Transit or Vivaro?

[PlumbBobBob]

cheers for that mark expert is another on my list at the mo.

oh and i know vivaro/trafic/primastar are the same, do they all use the same gearbox/engines or their own makes?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

cheers for that mark expert is another on my list at the mo.

oh and i know vivaro/trafic/primastar are the same, do they all use the same gearbox/engines or their own makes?

AFAIK all the same engines and boxes ,but as mr d said different more reliable box on the 2.0

 

[PatchettPlumbing]

Thanks for all the replies so far, I'm off to view a Ford Transit Trend tomorrow.

With regards to a 'sporty' van, I want something that is new(ish) with low mileage that will last me, I do a LOT of subcontracting in London with my uncle so can spend 2 weeks down there at a time working flat out, so I want something reliable, with gadgets and economical.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

AFAIK all the same engines and boxes ,but as mr d said different more reliable box on the 2.0

its the vauxhall 1.9cdti used throughout the range,(does not know about 2.0)just rang my uncle to ask,he said as a reliable van,compare to the worst boiler you work on,so basically its a ideal icos with wheels

 

[PlumbBobBob]

deffo off the list then

 

[smhstu]

I've just downsized to a caddy from a transt doing more service and repair work now.
its up for sale if your interested I bought it from new cost23k
its a swb 110 bhp, electric wndows, electric heatedmirros,auto lights, auto wipers, heated quick clear screen, cruise control,voice control, Bluetooth, six cd head unit changer all ford factory fitted full service history, full galv roof rack and racked out inside with Brian store racking.
its 57 plate with 56k miles any inspection welcome
if you want to see some photos just let me know.
cheers
stu

 

[smhstu]

Sorry. Forgot to say I want 8k no vat.

 

[johnnyplumb]

to anyone with or looking to buy a transit, make sure you get these fitted to it Ford Transit Loom Guard | Vanlocker | Van Security Experts | UK

the loom wires on the rear doors are exposed, cutting through these wires causes a short to central locking and the doors to open.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

cheers johnny link saved in case i plump for a transit

 

[Phil]

I'd love a bigger van but I'm rubbish at parking, what van is bigger than a Combo but smaller than a Transit?

Had a Vito once but was forever creasing the sides up on low walls, never again.

 

[TBServices]

I'd love a bigger van but I'm rubbish at parking, what van is bigger than a Combo but smaller than a Transit?

Had a Vito once but was forever creasing the sides up on low walls, never again.

All vans are bigger than combos lol.

 

[ManchesterGas]

to anyone with or looking to buy a transit, make sure you get these fitted to it Ford Transit Loom Guard | Vanlocker | Van Security Experts | UK

the loom wires on the rear doors are exposed, cutting through these wires causes a short to central locking and the doors to open.

Only on the early mk6, the later mk6 and 7 have had this part of the loom removed.

 

[stonedagain]

VW or Mercedes

 

[vern]

VW or Mercedes

yep i agree......here's my 190 BHP beast! Silver Vito Sport, shes a beaut and racked out inside.....

 

[TBServices]

yep i agree......here's my 190 BHP beast! Silver Vito Sport, shes a beaut and racked out inside.....
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This is my dream. Looks just like mine but an extra 100hp lol

 

[Phil]

MERCEDES VITO 120 CDI V6 ***BRABUS*** SPORT X SWB AUTO 201 BHP | eBay

Damn you Vern! Got me wanting one again now. :drool5:

 

[EPH]

Lease?

 

[PETE 123]

Go for a van thats square you get more in thats why i went for a transit to many curves on merc which is what i had before but it was a strong van clutch heavy though

 

[vern]

MERCEDES VITO 120 CDI V6 ***BRABUS*** SPORT X SWB AUTO 201 BHP | eBay

Damn you Vern! Got me wanting one again now. :drool5:

Lol Phil, mines 3 year old next month....so looked at the new one 116 sport now 163 BHP standard from my 150bhp standard but mine is mapped to around 190 bhp, Mark runs the same one as mine but V6 204 BHP version, which has now been upgraded to 224 bhp on the new model......but the V6's are auto only and 5 speed at that, mines a 6 speed manual, Mark does 2 tanks of diesel to my 1 lol!! James also has a Vito looks funny 3 silver vito's in convey on the way to bigger jobs!

i am waiting until summer now far too busy to mess around swapping vans that's for sure!

 

[Paulplumb]

I'd love a bigger van but I'm rubbish at parking, what van is bigger than a Combo but smaller than a Transit?

Had a Vito once but was forever creasing the sides up on low walls, never again.

How about Nissan NV200? Great on fuel, average 56mpg if your careful. Racked mine out sweet. Bigger than a combo smaller than a tranny sorry transit. Quite cheap too.