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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sean.w.c.s on August 19, 2008, 08:04:57 pm

Title: Transit 280
Post by: sean.w.c.s on August 19, 2008, 08:04:57 pm

does anyone run a transit 280 van for wfp - are they any good.

am looking at a 55 plate one tomorrow-has the payload i want, but wandered if they have any common faults.

any info appreciated

Title: Re: Transit 280
Post by: NWH on August 19, 2008, 08:15:24 pm

No i havn`t but do you like them vans,there good from the front but they look like they missed the back when they re designed them.The back looks exactly the same as it did before lol,ugly.

Title: Re: Transit 280
Post by: sean.w.c.s on August 19, 2008, 08:19:44 pm

i just want a workhorse. had a vito van before and it cost loads on repairs. the ugly bum doesnt worry me - we all have them lol  :D :D

Title: Re: Transit 280
Post by: STEVE-UK on August 19, 2008, 10:01:11 pm

i asked my mate that question the other day as he is a manager at  logistics depot , he said they were pretty reliable after 2002 once they sorted out the electrics,they then changed to the new ldv and they are always breaking down

Title: Re: Transit 280
Post by: Wrekin C S on August 20, 2008, 05:16:39 pm

I have one m8 - 2001 Y reg newer shape had it about a 15 months now and no problems at all seems to be reasonable on fuel but mines only 75bhp and can be sluggish when fully loaded so I would recommend going for a faster one.

Title: Re: Transit 280
Post by: Dean Aspects on August 20, 2008, 08:47:10 pm

I have one the 100 model only had it a month or so so no problems with it
It drives well and you hardly notice the weight in the back i have a 650 ltr tank in the back and it pulls well as for looks i dont think they look ugly and to be honest it really doesnt matter as long as the vehicle does the job and the Transit does