Blimey thats a lot of cash!
I take it you'll need the van for taking stuff around with you?
It depends on what your gonna be humphing about - big boxes or a toolbox?
I quite like the Transit Connect, as it's small and not as heavy going as the Transit itself. Not idea on prices though.
You could always get after this:
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/06032006/45...x-press-0.html