Most practical van?

[S60TEM]

I've got a transit connect and it's WAY too small for me now! I'm looking to get a Vauxhall Vivaro in the new year hopefully. Transit panel vans drive horrible compared to the Vivaro/primastar/trafics

Gearboxes can be an issue but every workhorse will ave its problems at some point imo.

 

[Lurch]

That'd be the one I'd go for. I was a bit 50\50 on the earlier ones but the later 2.0 CDTi is much better IMO, although still runs out of revs in gears a bit quick, but not as quick as the old 1.9.

 

[loonytoon]

I've got an 09 plate Expert, absolutly brilliant. Really nice to drive, two side doors, loads of space in the back, 3 seats up, good on fuel, have managed to get 500 miles to a tank, but that was 4 days driveing 10 miles round the corner with the fuel light on. Some really good prices around if you are prepared to wait.

If looking at the Vivaro/Primstar/Traffic, Go for the Primstar as they are far the best value for money. You can get the same spec as the Vivaro Sport on a standard Primstar, for alot less money.

 

[Andy™]

saying 'i get x amount of miles' means just about nothing. i get about 200-250, but if i had a larger tank (like one of our other vans did), i could probably get about 1000 per tank, even though it was the same van

 

[loonytoon]

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[Apache]

Ok, I get your point, my bad! lol!Tank is 80 litres, someone else can do the maths for mpg, I can't be bothered.

500miles/80litres = 6.25m/l

80l is about 17.5 gallons so 28.5mpg

 

[loonytoon]

Cheers Patch!

Oooo! Thats not good, according to peugeot I should get 33.6 Urban!

but then I suppose they don't get these figures with a tube and ladders on the roof, 6 Drums of t&e etc inside! LOL!

 

[Apache]

Cheers Patch!Oooo! Thats not good, according to peugeot I should get 33.6 Urban!

but then I suppose they don't get these figures with a tube and ladders on the roof, 6 Drums of t&e etc inside! LOL!

You'll never get what the manufacturer's suggest unless you drive like a gay!

Roof rack and ladders knock off a good few MPG!

 

[loonytoon]

You'll never get what the manufacturer's suggest unless you drive like a gay! Roof rack and ladders knock off a good few MPG!

:slap

 

[Andy™]

500miles/80litres = 6.25m/l80l is about 17.5 gallons so 28.5mpg

wish i got somewhere near 28.5 MPG....

usually 22-25...

 

[loonytoon]

I only managed it once, most of the time I get 470miles to a tank, I did try the math but couldn't work it out! LOL!

 

[Apache]

I only managed it once, most of the time I get 470miles to a tank, I did try the math but couldn't work it out! LOL!

I worry about some people. 26.7mpg

Especially people who should be able to do cable calculations..........

 

[m4tty]

You'll never get what the manufacturer's suggest unless you drive like a gay! Roof rack and ladders knock off a good few MPG!

You should try driving in Brighton mate. Loads of bandits down there lol

 

[Apache]

You should try driving in Brighton mate. Loads of bandits down there lol

Aye the highest number per capita!

I'm happy safely up here in Yorkshire with the gf!

 

[Ash]

Suzuki Carry!

That's what I drive lol

When I can afford it I was going to upgrade to a VW Caddy

 

[kmaccui]

i drive a Citreon Berlingo and it is a good driver with good space in the front but in the back it is CRAP.

i get about 440 miles to a tank which is about

 

[Lurch]

When I can afford it I was going to upgrade to a VW Caddy

Get the TDI, the SDI is woefully underpowered.

 

[steptoe]

i drive a Citreon Berlingo and it is a good driver with good space in the front but in the back it is CRAP.i get about 440 miles to a tank which is about

 

[Apache]

there is NO room in them anywhere,I get about 8.5 mile to the litre,

got a full galv roof rack and usually some triple ladders on.

work that out Apache, I just cant be donkeyed.

hitting that there marvellous golders green on Monday again so roof rack off and will let yous know how the mileage goes,

BTW, a mid roof transit done it and back (about 240miles) on one tank.

Just divide by .22 = 38mpg Not bad

How was Golder's Green? Did you go to the Brent Cross Shopping Centre? Find a pub?

 

[steptoe]

really rubbish

No

and No

staying at travelodge wembley this time, so at least get a drink without reverting to a case in a scruffy little room ............

oh, and a breakfast and some dinner too that might not involve kentucky, and bacon may well be on offer.