I'm buying a new van next month

[uksparks]

Hi,

so do I have decided to change my van, currently got a 04 reg Vauxhall convo with 170k in it. It doesn't owe me anything and have enjoyed it but want a newer one.

i have narrowed it down to either

a 2014 Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDCI Professional

or a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Custom 115ps LWB.

i way prefer the shape and look of the Ford but like the space in the Peugeot.

i don't want s vivat I or other similar van as if still like to keep it medium sized.

any thoughts?

 

[telectrix]

have you looked at the nissan NV200?

 

[uksparks]

I have but don't particularly like the look of them, and having just borrowed a 65 plate Nissan x-trail to build quality was shocking on that so its out me off their vans too.

my neighbour has just purchased a 63 plate viva to which is very nice, the sport version, but having discussed it with others, they say my fuel bill will double too.

 

[Nuvo]

how about a vw caddy?

 

[Hawk]

Peugeot expert has an intercooler for the fuel underneath it. It is like a scoop so the air cools it. Hit a puddle or a speed bump to hard and off comes the intercooler which the fuel lines are connected to. Bad design and common problem.
It's hard to beat a Ford.

 

[Brightspark2]

Get the Ford...

 

[Dobes_88]

Owned a new Ford Transit Connect for about 18 months now and love it to bits. Really can't look past a Ford in terms of value for money & reliability - hasn't skipped a beat!

 

[uksparks]

I have to say I don't feel good about the Peugeot, it's like the Scudo, it's not just that, but the fact it's got two side doors, it kind of buggers it up inside a bit.

Ive not 100% ruled out the vivat I but would like to keep a bit smaller so don't really want to go down that route,

thanks for the heads up on the inter cooler thing!

 

[uksparks]

Owned a new Ford Transit Connect for about 18 months now and love it to bits. Really can't look past a Ford in terms of value for money & reliability - hasn't skipped a beat!

Ive got a 63 plate ford Kuga so am familiar with the quality etc, not had any issues,

 

[uksparks]

how about a vw caddy?

I don't want a van with glass windows at the rear, and don't want to fit pannels.

 

[Resu]

I don't want a van with glass windows at the rear, and don't want to fit pannels.

They can be had with solid rear doors too!

 

[GMES]

I'm a vivaro man but if you like Fords then maybe consider the transit custom not connect, ok it's larger but not as big as a vivaro traffic etc, plus you would get a nicer ride height. It would probably cost more to run but extra comfort comes at a cost, I started out with small vans but couldn't go back now having driven the big ones.

 

[uksparks]

Hmm I know what you are saying.

i know someone with a new transit so might have a look at it.

 

[Octopus]

HandySparks has a seriously nice transit he bought new a while back - maybe he'll be along with a review later!

 

[PEG]

Ive got a 63 plate ford Kuga so am familiar with the quality etc, not had any issues,

Has your alternator "China-syndromed" yet? Check out what they pull at 100% capacity (ECU sorts THAT decision) it's domestic incomer X2 :dunce:

 

[hightower]

I've known 2 people have to replace the injectors in their transits. 1 of those then had to re replace them again 18 months later.

 

[uksparks]

I have just looked at the price of a new shape transit and it's more than I want to spend

take this though, I can spend up to £10k so this is the sort of thing that gets me excited!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602050733544?atmobcid=soc3

 

[uksparks]

Has your alternator "China-syndromed" yet? Check out what they pull at 100% capacity (ECU sorts THAT decision) it's domestic incomer X2 :dunce:

No idea, seems ok at present!

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I've known 2 people have to replace the injectors in their transits. 1 of those then had to re replace them again 18 months later.

^^^^Usually due to supermarket fuel being used.

UKsparks....If your work is mainly local and involves a lot of short journeys/stop-start driving avoid modern diesels. Only buy a diesel these days if it's going to get a regular decent run. A petrol van might sound daft but those who don't use modern diesels properly face eye wateringly expensive bills when the DPF constantly clogs up.

 

[hightower]

^^^^Usually due to supermarket fuel being used.

Pretty sure that has been proven to be a myth

 

[Octopus]

And whilst on the subject of diesel manual vehicles - google dual mass fly wheels too!

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

And whilst on the subject of diesel manual vehicles - google dual mass fly wheels too!

I had a 56 plate Vauxhall vectra and it cost me £1400 to get the dual mass fly wheel replaced and new clutch fitted!

 

[astormatt]

Only had my Transit connect limited L2 for 4 months, but I think it's great. Drives really well, cabin is a nice place to be and you can get tall steps in the back and has the load through bulkhead for conduit and trunking which has saved me buying roof bars and tube.

 

[Aindowsimon]

Have a look at the ex British Gas vans some have a desent raking system

 

[PEG]

Have a look at the ex British Gas vans some have a desent raking system

...They should be mint...not much wear incurs,in the transport and delivery of lies,deceit and misery :cheesy:

 

[dansk]

Only had my Transit connect limited L2 for 4 months, but I think it's great. Drives really well, cabin is a nice place to be and you can get tall steps in the back and has the load through bulkhead for conduit and trunking which has saved me buying roof bars and tube.

Same here, put 10k on mine so far, get around 60mpg comfy, oh and heated windscreen, it's worth just for that!

 

[HandySparks]

I'm a vivaro man but if you like Fords then maybe consider the transit custom not connect, ok it's larger but not as big as a vivaro traffic etc, plus you would get a nicer ride height.

The figures I've looked at say that the L1H1 Custom is slightly bigger than the equivalent Vivaro in all external dimensions and load volume.

HandySparks has a seriously nice transit he bought new a while back - maybe he'll be along with a review later!

My comments about the Custom in this thread, post 15:
http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/chit-chat-off-topic/106920-vans.html

 

[Dave OCD]

I have just looked at the price of a new shape transit and it's more than I want to spend

take this though, I can spend up to £10k so this is the sort of thing that gets me excited!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602050733544?atmobcid=soc3

I think the quoted top speed in that ad is more than a bit optimistic mate. But I have a very similar if not the same engine in my Berlingo and you can realistically average 45mpg which isn't bad at all.

 

[Paulgwat]

I went through the whole which van decision process in October last year and after being horrified by the list prices I was being quoted, especially for VW and Ford, decided to purchase a 3month old ex demo Partner from my local main dealer.

it meets 95%+ of my needs, possibly should have gone for the slightly larger Expert, but for the money I paid the van was too good a deal to pass up especially as it is a facelift with satnav, Bluetooth etc and most important of all it's not white. I have added roof bars and a pipe tube which has helped make up for the van being very slightly too small some days when I have a lot of gear with me

Compared to the L200 I was running previously the running costs are excellent and for a van I am really impressed with the build quality and drive.