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best van type car but not a van
londonTiger
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I'm hauling a lot of stuff around for business these days, but it's not as frequent enough for it to be worth buying a van for.
For me the choice is buy a van and a car, or just buy a 4WD and save of insurance, road tax, council parking etc.
I think a 4WD or an estate should suffice but IMO a 4WD is probably a little more practical than an estate which has shorter height.
What are the road tax/emissions implications of running a 4WD and also whats the best mpg 4WD.
For me the choice is buy a van and a car, or just buy a 4WD and save of insurance, road tax, council parking etc.
I think a 4WD or an estate should suffice but IMO a 4WD is probably a little more practical than an estate which has shorter height.
What are the road tax/emissions implications of running a 4WD and also whats the best mpg 4WD.
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Would you not be better off with something like a Navara or L200 through your business as a commercial vehicle?0
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Interesting choice, are there budget versions of these vehicles or do I have to buy them new? I'm thinking of spending at most 4 grand.0
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Ok got it, I beleive the category of vehicle is a 4x4 van, there's plenty to choose from and some are close to my budget.
http://www.anchorvans.co.uk/vans/4x4/0 -
Something like this?
http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/mitsubishi/l200/2003-mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-td-warrior-4wd-113-bhp-1-owner-fsh-crewcab-4x4-diesel-vfpa-8abef27a415908980141699e3cb02e5d/makemodel/make/mitsubishi/model/l200/price/4000/max
Actually this is nice too
http://vans.autotrader.co.uk/used-vans/nissan/navara/2004-nissan-navara-double-cab-pick-up-4wd-di-diesel-burnley-vfpa-8ac196a041590c5e01416e527a414009/price/4000/max/makemodel/make/nissan/model/navara
Room for a small mattress in the back too
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You don't say why it has to be 4x4, if it doesn't I would leave them alone, more to go wrong and tehy are generally more to tax/insure and run in general, no 4x4 is what I would describe as 'economical'.
How about a people carrier, seats down/out to make space to lug your stuff around, seats up to be a car.
There will be loads around in your budget so definitely worth a look.0 -
4x4 just seems more durable. A people carrier would fit the bill but it's a lot more work to fold down the seats and doesn't look very "business like" if you roll up to a venue and unloads stuff from a people carrier.
I transport flight cases, at the moment I have them in the back of my hatchback, and the corners tend to create a mark/impression on the seats and boot, a people carrier will have the same fate, and seats probably won't fold down flat.
4x4 will most like fold down flat.0 -
Some 4x4's are not as big in the bas as you may think. Some of the boxier type cars have a much lower floor level and with the higher roof line.
There maybe more space than you think.
Where a 4x4 may lose 2ft because of the high axles/ride height.
Ive had plenty of older RangeRovers. They look large but the boot is not that big really. The floor level actually starts about 3ft off the floor. Nice height for sitting on the tailgate as a bench. An estate car may gain an easy 8 - 12 inches or more on that front.
You need to work out what is the max size of item you need to carry?
Bulky items or tall / long items?Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
items are size like a coffin for 8 year olds.. Thats a horrid description but the closest I can think of
120 tall, 45 x 45 base that will be on it's back.0 -
Just get a small van, it'll do the job better, and save you a fortune. Running a 4x4 for a business is rarely cost effective, particularly if you're wanting to insure your gear. Vans can still look smart, have a look at Astravans.
End of the day, if it's a business vehicle, you want the smallest cost per mile you can get.Yes it's overwhelming, but what else can we do?
Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute?0 -
Most people carrier's seats fold completely flat and are usually very quick and easy to do and have a massive load space.
What about something like a Citroen Berlingo or Peugoet Partner.0
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