mind sharing your stuff...
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 23, 2014, 10:48:54 pm
Go and get a Hyundai iload 2.5 diesel - 5 year warranty. 1060kg payload. Ok for wfp only - 650L 2 man. It's what I got after the Doblo as a 1 man.

If you want 800L get a Fiat/Pug/with 1200kg payload.

Hi mate any links to where you purchased hyundai iload please?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: JSMC on October 23, 2014, 10:50:27 pm
i want a newer van soon but they can be pricey.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: wpclean on October 24, 2014, 01:58:46 am
i want a newer van soon but they can be pricey.
You're worth it mate  ;D
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on October 24, 2014, 09:54:24 am
i want a newer van soon but they can be pricey.

we have had over 60 new vans in 15 years , and we always thought the same as you but , if you have to work and look round for a deal then you will never buy a second van again , there reliable , they have warranty , you get a lump off your tax and vat , no damage to them  from last owner , and if your the only driver and not a drity pig they will still look new when there three years old let alone the saveing on garage bills and lost work to down time
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 24, 2014, 04:48:49 pm
Thanks for your advice,  today I went to my local hyundai dealership,  asked about the I load and the salesman said that they don't stock them anymore because they have stopped manufacturing them or stopped importing them into the country,  and are hard to get hold of?

 I am a bit unsure of this?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: KS Cleaning on October 24, 2014, 08:43:35 pm
i want a newer van soon but they can be pricey.

we have had over 60 new vans in 15 years , and we always thought the same as you but , if you have to work and look round for a deal then you will never buy a second van again , there reliable , they have warranty , you get a lump off your tax and vat , no damage to them  from last owner , and if your the only driver and not a drity pig they will still look new when there three years old let alone the saveing on garage bills and lost work to down time
:o :o :o over 60 new vans in 15 years, you must have some amount of vans on the road. Didn't you say you have bought loads at auction as well?
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: JSMC on October 24, 2014, 09:45:26 pm
Yeah new van sounds great but as a sole trader i think i lose quite a bit on it i am sure.
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: PoleKing on October 24, 2014, 09:48:54 pm
Yeah new van sounds great but as a sole trader i think i lose quite a bit on it i am sure.

Depends on how long you intend to keep it for
Title: Re: This van deal any good?
Post by: JSMC on October 26, 2014, 07:30:02 am
if i had to buy a vw t5 i would have it for years. My mileage is very low each year. My vivaro had 34k on it in 2008 and at present it sits at 82k