Dont think it should be making that noise.........RIP my old van

[Deleted member 9966]

Now if the Vauxhall Vivaro has the same engine as my trusty Vectra (1.9cdti, I think they're the same engine in the cars as in the vans) then you won't go wrong. My vectra ticked over 150,000 miles the other month. The only big thing I've had to do to it in 18 months is a new alternator and battery. The rest was down to wear and tear (blubs, tyres etc). Mine has got a comprehensive service history so I can see everything else that has been done. The AA man who came to rescue me when I burst a tyre in my Corsa was driving a Vivaro and he said it was by far the best van he'd ever driven. Fuel economy was great.

 

[Gazzer]

It is the 1.9 engines in the Vivaro, Trafic and Primastar range that were the problem. The 2.0ltr engines are fine.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Fair enough. I'm just saying I've never had a problem with my diesel engine that appears to be the same engine in the Vivaro.

 

[Gazzer]

It would be a different Gearbox on the vans though and thats where most issue are concerned .

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Well gearboxes are a different matter entirely. I was talking about the engine. I won't bother commenting again. Buy a VW Phil.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

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[Gazzer]

I have been asking about vans lately and it seems nothing is bullet proof, not even VW. Out of all the people I have asked who do have 1st hand knowledge of these vehicles, the Trafic comes out top or if you can afford the VW then the transporter is the best long term buy.
Of course this is if you buy new, buying used is a whole new ball game.

 

[poynton phil]

I think youv'e hit the nail on the head there sir ramic, spoke to loads of people, they all have different views on which van to get, TBH my head is fried at the moment, and i need to get one sorted for monday

 

[Ian]

The VW's are undoubtedly the best van build wise but, are they worth all that cash? I don't think so, you could buy 2 trafic/vivaro/primastar for the money they cost and there is no way they are twice as good.


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[ishi69]

Got a good deal on the caddy gave £7700 + vat for mine. Well worth the extra cos the residual value will be better.