I have a budget of about £10,000 tops for a van. Not had one before so thought I'd ask you lot for advice. Don't really want transit size so something a bit smaller. Thanks in advance 👍

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You should get a really nice transit connect or similar for that price.

Ice cream van......Goodness me I love ice cream.

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I'd probably get a caddy maxi if push came to shove. But vans that size really are useless, a transit is the perfect size, even better if you can get away with a high top but they're a pita at car parks etc.
Mine is just like driving a car. AC, cruise control heated seats... in fact with parking sensors it's easier to drive than a car
I couldn't go back to that low down seat position of a small car or van So bloody dangerous

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If the van doesn't work out,Skoda Yeti's seem like a good alternative, esp the 4x4 version.

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Skoda Yeti's
only know 2 people that bought one BOTH were huge money pits which was a surprise as Skoda/VW are normally very good ?

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Caddy or Peugeot expert/Citroen dispatch 👍

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SWB or LWB Vauxhall COMBO van

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Don't buy anything french !

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dont talk daft m8 every country makes good and bad cars ?
silly generalisation really isnt it ?

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No. It's bloody good advice.

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You get good and bad. 2 mates both have newer combos. One is a money pit and the other has been the best van he's had.

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Thanks for all the replies chaps... I like the vw caddy but it looks small in the back. Will it take a standard rod holdall ie 12ft rods?

In reply to Post #11
Well being an ex commercial vehicle mechanic I kinda know what I'm on about gerry

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My expert has done 149k. Not had one single problem with it in all that time.

I change the oil, filter and fuel filter every 6k.

Look after a motor and it will look after you.