Vans

[Pablo]

Decicded to bite the bullet and get a new run around for myself. Currently use a couple of Iveco dailys with crew seats in the back but It's becoming a pain to organise the day around me having to be in different places and sharing with others. Have narrowed it down to Transit connect 230 Peugout Expert or VW Caddy hi cube. Caddy is the best but shaggin pricey does anyone have any experience of the others especially running costs and problems that they are prone too. Or can you think of something else altogether. Cheers

[lutonlagerlout]

my mate who does shopfitting has just bought a transit connect,and he reckons its a great motor,although the loading weight wise is not that great if its more of a runaround than a car it will do fine,
cheers LLL

[dig dug dan]

according to what van, the best small panel van is the Nissan primastar/vauxhall vivaro/renault traffic.
They all come out of the same fatory in luton
have to say that i had one for a week recently, and was impressed, especially the six speed box and rear park.
I would never own a peugot in a million years, but its choice at the end of the day.
Don't get me started on Ford!. The caddy is a good motor though.

[yourgardenworks.co.uk]

Hi, i found this when i was last looking at vans, hope it helps.

http://www.carsurvey.org/

[lutonlagerlout]

according to what van, the best small panel van is the Nissan primastar/vauxhall vivaro/renault traffic.
They all come out of the same fatory in luton
have to say that i had one for a week recently, and was impressed, especially the six speed box and rear park.
I would never own a peugot in a million years, but its choice at the end of the day.
Don't get me started on Ford!. The caddy is a good motor though.

that would be IBC

to be truthful i know a lot of lads that work there and i wouldnt trust them to lick a stamp

but then i expect most car factories are full of the same bolshy types

LLL

[Pablo]

Aye anything that says made in Britain generally means it's a bit cr*p. Should come with a disclaimer saying warning stuff may unexpectedly fall off for no reason. On the other hand I bought a Connect Today Should be ready mid next week once it's been plylined and seat fitted in the back. First time I've ever owned a brand new van normally buy them a year old but got a deal on this so thought sod it. Won't take long to get it manky though.

[matt h]

got to reweld the old tranny and flat bed this year, as cant afford a new motor.. too many outgoings this year, what with gas reassessments and electrical courses etc... i wonder sometimes if it is ever worthit

[lutonlagerlout]

Aye anything that says made in Britain generally means it's a bit cr*p. Should come with a disclaimer saying warning stuff may unexpectedly fall off for no reason. On the other hand I bought a Connect Today Should be ready mid next week once it's been plylined and seat fitted in the back. First time I've ever owned a brand new van normally buy them a year old but got a deal on this so thought sod it. Won't take long to get it manky though.

my pal has been driving to Cardiff Aberdeen leeds you name it in his pablo and he loves it,but he only carries hand tools and the odd can of paint etc,he actually likes it better than his car = higher driving position
LLL
good luck

[Pablo]

All the tools etc will be in the other vans although will occasionally have to carry a mixer and plate or some cement. Mixer and plate fit perfectly took them to the showroom to check it.

[dig dug dan]

I bought a Connect Today

oh dear. Good luck with ford customer service

[Dave_L]

I bought a Connect Today

oh dear. Good luck with ford customer service

More like "Customer Dis-Service!"

[lutonlagerlout]

i drove transits for 15 years and TBhH had no real problems with them apart from the usual stuff.
for what pablo says ,it seems like the right van for the job
LLL