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Have not seen much on this forum about these vans, does anyone know if they are expensive to run or unreliable?

Although i'm not in need of a van for work just yet, I do have a motocross bike and have got fed up with towing a trailer so thought good time to get my first van. It will would end up being my work van eventually so want something half decent, that looks respectable and won't pack up on me every other month or cost me a fortune to run. Would this make a good work van for plumbing?

I just got a insurance quote for it and it is slightly higher than other vans I have had quotes for. The Toyota Hiace and a Nissan Vanette.

I was ideally looking for a Transporter as my dad has one and he says it has been reliable but i can't find one with lowish mileage in good condition for the same price. I'm not in a great rush for a van but would be good to hear your opinions anyway, thanks.
 
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Sell ya motocross bike and buy something newer to be honest.
Anyway if you make it as a decent plumber you will not have time to ride your bike, pretty much like I have managed 800 miles all year.
Not that I am a good plumber.
 
As quality, its a 11-12 year old Hyundai. Poor engines to name one issue!
Would try go bit more cash for something more reliable to be honest.
 
quality said:
Sell ya motocross bike and buy something newer to be honest.
Anyway if you make it as a decent plumber you will not have time to ride your bike, pretty much like I have managed 800 miles all year.
Not that I am a good plumber.
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haha Only get out on the motocross bike 2-3 times a year anyway 🙁

Thought the van looked good value considering the relatively low mileage and FSH but think I'll hang on to my money for a bit longer no rush as it is. Cheers
 
I always think these "forward control" style vans just look a little micky mouse.... Reliability wise, I think it is a Mazda with Hyundai's badge on it. 🙂
 
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for your price range look at the Peugeot expert,fiat scudo/Citroen dispatch,there are loads about i have the 2.0 hdi it goes like a rocket i did have the head go on mine when i first got it but that was trough the previous owner i got it fixed free by the dealer,i have since recommended the van to others a carpenter mate bought one on a 05 plate after his vito got written off he recons its a better van than the merc they also come with a 1.9 engine these are better on diesel but sluggish
 
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for your price range look at the Peugeot expert,fiat scudo/Citroen dispatch,there are loads about i have the 2.0 hdi it goes like a rocket i did have the head go on mine when i first got it but that was trough the previous owner i got it fixed free by the dealer,i have since recommended the van to others a carpenter mate bought one on a 05 plate after his vito got written off he recons its a better van than the merc they also come with a 1.9 engine these are better on diesel but sluggish
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i got the 1.9 diesel.. very sluggish, dosn't go past 60mph very often
 
part of me thinks id like a fast van,, and the other half say's cheaper on diesel and less likely to get speeding ticket in a slow van, ive never own'd a fast car, but i use my mrs's car which is only a focus but do 40-50mph easily in 30's without even realising.
 
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for your price range look at the Peugeot expert,fiat scudo/Citroen dispatch,there are loads about i have the 2.0 hdi it goes like a rocket i did have the head go on mine when i first got it but that was trough the previous owner i got it fixed free by the dealer,i have since recommended the van to others a carpenter mate bought one on a 05 plate after his vito got written off he recons its a better van than the merc they also come with a 1.9 engine these are better on diesel but sluggish
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Thanks i'll check those out also i'm not really thinking of spending anymore than 2.5k on my first van but still expect to get something ok for that money. Less than 80,000 miles on the clock and lengthy MOT will be a good start but I want to feel confident that it won't be costing me an arm and a leg in repairs breaking down on me all the time.
 
If you have a spare couple of free hours during the day check out some local commercial auctions. It will open your eyes on prices.
 
same boat as me ash.
i have a too big a transit and need something smaller. i have been looking all over for the right van and have narrowed it to the scudo, doblo or swb transit for the repair bills and size/economy. i also have a mate who is a decorator and says the toyota is brilliant!.

i too used to own a brilliant vw lt35 with 350k on the clock and never missed a beat. (my van of choice if i could afford one but parts are very expensive), when i took a look at the t5 vw's, then your looking at 10 years or older for the £3k price. sigh!.
 
For 3k your in citreon, fiat , renualt ball park, you take your chances with these sort of motors but don`t be sold on the low mileage thing as the citreon/peugeot engine can go forever
 
As i'm not really in a hurry to get something I can keep looking without rushing in and getting something i regret. Some of the vans I have seen for sale are a disgrace tatty and too expensive or stupidly high mileage.

I like Transits but been advised against one as a work van.

I have seen a Toyota Hiace for £400 which has been fitted out with shelving, 170,000 miles very tatty but tempted to get it, take the shelving out and sell it on straight away and carry on looking. At least I will have shelving 🙂
 
Ya would probably get £200 on a weigh in on that van.
Dispatch or the peugeot equivalent is what you want to be looking for
 
I have a new vw caddy which great but not cheap the apprentice has a dispatch and although a bit rattley its bullet proof
 

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