Van for a grand?

[Thomas123]

I'm looking to get a van for work, I only want to spend around the thousand pound mark,

I've been tempted by the astra van mk g, most of the ones within budget have got 90k miles, don't know how reliable they will be at that mileage.

Any ideas? I know it would be cheaper to get a car, but I'd rather a van.

 

[sparkdog]

If its diesel,so long as the timing belt has been changed at the correct intervals I think it would be fine.Also I think you can claim more tax allowance for a van.

 

[amlu]

ldv pilot, ex royal mail, for £1500 can get one with nice low mileage and looked after, for £1000 bit more knackered, but will get you and your tools from a to b without a problem.

 

[Paul.M]

November 2011 I picked up an 05 plate Renault Kangoo 1.5d with side door, full service history, manufacturers receipt with the extra's added on in the factory (worth £700 at the time) for an amazing £1150. Ok it was just before xmas and the chap looked like he was short of cash, but this van is worth the same money now.

High mileage but with all the garage receipts in hand and all major things already taken care of I bought it and it's been perfect. Great little van for a sparky, not to be looked over when your out there looking to buy. Only bad points are that the passenger seat is not fully adjustable and it is hard (dont care, I dont sit in it lol) and the speakers are rubbish.

God luck in your search.

 

[Marvo]

Renaults have appalling resale value where I am, maybe they're not so bad in the UK but you can't give them away around here. If your budget is really low have you considered a car and a trailer?

 

[sparkdog]

I have a VW Caddy 2001 I got for £1500 & 90K on clock.Totally reliable and very economical.
Also an Escort 55 diesel 2000 of unknown mileage for £695.Still a good buy and economical.

 

[kevyn]

Ive just bought a citroen berlingo. You can pick decent ones up for around the £1000 mark. The one I got rid of had 140000 on the clock and run sweet as a nut

 

[shanky887614]

Ive just bought a citroen berlingo. You can pick decent ones up for around the £1000 mark. The one I got rid of had 140000 on the clock and run sweet as a nut

Damn meant to quote not like


Mate had one and it was getting through a bottle of oil every day or so.

Then it went bang

 

[londonfire]

I have a dead Renault kangoo sat on the drive. Last time i buy a french motor. Bit the bullet and replaced with a 60 plate caddy. Old vans are just more hassle than they are worth and a real false economy IMHO.

 

[jon4381]

I had an astra van, good van but oil pump seal went and oil cooler but other than that been good. Sold it at 120k miles.