New van

[Gall.B]

Company I sub too have some exlwb Fiat's all with Transit running gear & engines. good big van cheaper than buying a tranny with the same spec!

 

[bugs183]

You can't win in the Renault, Vauxhall, Nissan debate. My mate is a Vauxhall mechanic and says they are all total rubbish, my mate bought a second hand Vivaro with 50k, and only driven it 4 times, needs a new engine but....
My mates are on their second Nissan and love them and their old Renault.
Everyone i know in North Wales drive Transporters, and it's a total image thing,
So who knows!!!!

 

[Ian]

My Vivaro is 06, and has done 82k, just had a new battery and master cylinder. It is ex AA so it's history is top notch, the battery and clutch cylinder are all I've had to replace in 2 years. MOT in 2 weeks, we'll see how that goes!

 

[chrisroe]

mines done 116 k and it was about £11k plus vat 07 plate 2.5 ltr diesel factory fitted kombi

I still think its a lot of money for a van new or not but ive got to say its great to drive
more user friendly than my old transit handles very well
dont think its great on fuel but i dont do many miles anyway and becauuse of this when i get round to selling it the miliage will of evened itself out due to my lack of miles

each to their own but the wife doesnt moan with it on the drive like she did with the transit

 

[Ian]

I do like the transporters but can't justify the extra cash. I recently found out that you can fit 22" alloys on them :drool5: Now that is a good reason to get one :lol:

 

[hillhead]

My Trafic is an '07 2 litre turbo diesel with full elec pack too.
I have 57,000 miles on with no real problems at all.
If i thought i was going to have bad probs from 60k i be shot asap,lol.
I know mine is very economical and great size etc.
No timing belt either only a chain.

 

[hillhead]

Pity we couldn't buy a van to last years upon years without breaking down etc.lol.

 

[Ian]

Trafic sport is deffo next for me, a few about that are 3 years old, less than 30-40k miles, for under 10 grand.

 

[hillhead]

Good prices Brian.

 

[Ian]

Good prices Brian.

Even brand new there are some great deals on them, there seems to be less problems with the newer ones as well.

 

[hillhead]

I wonder could i trade mine in,lol.
I have 4 months left on my HP.
Happy days.

 

[Ian]

I wonder could i trade mine in,lol.
I have 4 months left on my HP.
Happy days.

Bet yours is still worth 6-7k Joe maybe a bit more. You Might only need to get 36 months HP this time. Go on, get a new van!

 

[hillhead]

I think if i got 6k id be doing well Brian, mine is a good one though and great colour etc

 

[Ian]

I think if i got 6k id be doing well Brian, mine is a good one though and great colour etc

You're thinking about it now! Pop into your dealer, see what they can do!

 

[hillhead]

I was out hunting for a new car last week with my wife and while in a garage i hopped into a hyundai I load !! very good van with great reviews etc.
I know a guy who bought one and loves it to bits already. Just two seats in front though is a downer IMO.