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axel132132

Hi all,

Im currently looking at buying a van now that i have sold my car but not sure as to which one to get

I live in Huddersfield and my GF lives in Woking so i will be doing work at both areas (If i get a job in woking ill be down there, and if i get one in huddersfield ill be up here etc) so i will be doing alot of travelling - ATM i drive to woking every weekend and we split the cost of fuel so it will just be the same

I have seen the Astra VAN is good for MPG as well as convenience id prolly be looking at the newer shape model 08 plate or something £4500 but is there any other vans that are cheaper, bigger and are just as good on MPG i dont want to have to spend like 80 quid just to get down there (In my car atm i spend £40 but have eco car) so im guessing astra van would do it in about £50-60 depending on driving style.

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Astra Vans are good but what do you want to carry? All they are is an estate with the windows welded up (not punched out if you want to get pedantic) and two less doors.

Edit: My 02 plate estate lasted us well over 50,000 with only one mechanical glitch and is now being used by the garage I traded it in at as a security vehicle, those things will last forever if looked after correctly.
 
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Strima said:
Astra Vans are good but what do you want to carry? All they are is an estate with the windows welded up (not punched out if you want to get pedantic) and two less doors.

Edit: My 02 plate estate lasted us well over 50,000 with only one mechanical glitch and is now being used by the garage I traded it in at as a security vehicle, those things will last forever if looked after correctly.
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i had an estate before the van,was easier with the doors and the gear on the back seats,but the no back seat rule made me get the van,tho you can fit the bulk head behind the fronts seats on the estate so you get van space with the doors,but the down side is all the scum can see your gear..
 
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Ohhh yes, seriously though there not interested unless u got money... My mates a part time male model.. full time asda employee so hes not exactly got much cash.. and he hasnt had a GF for 4 years none are interested bizzare huddersfield shocking for women#

I met my women on holiday in tenerife 1st day met her, started chatting got to like her.. Met up with her for abit when got back and just ended up going out

Pros are i only see her on weekend so get to chill out with mates, relax and do what i want on week
Cons are gotta drive down there every other weekend 200 miles lol
 
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axel132132 said:
Ohhh yes, seriously though there not interested unless u got money... My mates a part time male model.. full time asda employee so hes not exactly got much cash.. and he hasnt had a GF for 4 years none are interested bizzare huddersfield shocking for women#

I met my women on holiday in tenerife 1st day met her, started chatting got to like her.. Met up with her for abit when got back and just ended up going out

Pros are i only see her on weekend so get to chill out with mates, relax and do what i want on week
Cons are gotta drive down there every other weekend 200 miles lol
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thats not a girlfriend,its a penpal mate...
 
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Much to my surprise I bought a stunningly low mileage 59 plate Transit SWB 280 earlier this year (in white, of course) and can't fault it. Comfortable, decent economy and loads of room in the back even after racking out. Even comes with MP3 stereo as standard.

The only downside is looking like a bricky.
 
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axel132132 said:
Pros are i only see her on weekend so get to chill out with mates, relax and do what i want on week
Cons are gotta drive down there every other weekend 200 miles lol
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Been there, seen it, done it, now got the kids and the mortgage to prove it... Enjoy it mate.. :)
 
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alarm man said:
i had an estate before the van,was easier with the doors and the gear on the back seats,but the no back seat rule made me get the van,tho you can fit the bulk head behind the fronts seats on the estate so you get van space with the doors,but the down side is all the scum can see your gear..
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Is there any product on the market which can be used to "tastefully" black-out rear windows on an estate?
 
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Guitarist said:
Is there any product on the market which can be used to "tastefully" black-out rear windows on an estate?
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Happy to help... :)
 
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