What Van?

[leeroberts636]

Hi All

Now looking at getting a van, was thinking of a Ford Connect, can anyone give any feedback on them? Also can anyone recommend a sign writer in the sussex area?

cheers lee

[nybor62]

i recently hired a ford connect, for about 2 weeks , i was,nt very impressed with it , the best small van for me would be the vw caddy

[TT Tiling]

you cant go wrong with vw ,you pay more for it ,but it holds its money better and they just go on and on and on

[mikebidd]

Be carefull what you pay for one mate as some are hugely overpriced. Have a good shop about,

[Mike]

Hi All

Now looking at getting a van, was thinking of a Ford Connect, can anyone give any feedback on them? Also can anyone recommend a sign writer in the sussex area?

cheers lee

i looked into the connect when i was after a van but was told by several people that they rust a lot. i went for a 1.7 combo. good van but could do with more space at times.

[nybor62]

i saw a reliant robin towing a trailer yesterday , the trailer was twice the size of the robin just a thought maybe you could try it

[Dave]

I have a transit connect and love it.. bought it new last september..

[nybor62]

as i said earlier dave great van

[Bushwhacker1]

Not so much vans to recommend, but vans to avoid and in this case i would nominate the Nissan Primastar. Bought mine last December and ive already had to fork out to replace the gearbox and clutch.
The Primastar is basically a rebadged Vauxhall Vivaro or Renault Trafic - if you notice, all three are identical.
Agree that VW is probably the way to go or perhaps a Merc vito (later models)

[Dave]

This is the risk when you buy second hand.. what abuse they have had from previous owners..

I prefer to buy from new now..

[Bushwhacker1]

Yes, if you can afford it but the depreciation puts me off buying new. There are always loads of good secondhand deals about

[tommyzooom]

Another vote for a VW, but i am biased
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[Dave]

..NIce!!!!!!

[Daz]

I bought my Transit Connect second hand and it has never disappointed .

[Dave]

This is my next van.




Nearly bought one in black before i got my connect.. why i changed my mind god knows.

[Daz]

Cool! an invisible van

Aaargh, now I see a pic.

[Dave]

you can't see the pic..?

[Dave]

[Daz]

You'll only get 9000 miles on a set of tyres if your lucky. You're obviously earning too much Dave.

[Dave]

I am deffo getting one..

[Daz]

I'm going for the VW transporter Sportwagon next time around. Just got to pay for the Dewalt first .

[Dave]

You mean the sportline.. i would as well but at £26,000 + vat it is stupid money..

The transit ST is only £15,500 +vat...

[Daz]

Limited availability on the Transit tho'. Not sure you can get it in black anymore. Deffo sold out in white and blue versions.

Still prefer a VW even if it is more dosh.

[Dave]

Not in black......... AHHHH keep it..


i'll have a DAF then..

[Dave]

Now this looks smart..

[Daz]

I've seen your sign-writing tho', that's enough to spoil any black van

[Dave]

Oh it would change for that van..

[Daz]

Oh it would change for that van..

[enduro]

I have a Peugeot expert 2.0 Hdi it is a nice size van. Had a vauxhall combo before toooo small.

[doug boardley]

I've got a scudo, decent enough size altho' underpowered when I've got all my tools in. i wish I'd held on a bit longer to find a turbo model rather than the basic 1900.
I'll be getting a pick up in the not too distant future a double cab L200 or Navara which would also double up as a towing vehicle for when we get a caravan. The trailer that we use for all our camping gear could then also be used for my work tools.