Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: oasisdweeb on November 11, 2016, 09:48:54 am
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Im looking at a new van and keep seeing these vaux vivro s at decent prices.although i dont use it i carry a 1000 ltr tank.people ive spoke to say the vans are pants !! Anybody on here use or got any feedback .cheers.
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One of our vans is a Vauxhall Vivaro with a Grippatank 850 lt system in it. Had it a year, no problems.
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Im looking into buying new vans and have carried out a little research,
If buying new Nissan NV300 comes with 5 years warranty, Its the same van as the Trafic / Vivaro & Talento
pre registered 66 plate trafics with 100 miles on the clock come with remainder of 4 years warranty, some good deals at 'renault retail'
the Renault Trafics etc have great review on honest johns website, the only issue they seem to suffer with is injectors, Renault will replace even if out of warranty
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What about Mercedes? Early ones look like rust buckets anyone know if newer ones are any good?
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some of the new dispatches/expert come with 1400kg payloads now
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Vitos are supposed to be pretty good, the 1.6 model is powered by the Renault trafic and front wheel drive,
The only down side to vito's is the loading area is the same level as the cockpit, If you have a water spill the water will flow though under the cab mat, you could make something up to hold back the water but it will never be as good as a spilt level floor, otherwise very good vans
New dispatch has the same level floor, No owners reviews as yet
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vivaro suffer gear box and injectors also timing chain issues if ur unlucky fuel pump as well but all this is after 90k i think but injectors go because water drips on them from the scutle pannel wich causes them to go and get stuck in the head u can seal the scutle pannel tho to stop this my gear box went at 40k just in warnty ;D
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I have 2006 vivaro had it 9 years only problem I had was turbo went but everything else was just tyres brakes ect just usual stuff never let me down once appart from the turbo problem starts first time every day
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I have 2006 vivaro had it 9 years only problem I had was turbo went but everything else was just tyres brakes ect just usual stuff never let me down once appart from the turbo problem starts first time every day
what enging is in yours jk 2.0l or 1.9 also how much was it to fix it when the turbo went and milege?
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vivaro suffer gear box and injectors also timing chain issues if ur unlucky fuel pump as well but all this is after 90k i think but injectors go because water drips on them from the scutle pannel wich causes them to go and get stuck in the head u can seal the scutle pannel tho to stop this my gear box went at 40k just in warnty ;D
thats before 06 models ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
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had a 56 plate and no problems when i swapped at it in for a new 8 month old vivario from the dealer
very happy with the van and it moves and drive well,i have a lwb sportive model
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vivaro suffer gear box and injectors also timing chain issues if ur unlucky fuel pump as well but all this is after 90k i think but injectors go because water drips on them from the scutle pannel wich causes them to go and get stuck in the head u can seal the scutle pannel tho to stop this my gear box went at 40k just in warnty ;D
thats before 06 models ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
Supposed to be sorted by '08 but still problems with later models...
Where to start with my ex 'AA' Vivaro 2.0 CDti 2008
Purchased March 2014
New gearbox in 2011 with AA
New engine Sept 2014 (cam chain snapped at 15mph, lunched the engine)
2 Wheel bearings plus hub
New alternator
New starter motor
Window winder motor assembly (sealed unit £200 roughly)
Plus the usual consumables - tyres, brakes and bulbs.
You could be lucky and get a good 'un but by christ they can be expensive
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About 85000 and it's was 3 years ago cost me £700 but that was with an expensive garage. I now use another mechanic that would have got a lot cheaper
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vivaro suffer gear box and injectors also timing chain issues if ur unlucky fuel pump as well but all this is after 90k i think but injectors go because water drips on them from the scutle pannel wich causes them to go and get stuck in the head u can seal the scutle pannel tho to stop this my gear box went at 40k just in warnty ;D
thats before 06 models ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
my van 2010 and the gear box went with only 40k so not shore what you mean after 06 models are all ok! try looking on fb vivaro page ::)roll
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vivaro suffer gear box and injectors also timing chain issues if ur unlucky fuel pump as well but all this is after 90k i think but injectors go because water drips on them from the scutle pannel wich causes them to go and get stuck in the head u can seal the scutle pannel tho to stop this my gear box went at 40k just in warnty ;D
thats before 06 models ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
Supposed to be sorted by '08 but still problems with later models...
Where to start with my ex 'AA' Vivaro 2.0 CDti 2008
Purchased March 2014
New gearbox in 2011 with AA
New engine Sept 2014 (cam chain snapped at 15mph, lunched the engine)
2 Wheel bearings plus hub
New alternator
New starter motor
Window winder motor assembly (sealed unit £200 roughly)
Plus the usual consumables - tyres, brakes and bulbs.
You could be lucky and get a good 'un but by christ they can be expensive
i think its the cog that is the issue as the teeth chip off 1 buy 1 and then when there are only a few left bang the chain comes flying off and all hell brakes lose :o
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avoid them if your buying second hand mate.save yourself some grief and expense.they are one of the worst unreliable vans you can buy. ::)roll
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just to tip the scales my m8 has a vivaro 135k ish never had a issue ::)roll
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avoid them if your buying second hand mate.save yourself some grief and expense.they are one of the worst unreliable vans you can buy. ::)roll
had more problems with most of my cars than this van can't fault it will definitely buy another one
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There will be horror stories around for all brands but what generally causes a lot of problems later in its life is how it's been looked after. If you thrash your van it won't last long, but don't blame the manufacturer. Make sure you regularly service it when required and keep checking fluid levels every couple of months. This will help prevent most problems from happening.
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the main issue with the vivaro is water geting in the engine area sort that and u will stop a lot of issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv7HYJolZ1g
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i think the most relible van ever made was the toyota hiace now they were hard as nails and a bit more the the 2.5 and the 3.0 were the ones to get having said that the dispatch with the 2.0l hdi was a cracking engine powerfull prity good on fuel to , i also liked the old transit with the 2.5d bannah engine not good on fuel but relible and cheep to fix and easy to work on deisels these days are to complacateded if u ask me ::)roll
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There will be horror stories around for all brands but what generally causes a lot of problems later in its life is how it's been looked after. If you thrash your van it won't last long, but don't blame the manufacturer. Make sure you regularly service it when required and keep checking fluid levels every couple of months. This will help prevent most problems from happening.
Yes indeed but this is assuming that the problems aren't inherent at the time of manufacture:
The gearbox problems with the Viavaro are well documented and the result of incorrect setup on the production line. They seem to be mostly cured now as many of the 'boxes only lasted around 30,000 miles and should by now be fixed / replaced.
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i think the most relible van ever made was the toyota hiace now they were hard as nails and a bit more the the 2.5 and the 3.0 were the ones to get having said that the dispatch with the 2.0l hdi was a cracking engine powerfull prity good on fuel to , i also liked the old transit with the 2.5d bannah engine not good on fuel but relible and cheep to fix and easy to work on deisels these days are to complacateded if u ask me ::)roll
I would say the volkswagen t4 was the most reliable ever made .......unfortunately they attract very high prices.
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I wouldn't. >:(
I'm finished with VW's now.
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I wouldn't. >:(
I'm finished with VW's now.
You had a t4 ?
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Son did 'till it blew at 70,000 three years old just out of warranty. £9k they wanted to repair the pile of german crap!
I won't bore you with all the cars that failed over the years.
Actually I'm not sure which model it was but it had a five cylinder engine with all the toys and was very quick for a while.