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Old 18-09-16, 08:43 AM   #1
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Default Thinking of getting a vw transporter

My car is getting too small to haul all my tools around in now and sometimes i could do with being able to collect sheets of ply etc so im convinced i need a t5 transporter. My budget isnt the best probably max 7k, tempted by a 2.5 130ps but heard the 1.9 102ps is more reliable and certainly more plentiful.

Does anyone have any input/experience as id probably be looking at 100k plus vans?
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Old 18-09-16, 11:27 AM   #2
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I wouldn't personally.
Don't like them, seen too many have engine failures (oil control rings or turbos)

7k budget look at Renault / Vaughan/ Nissan, traffic or vivaro and the Nissan the exactly the same van.

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Old 18-09-16, 11:59 AM   #3
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The resale price on those vans plummets though where as vws hold their price well.
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Old 18-09-16, 01:29 PM   #4
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I would have one of those 1.9 TDI PD engines no problem. Know lots of people running them on bio with no issues. VAGCOM VCDS easily available for a few quid so you can do all your own diagnostics if needed.
Don't know a lot about the 2.5 version.

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Old 18-09-16, 04:03 PM   #5
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Yeah Chris from what ive read the 1.9 85bhp and 102bhp versions are fairly bullet proof but the 2.5 although geared cam has a tendency crap porous heads in the early models and for eating camshafts and more expensive to repair.

Like the idea of a 5 cylinder 130bhp lump though, that said the 102s can easily be remapped to near that and still retain good reliability.
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Old 19-09-16, 08:21 AM   #6
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The resale price on those vans plummets though where as vws hold their price well.
Do you want to use it as a van or an investment?

A van is a vehicle you chuck stuff in and use and abuse
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Old 19-09-16, 08:34 AM   #7
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I'm the owner of a 1.9 85 bhp (remaped) since april and I'm quite happy with it. The only problem has been a leak in the intercooler, 430£, and i've don circa 7k miles.


Had similar budget as you and the van had 105k miles when i bought it, it is a tight budget if you want something decent but if you are patient I'm sure you'll find it.

Let me know if you have any questions i can help you with

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Old 19-09-16, 10:35 AM   #8
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I intend using it as a van but adding 2 to 3 rear seats eventually. Better to use it as a van than my car that is getting wrecked.

I missed out on a 2.5 130 on 106k for £5000 in tidy condition this weekend
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Old 19-09-16, 10:36 AM   #9
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Popy fresco, how drivable are the 85bhps after a remap?
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Popy fresco, how drivable are the 85bhps after a remap?
I can't complain, it does easily 70+ mph on the highway (me + the missus + the track bike + camping gear); I haven't felt lack of power at all (considering is a van and not a sports bike...)
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