daniel mason
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 07:42 PM |
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recommendations for a small van
what sort of diesel van would you guys recommend as a domstic electricians van. doesnt need to be big really. transit connect/berlingo size would be
adequate. ideally as new as possible with low ish miles at under £4k. been looking at things like astravan cdti, berlingo etc. vw caddy looks a good
option but seem pricey compared to others
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jossey
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 07:51 PM |
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That small enough? lol
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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coozer
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 07:56 PM |
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I've got a Doblo and its massive inside. Went for the MPV rather than the van as its cheaper to tax and insure and has more toys inside. With
the rear seats out its HUGE!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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mookaloid
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 08:07 PM |
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I'd avoid the astra - vauxhalls are cr*p
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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jacko
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 08:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
I'd avoid the astra - vauxhalls are cr*p
What are you saying Mark wash your mouth out
Graham
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mookaloid
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 08:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
I'd avoid the astra - vauxhalls are cr*p
What are you saying Mark wash your mouth out
Graham
Oh sorry Mate - obviously nothing went wrong with your last one then
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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JoelP
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 08:46 PM |
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I have to say, a 4wd diesel estate would probably serve you better. When it comes to 3m lengths of trunking, an estate is probably better than a small
van. Fuel economy will still be better than a van, 4wd so you dont miss days in the snow (vans are usually poor in the snow). Also means you have a
large car to take on holiday if you need!
A4 quattro is my call! RS4 if business turns out good!
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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macc man
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| posted on 27/5/12 at 08:52 PM |
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I used a renault kangoo for 7 years as a plumbers van. Served me well with a pipe tube on the roof. I upgraded to a transit connect. Although a bigger
van, I often wish I had replaced with a newer kangoo. Both a good choice though. Buy as low mileage as you can find.
[Edited on 27/5/12 by macc man]
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panichat
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| posted on 28/5/12 at 05:53 AM |
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Only one choice really...
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It's not diesel, but it's small (very).
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HowardB
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| posted on 28/5/12 at 05:59 AM |
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when I was 7, we had a mini van, that was big enough for a family (2+2) holiday for a week in Norfolk,....
that is a small van!
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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unijacko67
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| posted on 28/5/12 at 10:15 PM |
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your t4 vw would take some beating Dan, a good width as about 7" narrower than transit (big transit that is) so plenty of room when reversing
down customers drives. I know they are a bit bigger than astra, but I never struggle parking and extra room sometimes comes in handy also very
reliable. Good tow vehicle for track car.
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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wilkingj
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| posted on 29/5/12 at 10:06 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
when I was 7, we had a mini van, that was big enough for a family (2+2) holiday for a week in Norfolk,....
that is a small van!
Small?????
RUBBISH....
I had a 1963 minivan, we got 8 people in it, but then I was a lot smaller then, and that was 40 years ago!!
Cracking motor, especially with a MG 1100 engine in it!
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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MikeFellows
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| posted on 29/5/12 at 01:46 PM |
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Ive got a 06 1.4 tdci fiesta van, not sure if thats too smal but its just clocked 100k and its doing ok
good points
60mpg regulalry
cheaper tax as its car derived
cheapest thing ive ever driven in my whole life
bad points
slow
injector seals have gone twice now - pain in the arse job too
basic - its got a cassette player
slow
im looking to get shot soon as the injector seals have gone again and its pretty much wortless, I really fancy 1.9tdi caddy but the tax puts me off
and i dont need a van quite so big
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Irony
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| posted on 29/5/12 at 01:53 PM |
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We had a Berlingo van here at work and it just carried on going and going. We even rolled into a ditch at one point and it survived with no issues.
My parents own a 06 quicksilver Berlingo now, with the seats out its massive.
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