alterEGO Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 i'll get over it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 i'll get over it lol Clearly paying yourself too much. Got the option of both and to be honest, i prefer using the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterEGO Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Clearly paying yourself too much. Got the option of both and to be honest, i prefer using the van. I would if i was doing alot on the tools. I enjoy doing more but i don't have the time, i had to get the extension ladders out of stores for the first time in over 12 months last week as i'm the only one local at the min. I tend to just do faults ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Protection Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 We have 2 Ford Connects and although the alternators have been replaced on both, they have been good vans. Both done over 80k so will be looking soon to replace. Might go for a Vivaro and a Astra next? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterEGO Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 We have 2 Ford Connects and although the alternators have been replaced on both, they have been good vans. Both done over 80k so will be looking soon to replace. Might go for a Vivaro and a Astra next? Alternator & Turbo on the one I'm selling, 56 reg 58000 miles. Worst thing about them is that gearbox thrash noise, they sound like tanks. Caddy maxi looks like the best bet to me, might just contract hire this time as they offer free servicing for 3 years/30,000 miles at £209 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alarm Protection Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thats a good price Alter. Might look into that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Marco Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 We have Caddy's and the bigger Transporters at work. The guys with the caddy's thing they are okay but complain they are smaller in the back than the Connect's they used to have. Same can be said for the Transporter I have. I would much prefer to have my Transit back. More space and a far better drive than the VW vans. A car would be even better but sadly thats not an option "They put me in a box with my coat on! I know it doesn't sound much.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itesecurity Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 We have Astra estates. Can't fault them TBH. We have a 2.5 litre VW Transporter for any big jobs and to tow the MEWP if its needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Marco Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 We have Astra estates. Can't fault them TBH. We have a 2.5 litre VW Transporter for any big jobs and to tow the MEWP if its needed. To be fair we have the bottom of the range Transporters. Manual windows, no armrests they don't even have a temp gauge! I drove a hired Transporter minibus for a weekend and it was a world away from my van. I'm guessing that was a 2.5 as it was considerably quicker than my van, even when its empty. I do still prefer the Fords though. They have reverted to the Transits at our place now but I don't have one....Yet! Oddly enough GMP went through a VW phase at the time as we got our vans and they have gone back to Ford too. My guess was VW must have been offering some VERY good fleet deals at the time that Ford couldn't match. "They put me in a box with my coat on! I know it doesn't sound much.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubit Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 To be fair we have the bottom of the range Transporters. Manual windows, no armrests they don't even have a temp gauge! I drove a hired Transporter minibus for a weekend and it was a world away from my van. I'm guessing that was a 2.5 as it was considerably quicker than my van, even when its empty. I do still prefer the Fords though. They have reverted to the Transits at our place now but I don't have one....Yet! Oddly enough GMP went through a VW phase at the time as we got our vans and they have gone back to Ford too. My guess was VW must have been offering some VERY good fleet deals at the time that Ford couldn't match. Deals? You mean like Ford must be doing now? I too drive a Transporter, can't fault it, also find it far better than the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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