Need advice on purchasing a goods van?

[Imaginary]

Hi,

 

Not too familiar with purchasing a goods van, need some advice here.

 

Any thing I should take note of?

 

1. Age of van? 2 years old ok?

2. Which is the most reliable and value for money?

[Jl1500k]

most reliable and value for money of course is Jap van.

 

 

[Melissa]

Wrong forum to seek advice, i reckon.

 

Just for your info, there are some Van forums which i think

can provide you advices.

This is 1 of them.

 

Link

 

[Albeniz]

Used to drive a 9 year old Daihatsu Hijet (S100RV) for one year. Very reliable, no major problem. Just need to get the brakes changed once.

[Fcw75]

What kind of goods do you need to carry first?

 

Never go wrong with Hiace or Urvan.

[Imaginary]

What kind of goods do you need to carry first?

 

Never go wrong with Hiace or Urvan.

 

Mostly PCs and laptops.

 

Yea, was thinking of Hiace too. Also came across the Mitsubishi L300 which seems like a value for money buy.

[Imaginary]

Wrong forum to seek advice, i reckon.

 

Just for your info, there are some Van forums which i think

can provide you advices.

This is 1 of them.

 

Link

 

 

Thanks, a bit hesitant towards eurovans though - got the impression that maintenance is gonna be a big headache.

 

[Maddriver]

Hi,

 

Not too familiar with purchasing a goods van, need some advice here.

 

Any thing I should take note of?

 

1. Age of van? 2 years old ok?

2. Which is the most reliable and value for money?

 

Go for Japan made van..I am driving cirtoen berlingo..

 

5000KM - Back into workshop ( Engine mounting )

20000KM - Back into workshop ( Idle Mounting spoil )

 

But is also luck ba..I hardly use it..Only weekend I drive..Coming to 2 years and is 27K...The comfort is there..Better drive than Japan made van..Only reliability is a ???

 

[Imaginary]

Came across some >10 yr old vans. Worth considering or avoid?

 

Toyota Liteace (COE till 03/2017)

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...000&DL=1027

 

 

Nissan Urvan (New 10-yr COE)

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...895&DL=1364

[Furrynadz]

german ones are generally expensive parts and a PITA to repair

french ones, well avoid the renaults, u left with only PSA vans

 

go get a xxth hand liteace if u want reliability

 

many close to 10yr berlingo still running fine, cant say same for any kangoo more than 4yrs

overhaul my company berlingo after 6 yr, engine block still brand new condition no wear

[Imaginary]

>10 yr old L300 is going for $9.8k. seems quite affordable

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...965&DL=1009

[Bicolor]

Mostly PCs and laptops.

 

Yea, was thinking of Hiace too. Also came across the Mitsubishi L300 which seems like a value for money buy.

 

L300 is not bad, my friend owns one and I drove it a few times too. He says it is very reliable and hasn't given any problems after close to 10 years except for the normal parts which need replacing, and having experienced it both as a passenger and driver, it is quite smooth and comfortable for a Japanese van. Good value for money.

[Redcoloured]

the power of L300 is really good. considering that it is just a 1600cc van. on a full load, it still can go up the slope with ease. my dad used to own one and its really reliable. not much problem other den usual wear and tear.

 

but one thing u might want to note. the petrol L300 is a drinker man. but i'm not too sure about the disel L300 though.

Edited March 24, 2009 by Redcoloured

[Cavver]

Comfortable for L300 ??? I think not, you should try liteace or the new hiace.

[Bicolor]

Comfortable for L300 ??? I think not, you should try liteace or the new hiace.

 

Needless to say for the new Hiace . Just the look of it feels luxurious for a Japanese van. Haven't tried it myself but hear a lot of positive feedback about it.

Tried the older version of the Hiace (7 year old version) on the same roads I drove my friend's L300 and felt the L300 more comfortable.

[Mingsect]

Thanks, a bit hesitant towards eurovans though - got the impression that maintenance is gonna be a big headache.

 

 

other than the evc.sg there are also the avc.sg which included jap makes.

 

 

[Imaginary]

other than the evc.sg there are also the avc.sg which included jap makes.

 

thanks! will check that out.

[Lab4games]

new type of hiace is really comfy.

if u r really delivering goods, go with hiace since it is big.