Just been checking these out, looks a good van thanks. What are the parts prices like? Never owned Japanese.
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Just been checking these out, looks a good van thanks. What are the parts prices like? Never owned Japanese.
Japanese held the Irish car and van market for a long time, for reliability they are still very good (except nissan primastar)
They (Toyota, Mitsubishi) did drop back on driver comfort and fuel economy where they once were the leaders, Plumber friend drove a Toyota Hiace for years always changed for same van same colour until he heard the mpg figures for the VW T5 and 6 speed gearbox, bought his first VW a few months ago and loves the drive as well as double the MPG.
Another had the T5 1.9 wouldn't pull your socks off and because of the constant load was always breaking something, bought a new Transit last week so waiting to hear his thoughts as I will have to change my VW T5 next year, she is getting old and mileage is clocking up, it will be hard to convince me to change, might buy the new LWB Caddy, I still have my trusty 98 LWB semi high transit in reserve.
They (Toyota, Mitsubishi) did drop back on driver comfort and fuel economy where they once were the leaders, Plumber friend drove a Toyota Hiace for years always changed for same van same colour until he heard the mpg figures for the VW T5 and 6 speed gearbox, bought his first VW a few months ago and loves the drive as well as double the MPG.
Another had the T5 1.9 wouldn't pull your socks off and because of the constant load was always breaking something, bought a new Transit last week so waiting to hear his thoughts as I will have to change my VW T5 next year, she is getting old and mileage is clocking up, it will be hard to convince me to change, might buy the new LWB Caddy, I still have my trusty 98 LWB semi high transit in reserve.
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Hi All,
Long time since I updated this, but collected my new van at the weekend and decided against the Transit in the end.
I have just collected an 08 plate Vivaro 2.0 CDTi 115bhp LWB from a 1 company owner company, it has a full vauxhall service history with 123000 on the clock, very good excellent clean condition. Only ever had light use, so been looked after. Really happy with it, I know there has been issues but Uncle has had one now for 18 months and touch wood nothing. Only paid £4000 + VAT for it so can't argue.
Need to get it booked in for signwriting now, but booked up still end of Feb!
Long time since I updated this, but collected my new van at the weekend and decided against the Transit in the end.
I have just collected an 08 plate Vivaro 2.0 CDTi 115bhp LWB from a 1 company owner company, it has a full vauxhall service history with 123000 on the clock, very good excellent clean condition. Only ever had light use, so been looked after. Really happy with it, I know there has been issues but Uncle has had one now for 18 months and touch wood nothing. Only paid £4000 + VAT for it so can't argue.
Need to get it booked in for signwriting now, but booked up still end of Feb!
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123k?! You're a braver man than I, my friend. Couldn't buy a van to rely on everyday with that mileage.
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Doesn't bother me to be honest, it's been look after with all the history I have got with it so I'm quite happy knowing what it's had done. I guess time will tell, can't argue for price - haven't had to borrow for it.
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I've got a vito sport, got it new 3 year ago, only 27k on the clock now but it's never missed a beat. Only money I've spent on it was tyres.
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Never thought twice about running Transits - we have 3 of various sizes love them
HOWEVER we hired the odd citroen recently and the fuel economy is amazing even
the luton types on runs like Lancashire - Ipswich and back. The citroens also seem
to have bigger tanks so less time stopped. There arent many holes for 2 ltr drink bottles
and Mcd's drinks tho.
centralheatking
HOWEVER we hired the odd citroen recently and the fuel economy is amazing even
the luton types on runs like Lancashire - Ipswich and back. The citroens also seem
to have bigger tanks so less time stopped. There arent many holes for 2 ltr drink bottles
and Mcd's drinks tho.
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When business is booming I think I'll have a transit but for now I will try this.
Just ordered my roof rack and pipe carrier, then just need sign writing, Bluetooth kit installing and some racking in the back.
Just ordered my roof rack and pipe carrier, then just need sign writing, Bluetooth kit installing and some racking in the back.
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Always have and always will run a Transit. Rock solid and easy to get parts for. Downside is fuel economy on some of the bigger models like my long wheel base version, but that's to be expected as mines is always fully loaded.
I have a lwb vivaro, only beacuase I could not find a tranny in decent nick, or could not afford a transporter.
There you go, clear as mud
There you go, clear as mud
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I used to be a Transit fan, but my old firm had 2 Mk7s and they were trouble. First one was a brand new 110ps 2.2 TDCI that lasted 300 miles before the cylinder head was sent off to Dagenham for repair. Starter motor and gearbox failed.
Second one was an 85ps 2.0 TDCI, which was my van, two starter motors failed, intercooler hose split and various bits of external trim kept coming loose. Not to mention they both rusted for fun and weren't that great on fuel!
That said, I'll probably still buy one when I can afford it, but I think I'll try and find a late MK6 and have the rust and bodywork sorted. Going to try and get my Caddy to 170k first, got another 33k to go!
Second one was an 85ps 2.0 TDCI, which was my van, two starter motors failed, intercooler hose split and various bits of external trim kept coming loose. Not to mention they both rusted for fun and weren't that great on fuel!
That said, I'll probably still buy one when I can afford it, but I think I'll try and find a late MK6 and have the rust and bodywork sorted. Going to try and get my Caddy to 170k first, got another 33k to go!
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