[david68]

Anybody had experience with how the reliabilty of this vans is.

I know they can do them job, but i have heard they have a few problems

Thanks in advance

Dave

[Sir Squeaky]

Anybody had experience with how the reliabilty of this vans is.

I know they can do them job, but i have heard they have a few problems

Thanks in advance

Dave

All vehicles of all makes have problems.

It's an excellent van and you won't regret it.
Easily the best drive.

[aztec]

just spent £1400.00 on a new gearbox, done 60,000 miles common problem apparently but as squeaky said best drive for a van just watch the gearbox , i heard the engine and gearbox are out of a renault megane therefore not man enough to pull a van loaded up but i experience no probs with power it feels up to the job but you never know what damage you are doing till its broke, worth the risk!

[Sir Squeaky]

i heard the engine and gearbox are out of a renault megane therefore not man enough to pull a van loaded up but i experience no probs with power it feels up to the job but you never know what damage you are doing till its broke, worth the risk!

Nope, it's a totally new engine built for the van.

Loaded up I can still blow away most cars.
More power than you need.

[aztec]

well mine is an 03 squeeks so you are probably right with the new vans

[Pj]

i heard the engine and gearbox are out of a renault megane therefore not man enough to pull a van loaded up but i experience no probs with power it feels up to the job but you never know what damage you are doing till its broke, worth the risk!

Nope, it's a totally new engine built for the van.

Loaded up I can still blow away most cars.
More power than you need.

What model Squeaky?

[Kentish Poleman]

Early Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar variants all suffered from gearbox problems.

Vans built after 2005 use a Nissan gearbox, which is trouble free - I can say that with confidence as we have 3 of them.

And, all Nissan/Vauxhall/Renault versions are actually built on the same production line at Vauxhalls plant, the brand name/varients, etc are added during build.

I hope that helps. Basically, beware of old vans...

[telboy]

I have an 03 Vivaro had it 2 1/2 years now no probs at all

[Paul Coleman]

Early Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar variants all suffered from gearbox problems.

Vans built after 2005 use a Nissan gearbox, which is trouble free - I can say that with confidence as we have 3 of them.

And, all Nissan/Vauxhall/Renault versions are actually built on the same production line at Vauxhalls plant, the brand name/varients, etc are added during build.

I hope that helps. Basically, beware of old vans...

This info sounds familiar.  Are you Doug or the other guy (can't recall name) who used to run a vehicle sales business or similar?

[clunk1977]

hi my old work van was an 52 reg vivaro just a basic di went well never had any problems. if i was going to get a van for window cleaning it would be that. great seating position and great drive. cheers carl.

[jaykie]

Ive just bought the trafic on 52 reg which is the same as a vivaro and primastar, heard the problem with gearbox and its constantly on my mind but its a lovely van to drive as its just like a car.

Chris

[Sir Squeaky]

i heard the engine and gearbox are out of a renault megane therefore not man enough to pull a van loaded up but i experience no probs with power it feels up to the job but you never know what damage you are doing till its broke, worth the risk!

Nope, it's a totally new engine built for the van.

Loaded up I can still blow away most cars.
More power than you need.

What model Squeaky?

2.0 115hp. 6-speed.
214 lb/ft torque!
30-50 takes no longer than some of my fast petrol cars in the past.

Alright, maybe not "blow away" most cars, but enough to get people off your tail or give them a fright off the lights.

[NWH]

You want to buy the new version it has the euro 4 diesel engine,totally different engine and gearbox from past models.

[[GQC] Tim]

That's a lot of torque. Nice

[williamx]

which van offers the best MPG?

[Sir Squeaky]

which van offers the best MPG?

One with a piddly engine I'd guess.

Don't one of the French horrors do a 1.3D?

[NWH]

You`d be surprised by thinking that the smaller vans are better on diesel-petrol,if you have a small under powered van you have to thrash it to get it to move when filled with water therefore more fuel wasted.Bigger vans handle weight far better and like squeaky said before in other posts you hardly know you have any weight in the back.

[Pj]

i heard the engine and gearbox are out of a renault megane therefore not man enough to pull a van loaded up but i experience no probs with power it feels up to the job but you never know what damage you are doing till its broke, worth the risk!

Nope, it's a totally new engine built for the van.

Loaded up I can still blow away most cars.
More power than you need.

What model Squeaky?

2.0 115hp. 6-speed.
214 lb/ft torque!
30-50 takes no longer than some of my fast petrol cars in the past.

Alright, maybe not "blow away" most cars, but enough to get people off your tail or give them a fright off the lights.

Do they do swb mwb lwb in that model?
Which is best?  Maybe mwb?

By the way Squeaky, how come you can afford one of those yet you're loosing all your customers and only charge £10 an hour?

[NWH]

I think he`s got it on the never never,vat down £200 a month or something.

[Sir Squeaky]

You`d be surprised by thinking that the smaller vans are better on diesel-petrol,if you have a small under powered van you have to thrash it to get it to move when filled with water therefore more fuel wasted.Bigger vans handle weight far better and like squeaky said before in other posts you hardly know you have any weight in the back.

That's spot on actually.

My missus had a 2.0 Scenic which did 32mpg.
She's got the new shape now with a 1.4 to save money...wrong! It does 34mpg.