New van

[Thoggy]

Hi everyone
just looking for some advice on a new van, few questions,at the minute I have a 54 plate 4th hand bit of a nail but it's seen me well for a few years, it's looking like it's time to go for something better but I'm stuck on what choice do I go for, but one for about £5k outright second hand and risk all these horror stories of second hand mad price vans being money takers with repairs or get finance and get something new ish but can't justify spending all that money on a van unless its potential to bring more work in with it looking a bit more respectful than my current motor.

Also what vans are good, was thinking Vauxhall Vivarro, at the minute I have a long wheel based van but it's to big, only got it as it was a good deal at the time but will down size if I change it.

thanks thoggy

 

[gassafe]

What you got at the moment?

I like t5's but for 5k it might be a high mileage one...

Vivaro or trafic should be alright for that money...

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

i have one of these,its a transit engine 2009(59) Citroen Relay 2.2HDi ( 100hp ) L1 30 SWB SILVER - Peugeot Boxer | eBay

 

[JCSPLUMBING]

good thread as I'm thinking about a new van also with a similar budget. I'm thinking a transit mwb so I can carry sheets of plasterboard and t&g flooring for when I do bathrooms etc. I've got a vivaro at the minute and has served me well for a couple of years

 

[plumben]

ive got a traffic same as vivaro and the fella i work with had a vivaro brilliant van, they've got there issues but there only maintenance parts really, but buying second hand your always taking a gamble, just do your research have multiple viewings on vans then go back for a second look and the top 2 and make sure you take at least one other person with you as they might spot something you dont

 

[plumben]

good thread as I'm thinking about a new van also with a similar budget. I'm thinking a transit mwb so I can carry sheets of plasterboard and t&g flooring for when I do bathrooms etc. I've got a vivaro at the minute and has served me well for a couple of years

you can get plaster board in the back of a vivaro

 

[Thoggy]

I've got a lwb Vauxhall movano at the minute, it was to good a deal not to buy and you can literally load everything in the back for jobs and some extra, can fit my 2 bit ladders in on an angle, but that type of van to buy new or semi decent condition would cost to much, thanks for replies so far much appreciated

 

[JCSPLUMBING]

you can get plaster board in the back of a vivaro

Not without the back doors open you can't. It's a swb

 

[julesverne]

Have you given any thought to buying a brand new van.
Last three 2 nd hand vans have cost me big time. So last week took the plunge 3 grand deposit and 247 a month and got a brand new peugeot expert. Wish i done it years ago. If i compare how much ive spent on vans last 3-4 years it works out around same price.

 

[mfgs]

I would also look to go down the new van route. Pay it off monthly and look after it and you will have a good reliable van for years. The difficult bit is choosing the right van for you.