Which VAN

[axel132132]

Hi all,

Im currently looking at buying a van now that i have sold my car but not sure as to which one to get

I live in Huddersfield and my GF lives in Woking so i will be doing work at both areas (If i get a job in woking ill be down there, and if i get one in huddersfield ill be up here etc) so i will be doing alot of travelling - ATM i drive to woking every weekend and we split the cost of fuel so it will just be the same

I have seen the Astra VAN is good for MPG as well as convenience id prolly be looking at the newer shape model 08 plate or something £4500 but is there any other vans that are cheaper, bigger and are just as good on MPG i dont want to have to spend like 80 quid just to get down there (In my car atm i spend £40 but have eco car) so im guessing astra van would do it in about £50-60 depending on driving style.

Cheers

 

[Thomas123]

New shape Peugeot partner? Nice looking van, plenty of space. Don't know how reliable or economic they are though. Can anyone recommend it?

 

[ruston]

New shape Peugeot partner? Nice looking van, plenty of space. Don't know how reliable or economic they are though. Can anyone recommend it?

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Same as all the modern stuff ; to much electronic wizardry to go wrong and prone to back axles(mileage and abuse) , same as berlingo .Otherwise mint on fuel , engine pretty bulletproof

 

[imago]

is there any other vans that are cheaper, bigger and are just as good on MPG

Ahh, the commercial vehicle equivalent of eutopia. There are a couple of facts to consider when buying a van. Whatever you buy it won't be as reliable as 'everyone says' it is, it won't be big enough no matter what size you buy, it will use more fuel than you thought it would, the resale value will be lower than expected, the insurance higher than expected, and srevice/repair bills will be extortionate.

My advice, get one with the most comfortable seats and best audio equipment you can find. It will still cost you a bloody fortune, but you'll at least be comfortable while you are paying.

 

[ruston]

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Ahh, the commercial vehicle equivalent of eutopia. There are a couple of facts to consider when buying a van. Whatever you buy it won't be as reliable as 'everyone says' it is, it won't be big enough no matter what size you buy, it will use more fuel than you thought it would, the resale value will be lower than expected, the insurance higher than expected, and srevice/repair bills will be extortionate.

My advice, get one with the most comfortable seats and best audio equipment you can find. It will still cost you a bloody fortune, but you'll at least be comfortable while you are paying.

Lol sums it up , I borrowed a Renault LWB the other day loved it , would have no hesitation buying it , drives like a Rolls , yet heard them slagged .It only had 160000 miles on it on a 09 plate , never had a spanner on it in anger lol.

 

[Guest55]

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[Guest123]

Got to be VW for me. On my 3rd now and wouldn't have anything else.

 

[axel132132]

The difference in price between the older Astra and newer Astra is about 2500 do you think its worth paying 2500 more for a new shape astra van just for the better looking shape, lights, dash, comfort? or do you think its best just to stick with the older shape and save the money?


As in ive seen a 03 astra van old shape for £2000
and
ive seen a 08 astra van new shape for £4500

Both roughly same mileage

Will they both be as reliable as each other ish
Cheers

 

[axel132132]

Bearing in mind the high mileage i will be doing

 

[somersetsparks]

I always liked the old combos, comfy and have been very reliable for me! by old I mean 02-10 plates

 

[Guitarist]

Behold !!! The biffmobile..........

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Thats right men ,
gloss black race alloys , black cloth coupe sports seats , gloss black and chrome dash console , full red led dashlight conversion - the pimping is endless !! lol
I might not be able to carry anything heavier than earth sleeving but by god i get there quickly and in style. :-D

I should have known you were a "white van driver" Biff....

 

[alarm man]

ive got an astra van,dont like it,would prefer the combo or vivaro,the problem with the astra is if you have a van full of gear you have to empty half of it to get to the gear at the back,with the combo you just open the side door..

 

[somersetsparks]

ive got an astra van,dont like it,would prefer the combo or vivaro,the problem with the astra is if you have a van full of gear you have to empty half of it to get to the gear at the back,with the combo you just open the side door..

Personally I would steer well clear of vivaro/traficc and the nissan equivalent, they have no end of problems, especially steer clear of ones around 80K they're just due a new box at £1000+ +fitting!

 

[Guest55]

I should have known you were a "white van driver" Biff....

meaning ?

 

[Plonker 3]

Personally I would steer well clear of vivaro/traficc and the nissan equivalent, they have no end of problems, especially steer clear of ones around 80K they're just due a new box at £1000+ +fitting!

Only known problem is the gear selector cable does go eventually. had mine done recently on my Vivaro cost £250.00

The 6 speed box however has the problem with the gear box which eventually will go and cost alot of money.

 

[alarm man]

Personally I would steer well clear of vivaro/traficc and the nissan equivalent, they have no end of problems, especially steer clear of ones around 80K they're just due a new box at £1000+ +fitting!

not aware of the problems,mines a company one and long gone by 80k,i like the new combos tho a vivaro would suit me more,would really like a transit but we dont use ford,so a vivaro gets my vote

 

[somersetsparks]

Only known problem is the gear selector cable does go eventually. had mine done recently on my Vivaro cost £250.00

The 6 speed box however has the problem with the gear box which eventually will go and cost alot of money.

I have helped a mate change his gearbox, your right though think it was a 6-speed. the plus side of these vans is that they really nice to drive, like a car IMO

 

[Plonker 3]

I have helped a mate change his gearbox, your right though think it was a 6-speed. the plus side of these vans is that they really nice to drive, like a car IMO

That is what my garage told me, also have 2 friends who are mechanics who said the same thing. I always look at what vehicles the recovery companies drive as they will only want to be seen driving reliable vehicles.

 

[Strima]

ive got an astra van,dont like it,would prefer the combo or vivaro,the problem with the astra is if you have a van full of gear you have to empty half of it to get to the gear at the back,with the combo you just open the side door..

Unless it's mine with no side door. Lost count the amount of times I've knelt on something sharp... :lol:

 

[alarm man]

Unless it's mine with no side door. Lost count the amount of times I've knelt on something sharp... :lol:

how can you kneel on ya tounge..

 

[Strima]

how can you kneel on ya tounge..

It's not sharp, just covered in dribble from where I stick it out when I'm concentrating... :lol:

 

[Guitarist]

meaning ?

Meaning nothing mate. Was just tongue-in-cheek

 

[Swicade]

Run around in a Renault Trafic,nice and comfortable and enough room to throw all my gear in.

Bought it brand new and wouldn't buy a secondhand one due to the known gearbox problem.

 

[Guest55]

Meaning nothing mate. Was just tongue-in-cheek

Ah , no worries.
was expecting something slanderous lol.

 

[Plonker 3]

Ah , no worries.
was expecting something slanderous lol.

Who says slanderous things on this forum?

 

[Guest55]

Who says slanderous things on this forum?

my lawyer says no comment.
:-D

 

[Plonker 3]

Whats up do you not want banning too lol

 

[axel132132]

Umm so astra van good bad? Old better than new? Paying 2000 instead of 4500? back on track guys

 

[Guest55]

Whats up do you not want banning too lol

im already upto 2 "infractions" lol
if ... sorry , when i get banned it will be in a hail of foul language :-D

 

[alarm man]

Umm so astra van good bad? Old better than new? Paying 2000 instead of 4500? back on track guys

you will be better off with a transit connect..bigger than an astra/combo cheap to run and service,more room.id go for the high roof one

 

[Strima]

Astra Vans are good but what do you want to carry? All they are is an estate with the windows welded up (not punched out if you want to get pedantic) and two less doors.

Edit: My 02 plate estate lasted us well over 50,000 with only one mechanical glitch and is now being used by the garage I traded it in at as a security vehicle, those things will last forever if looked after correctly.

 

[Plonker 3]

Umm so astra van good bad? Old better than new? Paying 2000 instead of 4500? back on track guys

With the way your business is set up would it not be easier to have 2 cheaper vehicles at either end with ladders and other large plant also just carrying your hand tools and powertools between sites in a cheap run around?

 

[sedgy34]

Get a local girlfriend instead save that dosh for beer!!!

 

[Strima]

Get a local girlfriend instead save that dosh for beer!!!

False economy mate, they all cost a fortune in the end...

 

[alarm man]

Astra Vans are good but what do you want to carry? All they are is an estate with the windows welded up (not punched out if you want to get pedantic) and two less doors.

Edit: My 02 plate estate lasted us well over 50,000 with only one mechanical glitch and is now being used by the garage I traded it in at as a security vehicle, those things will last forever if looked after correctly.

i had an estate before the van,was easier with the doors and the gear on the back seats,but the no back seat rule made me get the van,tho you can fit the bulk head behind the fronts seats on the estate so you get van space with the doors,but the down side is all the scum can see your gear..

 

[axel132132]

Local girlfriend would be a good idea, but all huddersfield girls are boring lol... And they all stuck up like they all want millionairs >.>

 

[alarm man]

Local girlfriend would be a good idea, but all huddersfield girls are boring lol... And they all stuck up like they all want millionairs >.>

so the Electrical Trainee get all the chicks in huddersfield then...:sailor:

 

[axel132132]

Ohhh yes, seriously though there not interested unless u got money... My mates a part time male model.. full time asda employee so hes not exactly got much cash.. and he hasnt had a GF for 4 years none are interested bizzare huddersfield shocking for women#

I met my women on holiday in tenerife 1st day met her, started chatting got to like her.. Met up with her for abit when got back and just ended up going out

Pros are i only see her on weekend so get to chill out with mates, relax and do what i want on week
Cons are gotta drive down there every other weekend 200 miles lol

 

[alarm man]

Ohhh yes, seriously though there not interested unless u got money... My mates a part time male model.. full time asda employee so hes not exactly got much cash.. and he hasnt had a GF for 4 years none are interested bizzare huddersfield shocking for women#

I met my women on holiday in tenerife 1st day met her, started chatting got to like her.. Met up with her for abit when got back and just ended up going out

Pros are i only see her on weekend so get to chill out with mates, relax and do what i want on week
Cons are gotta drive down there every other weekend 200 miles lol

thats not a girlfriend,its a penpal mate...

 

[Rockingit]

Much to my surprise I bought a stunningly low mileage 59 plate Transit SWB 280 earlier this year (in white, of course) and can't fault it. Comfortable, decent economy and loads of room in the back even after racking out. Even comes with MP3 stereo as standard.

The only downside is looking like a bricky.