I'm buying a new van next month

[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