Vauxhall Vivaro

[HappyHippyDad]

Hi UK..

I bought a Trafic (exactly the same as a Vivaro) last year and am so far very pleased with it. Obviously I haven't had it for that long but I think the gearbox problems that everyone gets worried about are pre56 plate (not sure though).

I bought an ex AA van for £4100 (58 plate - 135,000 miles - 2L Cdti) and there are quite a few around for this price (once you've knocked them down a little!)

I have measured the MPG very accurately and on purely town driving with a bit of motorway I get 34mpg. On longer runs (motorway) this went up to 41mpg. That is with the van being driven at 60mph on the motorway which is what I do.

The ex-AA ones generally have the metal AA shelves left in (but with plastic trays removed). I sold it for £100!

It drives well, is comfortable and I like it. If I could afford a transporter I would have got one, but you pay an extra £1-2K!

Renault Trafic van 2900 t 2.0ltr cdti 115 ps van AA + 1 owner | eBay

 

[GLENNSPARK]

when i change from this temporary van i have at the mo i`l try for one of the newer Boxers....

fast, roomy and i like the cab layout....

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Hi UK..

I bought a Trafic (exactly the same as a Vivaro) last year and am so far very pleased with it. Obviously I haven't had it for that long but I think the gearbox problems that everyone gets worried about are pre56 plate (not sure though).

I bought an ex AA van for £4100 (58 plate - 135,000 miles - 2L Cdti) and there are quite a few around for this price (once you've knocked them down a little!)

I have measured the MPG very accurately and on purely town driving with a bit of motorway I get 34mpg. On longer runs (motorway) this went up to 41mpg. That is with the van being driven at 60mph on the motorway which is what I do.

The ex-AA ones generally have the metal AA shelves left in (but with plastic trays removed). I sold it for £100!

It drives well, is comfortable and I like it. If I could afford a transporter I would have got one, but you pay an extra £1-2K!

Renault Trafic van 2900 t 2.0ltr cdti 115 ps van AA + 1 owner | eBay

you soft tw&t...

 

[telectrix]

we're not all stig in a van, glenn.

 

[Swcfisher]

I've got a lwb vivaro sportive, defiantly not underpowered and you can fit 3m conduit/trunking in. I've got sortimo racking down the right hand side and carry my ladders and steps inside the van I can get to everything really easy and have plenty of space for materials

 

[HandySparks]

I've got a lwb vivaro sportive, defiantly not underpowered and you can fit 3m conduit/trunking in. I've got sortimo racking down the right hand side and carry my ladders and steps inside the van I can get to everything really easy and have plenty of space for materials

Any chance of a pic or two?

 

[PEM]

Boys and their toys eh as my Mrs would say although to be fair last toy she bought sounded like we'd end up needing a plumber!
Pick up my v6 New Navara tomorrow yipee and sod the practicality.

 

[Swcfisher]

 

[HandySparks]

Hmm. Not thought of hanging a ladder form the roof. Think I value my headroom too much (low roof transit).