[Skyglide]

Going to buy one of these vans this week. Bigger engine and load carrying than the standard ones. One owner FSH 03 plate 46K miles. Are they good or should I expect problems?

Chris

[EZclean]

Gearbox ... superb van but gearbox will go. google vivaro gearbox, you'll see for yourself.

[rugby]

expect problems,  an 03 plate should be just getting ready for gearbox or high pressure fuel pump problems, both very expensive, over £2000 if fuel pump goes.

do your wallet a favour and look around for a good transit

[tomy jackson]

or a hiace

[Skyglide]

Many thanks for the replies. Advice like this is valuable. Will look to toyota now.
Chris

[williamx]

Look at a LDV Maxus.

For £3000 you can pick them up a 05 plate with only 60000 or less milege.

[concept]

DO NOT TOUCH A VIVARO/PRIMASTAR/TRAFFIC unless you like walking.

these are unbelievably bad vans.

mate has an 05 plate vivaro, gearbox gone on him @ £2000, rear pads and discs over £500 due to complete hub kit being required.

just google them, and you will find nothing but problems with them.

i am looking to buy a similar van, and looking at these options:

relay/boxer/ducato
transit
maxus

thats all. there are older vw transporters out there, but i am a tart and want something slightly newer!
 

[perfectpanesplymouth]

gearboxes are terrible on them