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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 06, 2014, 11:42:21 am

Title: Viewed this one and think I might go for it.
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 06, 2014, 11:42:21 am: Its from the same place as my last one. I really want to use the same bloke as im more than happy with his service and aftercare.

He said he will drop the price for me, not exactly sure how much yet tho.

ply lined and bulkhead.

2 side loading doors 3 front seats, and a payload of 1000kg which is nice.

Its mint aswell, not a mark on it.

Ive looked at other, including everyones suggesting on here, which thank you guys, but im not happy with the travelling aspect.

http://www.topvan.co.uk/showroom/used-citroen-dispatch-van-exeter/
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Post by: ben M on February 06, 2014, 12:00:10 pm: a bit expensive in my opinion
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Post by: Ste b on February 06, 2014, 12:06:26 pm: Seems pricey to me. Are you paying cash or finance ?
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Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 06, 2014, 12:09:24 pm: Finance.

Thing is, compared to other vans around its in the same bracket...

Stressing me right out this is lol
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Post by: Ste b on February 06, 2014, 12:27:38 pm: Theres a few on ebay a year or two newer for a couple of K less, extra 30k on the clock tho.

Couldnt you get a bank loan and pay cash and save even more
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Post by: Mitchellmoxo on February 06, 2014, 12:30:04 pm: Why not an old dispatch? They go for about 1,500??
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Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 06, 2014, 12:35:59 pm: Ste b - Yes, but a bank loan will take a while and time is against me as the hire van will be getting collected this weekend so need to get back out working pronto...

Mitch - im trying to stear clear of old vans, I want something with low milage in top nick.
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Post by: wpclean on February 06, 2014, 01:00:40 pm: What about this -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2011-RENAULT-TRAFIC-LWB-LL29-DCI-115PS-Satnav-Metallic-Silver-Very-Clean-/191055433391?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item2c7bca8eaf
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Post by: wpclean on February 06, 2014, 01:12:45 pm: Or this ( has a system already fitted ) - http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=181615.0
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Post by: dd on February 06, 2014, 01:58:00 pm: I would not consider the 1.6, underpowered and some report a problem with the turbo. Very overpriced IMO.

I have an 8 year old (old shape) 2.0hdi dispatch from new, which to date has been excellent. I hear the new shape is not quite as reliable so plan to keep it as long as possible.
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Post by: windiewasher on February 06, 2014, 02:03:16 pm: Nice van fella I have one on a 10 plate paid slightly less than that.
mines 2.0hdi lwb

its a fantastic van I recommend the lwb as its massive in the back and 1200 kg payload.
they are great vans nippy.drive like a car and easy to park.
I tested a few vans and the dispatch was far better looking and a much better drive.
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Post by: Klean07 on February 06, 2014, 02:29:38 pm: http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/dispatch/2011-citroen-dispatch-1560cc-1200-lwb-l2-h1-1-6-hdi-90-bhp-diesel-brierley-hill-vfpa-8aa241f043d80c310143f33782ce3bda/makemodel/make/citroen/model/dispatch/bodytype/panel-van?featuredListing=true

This ones a little cheaper but on a 60 plate with only 32,000 miles! Bargain!
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Post by: Clever Forum Name on February 06, 2014, 02:55:33 pm: Avoid 1.6 engines, horror stories are true.
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Post by: windiewasher on February 06, 2014, 03:09:45 pm: Quote from: Pure H20 Services on February 06, 2014, 02:55:33 pm
Avoid 1.6 engines, horror stories are true.
+1 been told this by mechanics
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Post by: Avo on February 06, 2014, 03:34:06 pm: Steering wheel looks well worn like a high milage motor..
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Post by: andyM on February 06, 2014, 04:13:11 pm: Quote from: Avo on February 06, 2014, 03:34:06 pm
Steering wheel looks well worn like a high milage motor..

I would agree.
The steering wheel makes it look as if it's actually done more miles than stated, or it's had a hard life.
Neither is good.