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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:16 pm
by 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 
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:47 pm
by 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
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:10 pm
by 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.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:06 pm
by yourgardenworks.co.uk
Hi, i found this when i was last looking at vans, hope it helps.
http://www.carsurvey.org/
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:07 pm
by lutonlagerlout
dig dug dan wrote: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
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:14 pm
by 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.
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:34 pm
by 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 
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:55 pm
by lutonlagerlout
Pablo wrote: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
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 5:31 pm
by 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.
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:06 pm
by dig dug dan
I bought a Connect Today
oh dear. Good luck with ford customer service
Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:00 pm
by Dave_L
dig dug dan wrote:I bought a Connect Today
oh dear. Good luck with ford customer service
More like "Customer Dis-Service!"
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:56 am
by 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