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Title: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Danny Guest on June 21, 2011, 06:23:30 pm

Im considering buying a vauxhall movano 2.2dti

Has anyone got one and has there been many problems with it?

Thanks in advance
Danny

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Sean Dyer on June 21, 2011, 06:25:31 pm

TomCrowther has one i think  ???

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Danny Guest on June 21, 2011, 06:28:16 pm

Just him sean are they that popular then :)

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Sean Dyer on June 21, 2011, 07:01:16 pm

I dont know what everyone else drives :)

But unless you want to carry a ridicuous amount of equipment , you are better with a mid size van- transit, vivaro etc

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: SunShineCleaning on June 21, 2011, 07:17:41 pm

I had a second hand one. Extra high roof. Ladders inside. Loved it.

After 8 weeks the engine blew, ended up as scrap as the cost of relacement engine was stupid.

Avoid. 

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: steve rix on June 21, 2011, 07:20:35 pm

post 2005 they are ok. Older than  that AVOID Dodgey clutches, gearboxes and turbos, Hear speaks the voice of bitter experince!!

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: poleman on June 21, 2011, 08:14:28 pm

yep had one for 5 years new! have been happy with it! was ment for commmercial work but doing houses as well now and can be a pain to park but we get by...

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: LWC on June 21, 2011, 10:30:07 pm

Quote from: Sean Dyer on June 21, 2011, 07:01:16 pm

I dont know what everyone else drives :)

But unless you want to carry a ridicuous amount of equipment , you are better with a mid size van- transit, vivaro etc

Agree, they are a big van, do you need that much space?

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Danny Guest on June 21, 2011, 10:42:23 pm

Im also looking at a combo too but im going to be employing one extra man in the coming months so was looking for a three seater...

Whats the legal regulations for turning a panel van into a crew van does anyone know?
I was thinking of attaching one extra row of seats in back and might get the side door glazed!

Danny

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on June 22, 2011, 07:02:53 am

Used to drive a lwb high top movano a few years back. Very nice to drive.

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: bobby p on June 22, 2011, 07:41:29 am

Quote from: poleman on June 21, 2011, 08:14:28 pm

yep had one for 5 years new! have been happy with it! was ment for commmercial work but doing houses as well now and can be a pain to park but we get by...

surely not on the council estates? with a big movano  it must look like the big boys have arrived to replace the windows

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: windiewasher on June 22, 2011, 07:49:25 am

Get a double cab pick up.

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Darranvps on June 22, 2011, 09:04:06 am

Try a Peugeot Boxer High roof MWB - from 2008 onwards - they look modern and drive great - even with a ton of water in the back!

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: TomCrowther on June 22, 2011, 09:35:32 pm

Hi Danny, Yes I have a Movano. It is 10 years old and has a few war wounds but starts every time, doesn't cost too much to run and I can fit the world and his dog in there. Got a 1000 litre tank, and can fit all my other stuff in- big gutter vac with all fittings, large pressure washer, rotary cleaner, triple ladder, etc etc etc.
If you are looking for a big van, they are worth a try.

Title: Re: Vauxhall Movano What Are They Like?
Post by: Danny Guest on June 22, 2011, 10:22:52 pm

Thanks for the replys
Im considering the Movano but also looking at a combo van too. Its a question of do i need all the space

Thanks for the advice and it will help me make my decision in the coming weeks

Best Regards
Daniel Guest