Good cheap used van.

[sparkdog]

I am planning on buying a used van for about 700 pounds.The main choice looks to be Ford Escort,VW Caddy,Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo.I think maybe the VW would be best but would like any other ideas on the subject,Thanks.

 

[Voltimax]

From your list, Kangoo or Berlingo. Te other 2 are firmly in the POS list.

 

[telectrix]

look at the jap vans, toyota hiace, nissan vanette, etc.

 

[sparkdog]

Well,I think I might just go for an escort with a years MOT and some tax,lots of them for sale.Cheap spares,easy to fix and if it only does a year its no problem.Any thoughts?

 

[RWJ]

Well,I think I might just go for an escort with a years MOT and some tax,lots of them for sale.Cheap spares,easy to fix and if it only does a year its no problem.Any thoughts?

I thought I was the sole drive of a Gloria (escort Van) these days!!!
I keep trying to kill mine so the boss buys me a new van.... but it just keeps going.... sailed through the MOT 3 months ago

 

[mogga]

have a word with Colin Integrally he had a contact for cheap vans n said some more may be coming up soon

 

[mogga]

I thought I was the sole drive of a Gloria (escort Van) these days!!!
I keep trying to kill mine so the boss buys me a new van.... but it just keeps going.... sailed through the MOT 3 months ago

I want an escort van again couldnt break my old one "Matilda" load her up n rally her along the B roads up n down motorways no probs

 

[RWJ]

I want an escort van again couldnt break my old one "Matilda" load her up n rally her along the B roads up n down motorways no probs

Think the clutch is going in mine..... Only problem is the boss will send it to one of the garages we do work for... They'll fix it in exchange for work we've done...... Doesn't help me get a new van

 

[mogga]

lol and What "new van" would you like?

 

[telectrix]

Think the clutch is going in mine..... Only problem is the boss will send it to one of the garages we do work for... They'll fix it in exchange for work we've done...... Doesn't help me get a new van

well, tell the garage if they keep bodging up your old van and won't get you a new one, tell 'em you'll keep bodging their old electrics

 

[RWJ]

well, tell the garage if they keep bodging up your old van and won't get you a new one, tell 'em you'll keep bodging their old electrics

Good idea tel!!!!

lol and What "new van" would you like?

Something that doesn't let the rain in!!!!

 

[topquark]

Think the clutch is going in mine..... Only problem is the boss will send it to one of the garages we do work for... They'll fix it in exchange for work we've done...... Doesn't help me get a new van

You could always try IR testing your van electrics

 

[mogga]

Good idea tel!!!!



Something that doesn't let the rain in!!!!

Havent you heard of Silicone sealant???

 

[RWJ]

You could always try IR testing your van electrics

That's an idea lolololol

"I just was megga testing is boss!!"

Havent you heard of Silicone sealant???

Yep...... but I haven't found the bleeding hole yet..... Think it's the windscreen seal

 

[SirKit Breaker]

Think the clutch is going in mine..... Only problem is the boss will send it to one of the garages we do work for... They'll fix it in exchange for work we've done...... Doesn't help me get a new van

You could try and introduce it to a tree, that might get you a new van, but it might be another Escort

 

[RWJ]

You could try and introduce it to a tree, that might get you a new van, but it might be another Escort

lolololol I nearly "introduced" it to the side of a audi estate today who blatantly pulled out infront of me

 

[sparkdog]

Thanks for all the replies,got myself an Escort 1.8D with new MOT for 795 which I am very pleased with.

 

[telectrix]

see you on the hard shoulder then.

 

[sparkdog]

Very encouraging.

 

[telectrix]

at least with an escort you won't get it nicked. LOL. jokes aside. it's a good workhorse. none of the fancy electronic rubbish to go wrong.