[batterbee]

you get problems with all makes of van. I run a van hire co., so I get to hear it all about all vans. At the end of the day get the van serviced regularly, keep the warranty in place and there's no problem. If the vans too old to have the warranty in place, make sure you look at the service record closely, and ask for all receipts to see what work has been done

Hi Steve, i understand what your saying, but as whole would you say the transit is a better buy than the vivaro as reliability is concerned.

John

[steve m]

depends what year. All the talk is about the gearbox, nothing said about the duel mass flywheel that can go every 10,000 miles ans smashes a new starter every six weeks, or the plastic master cylinder on the clutch that will go almost every 40,000 miles. I have an 06 reg van, done 16,000 miles with three oil leaks on the engine, steering rack on its way out, and iffy rear axle.

 These are all extreme cases, but if you speak to enough people they happen time and time again. All I can say is "you pays ya money and takes your choice"

[batterbee]

depends what year. All the talk is about the gearbox, nothing said about the duel mass flywheel that can go every 10,000 miles ans smashes a new starter every six weeks, or the plastic master cylinder on the clutch that will go almost every 40,000 miles. I have an 06 reg van, done 16,000 miles with three oil leaks on the engine, steering rack on its way out, and iffy rear axle.

 These are all extreme cases, but if you speak to enough people they happen time and time again. All I can say is "you pays ya money and takes your choice"

Hi again, i take it your referring to the vivaro in the above statement.

John

[Paul Coleman]

depends what year. All the talk is about the gearbox, nothing said about the duel mass flywheel that can go every 10,000 miles ans smashes a new starter every six weeks, or the plastic master cylinder on the clutch that will go almost every 40,000 miles. I have an 06 reg van, done 16,000 miles with three oil leaks on the engine, steering rack on its way out, and iffy rear axle.

 These are all extreme cases, but if you speak to enough people they happen time and time again. All I can say is "you pays ya money and takes your choice"

In fact I did give a mention further up to the master cylinder (I incorrectly called it the clutch cylinder).  The first owner had that replaced after about 15,000 miles I think.  I hear what you are saying about you can get a problem with any make.  It's just that some makes have certain recurring problems that come up more frequently.
The next van I get (and I'm several years away from that) I intend to buy new, buy it over three years, and chop it in at the first MOT and as the warranty expires.

[Chris Cottrell]

John I use a transit its always been a vehicle "all the best getaways are done with a Transit"

Chris

Ps do you do Sprowston?

[batterbee]

John I use a transit its always been a vehicle "all the best getaways are done with a Transit"

Chris

Ps do you do Sprowston?

Hi Chris,

I have a few accounts in Sprowston but they are all commercial.

Have now actually been on the phone for 3 transits tonight ALL SOLD, neither mind sure one will come along soon.

John

[Chris Cottrell]

I got my transit from a place in Loddon on the main road good van ex BT

[batterbee]

I got my transit from a place in Loddon on the main road good van ex BT

Is that in Loddon itself or the BT garage on the way to Loddon, think it's Yelverton.

John

[vivaro 013]

ive got a vauxhall vivaro 1.9dti six speed , on a 03 model , just fitted a new gearbox in it , at a cost of £1500 pounds full services history's with it  , selling it in about 6 weeks if intrested

I'm not after buying it myself but what mileage had it done when the gearbox needed changing?

102000 miles had been  done

[steve m]

no, all those problems listed are all with transits. If you want the full list let me know.What you have to remember is that I have thirty five transits in all, plus ten toyota hi ace vans. Most of my transits are between 04 plate and 06 plate (couple of older lutons), and are in on long term rents with parcel delivery drivers, so they go through the mill. If there is a problem with transits I've had it,but would I change em NO!!. The reason why?, all vans have their own problems. If you want my own personal view, buy a toyota, and buy new.

[Chris Cottrell]

I got my transit from a place in Loddon on the main road good van ex BT

Is that in Loddon itself or the BT garage on the way to Loddon, think it's Yelverton.

John

I'm not sure but my tax disc holder says "YMC" on it so I assume its Yelverton motor co, I didnt know it was a BT garage

[batterbee]

no, all those problems listed are all with transits. If you want the full list let me know.What you have to remember is that I have thirty five transits in all, plus ten toyota hi ace vans. Most of my transits are between 04 plate and 06 plate (couple of older lutons), and are in on long term rents with parcel delivery drivers, so they go through the mill. If there is a problem with transits I've had it,but would I change em NO!!. The reason why?, all vans have their own problems. If you want my own personal view, buy a toyota, and buy new.

Thanks for the reply.

John

[Paul Coleman]

ive got a vauxhall vivaro 1.9dti six speed , on a 03 model , just fitted a new gearbox in it , at a cost of £1500 pounds full services history's with it  , selling it in about 6 weeks if intrested

I'm not after buying it myself but what mileage had it done when the gearbox needed changing?

102000 miles had been  done

OK.  I suppose it's more acceptable if a gearbox goes around the clock before it packs up as it's not too unreasonable to have one gearbox change during the life of a van. One problem I have I think is that I was really spoilt with my first van.  It was a 1989 petrol driven Nissan Sunny and I had it for 9 years and took it from 28,000 miles to 142,000 miles.  I had it serviced twice a year and the engine was still purring at 142,000.  I could still get away with not topping up the engine oil between services and it still had the original clutch (I did need the handbrake cable changing though which was probably instead of wearing the clutch out if that makes sense).  The water and fuel pumps both packed up around the 120,000/130,000 mark.  I saw it around town a couple of years ago still going.  It did spoil me and I was astonished when my next van (a Ford Escort) needed its water pump replacing around 65,000.

[batterbee]

I got my transit from a place in Loddon on the main road good van ex BT

Is that in Loddon itself or the BT garage on the way to Loddon, think it's Yelverton.

John

I'm not sure but my tax disc holder says "YMC" on it so I assume its Yelverton motor co, I didn't know it was a BT garage

I don't think it's actually a BT garage but i know they sell a lot of ex BT vans

John

[gary evans]

I agree with steve m above on Toyota.

I have an Hiace 03 & its never once given a problem, plan to run for 5 years.

Good weight carrying 1200 kilo.

The side door is the main thing you need grase regular as it rusts due to water.

Gary