vans

« **on:** April 30, 2008, 10:59:49 pm »

Want to buy a van but would like to see what you fellow members are driving ! The right tools for the job and all that

Thank you please .

« **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:40:18 pm »

I have a Dispatch 1.9
Has a 400 ltr tank and wouldn't want much bigger only 815kg Payload. Great for access, two side doors etc and easy enough to park and maneuver in small cul-de-sacs etc. Insurance around £300, around 30 mpg. Good all round van

Been looking at the new ones they have a 1200kg payload version, could easily handle bigger tank. Having said that I've never run empty with 400 ltrs but my days are getting busier. (So watch this space may be selling mine

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A lot depends on the weight you want to carry.
Wayne

« **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2008, 01:03:04 am »

Nissan Primastar. 06 plate.

« **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2008, 03:31:35 am »

wheres peugeot!

i have a partner, 800kg payload, i have a 400 litre tank in, 2 hose reels. works a treat, £70 in deisel gets me over 500 miles. been a superb van

only slight niggle is the fact that my poles come into the cab

« **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:02:31 pm »

Older Dispatch 800-900kg payload depending on model.

New version of Dispatch upto 1200kg payload.

Pleased with my 2.0 hdi

« **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2008, 06:10:55 pm »

700ltre tank - Renault Traffic 1200 payload

« **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:29:56 pm »

personally I think your doing it wrong.Look at your needs, what size tank (wfp ), then look at your budget, and see what siuts you best, not van does every one else drive.

« **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2008, 07:44:59 pm »

ford ranger..ford transit..ford escort..ford ka..

« **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:01:09 pm »

renault trafic swb

« **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2008, 10:03:25 pm »

VW transporter. Ex AA. Best van I have ever driven

« **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:47:49 pm »

I just want an idea of the van and system that will be ok to work 3 days a week ! Must have 3 seats , and be bullet proof

« **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:50:42 pm »

renault trafic, 650 liter tank, 3 seats and when driving i forget its a van as its like driving car

Chris

« **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:55:03 pm »

Quote from: jaykie on May 01, 2008, 11:50:42 pm

renault trafic, 650 liter tank, 3 seats and when driving i forget its a van as its like driving car

Chris

How much for a half decent one ?

« **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:58:40 pm »

I paid £3700(was ment to be £4000 plus vat)), 52 reg, full history, 77,000 miles

Chris

« **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2008, 11:58:50 pm »

Peug expert 2.0HDI - brilliant for the money (03plate paid 5500 + VAT about 18months ago)

VW Transporter 174bhp - best van I have ever driven bar none (the new 205bhp Vito a close second)

« **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2008, 12:02:30 am »

Why do vans have VAT to pay on top of price ?

« **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2008, 06:51:48 am »

Fiat Scudo 400ltr tank nice size van but a little underpowered as its non turbo version and you really do need it
Next van will be something larger Transit/Vivaro/Transporter

Dean

« **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2008, 08:15:08 am »

Merc sprinter 4m. Way to big but brill. Now down sizing to trailer system and car

« **Reply #18 on:** May 02, 2008, 08:52:23 am »

Pug Boxer,.... great size, massive payload (just over 1500kg if I remember right!)

« **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2008, 08:54:04 am »

This 'Other' make of van seems very popular, I must admit I haven't seen many around.

Poll

What van do you drive ?