I'm getting rid of my M2 soon hopefully and thinking about buying a van to get me around to and from tracks, and generally be a bit useful. Anyone got experience of Merc Vito's? Something along the lines of: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES...=item2ce0d8bd14:g:kQkAAOSwRbpcCoyE:rk:16:pf:0 Anyone got one? Would it be possible to get 2 bikes in with some room for kit, paddock stands etc? Or any other recommended vans? I'm going to use it as my only vehicle so wanting a decent spec one, not some rusty old transit for £500.
Quit with the badge engineering and get one of these - had mine 2.5 years from new, £13,500 without the vat (pre reg zero miles) I use it as my car - 50mpg+ average over 35,000 miles.
What is it, slightly more info may help.... It would be nice to have some creature comforts if I go down the van route...
I moved from mainly VW T5 to transits for my business and have saved a small fortune since the change. I run a double cab LWB custom now with tiptronic auto box and 140 bhp engine and all the accessories you would need and I love it. Quite a bit dearer than the Vauxhall equivalent but you pay your money and make your choice. Only fits one bike in the double cab but my previous LWB custom van fitted 2 bikes and all the kit.
I’ve got a 2014 new shape LWB trafic (same van as the Vauxhall in exiges post and same as the Nissan) Great van does 50 to the gallon and drives great. Had a mk1 vivaro and mk2 primastar both had 130+k miles and never let me down The LWB makes a big difference compared to my last 2 SWB. Can probably fit 2 road bikes in the LWB but it would be a squeeze and you would feel the weight I think. You can fit 2 offroad bikes in easy in either swb or LWB
You sure you can get a bike in one of those? I measured one up when van hunting and it was about 100mm short... Pretty sure it was the longest in the range but may be wrong on that... I went with a Peugeot expert as it seemed to be the smallest van that a bike would go straight in ( small being important for working/parking in london) and I think it a great lil thing... very basic though ..
SWB vivaro/trafic takes up no more room than a car. They go through a car wash anyway and fit in a supermarket parking space no problem My LWB doesn’t fit in a parking space withough sticking out
Very easy - it's the biggest load space in it's class fitted black windows all round and took the bulk head out on mine...
I like em and they were on the radar but for year/mileage I think (hope!) I got better value for money with the Peugeot.. that and I hear of gear box issues with the years that were in my price range... that said, it's a gamble what ever ya go for ..
Collected the 996/PS1000/XR250,but i do agree a little bit tight for the length,but it did workout in the end for me
For me I’d be looking at Fords offerings or Vw Transporter if the budget will allow. The mercs don’t drive very well and aren’t renowned for their build. The Renault & Nissan etc are the same and the engines aren’t hugely strong neither are the clutches. Just my findings is all
