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Might be buying a Nissan primastar tomorrow
2006, 1.9dCi 100ps SE 2700 SWB Panel Van
£6666 +vat 18099 miles , reg 2006
Then going to put in 2 rear windows and 2 seats (using vansport in cornwall)
any thoughts? any good/bad experiences?
I was looking at a Merc Vito (that actually means "ceeyounextuesday" in Finnish!) this afternoon, 55k on an 06 plate for about four and a half (the TD option), I'm very very tempted!
you want a VW. 🙂
you want a VW
yes I know 🙁
i knew we would get another van at some point! Would love a T5 but too much of a premium.
How about a Bongo! (I have one for sale)
no bongos here please!
anyone else?
Too much money. Thats over £7.5k all in. I've just sold a 56 plate new shape, new engine renault trafic with FSH, 1 years warranty left, just serviced and full tax, 28k on the clock for 6500 inc vat.
Have a look at trafic/vivaro if you've not already (all these vans are made in the same factory) and check prices, that's not a great deal.
Oh and mr nutt. rust rust rust rust rust. How long do you plan to keep it? £4.5k for that sounds like a good deal at least.
Too much money. Thats over £7.5k all in. I've just sold a 56 plate new shape, new engine renault trafic with FSH, 1 years warranty left, just serviced and full tax, 28k on the clock for 6500 inc vat.
from what I've researched over last few weeks it is a good deal - I've looked at vivaro/traffic/primastar and its £1000 cheaper than anything similar I've seen
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You want one of these...
haldon?
Yup... back when it was dry...
You want one of these...
No you don't. Overhyped IMO.
I also think thats a reasonable deal.
I've got an 03 Vivaro. The only thing I've had a couple of times is the "phantom airbag fault warning light." (Renault electrics) Just make sure you have the special allen key for unlocking the spare wheel.
I have seen these vans being sold [u]from[/u] £8000+vat nearly new(roughly 2000 miles on the clock).
Well,
I got mine for 4 grand with 40,000 on the clock, my dads one has done 240,000 without problem. They retain their value because they go on and on, and don't rust like th Vito. It's comfy and fast, not boxy but plenty of space inside for 3-4 bikes plus 3 passengers comfortably
Oh, and I'm selling the personalised plate it came with for a grand 😆
family clink's new transport has arrived 😀
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Get your self a Ford Transit pickup - you can collect scrap on route to your destination. Make some extra money.
fantastic Matt.
What's the fit inside?
The only thing I would say is on the test drive listen very hard to any gearbox noises or noises from wheel bearings. Ideally if u can start it from cold and see if you can get all the gears easily while not moving. The gear linkages play up. I have an 04 Vivaro and it was the Achilles heal of that year. Not sure if the newer ones are any better. Apart from that they are cracking vans, very quick and very economical if kept to about 70-75 on the motorway. I can get 45 mpg out of it in normal driving.
i want a vito sport shame i cant drive 😥
What's the fit inside?
Standard crew van Mark - drivers and double bench up front, 3 seats behind. Big bulkhead then room in back for lots of biking/camping/kids kit!
Vitos 1)rust,2)don`t hold their value.
These however are..yummy
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VW's are lovely - but you pay a premium.
Too much "Scene Tax" with the transporters for my liking. Yes they're good, but they're not good to the tune of a grand or two more than the competition i.e. Transits, Vivaros/Primastars/Traffics etc, etc.
I like that clink - much better value than out Touran....
What sort of mpg do you get out of them - and what kind of service costs?