I'm buying a new van next month

[uksparks]

Hi,

so do I have decided to change my van, currently got a 04 reg Vauxhall convo with 170k in it. It doesn't owe me anything and have enjoyed it but want a newer one.

i have narrowed it down to either

a 2014 Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDCI Professional

or a 2014 Ford Transit Connect Custom 115ps LWB.

i way prefer the shape and look of the Ford but like the space in the Peugeot.

i don't want s vivat I or other similar van as if still like to keep it medium sized.

any thoughts?

 

[telectrix]

have you looked at the nissan NV200?

 

[uksparks]

I have but don't particularly like the look of them, and having just borrowed a 65 plate Nissan x-trail to build quality was shocking on that so its out me off their vans too.

my neighbour has just purchased a 63 plate viva to which is very nice, the sport version, but having discussed it with others, they say my fuel bill will double too.

 

[Nuvo]

how about a vw caddy?

 

[Hawk]

Peugeot expert has an intercooler for the fuel underneath it. It is like a scoop so the air cools it. Hit a puddle or a speed bump to hard and off comes the intercooler which the fuel lines are connected to. Bad design and common problem.
It's hard to beat a Ford.

 

[Brightspark2]

Get the Ford...

 

[Dobes_88]

Owned a new Ford Transit Connect for about 18 months now and love it to bits. Really can't look past a Ford in terms of value for money & reliability - hasn't skipped a beat!

 

[uksparks]

I have to say I don't feel good about the Peugeot, it's like the Scudo, it's not just that, but the fact it's got two side doors, it kind of buggers it up inside a bit.

Ive not 100% ruled out the vivat I but would like to keep a bit smaller so don't really want to go down that route,

thanks for the heads up on the inter cooler thing!

 

[uksparks]

Owned a new Ford Transit Connect for about 18 months now and love it to bits. Really can't look past a Ford in terms of value for money & reliability - hasn't skipped a beat!

Ive got a 63 plate ford Kuga so am familiar with the quality etc, not had any issues,

 

[uksparks]

how about a vw caddy?

I don't want a van with glass windows at the rear, and don't want to fit pannels.

 

[Resu]

I don't want a van with glass windows at the rear, and don't want to fit pannels.

They can be had with solid rear doors too!

 

[GMES]

I'm a vivaro man but if you like Fords then maybe consider the transit custom not connect, ok it's larger but not as big as a vivaro traffic etc, plus you would get a nicer ride height. It would probably cost more to run but extra comfort comes at a cost, I started out with small vans but couldn't go back now having driven the big ones.

 

[uksparks]

Hmm I know what you are saying.

i know someone with a new transit so might have a look at it.

 

[Octopus]

HandySparks has a seriously nice transit he bought new a while back - maybe he'll be along with a review later!

 

[PEG]

Ive got a 63 plate ford Kuga so am familiar with the quality etc, not had any issues,

Has your alternator "China-syndromed" yet? Check out what they pull at 100% capacity (ECU sorts THAT decision) it's domestic incomer X2 :dunce:

 

[hightower]

I've known 2 people have to replace the injectors in their transits. 1 of those then had to re replace them again 18 months later.

 

[uksparks]

I have just looked at the price of a new shape transit and it's more than I want to spend

take this though, I can spend up to £10k so this is the sort of thing that gets me excited!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602050733544?atmobcid=soc3

 

[uksparks]

Has your alternator "China-syndromed" yet? Check out what they pull at 100% capacity (ECU sorts THAT decision) it's domestic incomer X2 :dunce:

No idea, seems ok at present!

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I've known 2 people have to replace the injectors in their transits. 1 of those then had to re replace them again 18 months later.

^^^^Usually due to supermarket fuel being used.

UKsparks....If your work is mainly local and involves a lot of short journeys/stop-start driving avoid modern diesels. Only buy a diesel these days if it's going to get a regular decent run. A petrol van might sound daft but those who don't use modern diesels properly face eye wateringly expensive bills when the DPF constantly clogs up.

 

[hightower]

^^^^Usually due to supermarket fuel being used.

Pretty sure that has been proven to be a myth