Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 What van is a good investment - being female and knowing nothing about things like this lol i need help. Basically, looking for a cheep van to buy so that we can go to the races when the season starts, kit it up with cages etc and put the site logo's on the side. All i know is - will need a big one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Something like Richards van is probably good as a starter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I need one bigger that can house us sleeping in it and 4 dogs, what make was Lucy's van? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 4 dogs - you planning on gettiing 2 more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 yep lol working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 lucy's van is a VW i think... but in my opinion the best vans on the road are the Mercedes either the Vito or the Sprinter.. they come in small version like mine or in long wheel base like Carl & Lucy's... there van is great but hasn't got the pulling power that the Merc has.... most vans will struggle to hit 70/80mph where as a merc will sail down motorway at easily 90+.. and still have more to go.... also the Renault / master etc are good or the Vauxhall.. and the new Transit is fairly good but never get old style or an LDV.... go round try them all ...make sure they have good acceleration ...ie make sure it has Turbo... otherwise when got weight in you may struggle get up hill's in places like Wales / Scotland etc... also having driven many vans myself ... you are by far better getting one which has dash mounted gear stick..... so much easier than old floor change ones.... but the LWB Sprinter with the high top has got to be the best ..... also check your licence as i know a few years back they bought in certain restrictions to what you can drive.. size wise etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 ....... Make sure it has Turbo........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 also check your licence as i know a few years back they bought in certain restrictions to what you can drive.. size wise etc... So true there - I can drive a van the size of yours on my license but nothing bigger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 yeh im lucky as past test so long ago i can drive any size van.. even 7.5 tonne lorry .. and tow trailers which under new licence laws ..you have to have seperate test... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 thanks Rich, hadn't thought about licence - don't think it will be a problem for me but maybe for marc as he only passed his test last year, will have to have a look into that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 yep think Marc might have prob then... how long ago did u pass ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-MERCEDES-208D-LWB-SPRINTER-VAN-WHITE-DIESEL-swap_W0QQitemZ120415404946QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item120415404946&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A2|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A2|294%3A50 what about this?? I passed in June 1998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 yeh looks good Sarah but... its only slightly longer than mine ..looks well looked after.... only issue's i would have is that it is the stick shift .... and they are a pain in the ass to drive... dont think that version has Turbo so will be slower than most contestants on " weakest link" also 200,000 + miles ouch...be carefull The van still drives well, will get you home no probs or I'd be willing to fix the problem for 100 on top of end price but give me a few days to book it in etc. yeh right what else u not saying ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I passed in June 1998 wow when i was 10 yrs old lmao yh sorry i no not much help lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 ah yeah didn't notice the mileage - hmmm, back to the drawing board then! if anyone sees one can you post me a link pwease!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 wow when i was 10 yrs old lmao feckin hell how old do i feel!!! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 lol if it makes u feel any better it was only nearly 11 yrs ago lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 hmmmm i was 31 then had been driving for 13 years..... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 im not saying ANYTHING .................... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 lol if it makes u feel any better it was only nearly 11 yrs ago lmao nope doesn't make me feel ANY better lmao hmmmm i was 31 then had been driving for 13 years..... lol no comment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 aww well i tried n if it makes u feel any better u dnt look it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 phew!!!!!!!!!! lmao good thing about red heads - we don't go grey lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 aww well i tried n if it makes u feel any better u dnt look it creep lol.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 hey - it's true!!! lol anyway enough about how gorgeous i am (rofl) Someone find me a good van! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 good thing about red heads - we don't go grey lol That is so true and really annoying. I really fancy the "silver fox" look, but all I've got is grey sideburns and grey in my beard - the rest is still ginger (although a lot darker than it was when I was younger. Anyway.........we have an Iveco Daily - absolutely brilliant van, Tall enough to stand up in and have double-decker dog cages. Cruises down the motorway fully loaded at 85mph (and I mean fully loaded -at the weekend we had four people, 13 dogs, 6 fence panels, 4 large marquees, luggage, dogfood, rig, sled, display boards etc etc etc). Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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