New van

Finally bit the bullet and got rid of the shitroen relay today and I will not be sorry to see it go!!
What a head ache of a van but picked up a VW Lt 35 lwb, with the 2.8 engine.
Here's hoping!!!!!

Although sitting outside Mcd 20 mins after picking it up and locked the keys in the cab!!!
Wee tip, don't eat yellow snow.



EDIT- Snug, i have edited your 'tip' above. Dont want to give theifs a heads up on how to get into your van

 

not a lover of Transits then?

 

We had 3 transits an never had them problems. If they were breaking down monthly Matt then I'd be changing my garage.

 

Yep Germans are way ahead of us, my son says automatic gearbox is the way to go in vans no VW do that speed sequintial 7 speed box on the transporters now, he says it improves fuel economy in a van plus the gearbox is almost bullet proof.
Strange how it works to he explained the opperating of it so whilst you're driving and its selected 4th gear 5th is already engaged wierd and so an so on thus improving fuel economy above an over a mannual.
Its what I'm thinking of upgrading to gettin sick an tired of going 1, 2, 3 an back to 1 in London traffic.
Plus I got to get a new van for London to pass the LEZ emmisions law or have a particle filter fitted at a cost of £2000 what a con bear it mind if your engine ain't a euro cat 5 and you're coming into London LEZ then its £100 per entry.

 

Been looking for a new van myself recently Crafter or sprinter,been trawling auctioneers and everywhere but have look at this http://www.digbethvansales.co.uk/

they had a crafter xlwb with an automatic gear box in it was described as very rare not sure if its still there

 

Don't know what the situation is where you lads are, but round my way the dealerships can't get hold of lwb vans for love nor money.

 

Same where I am m8 I`m gonna have to travel a good few miles to get something, unless
i`m buying brand new which i simply cant afford or would do because of depreciation

 

With a "little" help from the Dutch:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variomatic

 

Well seeing as transits are best selling vans in the world they can't be that crap

 

I had vw transporter brand new, had nothing but problems with it. Even the Mazda was better. Got a Vauxhall Movano now and its doing very well

 

I would love a VW Dan, I have been told they go forever. Think you need luck as well though.

 

You get good ones and you get bad ones, any make

 

Just like Karndean

 

Ha Ha, yes mate. I did love driving around with my air con on and beating most people off the line but it wasnt big enough for the carpet work and I must of had a duffer because it was in the garage every 6 months with something wrong

 

me and my mate brought 2 transporters year ogo never had a problem with them exept a recall for the dodgy radio aireals in the wing mirror but fixed now, but another mate has one same age new from same dealer and had new gear box and engine in thefirst2 months and is always breaking down so is trying to flog it, transporter is a great van drives great good on fuel looks good but needs to be a couple of feet longer as it's crap for a whole house of carpet as you either can't see out passenger window or you have to have back doors open which covers most of the back lights, the tail lift is better for carpets but a bit of an arse getting rolls of vinyl Lino in

 

Thanks for the edit!!
Always think people would be as honest ad myself!

Searched long and hard for a 4m german van and could only find 2 over here that didn't have high ( motorway) miles.

The van I got is a 06 Lt with 158bhp and only has 71k on her and was owned locally by a bedroom and kitchen firm.

Must say though really glad the relay which was 07 with only 61k on it us gone!!