ford t then reliant regal van 1970 classic yellow. now vw caddy 2005
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2006 Toyota Hiace
Up and over rear door ... too much info I know but gives you some cover if it's raining
Up and over rear door ... too much info I know but gives you some cover if it's raining
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unconditional
Had an '07 merc vito 120 (the quick one) since new. wouldn't buy another.
Pondering ordering a transit custom in the new year when they're making auto avaliable (london based). Why are so few vans avaliable with slush box?
Pondering ordering a transit custom in the new year when they're making auto avaliable (london based). Why are so few vans avaliable with slush box?
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unconditional
It's a bit of a disappointment in terms of build quality TBH, not really any better than french or italian stuff these days, only with the added joy of merc spare parts prices. It's got 65k on the clock at 8 years and niggling stupid stuff going wrong, bits falling apart, I bought it and specced it high thinking it'd be 15 years with the milage I do before I'd even have to think about actually NEEDING a new van but here we are.
Nice to drive and with the 6 banger great occasional fun winding up angry zafira dad at the traffic light GP but fact is like most of todays cars they're built to last a 4 year lease. It's just me thats too stupid old fashined to get on the constant throwaway and get new shiney bandwagon.
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GMES
The Hiace reminds me of the old Mazdas, they were bloody awful to drive, the steering wheel was set at a stupid angle to the point it made it awkward to steer.
I've attached a couple of pics I just found to demonstrate to the youngsters how lucky they are these days.
VW Crafter
Nice @Sparky Pat, what size did you go for? I saw a SWB the other day and with the high roof it looked ideal, especially in black!
Hi Rpa07
I drive a 3.5 ton, med length, low roof in white. In the past I have had 3.0 ton vans [1.0 ton payload] and found that I was regularly 100 kg to 200 kg over weight especially when I had a lad working for me. I have a customer with a weighbridge so regularly weigh the van
Then started to connect up turbines [5KW] for a customer and used to pile on everything I thought might be needed, and did not want to risk being pulled in by the ministry as we were travelling up to a 100 miles from home.
Hence the bigger van but even now that I am working on my own the van weighs about 3200KG. It is surprising what tools, cable etc add up to.
I drive a 3.5 ton, med length, low roof in white. In the past I have had 3.0 ton vans [1.0 ton payload] and found that I was regularly 100 kg to 200 kg over weight especially when I had a lad working for me. I have a customer with a weighbridge so regularly weigh the van
Then started to connect up turbines [5KW] for a customer and used to pile on everything I thought might be needed, and did not want to risk being pulled in by the ministry as we were travelling up to a 100 miles from home.
Hence the bigger van but even now that I am working on my own the van weighs about 3200KG. It is surprising what tools, cable etc add up to.
Sparky pat is right about probably being overweight on the axles! Are there weigh stations that general public can use or is it a case of pleading innocence if you are pulled. Would make a regular clear out important.
Hi ace vans should be exempt because they rock. I started my service engineering in column change Hi Ace and absolutely loved them. 105 mph racing my mate in his alfasud on the M5 south.
Still looking out for one as a first van - do they have bluetooth Tel?
Hi ace vans should be exempt because they rock. I started my service engineering in column change Hi Ace and absolutely loved them. 105 mph racing my mate in his alfasud on the M5 south.
Still looking out for one as a first van - do they have bluetooth Tel?
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Dave West
2009 Renault Trafic! - But i think they're the same as the Vivaro just with a different badge
Looking to buy a small panel van what would you guys recommend ?
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LankyWill
I'm a Volkswagen -----, had a t5 from work at it was a reliable van. Now I'm self employed I have a caddy, you pay a bit more than most small vans but the reliability and quality is up there. My outlook is long range though as I bought the van outright, if I was leasing I would look more towards a berlingo and rag it!
Couple of grand/ small = ford connect
Couple of grand/medium = ex BT vivaro
I'm not saying a hiace because I'm still waiting to save my pennies to get one myself so @telectrix - keep that one quiet then there's more choice for me.
Couple of grand/medium = ex BT vivaro
I'm not saying a hiace because I'm still waiting to save my pennies to get one myself so @telectrix - keep that one quiet then there's more choice for me.
@telectrix - you and your mouth
Dont really want to spend more than 6, and small van such as berlingo/kangoo/caddy etc
I have a Caddy and it is great.
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Whilst not doubting others experience with their vans I have a Connect and it's pants. Bought second hand so it's previous history may be the reason for that, but based on this one I wouldn't get another. An 09 plate and it's rusted around the sills and driver floor pan. I don't care whether it was abused or not in a previous life, no modern vehicle should be rusting.
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LankyWill
Be careful with connects as they have a high break in rating, you can buy a ghost key online for diddly squat.
Berlingos are fine too, had mine for 3 years [3 years old at the time] and had no problems, but it's important to change the oil and filter frequently and if you wanted to do your own maintenance I think it would be a pain,the 1.6hdi 90hp version I have averages close to 50mpg which I think is pretty good.
I used to have a connect. It went wrong a lot. It hadn't done a load of miles either, 110 when I sold it. It was an 07 and had some rust starting in a few places.
Security is pants like all ford's. Late last year someone got in and took all my hand tools, they did a load of transits in my area in one night, a master key is easily available. I tried a key from a 1997 escort and it opened my van.
I will never buy a Ford again.
Security is pants like all ford's. Late last year someone got in and took all my hand tools, they did a load of transits in my area in one night, a master key is easily available. I tried a key from a 1997 escort and it opened my van.
I will never buy a Ford again.
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suffolkspark
I've got a berlingo, 13 plate, 1.6 A lucky find privately for 5.5k with only 21k on the clocks, I've had it 4 months now and can't fault it, it can be very economical and have had a steady 300mile round trip average at 60mpg. after 2000m on the trip my average is 47mpg and that's mainly short rural journeys. its a 3 seater and although a squeeeeze is handy if you need somewhere to park a third bum from time to time, the pass seats go totally flat to allow you 3m lengths in so you don't need a tube on the roof, (although I now carry 2m lengths of everything as they fit with the seats up)
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