Lee Reynolds

Ive just ordered a brand spanker Full spec jobbie. I was going to go for the vivaro(same van) but you get loads more with the traffic.

Anyone got one? Im hoping ive made a good decision

Lee Reynolds

no one thats confidence pmsl........

jasonp

good vans we just got one, much better to drive than our VW and the seats are more comfy.

Lee Reynolds

jasonp


nice one Jase. Have heard a few good things so its looking a good decision...

jasonp

Good vans, but one of the dicks who work for me reversed into a fire engine on tuesday and wrecked the drivers side so they crash quite well silver doesnt show the scratches they said

Good vans though, was very tempted by the new VW with all the "bling" but i cant justify 30k on a delivery van, thats with all the bits and they tend to get treated like shit here.

Lee Reynolds

thought the master would have suited you more jason with all the cabinets etc??

jasonp

We have a VW which has a 4m rear and hasnt really done many miles. We need smaller vans now as more people are asking for us to fit more units etc. Work around london is really taking of so now ive got 2 smaller vans its quicker and easier, and you cant get away with bloke rideing in the back of vans anymore

Currently stuck at work sorting out a big quote for a museum in london,hence why im more interested in talking about vans got to be in tomorrow aswell so i can get the order

Lee Reynolds

lmao, i hate quoting, pain in the arse

Moose

worked on the vivaro's a fair bit cant fault em part from a pain in the arse to service, what engine you gone for?

rich

Csm

the 6 speed boxes are pish and break

Westy

iTrader: (1)

I can't wait to come along with my pram andscratch the fook out of it..

Moose

oh just remebered were not authorised to do van warranty stuff only service, but what i've done is ok, cant remember if its the vivaro or mavano but one of them has the washer jet pipe thas near to the wiper linkage and wears thru, handy tip

rich

Lee Reynolds

i so KNEW you were gonna say that pissflaps

Lee Reynolds

2.0 115 dci. Gone full spec too, cd player, lecky windows, air con, full size roof rack etc. Spend more time in van than car so fook it.

Lee Reynolds

well vivaro is traffic, and movano is the master. You get more with renault as std tho... we looked at both.

BRIGSPORT

iTrader: (2)

No parking on pavements for you then! I had a 53 plate vivaro dti,and it was o.k.,prefer the transit a lot more though. mine had an annoying flat spot when pulling away from a junction,this dissapeared when i fitted my e bay special tuning box Personally i thought you got more kit on the nissan version though,leccy windows,parking sensors etc. All the same van!
I have never had either from new for more than 30k miles before they got replaced,or i moved jobs. the dash has typical renault build quality,which ever one you buy!

Lee Reynolds

Transit van just doesnt justify the money imo. It loses value like fook and just doesnt warrant the extra cash. Nissan was more expensive....

Dash isnt the best, but none of the vans we looked at were brilliant Its much more nicer than the escort van

BRIGSPORT

iTrader: (2)

The nissan had more kit as standard when i was looking,but this was 2 years ago. How much did you pay,and whats the spec?

Lee Reynolds

they have upgraded since then mate.

Spec is

2 litre, dci 115 bhp.
full remote central locking with thatcham cat one alarm and immobiliser
dead locks
doors lock auto when you go over 5 mph for security at lights etc
Cd player with satelite controls(steering column thingies lol)
Full bulkhead
ply lined
Full walk on type HD roof rack
Air conditioning
Electric windows

probs missed something

14k otr

Dunccoss

hope you dont have the gear box and steering rack problems like alot off people are having with them as i know a few that are on there 3rd gear box and 2nd rack all fixed for free but you still lose your van for a few days thats why i went down the new transit route and got the 280 lx short wheel base medium roof 130 bhp and it flys ( for a van ) loads off toys to play with as well

Lee Reynolds

hopefully il be lucky Always here these stories about stuff going wrong etc with most vehicles....i think its the same with most tbh.

Dad had nothing but trouble with his two brand new fords...stuff going wrong, recalls....but then some people have nothing go wrong...

Will see. Be nice to have something non ford...

Jon(M600BHP)

Ive got the vivaro Excellent van its just like driving a car and plenty of space in the back to

BRIGSPORT

iTrader: (2)

Big spec vans are a lot more common nowadays,but when you get sick of the short gearing round town,the rattle from under the bonnet,you'll be wishing you were sat in a transit glx. Remember the transit has been refined over a long period of time,and nothing comes close for user friendliness.
And dont forget the back door opens on the other side to normal.
Still got me after 6 months.

Lee Reynolds

loads have said that mate nice one...like driving a car Seem to get more pos than negs

Lee Reynolds

mate, i been rattling about in an old escort van with 178k on clock, a bloody go kart would be comfier

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iTrader: (2)

Theres a world of difference obviously,but i have been lucky,in that someone else has been buying the vehicles i have had over the years,and if it was my money it would be the transit all day long,they just seem better from the driving seat.
I have had the pleasure of various vans during my career including;
LDV 200 (ex post office,sliding doors )
vw transporter
Peugeot boxer 1.9d
94 transit di
citreon dispatch 1.9d
citreon berlingo
vw lt 35
mercedes sprinter
98 transit di
citreon relay
vauxhall astra
ford escort (first 51 reg on fleet)
new transit t280
new transit 100 t280
fiat scudo jtd
vauxhall movano
new transit 90 t350
mercedes sprinter
transit lpg
vauxhall vivaro,and probably a few more,and the transit has always been the most comfortable,and easy to use.
I've been waiting 6 months for my new transit,and was told yesterday it will be limited to 70 mph
No more trips home from scotland in 3 hours then!

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Oh,how could i forget the LDV cub! What a fucking noisy,cardboard seated,hot smelly bag of wank that was!

carfixz

I worked in Vauxhall for a while and they are not the most reliable shall we say.
Gearboxs, steering racks, power steering pumps, glow plugs,high pressure fuel pumps,injectors.....the list is endless

and they are on 20,000 mile service intervals, but the front and rear pads wear out about 15,000

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iTrader: (2)

Good point mate,mine had done the pads around 15000,keep your eye on em lee.

Tangodeltasierra3

hi lee, aint u seen them green and yellow ones running around barnsley lately lol...oh they have blue strobes on top too

Alps Pacino

Tangodeltasierra3

Ye they have them round our way 2 they sit on top of motorway bridges, 1 even attempted to come after me when i went under him at 160+ on the bike last summer

Zetec Andy

We have the vivaro's and new transits at work, i prefer the transit.