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Title: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 05, 2015, 06:28:05 pm: As title says, I'm on the market for a new van but unsure what to go for.
I want something small that can handle a 500 litre tank. I don't do gutters, jet washing etc so don't need a big van for any extra kit.
Iv currently got a Peugeot expert that has caused me all sorts of problems over the last few years ::)roll
My budget for a new van is up to 9k all in. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: deeege on October 05, 2015, 07:13:33 pm: I've got a new berlingo, the 850kg payload enterprise model. Fitted with a 450 litre tank. Great van, very happy with it. Youd get a belter with your budget.

http://www.findvauxhall.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/berlingo/16-hdi-90ps-850kg-enterprise-l1/se13ebn

http://www.findvauxhall.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/berlingo/16-hdi-90ps-850kg-enterprise-l1/kw15akz
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: KS Cleaning on October 05, 2015, 07:14:52 pm: Fiat Doblo, I used to have the Doblo Maxi, 1000kg payload, twin sliding doors, was a good van, the only issue I had with it was the terrible turning circle.
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: lee_dewing on October 05, 2015, 07:20:34 pm: Thats what I'm looking at citroen berlingo.

Or equivalent Peugeot partner (I think it is? )

Know its not a true 3 seater but could get my 10 year old daughter in
With mrs.

Have a family car but so many times the extra seat in van would have been useful.
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 05, 2015, 08:10:57 pm: Quote from: deeege on October 05, 2015, 07:13:33 pm
I've got a new berlingo, the 850kg payload enterprise model. Fitted with a 450 litre tank. Great van, very happy with it. Youd get a belter with your budget.

http://www.findvauxhall.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/berlingo/16-hdi-90ps-850kg-enterprise-l1/se13ebn

http://www.findvauxhall.co.uk/used-vans/citroen/berlingo/16-hdi-90ps-850kg-enterprise-l1/kw15akz

I'd never considered the berlingo, thought it had a tiny payload! Will have a look at some, cheers
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 05, 2015, 08:14:03 pm: Quote from: KS Cleaning on October 05, 2015, 07:14:52 pm
Fiat Doblo, I used to have the Doblo Maxi, 1000kg payload, twin sliding doors, was a good van, the only issue I had with it was the terrible turning circle.

I do like the look of the doblo maxi, but, its a fiat lol. Such a bad reputation.
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: Ian101 on October 06, 2015, 04:48:50 pm: Quote from: chris turner on October 05, 2015, 06:28:05 pm
As title says, I'm on the market for a new van but unsure what to go for.
I want something small that can handle a 500 litre tank. I don't do gutters, jet washing etc so don't need a big van for any extra kit.
Iv currently got a Peugeot expert that has caused me all sorts of problems over the last few years ::)roll
My budget for a new van is up to 9k all in. Any recommendations?

ive been looking into changing my van in the near future and like you need a 500 tank for 1 man.

this is what ive looked at and why ive decided against them.

budget similar to yours and been looking at low miles under 2000 miles pre reg / nearly new as seem better value than brand new and one say 4 year old 40000 up its chuff

ford courier ... too small as about 650 payload but ok for 1 man with a 400 tank ... £7500+vat ish
ford connect new shape £9500 to £10500 +vat
Vauxhall combo ... its a rebadged fiat bur can get them within budget
fiat doblo ... cheap as chips but its a fiat

comes down to Peugeot Partner 850 kg model ... if u ok with bog spec then u can get them from about £7500+vat or spend about £8500+vat and u can get latest facelift professional model with aircon / sat nav and Bluetooth phone

http://www.robinsandday.co.uk/used-vehicles-category-vans-age-1-mileage-5000

these seem to be one of the cheapest about but dead easy to search on autotrader
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: Ian101 on October 06, 2015, 04:50:43 pm: http://www.robinsandday.co.uk/used-view-model-SJ15KWF-Peugeot-Partner#photo0
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: Ian101 on October 06, 2015, 04:52:14 pm: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201509116832146?make=peugeot&model=partner&maximum-mileage=up_to_5000_miles&maximum-age=up_to_1_year_old&search-target=usedvans&postcode=ch53pw&page=1&radius=1501&sort=suppliedpriceasc&logcode=p
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: andyM on October 06, 2015, 07:09:15 pm: Quote from: Ian101 on October 06, 2015, 04:50:43 pm
http://www.robinsandday.co.uk/used-view-model-SJ15KWF-Peugeot-Partner#photo0

Good price.
Doubt that will be for sale much longer.
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 06, 2015, 08:39:29 pm: Anyone have the Mercedes citan?
There's a lot of them about on autotrader near me for a good price.
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: Scrimble on October 06, 2015, 08:51:39 pm: fiats only seem to have a bad reputation with the old codgers
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: Jack Harris on October 09, 2015, 01:23:46 am: I've got the new shape partner with the 850kg payload and its a great van, plenty of power. I've got a 450 tank installed
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 09, 2015, 06:33:37 am: Quote from: Jack Harris on October 09, 2015, 01:23:46 am
I've got the new shape partner with the 850kg payload and its a great van, plenty of power. I've got a 450 tank installed

Do your poles fit in the back OK?
Also where do you get a 450 litre tank and how do you secure it?
I can only find tank frames for 400 or 500 litre tanks..
Title: Re: Best small van opinions
Post by: chris turner on October 11, 2015, 02:12:27 pm: Managed to get a Citroen dispatch, 13 plate, 27,000 miles on the clock for only £7400 no vat in the end. Bargain!