millrace Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 OK just wondering if anyone on here has one of the new model traffic or vivaro and can give some honest feedback on them......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 don't get a white one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 New model? the very latest of the 2007/2014 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Yea that the one just out this summer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 No then, I have had both the previous models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 If it's as bad as the last I'd steer clear. Never owned such a piece of **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I have one, a 1.9 115dci, the turbo lag is horrendous, there's no where to put stuff in the cab, although the box is longer so it will take full sheets of ply unlike a transit there's a large part of the body bracing in the middle which sticks out and is a pita to make a rack for because of this. otherwise it's a good van, it drives well and is quiet. there aren't many cargo tie down points, the quick clear screen function is pants, all in all a very basic van. the tranny I had before was much more high tech, plenty of cubby holes and storage for stuff in the cab, auto lights, auto handbrake hill starts, the quick clear screen really works, as did the traction control, less turbo lag also so I didn't get stranded pulling out onto a roundabout, just a tad short in the back was it's only downfall, the next size up was too big for the driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 What bout mpg figures,, here's where I stand,, I know the problems with the other ones I've had my share....lol but I want van capable of taking sheets on edge not layin down so I always go lwb,, transits are to expensive and don't need high roof large van, so need another van went yest and looked at 2013 traffic,,, now the dillema if the new model is efficient enough it may make buying new the better deal just need some " hands on info"...... If the savings are what they say ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 mine still does around 500 miles to a tank, no better than my 2001 tranny, or the 2012 tranny. much of a muchness really unless it's long motorway miles that 6th gear doesn't get much use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've 10 plate vivaro, on the trip computer on a journey 41/42 mpg general average 35/37,, last day to Belfast roughly 60 odd mile 1.8 gallon at 41 mpg now I'm a builder so van has tools all time stick to 60 mph,,,will the new model beat this?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 same here millrace, put £30 in with a drop of diesel cleaner, every now and then, they are Renault under the bonnet,never let me down so far, mind you no temperature gauge on my 60 plate the old one's have, I ment £30 every 2 weeks just running around, 57 tranny I had egr valve kept clogging up, happy with the vivaro now. ...kenbo ,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daystate 177 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 If it's as bad as the last I'd steer clear. Never owned such a piece of ****Snap transit all the way if I needed anotherMy vivaro had gearbox go countless sensors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 don't get a white one! do you not get it why people buy white vans its a bit like black cabs in London its very simple to get lost in a crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I drive a Renault Traffic on occasion and it's one of the worst vans imo. Everything feels weak and tinny about it, and the engine wouldn't pull you out of bed. Transits are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 problem with transit is,, A ,, to expensive and B unless you want long wheel base high roof you cannot carry materials the way i wish to,, been there with short vans having to move tools to stand a few sheets sidewards no wish to go back,,,,,,,,, sometimes its better to dissapear with the crowd in "white" van land...........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've had a 2005 primastar put well over 100,000 and not a problem. Been a great van. Would definitely get another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 dont know about the brand new model, but the older upto 2014 has loads of issues! especially the injector problems that they have just admitted to. It was all on watchdog, they are now compensating owners who spent thousands on the injector issues. They couldnt fix mine and eventually Vauxhall bought the van off of me!! andypaint: the issues seem to start at 100K+ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 dont know about the brand new model, but the older upto 2014 has loads of issues! especially the injector problems that they have just admitted to. It was all on watchdog, they are now compensating owners who spent thousands on the injector issues. They couldnt fix mine and eventually Vauxhall bought the van off of me!! andypaint: the issues seem to start at 100K+ ! Thanks, something to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have had two of the older models and had no issues at all with either in 200k.All vans have there problems no matter who makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaz Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 i have an 06 model vivaro, with nearly 170k on the clock and has been as good as gold apart from std service parts etc, let me down once when the power steering pump went, my mate however has spent half the amount his transit cost keeping it on the road, 58 plate tipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) mines a 64 plate, it doesn't give me a mpg figure though, I don't know if that's a "spec" thing or not, ive gotten about 800miles on £150 worth of diesel, but that is short journeys and city driving, if it could be re mapped to counter act the turbo lag I could grow to love it, it is such a nice van to drive above 2000 rpm. the extra foot in the back is really helpful, something that I personally think ford have done on purpose to make us builders buy a bigger van. Edited December 15, 2014 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 getting one later in week for few days to test with view to ordering,,, going to go for the 120 bhp model twin turbo which give the best economy will let you know my views,,,,figure 4 yr warranty then blow out,,,no more keeping above 100k also renault offer 4 instead of vauxhall 3 yrs warrenty and offer at the min for lwb 120 at £13,800 if the millage is what claimed over 80k i can save 24/2800 on fuel so make new more attractive..... to those that have no problems with the older models i say good for you..lol its only matter of time i had no probs till 100k plus.... ive done gearboxes turbos on the first model,, every sensor know to man at one stage only to find it was the las,t one bbttm engine not connected to the computer system that was cutting the engine out, steering joints need a engine for one at moment its only done 110k, can have gearbox out in and going in 5hrs.......the list goes on but they are comfy nippy and easy on fuel when their going......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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