Whats the best van to buy ??

[demi34]

Transit van for me just order the sport one and will be deliver end of October

 

[dave l and l]

vw transporter , the most reliable vans on market and they hold there price really well. can be expensive but

 

[Bubblecraft]

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Moggy minor!! Had 3 sheets of 18mm ply in her yesterday cut in half
Best advertisement! Get all I need in it!.
Unlike the big vans everything rolling around

Not a thing moves in my van & I'm a jumbo. It's all about racking correctly (Still love your minor though lol)

140,000 Mate and i have looked after it ,ie services and repairs . probs end-up with another Renault or vivaro , have thought of smaller but thats just not practical ......

I've just passed 160k. Still goes like a tank

 

[Stef]

Been looking for a new van past few weeks.
Renault Trafic sport lwb, £300 a month for 5 years.
Transit custom trend £379 a month for 5 years..
Think I will go for the Trafic..

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Transit at the mo, full to the brim as all my vans have been. This is one of my old vans, the little guy cleaning it is my youngest son David, he turned thirty last week, we are going to the christening of his latest little girl Alice tomorrow, It seems like yesterday we christened Evie who is now two and a half. Time flies when your having fun.:yikes:

 

[jamespaul]

Austin A35

 

[John Benton]

Transit at the mo, full to the brim as all my vans have been. This is one of my old vans, the little guy cleaning it is my youngest son David, he turned thirty last week, we are going to the christening of his latest little girl Alice tomorrow, It seems like yesterday we christened Evie who is now two and a half. Time flies when your having fun.:yikes:

How tall is he now Phil, he's done well at that age to reach the roof. :lol:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Transit at the mo, full to the brim as all my vans have been. This is one of my old vans, the little guy cleaning it is my youngest son David, he turned thirty last week, we are going to the christening of his latest little girl Alice tomorrow, It seems like yesterday we christened Evie who is now two and a half. Time flies when your having fun.:yikes:

I remember back in the 20th century when photos used to be sepia and orange!

 

[Dan s]

I had to buy a newer van this year as my vivaro died a death. I went for a transit and love it to bits , sooooooo much quicker so I get to work faster but the best thing is the storage in the cab so many pockets and drinks holders makes it much tidier :lol:

 

[Houston]

Vw transporter

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

Well the wife will be looking for any special deals this week for me , and not sure how to buy it HP,LOAN, they wouldn't part exch my old one when the clutch is about to go ! so what to do about that as well......this is self-employment for you !! any suggestions ideas would be great ?...

 

[John Benton]

Well the wife will be looking for any special deals this week for me , and not sure how to buy it HP,LOAN, they wouldn't part exch my old one when the clutch is about to go ! so what to do about that as well......this is self-employment for you !! any suggestions ideas would be great ?...

How do you know? Can you tell when you drive the clutch is past its best, if not, keep schtum!!!

They'll only send it through an auction anyway.

Hopefully a multi-trader can pick it up and fix it himself :sofahide:

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

How do you know? Can you tell when you drive the clutch is past its best, if not, keep schtum!!!

They'll only send it through an auction anyway.

John ! the van engine make a funny rattling noise mate when you put the clutch peddle -in ........ dont worry mate i would keep quite if i needed lol

 

[ian158]

It's a thrust bearing...clutch is £120...job would take about 3-4hrs at £35 an hour

 

[andy8758]

Good to see so many people here recommending the Transit van. I had a Transit before the Transporter I have now - the parts for that Transit cost more than the equivalent BMW parts! (e.g. one diesel injector - BMW £250, Ford Transit £400!!) Transits have a very poor record of remaining rust free - I got rid of my 6 year old Transit because the sub frame was rusting so badly. My Transporter is back in the body repair shop after (a customer) reversed into the front (ouch). Hire company gave me a 62 reg Transit. Its like driving a 1970's Ford Capri (I loved my Capri's) - cannot believe how much body roll there is in the corners. The interior is pure Essex. Lots of shiny plastic and loadsa accessories (never seen so many bottle holders in one vans cab). However the van is definitely quicker, and the loading area is bigger. But the Transporter gets more mpg and has a fully galvanised body.