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Glen

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VW Transporter model
« on: October 11, 2011, 12:56:46 pm »
Still looking for a van... Can't find a reasonable Toyota Hiace so now looking at VW Transporter.

An auction has some VW Transporter T32 102Ps 1.9TDi LWB vans going through next week http://www.usedcarsni.com/79714687

Has anyone got / used this model? I want it for WFP, gutter vac, pressure washer, generator etc

Thanks in advance.
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Moderator David@stives

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 02:28:52 pm »
I got this van in a kombi version

It can carry 1.4 tons and is reliable, average on running costs etc

good van
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steve rix

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 04:10:13 pm »
You wont find a better van, reliable, economic and cheap to maintain
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Glen

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 04:16:57 pm »
Thanks. Have you had problems with the flywheel?

Also, is it better than the Vivaro etc?
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steve rix

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 04:37:32 pm »
No problems with anything. Had a Trafic (same as vivaro, clutch, flywhell, turbo, brakes and electrics all failed at some ponit. DO NOT TOUCH WITH A BARGEPOLE
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windowswashed

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 08:11:46 pm »
Turning circle on the lwb isnt brilliant but cheap to run and service. Reliable and good resale value.
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Ian Rochester

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 08:17:16 pm »
Got a Trafic and Master, got a Vivaro, got two Ducatos, no real problems with any of them.  Mates got a VW Transporter, been in the garage 4 times in two years.
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[GQC] Tim

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2011, 09:06:49 pm »
I decided not to get a transporter for my next van after researching how reliable they are. Not very reliable it seems. Do a google search first. I was shocked how many problems they can develop.
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Moderator David@stives

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2011, 10:18:51 pm »
early transporters had a few teething problems

Mine as been brilliant, had it 4 years now, still worth £9k

Got 2 Trafics, 2 years old, slight alarm problem and door handle problems

 Renault Kangoo, 1 year old, Clutch failed after 20k

and 2 peugeot Bippers 6 months old, no probs yet, one has already completed 20k miles
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Ian101

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2011, 11:10:24 pm »
Quote from: David morris @st-ives on October 11, 2011, 10:18:51 pm
early transporters had a few teething problems

Mine as been brilliant, had it 4 years now, still worth £9k

Got 2 Trafics, 2 years old, slight alarm problem and door handle problems

 Renault Kangoo, 1 year old, Clutch failed after 20k

and 2 peugeot Bippers 6 months old, no probs yet, one has already completed 20k miles

What size tanks in the Bippers Dave ?

Think payload is about 550 to 600 kg ?
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Moderator David@stives

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2011, 11:36:06 pm »
we carry 300 max, got 400 in there but never fill them
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Glen

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Re: VW Transporter model
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2011, 03:16:19 pm »
Would anyone like to suggest how much these might sell for? Also, should they be a good buy as very few motorways in N.Ireland http://www.usedcarsni.com/79714687
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