Toyota proace

[Leesparkykent]

Van lease on transit custom is ending soon so I'm considering the new proace. Any one have the older one?

 

[telectrix]

it's a peugeot in disguise.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/proace

 

[Leesparkykent]

it's a peugeot in disguise.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/proace

Yeah and citroen and fiat I think. surely the engine and that is Toyota though?

 

[mattg4321]

Pretty sure it isn't in the old one at least.

I have an 08 Dispatch and its identical to the Expert/Scudo/probably Proace too from what I've seen.

The only difference are some badges/small bits of trim here and there.

Engine is PSA/Ford effort. 1.6HDi. (I think Ford brand it as TDci or something).

Not sure about the new ones coming out soon as I've not looked into them. Been happy with mine over 7 years/70k though. Was a very reasonable price and its been reliable.

 

[Amp David]

Do you have issues with ball joints? I have a 58 plate expert and every 18 months they need replacing as they're in bits!

 

[ruston]

Do you have issues with ball joints? I have a 58 plate expert and every 18 months they need replacing as they're in bits!

If you are using after market Ball joints , or other suspension components, they are usually crap.
if your van is running heavy it will not like kerbs and potholes.
Did you get a good mileage from the first pair?

 

[gutterball]

Who do you lease from and would you recommend them.

 

[mattg4321]

No issues with ball joints so far David.

 

[Amp David]

If you are using after market Ball joints , or other suspension components, they are usually crap.
if your van is running heavy it will not like kerbs and potholes.
Did you get a good mileage from the first pair?

Dont know as the van had done 130k when i got it. The replacements have been febi and fai both sold from auto factors as oe quality replacement.

 

[ruston]

Yes , we have a motor factor here that sells 'quality parts' . Sadly , like our job, it is difficult to be sure what you are getting.
I replaced a pair anti roll bar links from a factor, they needed replacement again at the next MOT test.

PS. Sometimes the original parts are not a great lot more than the spurious crap that is been pedalled .

 

[telectrix]

well stop cornering on 2 wheels then. :sailor:

 

[Leesparkykent]

Who do you lease from and would you recommend them.

Vanarama and yes would recommend them :smiley2:

 

[LankyWill]

looks nice Lee, is it the same size as caddy, berlingo etc?

 

[telectrix]

looks nice Lee, is it the same size as caddy, berlingo etc?

a lot bigger, but less than a transit.

 

[tomspark93]

Vanarama and yes would recommend them :smiley2:

How come you choose to lease over buying/finance? Do you have any issues with the mileage caps?

Tom