kingsy18 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Any recommendations on any medium sized Van's,and what to avoid 17 plate on budget around £15000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I Love my 17 plate vivaro . I've got the sportive model with some nice features. Drives like a car .and my 1.6 is very economical doing 40 mpg around town full of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffgg Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 My nissan NV 200 had it from new now 11years old 200000 miles still going strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Transit Custom i would suggest Own a van yard actually but a fair trip for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 My eldest was looking for a 5 seater van for his wife and to take kids / dog on holiday. Looked at Vauxhalls, which seemed the best value for money and had a decent reputation with friends who owned one. Got warned off Ford Transit - allegedly the least secure of all and a favourite for thieves. After spending a couple of weeks wasting my time doing research, he went out and bought a 7 seater Mercedes V Class. I would not recommend a Merc. Awful passenger comfort, despite the leather seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Transit custom double cab for me had it 4. 1/2 years and it been fantastic . Maintenance is minimal cost ! drivers locks upgrade a must can be done for couple of hundred drives like a car room for 6 adults in mine ! In fact I would go for it’s probably one of the most ergonomic things to drive for me. Heated screen is fantastic for ice and condensation! id have another tomorrow but can not afford the newer euro 6 2.0l tdi yet. 130 on the clock and mot man and service man says it’s a keeper for a few years yet! My one very small bug bear is it needs some weight to carry leaf’s rear and coils front can make it bounces unloaded. Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowdy Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Toyota pro ace had my 17 plate since new . 40+ mpg out of it even half fully loaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) On 01/11/2022 at 18:49, Ultrastu said: I Love my 17 plate vivaro . I've got the sportive model with some nice features. Drives like a car .and my 1.6 is very economical doing 40 mpg around town full of stuff I like mine too, and it says Made In Britain on the back. You would have change for a pretty good holiday from that budget too. Edited November 3, 2022 by 39TDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Not sure what you mean by medium but I have moved from pickup to Peugeot partner crew van and am very happy with it. Longer length does make life a lot easier with the dog box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted November 3, 2022 Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 You Tube Salvage Builds UK - They will be selling a van shortly - they have put a video up of them getting it - interesting back story - looks well equipped - 2015 but low mileage Watch the video (latest one as of posting this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 Any opinions on Merc Vito's, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 5, 2022 Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 A mate, Mark, has one. Thirsty. My daughter in law has the V Class. Okay in the front, but awful ride in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted November 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Gordon R said: A mate, Mark, has one. Thirsty. My daughter in law has the V Class. Okay in the front, but awful ride in the back. Thirsty is that the 2.1 model or 1.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Honestly I’m only going to say Vw transporter. The garage by my workshop is regularly replacing transit engines with as low as 50,000 -100k miles on the clock . The belts are snapping . My neighbour has had 2 engines in his 3 year old transit with 90k on the clock . The belt was the first engine and the turbo on the second which ignited the oil . im biased and swear by my transporters . They’re the same price as a transit new but I admit they aren’t cheap but if it’s a plain van without being a kombi I’d of thought you’d get a 17 plate for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 6, 2022 Report Share Posted November 6, 2022 Quote Thirsty is that the 2.1 model or 1.6 Daughter in law's is a 2.1L. I believe. Mark runs a 3.0L V6 - nippy from a standing start, but drinks fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 10, 2022 Report Share Posted November 10, 2022 V-Class is actually 2.2L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 01/11/2022 at 21:16, jall25 said: Transit Custom i would suggest Own a van yard actually but a fair trip for you Which engine do you recommend 2.2 or 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, kingsy18 said: Which engine do you recommend 2.2 or 2.0 I would go 2.2 and Euro 6 but it depends on your needs really They all drive well in my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsy18 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Found a transit custom 2.2 on a 65plate with 33000 miles,my only concern is the dpf can anyone advise me on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 03/01/2023 at 21:28, jall25 said: I would go 2.2 and Euro 6 but it depends on your needs really They all drive well in my experience I think 2.2 is euro 5 the 2.0 is euro 6 snapping belts has a ford recall I believe. early injection issues now sorted! mine just done Yorkshire to alps and back only issue an out of shape snow tyre thae vibrated at 130kmh ! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 I’ve got a renault master and it’s complete garbage stay away from them. The only one thing that is any good is the headlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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