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Title: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: STEVE-UK on September 25, 2009, 06:01:24 pm
I need a cheap 2nd van and have found a scudo with 98k on the clock, how reliable are they?
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Pittmonkey on September 25, 2009, 06:08:36 pm
FIAT

Fix It Again Tomorrow

Old joke!!

Had a Dispatch up until recently and had a few problems. It had done 140k though. Good van for WFP dont think any car or van is perfect, just get one with History and recent wear and tear parts. Exhaust, Cat, Clutch etc if you are going for an high mileage.
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: matt on September 25, 2009, 06:09:32 pm
I need a cheap 2nd van and have found a scudo with 98k on the clock, how reliable are they?

at 98 K you would hope the belts have been changed , if not they will need to be changed

they are built by pooereon / fiat and Peugeot , not the most reliable of makes
but you get what you pay for, you might be lucky with a good un that nothing goes wrong on
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: STEVE-UK on September 25, 2009, 06:30:34 pm
i had a look at one on a forecourt the other day and the build quality doesnt seem that good, but this is cheap and local if it hasnt been sold already, im after a vauxhall combo really but all the decent cheap ones are up north
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Gleaming windows on September 25, 2009, 06:32:56 pm
i had a look at one on a forecourt the other day and the build quality doesnt seem that good, but this is cheap and local if it hasnt been sold already, im after a vauxhall combo really but all the decent cheap ones are up north

No theyre not

Go to an auction when theyre flogging Post Offices vans. They start at 1K with 30,000 on the clock.
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: dave.e on September 25, 2009, 06:38:39 pm
i had a look at one on a forecourt the other day and the build quality doesnt seem that good, but this is cheap and local if it hasnt been sold already, im after a vauxhall combo really but all the decent cheap ones are up north

No theyre not

Go to an auction when theyre flogging BTs. They start at 1K with 30,000 on the clock.


if thay are going for 1k with 30.000 on the clock i will have 6 off them.
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Gleaming windows on September 25, 2009, 06:40:39 pm
Take a lookie through here and see when the Post office sales are next on the agenda

http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/bca-auctions/blackbushe-car-auction.htm
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Gleaming windows on September 25, 2009, 06:43:38 pm
On this page it says every Thursday, looks like about the 10th from the bottom line


http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=56#SalesProgramme
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 25, 2009, 06:47:58 pm
nothing wrong with a scudo /expert  got the best diseal engines you can buy.

mine on 120k and still going strong.

also parts are not dear if you know where to look.

at the end of the day you can get any thing and it can still go wrong.luck of the draw :P
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: mick hay on September 25, 2009, 06:49:13 pm
Ive got a scudo...great van..only weakness on them apparently are the locks!!
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: STEVE-UK on September 25, 2009, 06:54:06 pm
its this one
www.motoring.friday-ad.co.uk/AdRef/YI933M5B2/Category/55/Editions/G%7CBrighton%7CK,B,F,A,C/Page/2/SArea/Surrounding/UpperPrice/2500/LowerPrice/1500/Web/FullAdDetails.asp
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: STEVE-UK on September 25, 2009, 06:56:08 pm
strange , the link doesnt work
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: STEVE-UK on September 25, 2009, 06:59:49 pm
its sold , never mind :-\
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: matt on September 25, 2009, 07:00:00 pm
On this page it says every Thursday, looks like about the 10th from the bottom line


http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/Default.aspx?page=56#SalesProgramme

Lombard used to be the outfit that owned AA vans, they might still do
allways a good one to look at
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 26, 2009, 11:41:00 am
I have not long bought an expert, cracking van and im the 3rd owner.

Started life as a Peogeut dealers van, then onto a plumber who interviewed me before i could have it. 170k on the clock, 1.9TD, 13yrs old and its brill

Its been well looked after though

Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: clean on September 26, 2009, 11:43:49 am
I have not long bought an expert, cracking van and im the 3rd owner.

Started life as a Peogeut dealers van, then onto a plumber who interviewed me before i could have it. 170k on the clock, 1.9TD, 13yrs old and its brill

Its been well looked after though



Are you sorted now mate,is your system up and running ?
PK
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 26, 2009, 11:50:17 am
I have not long bought an expert, cracking van and im the 3rd owner.

Started life as a Peogeut dealers van, then onto a plumber who interviewed me before i could have it. 170k on the clock, 1.9TD, 13yrs old and its brill

Its been well looked after though



Are you sorted now mate,is your system up and running ?
PK

Yep im sorted now, Just need to tidy up bits n bobs

Thanks for your help buddy
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: clean on September 26, 2009, 11:53:59 am
I have not long bought an expert, cracking van and im the 3rd owner.

Started life as a Peogeut dealers van, then onto a plumber who interviewed me before i could have it. 170k on the clock, 1.9TD, 13yrs old and its brill

Its been well looked after though



Are you sorted now mate,is your system up and running ?
PK

Yep im sorted now, Just need to tidy up bits n bobs

Thanks for your help buddy


Im might nip down see you tomorrow on me bike,if that`s ok  ;)
PK
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 26, 2009, 12:47:29 pm
Am not about this weekend PK, am off out in a bit. Will sort something out for another weekend though matey.
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: sparklebright on September 26, 2009, 05:45:43 pm
i had a look at one on a forecourt the other day and the build quality doesnt seem that good, but this is cheap and local if it hasnt been sold already, im after a vauxhall combo really but all the decent cheap ones are up north

No theyre not

Go to an auction when theyre flogging Post Offices vans. They start at 1K with 30,000 on the clock.

Well said I've had 4 of them over the years.
Ugly, slow, but very cheap
If you do, look out for steering box leaks. About he most expensive thing that can go wrong on one of these
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: bad trippy on September 26, 2009, 06:50:12 pm
I bought a expert this week, 2001 x reg turbo diesel with 133k on the clock.
It drives like a dream, fingers crossed this ones fine.
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 26, 2009, 10:29:57 pm
I bought a expert this week, 2001 x reg turbo diesel with 133k on the clock.
It drives like a dream, fingers crossed this ones fine.
what did you pay trippy??????


Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 26, 2009, 10:57:33 pm
Franky,sent you an email... Where are the places to buy parts for the experts ?

I paid £550 for a 95 N 1.9TD with 170 on the clock and was interviewed before he would sell it to me
Title: Re: how reliable is the dispatch / scudo
Post by: bad trippy on September 26, 2009, 11:00:26 pm
I bought a expert this week, 2001 x reg turbo diesel with 133k on the clock.
It drives like a dream, fingers crossed this ones fine.
what did you pay trippy??????


£1,400