New van.

[ChrisR]

Hi guys.

Im due to replace my van in a couple of months and am looking for ideas and suggestions as to what to go for.

Im presently driving a Peugeot Expert on a 3 year contract hire basis but am looking to buy outright now.

The Expert has been fine but with so many deals about at the moment.im looking at different makes amd models.

Any suggestions?.

Thanks.

Chris.

[deltra]

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mercedes vito.. 8)

[admin]

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have a look at what vw has to offer……give one a test drive i think you will like …………….. 😀

canufixit

[Phidom]

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I’m planning to trade my heap of Fiat Doblo rubbish for a Ford Transit Connect at some stage but not any time soon.

[RickT]

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I’ve been scouting around for a replacement for my rusting Ford courier. Have narrowed it down to a Ford connect, Peugeot expert or partner, all around 04/05. Has anyone any idea of reliability, mpg and insurance groups on these. Also what percentage can I claim back on my expenses being self employed and only using the van for business only.
Cheers Rick

[aqualectric]

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If you are looking at the Peugeot stuff, look at Citroen as it is absolutely identical and always cheaper. Fiat sell exactly the same vans as Citroen Peugeot but the Fiats have an alarming depreciation factor. Avoid!!
Look at http://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/ – this site is invaluable for vehicle comparison. It works for cars and vans. You can check vehicle stats side by side (mpg, tyre sizes, load capacities, dimensions etc.) and the insurance group is shown as well.
If you are contract hiring, (as I do) there are some brilliant deals to be had if you do your homework. 3 years contract, road tax included, free ply lining….and as it’s classed as a ‘hired’ vehicle, it is fully reclaimable off your tax. 😀 You also don’t take the initial hit of depreciation as you would do when buying outright.
I agree with Deltra – Mercedes Vito vans. 3 different lengths and twin side loading doors as standard….. mine is excellent!!
For contract hire deals, look at http://www.contracthireandleasing.com – the most comprehensive set of deals on the net. And believe me, I did the homework. 😉

Hope that helps,

Steve.

[RickT]

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Thanks Steve. I viewed one of the citroens and thought it was identicle to the peugeot so I might well go for one of those. If I was to buy, it would be a used one but I will investigate leasing. Thanks again for the useful links.
Rick

[timdowning]

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steve wrote;

If you are looking at the Peugeot stuff, look at Citroen as it is absolutely identical and always cheaper.

I’ve just changed my van and found that the citroen dealer near me was way off the price from my peugeot dealer.

I was just about to sign for a new expert L1H1 when they had a 5 month ex-rental come in. 1800 miles on the clock. Air con, bluetooth, etc.

Saved me a bomb! They also gave me a much better trade-in on my old one. I found outright purchase was best for me.

[electrofix]

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got my last van direct from BT escort deisel saved about 1000 on forecourt prices and is racked out and security locks fitted am up for a new one next year wont take anther mot mechanic is having problems getting metal to stick to the rust got 170,000 on the clock though

Dave

[hotpnt]

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Hi, if any of you are after a decent van, i have a 2006 Transit, it has the stronger 110 engine, cheap tax due to low emissions, still under ford 3 year warranty, 30,200 miles only, ply lined & racked/boxed out, sign written all that would be needed is to unpeel my name/number & put yours on, or writing can be taken off, Got it up for £8.5k +vat, if its to anyone on here then ill take £7.5k + vat,

[hotpnt]

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any takers?? ill throw in £2k worth of spares with it!!

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