[mci services]

very low mileage,Item number: 250724265493

Yes check the mot is new Tosh on this one as it says long mot april 2011 but nice van and better priced and good mileage

[wpclean]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160565478419&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Tom White]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160565478419&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

That's nice, but Bridlington is a bit out of my way.

I'm in South East Wales, so anywhere around South Wales and the South West is my kinda area.

But thanks.  It shows what's out there.

The thing is, I've got to stick to about £5K because anything less means Wor Lass will make me spend the money saved on DIYing the bathroom; so it's in my own interest to keep it around the £5K mark.  Selfish and self-centred, yes, but I hate DIY.

[Crystal-clear]

how much payload does that expert,citren van have? any reason why you are going for that van and not considering a connect?

[GB Window Cleaning]

good van there big for a small van, if that makes any sense. i bet the payload would be decent for a tank?!
i was gonna get one before i got my vauxhall combo

[mci services]

most of the older ones have a 815kg payload

[luther1]

Tosh, diesel engines don't really bed in until about 80-100K
If they have a full service history and the previous owner has looked after it you could get 300-400K out of them.
I know taxi drivers who have 250-300K on their clocks.




Matt

My Renault Trafic blew up at 70,000 and had fsh. While high mileage on an engine may not be a concern,don't forget the gearbox,brakes,suspension,drive shafts etc have done the high mileage too so you will always have your hand in your pocket. Imo,go for a low mileage van.

[sf]

no good with links top end of your budget though.

http://www.vansunited.co.uk/van-details/Fiat/Scudo/21133284/

[wpclean]

Or this for those on a budget -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150584527378&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Tom White]

I think I'll phone these tomorrow for this vehicle:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250724265493&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1408wt_1139

It's £4K.  Do you think I'd be able to get a further reduction in price?  I've cash waiting.

And do you change the timing belt straight away?

(Just consider me to have the knowledge of a woman when it comes to vans  ).

And where's the best place to get a roof rack from?  

[P @ F]

Tosh , keep on the line your on mate , these vans are spot on . i dont have one , my brother does though , it has been to the moon and back and still can wipe the floor with my T4 , the beauty of them is that if engine or box go bang , you will not find it easier to source a replacement part , PUG CITROEN OR FIAT , dont matter cos the engines and boxes can be found in many of the said makers cars too !

My brother ,PERFECT PANES . is your man if you want any info at any point .

Rich

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Tosh, diesel engines don't really bed in until about 80-100K
If they have a full service history and the previous owner has looked after it you could get 300-400K out of them.
I know taxi drivers who have 250-300K on their clocks.




Matt

My Renault Trafic blew up at 70,000 and had fsh. While high mileage on an engine may not be a concern,don't forget the gearbox,brakes,suspension,drive shafts etc have done the high mileage too so you will always have your hand in your pocket. Imo,go for a low mileage van.

if they have been used to drive up and down motorways you wont have the wear and tear on gearbox etc, however if they have been used for a small local firm doing local deliveries in city centres and towns then I would agree with you.


Matt

[mci services]

I think I'll phone these tomorrow for this vehicle:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250724265493&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1408wt_1139

It's £4K.  Do you think I'd be able to get a further reduction in price?  I've cash waiting.

And do you change the timing belt straight away?

(Just consider me to have the knowledge of a woman when it comes to vans  ).

And where's the best place to get a roof rack from?  

I like the look of that as well, but instead of going for money off push them to stick a years mot on it, it runs out next month. and remember it will need taxed, roof rack, poss timing belt, so that should eat into the bathroom diy fund

[prestige cleaners]

love my scudo van had it over 3 years now, 2.0 turbo, paid £8k when it was a year old. got a 650 tank in it. i try not to fill it right up as i think i would be overloaded. plus im trying to save on fuel by just having it 3/4 full. unless im doing a £300+ day then i fill her right up.

so yeah get a scudo, dispatch or expert think theyre all the same?

[luther1]

Tosh, diesel engines don't really bed in until about 80-100K
If they have a full service history and the previous owner has looked after it you could get 300-400K out of them.
I know taxi drivers who have 250-300K on their clocks.




Matt

My Renault Trafic blew up at 70,000 and had fsh. While high mileage on an engine may not be a concern,don't forget the gearbox,brakes,suspension,drive shafts etc have done the high mileage too so you will always have your hand in your pocket. Imo,go for a low mileage van.

if they have been used to drive up and down motorways you wont have the wear and tear on gearbox etc, however if they have been used for a small local firm doing local deliveries in city centres and towns then I would agree with you.


Matt

Everyone selling a high mileage van/car always says its been used for motorway use. Its an old car sales yarn. Wear and tear will still apply to trackrods,suspension,drive shafts,half shafts etc. You'd be a brave man to buy a 300,000 mile van. Unless it was a tenner

[mick hay]

ive got that exact scudo (same colour too)

+ points  fantastic workhorse, got mine with 17000 on the clock, 48000 now, never a problem, (only thing wrong was the EGR valve which i had disconnected)

- points,    no guts when loaded, i have a 450 tank in mine, locks dont last!!!

[Tom White]

Hey, thanks guys; you've all been brilliant.  I'd get you all a drink if I could.

Thanks, it's really appreciated.  It's a great site this.  I've been given a 400 litre baffled tank; free and delivered from someone I never even met till he dropped it off (thanks RZ), another guy has offered me a light weight pole (thanks Matt), and Squeaky has offered me some work he doesn't want.

And I've had tons of brilliant advice.

I don't care what your customer's think of you, I think you're a great bunch.  

Cheers.

Regards,

Tosh

[rz]

100% they,ll mot it, if you cant get any cash off the price tell them to stick a roof rack on it and you might have a deal.

i always try and bid them on the phone rather than when i get there, ring them and bid the £3700 and see where you finish up.

[rz]

oh and if you dont want that work off squeaky i,ll have it

[mci services]

Your not taking sloppy seconds from Squeaky are you