[robbo333]

I like the apparent reliability of Toyota Hiaces. That will be my next van when I've outgrown my Connect.

[dazmond]

dave ive already got a buyer for the kangoo when i come to sell it mate.sorry!

as for buying a brand new van that only gets used for around 3000 miles a year.not a chance!!

i might just buy a transit connect LWB 230 which i was originally gonna buy.they are far more reliable vans overall IMO.

[PoleKing]

dave ive already got a buyer for the kangoo when i come to sell it mate.sorry!

as for buying a brand new van that only gets used for around 3000 miles a year.not a chance!!

i might just buy a transit connect LWB 230 which i was originally gonna buy.they are far more reliable vans overall IMO.

Why not the expert/dispatch/scudo daz?
The expert I had was lovely!

[dazmond]

yeh darren might have a look at those too!decisions!decisions!

i need a van with a min payload of 900kg methinks for a 500L tank.

[Don Kee]

Ive heard horror stories about most vans to be honest daz....


Mechanic mate said he heard nothing but trouble with vivarros but then i know people who've barely had anything go wrong.
Transit stories mostly involve rust and heard somevabout the DMF but if you take precautions to stop the rust (eg waxy oil underneath) and dont drive like a dong  you should be fine...
Vw's are meant to be mint, but cost a fair whack and ive heard a few that have had to spend out
Etc etc....


If your mates a mechanic, get him to come along with you for a drink and check the vans out that you're interested with....
You'll always take a risk with second hand vans, but there are gems about just look for the right things. Most of the time you'll know within 5 mins whether its been through the mill...
Treat the van right, and it'll treat you right

[PoleKing]

yeh darren might have a look at those too!decisions!decisions!

i need a van with a min payload of 900kg methinks for a 500L tank.

Getting on for 1200kg payload some of em Daz.

[Twc services]

T5 transporter  180bhp it flys with 500kg in the back !!!

[Frankybadboy]

a mechanic will only tell you the horror stories otherwise he be out of a job

had my vivaio 4 1/2 years on a 56 plate75k and nothing gone wrong with it until I went though a small paddle 

[Don Kee]

a mechanic will only tell you the horror stories otherwise he be out of a job

had my vivaio 4 1/2 years on a 56 plate75k and nothing gone wrong with it until I went though a small paddle 

Didnt you think youd made a hover van like on top gear?

[PoleKing]

T5 transporter  180bhp it flys with 500kg in the back !!!

180BHP-it'd fly with 5,000kg in the back!
What a van.

Have you got the 4Motion one?

[GoodFella2006]

if i want to squeeze another hour or so in a day in the summer months i simply run out of water with a 350L tank.

You can carry a twin DI setup in your van to top up from customers outside tap.

[robertphil]

tuffest vans are mercs or any van thats actually made in japan with a jap engine.

 its very rare to see a French  van go past 200k but  mercs and proper japs make that  easily.

[Jonny 87]

Toyota Hiace of course.

+1

We've nearly got the same van Dave!

[Marc Stock]

My ex father in law had a vivaro. He bought it with just 2000 miles on the clock. Had injector problems, dpf issues, scyncro go, an electrical fault with the ecu that kept making the van stall. All issue were fixed under warranty,... wouldnt touch one with a barge pole though.

Im happy with my connect. Reliable, smart, and inexpensive to run. Id buy another no worries.

[Klean07]

I'd be very interested in what you get Dazmond - I'm looking for exactly the same and same sort of money

Plus 1

[Frankybadboy]

to be honest daz if you only got 4k to spend for a vivario type van then you aint going to get much of a van


yes you will get something but it all be high mileage and batter to bits.your be asking for trouble

[Jonny 87]

to be honest daz if you only got 4k to spend for a vivario type van then you aint going to get much of a van


yes you will get something but it all be high mileage and batter to bits.your be asking for trouble

+1

If you've only £4000 then go for something that is more solid but older. Vw, toyota or ford.

[dazmond]

how much did the toyota hiace cost you lads?i dont like the look of them but if their pretty bombproof then could be an option.

ive seen some mega old ones still going!

also expert/dispatch/scudos.loads of builders and plumbers use them!

i want my new van to last 5 years.ill only be putting 15000 miles on it(max)in that time!

[Ben wood]

If that's all the miles your goon to do why not buy new as will last you til retirement lol. You kept telling us how much you earn so money should not be a problem or do you tell a few porkies

[dazmond]

woods i do very well for myself mate but i would never buy a brand new van.

i spend my money on lots of things.vans is NOT one of em!


regards


dazmond