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As above don't go halfway or you will regret it again. I was in the same predicament so I upgraded from a Renault kangoo that did 35 mpg approx., due to it being constantly overloaded- to a Vauxhall vivaro 2.0 cdti which does 40mpg and that's because it can handle the weight and is probably only at half of its capability weight wise. also it only added about £50 more to my insurance, which is well worth the extra comfort and as 3 seats which helps if it is going to be your only vehicle.
Until about 4 months ago I had and Escort 1.8D '98 van. It was slow because it was non-turbo but it always and I mean always started. I had it for about 5 years and I did about 50,000 miles in it but them the timing belt snapped and it did the whole engine so instead of paying to get it repaired I scrapped it. Now I've got a 2 year old French van which is quicker, it's a smoother drive and it's got all the mod cons but some how, it just doesn't compare to my old Escort.........moan over.
VW are nice vans but just so expensive a mate just bought a transporter but cost him 20k , don't know how they can justify that price. and it was only 3 months old and developed a fault which they say is not covered under warranty the bill is £ 2000.00 which he is not going to pay so he is stuck in a dispute with them at the moment. I can't fault my vivaro and will stick with it.
I also get the feeling that this van thinks it's better at cooking than everybody else.you need to remove the string of onions, bin the frogs legs, and blank off 3 of the 4 reverse gears.
So what sort of fault isn't covered under warranty on a three month old van???
I also get the feeling that this van thinks it's better at cooking than everybody else.
You can't beat a bit of light hearted racism on a Saturday morning......Is it still racism if it's direct at the French??
Sorry, don't agree. I think you get what you pay for. My Transporter has run like a dream and serves me brilliantly. All racked out inside so stuff is easy to find. Only wish I'd bought a long wheel base model or even a crafter.I don't/won't pay VW's badge tax.
Cheers all, the Vivaro does looks great but just out of my price range at the moment. £5000 absolute max, preferably £3-4K.
I'm still waiting for Subaru to release a new version of the 1800 pick up with the flat diesel.....probably never going to happen but it's nice to dream
Until then it's an estate car with the seats down for me, cheaper and more comfortable....although I'd be inclined to lean towards a transit If I have to go back down that route
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