What year and mileage is your m5 tourer? Hell of a car that.. and rare 
In reply to Post #11
Well i'm only going by personal experience, had Caddy Max's through two lease hire periods of four years each and pretty much only ever went in for routine servicing, i also owned a Passat for six years that never missed a beat, so from my experience i couldnt fault VW. I did say that the Proace wasnt necessarily unreliable but if you were a tradesman and had to book it in for that number of recalls and faults in two years or so you wouldnt be too happy, i think we only went with them because Toyota were doing good deals, turns out theyve been a pain in the arse and we are looking at being compensated due to the amount of time theyve been off the road
Well i'm only going by personal experience, had Caddy Max's through two lease hire periods of four years each and pretty much only ever went in for routine servicing, i also owned a Passat for six years that never missed a beat, so from my experience i couldnt fault VW. I did say that the Proace wasnt necessarily unreliable but if you were a tradesman and had to book it in for that number of recalls and faults in two years or so you wouldnt be too happy, i think we only went with them because Toyota were doing good deals, turns out theyve been a pain in the arse and we are looking at being compensated due to the amount of time theyve been off the road
I've had Caddys and Transporters for the last 15 years . Have to admit the Transporters can be a bit flakey but I've never had issues with any of our Caddy's. They are just a superior place to be than the cheaper vans, smoother, quieter and less fatiguing on a long slog.
The newer Transit custom would be a possible contender.
My dad had a Berlingo as a runabout
Bit agricultural, and the Peugeot Partner was even worse
The newer Transit custom would be a possible contender.
My dad had a Berlingo as a runabout
Bit agricultural, and the Peugeot Partner was even worse
I would say Transporter Kombi/Van, I once drove from Budapest to Calais non stop in one (don't ask), after that I always promised myself I'd get one which I did last year, I prefer the separate seats in the front (rather than the bench) with the arm rests and cruise control and off you go........
My dad had a Berlingo as a runabout Bit agricultural, and the Peugeot Partner was even worse
Basically the same car, I have to agree with you, then again that's what they were designed to be, a van and a car version 2nd. On the plus side they've been around that long that they've ironed out a lot of the problems, like other makes.
Basically the same car, I have to agree with you, then again that's what they were designed to be, a van and a car version 2nd. On the plus side they've been around that long that they've ironed out a lot of the problems, like other makes.
In reply to Post #20
Yeah I had a Partner before and they are great little vans, wouldn't want to drive round Europe in one though
Yeah I had a Partner before and they are great little vans, wouldn't want to drive round Europe in one though
In reply to Post #21
Exactly my point, for throwing your gear in and rattling 20 mins up the road to your local I'm sure a Berlingo is fine. Not a vehicle I would want to cover any serious mileage in without being paid!
Exactly my point, for throwing your gear in and rattling 20 mins up the road to your local I'm sure a Berlingo is fine. Not a vehicle I would want to cover any serious mileage in without being paid!
In reply to Post #22
Is it the seating in the van that's the problem then compared to the car version? I've never had a problem driving near 12 hours straight and the suspension /drive is much better when fully loaded.
Is it the seating in the van that's the problem then compared to the car version? I've never had a problem driving near 12 hours straight and the suspension /drive is much better when fully loaded.
In reply to Post #23
It's just a c**p vehicle compared to the Caddy, which is basically a Golf with your rods in the back. Given the choice I'd take the VW.
It's just a c**p vehicle compared to the Caddy, which is basically a Golf with your rods in the back. Given the choice I'd take the VW.
In reply to Post #8
To be fair, I work for Toyota and the tech's don't really like them. Engine work is a pain in the arse. Rather get an old Proace when it was all Toyota.
Or just get a Hilux - wont get stuck, wont break down and great for chucking all my kit in the back whilst retaining a decent drive/spec/comfort level.
To be fair, I work for Toyota and the tech's don't really like them. Engine work is a pain in the arse. Rather get an old Proace when it was all Toyota.
Or just get a Hilux - wont get stuck, wont break down and great for chucking all my kit in the back whilst retaining a decent drive/spec/comfort level.
In reply to Post #25
Hilux 2,7 VVTI 👍 spot on there mate.
Hilux 2,7 VVTI 👍 spot on there mate.
In reply to Post #26
How do you get your rods in a hilux?
How do you get your rods in a hilux?
In reply to Post #24
I found the Caddy a bit small tbh, and worse still I don't like the Golf
The Mrs has had a new Golf, a new Passat & a 3 year old Passat in the last 6 years, all 3 had electrical gremlins, think finding your boot & windows opening randomly overnight or when in the office and I found the door arm rest to be pointless and the steering wheel virtually on my knees unless I wanted to lie down.
I do like the Transporter but given our experience of VW electrics I wouldn't say French electrics should be viewed to dimly. I did love my Sharan though, would get another 1 in a shot.
Tentatively on subject....just.
I found the Caddy a bit small tbh, and worse still I don't like the Golf
The Mrs has had a new Golf, a new Passat & a 3 year old Passat in the last 6 years, all 3 had electrical gremlins, think finding your boot & windows opening randomly overnight or when in the office and I found the door arm rest to be pointless and the steering wheel virtually on my knees unless I wanted to lie down.I do like the Transporter but given our experience of VW electrics I wouldn't say French electrics should be viewed to dimly. I did love my Sharan though, would get another 1 in a shot.
Tentatively on subject....just.
In reply to Post #27
In the load bed. My 12'6 TE's go in diagonally comfortably.
In the load bed. My 12'6 TE's go in diagonally comfortably.
In reply to Post #26
Not with UK fuel prices 😂
New 2.8 204 BHP
Not with UK fuel prices 😂
New 2.8 204 BHP