Need a new works van

[john0612]

As the title sugests,

currently drive swb transit (god bless her) but need to buy a new van and i have no idea whats good at the mo.

Budget will be around £9-£10k

I have driven the movano when i moved house recently and was impressed by it but not sure what else is on the market.

Must be transit-ish size and not new for obvious instant loss of cash as soon as i drive it off the blooming forecourt.

[vansboy]

There are currently VERY good deals in this market, from EVERY make!!

You'll probably be aware of the countless problems Ford are having with new shape Transit,once they've a few miles on them.Maybe 05 models will be much improved.

The Vauxhall/Renault collaboration is proving good for both brands - fuel economy is their BIG selling point' hence the radio & billboard ads.

VW are offering advertised BIG discounts on Transporter - that wouldn't happen a few yers back & they DO still hold value well.

You might even look in at LDV - if you want cheap n cheerfull!

The best thing to do, is talk to ALL the dealers around you & ask for extended test drives - & I mean EXTENDED!! Get the vans for a week or so, then you'll get to know it & won't part with the £$£$£ on something that doesn't suit.

As long as they know you're genuinly looking to change, they'll be keen to let you do this. So don't go into the dealer, just as a tyre kicker - REALLY let the salesman know you're in the market!!

VB

[john0612]

cheers VB i didn't know you could get them for a week or so...... need to go and do some haggling now.

[MECHANIC]

I don't know if it's of any interest to you john0612, being much below your budget, but we recently bought a Renault Master CDi90 semi high-roof 2.2TD van, just under three years old, 54000m, plywood lined and very clean for £5700 +VAT from a local van dealer; mind you, this was trade, no warranty.
In my experience, Transits, while OK in many ways, were prone to rusting in the area of the rear spring shackles-I don't know about the new models.
Best of luck with your purchase.