Guest Report post Posted June 6, 2015 I'm looking at buying a van for towing the GT86 and for days out. I intend to fit a bed, sink and fridge to make it a mini camper.. Is there anyone here in the know that has an opinion on which panel van currently available is the best all round? I'm steering towards new Vivaro or Transit Custom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 I wouldn't overlook a VW T5, simply because there's such a strong used market for them. You'd never struggle to sell it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted June 6, 2015 You do know you're meant to drive a GT86 I've only ever driven a Transit, was surprisingly chuckable tbh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 what sorta size you looking at? my dad uses a Renault master and works nicely and gets probably the best mpg out of the van range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Have you considered a motorhome, can put you in touch with somebody who has a lot of experience using and selling them along side motorsport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks for the tips guys..I do like the T5's, but they're just so "Trendy" at the moment, and that puts me off, along with the price.I have looked at the Master, but have been told they suffer serious engine issues?? I am also a little restricted on size as my drive will only allow me to park something about 4.5M long really. I have large wooden gates leading into my yard, but don't fancy the hassle of opening and closing them every time I want to take it out.Motorhomes are far too big for what I want thanks Kev. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 we've had 2 generations of the master, currently got the latest one and not had any serious engine issues, the only common issue on them is their gearboxes at about 150k miles so either get one thats got a lot more to go before 150k miles or get one that's had the gearbox done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Having had both of these I would highly recommend the new transit custom loads of space in the back big enough towing capacity parts arnt too expensive the vivaro is lacking in stuff its just not as nice to drive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Having had both of these I would highly recommend the new transit custom loads of space in the back big enough towing capacity parts arnt too expensive the vivaro is lacking in stuff its just not as nice to drive Are you referring to the new Vivaro here Adam, apparently it's loads better than the original, and has two Turbo's!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Are you referring to the new Vivaro here Adam, apparently it's loads better than the original, and has two Turbo's!! yea reference is too the new one it is good but I would go out and buy a transit again no quibble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2015 Thanks Adam, your experienced opinion means a lot!! I will have to drive both of em.. but.. my local Vauxhall dealer is doing 5 years 0% and has the screen price on the Vivaro's about £4k below retail!! I guess you have to ask, "why".....??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 No worries dont get me wrong the vivaro is nice but I personally found the transit better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Buy an old beat up Transit and do an engine conversion Nige.. You know you want to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Love that van it was the Jaguar XJ220 engine test bed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 9, 2015 My local dealer has offered me £11000 off a new Vivaro!! Yes £11000!!!! I think I might get a new Vivaro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted June 9, 2015 They must be desperate for sales to cut that amount of the price Sent from my OnePlus One using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted June 10, 2015 For that price get the bloody vivaro !!!!! Thats a stonker of a deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 10, 2015 My local dealer has offered me £11000 off a new Vivaro!! Yes £11000!!!! I think I might get a new Vivaro. Would they like to do another one at that price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2015 Would they like to do another one at that price? How many do you want Rob? I'll ask him. He's offered me a spec which retails at £23500 ish +vat for £14450+vat. What a deal!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 10, 2015 How many do you want Rob? I'll ask him. Just the one xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 10, 2015 Just the one xD If your serious Rob, let me know the spec. I'll get you a price by the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for all your advice guys. I ended up buying a new Vivaro in Met Grey with glazed tailgate, towbar, twin glazed sliding doors and captains chairs, in the sportive model. It even has DAB radio stock!! One downside though... delivery is 30/11/2015!! You'd think with the discount they gave me they couldn't sell em??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for all your advice guys. I ended up buying a new Vivaro in Met Grey with glazed tailgate, towbar, twin glazed sliding doors and captains chairs, in the sportive model. It even has DAB radio stock!! One downside though... delivery is 30/11/2015!! You'd think with the discount they gave me they couldn't sell em??? You genuinely got the discount then? I was interested, didn't see your message though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 18, 2015 Yeah, I got the discount, but not quite the £11K I thought I had. The van quoted wasn't a sportive model, which is nearly £2k cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted June 18, 2015 What a deal! Got to be pleased about that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
