[suds window service]

well we have outgrown our pug partner and need a bigger van.
i have been looking at the vivaro sportive any users on here what they like?
    any feed back welcome.
                                           regards dave.

[suds window service]

oh and the pug is for sale!

[david watts]

just make sure it has a gearbox

[suds window service]

looking at the 07 model.......gear box problems were pre that wern,t they?

[david watts]

still wouldnt go there;all other stuff to go wrong been loads of bad feed back'
ive been biten by a bad pug partner, and will stay well clear of dodgy vans touch wood

[Mike_G]

07 should be fine they sorted gearboxes after 2004

[krave]

I really want one of these vans. Not so much the sportive tho.

Prices are not looking to bad either....

[williamx]

the problem still excists regarding gear box problems, after 2004 they did make improvements but the gearbox is still a lightweight and if the van you are buying has been carrying heavy gear, then the gearbox starts to develope problems after 70000 miles.

Try the Merc sprinter or VW

[steve smith]

I have the sportive in silver on 03 year, 80k and still running fine, hopefully I was a lucky one with the gearbox but they are a fantastic van.

[stephen s]

I have an 04 Vivaro and had 2 gearboxs ftted,  I have heard the latter models are a different gearbox which is good to hear,    not good to read a reply on this post saying they still have major problems with the newer gearbox.

maybe Vauxhall still has to prove a point,   althouh my Vivaro is running great now ( fingers crossed )    after the fearbox going TWICE I would be very wary buying another.

[Mike_G]

The newer ones are fine. My friend works for vauxhall and he says after 04 should be ok. To be on the safe side I would go for 05 onwards just incase its an 2004 model not registered til later, if you see what I mean. Just look on ebay there are loads of pre 2004 vans on there with gearbox problems but you wont see to many 2005 onward vans with broken boxes....

[jarvy]

I have a 57 plate sportive,nice van,good to drive. Gives me about 32/33 average mpg,town and flooring it on the m/ways 
If you need to know how to reset the service light  let me know,it's the most bizzare way but it works!

[dave.e]

I know some one that had a 56 plate vivaro and had loads off Argo with it so i would not tough one with your cash but that's just me.