Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I cant decide what to buy! my criteria is that it has at least 3seats can be registered as a commercial vehicle for tax and insurance and can legally tow a twin axle trailer/caravan/catering trailer/horsebox/flatbed trailer etc. Oh and my budget is 2k and it has to have nct and tax under 150k on the clock, no older than 10yr old and no rust and good engine I know i know... Im asking the impossible.... Well heres 3 different vehicles that have caught my eye http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4707441 http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4707430 And the citroen relay here is the same as 1 a mate is selling but his is in cleaner condition for about 2k http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4586931 What do you think of them? I can see myself driving any of them tbh although i could see the relay being the most useful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,532 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,863 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Front wheel drive vans don't last long towing heavy trailers,the Nissan one with one owner full service history would be my choice out those 3. Edited March 12, 2013 by fireman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 L200 no contest. Nissan pile of junk. If you do go and see that and you switch on the engine and you hear a "tick, tick, tick" then leave well alone. Absolute f***ing rubbish. The van will have its benefits, take it in a muddy field and your stuck. L200 for me..:-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits Front wheel drive vans don't last long towing heavy trailers,the Nissan one with one owner full service history would be my choice out those 3. L200 no contest. Nissan pile of junk. If you do go and see that and you switch on the engine and you hear a "tick, tick, tick" then leave well alone. Absolute f***ing rubbish. The van will have its benefits, take it in a muddy field and your stuck. L200 for me..:-) Nice one lads, really helped her narrow her choice down with those three answers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits had one for a few year never spent a penny on it sold it for what i paid for it --- fold down ply bed and double air bed bit of shelving chucked a few wind breaks round it and used it for week ends away aswell ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits Front wheel drive vans don't last long towing heavy trailers,the Nissan one with one owner full service history would be my choice out those 3. L200 no contest. Nissan pile of junk. If you do go and see that and you switch on the engine and you hear a "tick, tick, tick" then leave well alone. Absolute f***ing rubbish. The van will have its benefits, take it in a muddy field and your stuck. L200 for me..:-) Nice one lads, really helped her narrow her choice down with those three answers! :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale666 1,620 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 What about one of these Gem http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4691836 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits had one for a few year never spent a penny on it sold it for what i paid for it --- fold down ply bed and double air bed bit of shelving chucked a few wind breaks round it and used it for week ends away aswell .....I was thinking that as well, if i didnt like it as a van i could buy a crewcab sliding door and convert it into a camper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 What about one of these Gem http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4691836 Link doesnt work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 if you want to spend another 2 grand buy the nissan-f***ing shit fullstop-l200 sound motors-if you change oil every 6months and check bottom pulleys as they prone to go-f**k the van.if you can find l200 non turbo then buy it or a fourtrak pull anything good trucks.atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale666 1,620 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) What about one of these Gem http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4691836 Link doesnt work? http://www.donedeal.ie/find/commercials/for-sale/Ireland/hiace%202003?filter%28max_price%29=Max+Price&filter%28min_price%29=Min+Price&source=all http://photos2.donedeal.ie/Full-18143099.jpeg Edited March 12, 2013 by patterdale666 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 What about one of these Gem http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/4691836 Link doesnt work? http://www.donedeal.ie/find/commercials/for-sale/Ireland/hiace 2003?filter(max_price)=Max+Price&filter(min_price)=Min+Price&source=all http://photos2.donedeal.ie/Full-18143099.jpeg Might buy one of these when we have drove the small van into the ground 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,532 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits had one for a few year never spent a penny on it sold it for what i paid for it --- fold down ply bed and double air bed bit of shelving chucked a few wind breaks round it and used it for week ends away aswell .....I was thinking that as well, if i didnt like it as a van i could buy a crewcab sliding door and convert it into a camper! plenty places probably fit one,thats what alot of the vw t4 lot do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 my choice is the relay,other 2 look like flashy money pits had one for a few year never spent a penny on it sold it for what i paid for it --- fold down ply bed and double air bed bit of shelving chucked a few wind breaks round it and used it for week ends away aswell .....I was thinking that as well, if i didnt like it as a van i could buy a crewcab sliding door and convert it into a camper!plenty places probably fit one,thats what alot of the vw t4 lot do. saw this on donedeal, wouldnt be that hard to do!http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/campers/4622262 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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