STEVE71163

Advice for new van wanted?
« on: October 25, 2003, 01:47:21 pm »
I am looking for a new van for my business and their are so many out their i wondered what vans you guys use for work ???  I like the look of the new Suzuki Carry vans but don't know if they would have enough go on motorways ???

Steve

simonb

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2003, 02:17:02 pm »
Watch the height for getting ladders on and off.
There are still a few escorts about which are the perfect height. I just bought an '51' reg for £5400

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2003, 02:21:31 pm »
Thanks Simon,
                     I like the Escort Vans but i don't think it would be big enough to take all the other things i would need to put in it like floor polishers and carpet cleaning machines etc.

Steve Lowe

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2003, 03:49:34 pm »
Hi Steve,
I have a astra van , but when I get my next I will go for one that has a side door as well like the midi, I think that could be the size for you.Will it be cash at the end of the tax year  ??? 8)

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2003, 04:57:52 pm »
Thanks John,
                   Is the Midi the size of a transit van ???

Steve

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2003, 06:48:59 pm »
Hi,
      The van of choice for my area(weston and surrounding)seems to be the astra van as low height helps with the on and off of your ladders, great fuel economy and bullet proof on motorways.

I picked up mine a 99 model with 42000 miles,t&t for 3 grand .

                        Regards. Scott.

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2003, 06:51:39 pm »
Hi Scott,
           Am i right in thinking that they do an Astra van with a slightly higher back ???

Steve

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2003, 07:01:25 pm »
Not sure if they do a new shape with a higher back are you thinking of the astra max ?
                                                        Scott.

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2003, 07:03:44 pm »
Maybe ??? Is the astra max a bit higher ???

Steve

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2003, 07:24:00 pm »
Steve
The midi is like the Scooby doo van  8)

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2003, 07:26:31 pm »
It is steve yes, bout the same as a vw caddy,(new shape).


          Scott.

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2003, 07:30:05 pm »
Thanks John and Scott,
                                     I think i will go and have a look around at the local van sales tomorrow :D

Steve

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2003, 07:32:53 pm »
I saw a Citreon Berlingo this morning but i think i really would like a van with a side door.

Steve

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2003, 07:56:53 pm »
Steve
Why not visit www.autotrader.co.uk you can click on vans then put a search in for a van in the price range you are looking for ,  then click on show how many,  you then get a choice of how many they show you .Some even have pictures ,then even a local search as in how many miles from your house you want to travel , thats how I got mine . 8)

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2003, 09:10:09 pm »
Thanks John,
                   I will have a look. ;) Does anyone on this site use a Suzuki carry or Bedford rascal type van ??? How do you get on with the hight for ladders  ???

Steve

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2003, 09:14:41 pm »
Steve
Do you not think that they would be to small  8)

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2003, 09:19:16 pm »
I am not sure John ??? Lots of the cleaning contractors around here use them. I was hoping to get a bit of feed back from someone with one to see how they get on with it. :D

Steve

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2003, 10:18:31 pm »
Steve
I think that you can get the Berlingo, or partner with side door 8)

STEVE71163

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2003, 10:28:29 pm »
Thanks John,
                   I had a look on the autotrader site but unless i have not noticed a link i could not see vans ???

Steve

Majestic

Re: Advice for new van wanted?
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2003, 10:59:05 pm »
Steve
On the Auto Trader site just under the logo Auto Trader is a tool bar with Buy Sell, etc,  its just above sell  if you scroll over it it will light up and then click on it 8)