Vinpetrol
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I’m just about to put a deposit down on this new van . Any one got a newish one they can give thoughts on before I bite the bullet ? I’ve never bought any van or plant brand new yet and it makes me nervous 
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
never bought a vehicle new, but a lot of machine tools, etc. ......... 's painful, but as long as it earns well the pain soon fades ..... my Kingsland metalworker cost me 15 grand in '92, but I'd bet it made its cost ten times over in the time I had it, in productivity and efficiency savings ... got me jobs i would not have been able to compete on without its capacity and speed .... buying new I got exactly what I wanted, in pristine condition, never been abused (and never was) and it got looked after carefully, by everyone.I’m just about to put a deposit down on this new van . Any one got a newish one they can give thoughts on before I bite the bullet ? I’ve never bought any van or plant brand new yet and it makes me nervous
sometimes it's the only way to get what you're looking for
doobin
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It’s full of ad blue, dpfs and electrickery. It’s gonna go wrong.
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
sadly there is that element too @Vinpetrol ... machine tools don't suffer with all that sh1t
..... world's gone widget/gizmo/gadget/utter bolleaux mad 
hiluxman
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You won't go wrong with it.
Mine has used on average 25l adblue in 12k.
Go for himatic too. Sod using your left foot and hand to change gear.
Mine has used on average 25l adblue in 12k.
Go for himatic too. Sod using your left foot and hand to change gear.
Grahams
Don't complain - suggest what's better
As said above, go for the himatic. Also get the comfort package. If you spend any amount of time in your vehicle why would you not want to be as comfortable as possible?I’m just about to put a deposit down on this new van . Any one got a newish one they can give thoughts on before I bite the bullet ? I’ve never bought any van or plant brand new yet and it makes me nervous
Reversing camera is absolutly rubbish. Has a fish eye lens and so much distortion it is virtually impossible to use. Get an aftermarket option instead.
A lot of people don't like adaptive cruise control, but it is personal preference.
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6feetdown
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Yep did the same with my transit 1100 extra got cruise control, limiter, heated screen, full load liner, different media oh and wheel trims
Vinpetrol
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Horse and cart ?
Grahams
Don't complain - suggest what's better
wheel trims may be a bit excessive, but I agree with the rest.Yep did the same with my transit 1100 extra got cruise control, limiter, heated screen, full load liner, different media oh and wheel trims
hiluxman
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Euroliners
Vinpetrol
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Anyone used nationwide cars for purchases
Hg2702
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Are you waiting for gas street lights to make a come back ? @Vinpetrol you can’t beat new metal that’s under warranty you’ll get the best out of that van before anybody else
Storrsy
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Can't really say much about the van- but have to say the things I've ever bought new I've never regretted. I can't be arsed with other people's problems and invariably there's a reason something is sold on.
Storrsy
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Trouble is even 2nd hand stuff will have all that shite now too- unless it's really old. The way used trucks/plant holds its value at the minute can one really afford to buy used anymore?
Furniss
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Depends what your looking at buying .....how much would a new 19t merc hookloader wagon and skip cost
be out of my reach I reckon.
Storrsy
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Yeah that's the trouble with bigger gear. But towable plant and vans etc- can't really see there's much benefit in buying used...Depends what your looking at buying .....how much would a new 19t merc hookloader wagon and skip cost
doobin
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I’ve just bought a 61 plate ranger tipper. Last of the pre ad blue/dpf engines. 50k miles.
doobin
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Yeah that's the trouble with bigger gear. But towable plant and vans etc- can't really see there's much benefit in buying used...
how old is your defender?
vans used to depreciate a lot more than plant, so used but tidy was the smart option. I think things will go back that way, this is just a blip due to shortages and free money.
how old is your defender?vans used to depreciate a lot more than plant, so used but tidy was the smart option. I think things will go back that way, this is just a blip due to shortages and free money.
Storrsy
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24 years old, so is the Disco and both doing sterling service. BUT the only reason I keep them is cos A) I can't find any cost effective way of replacing them at the moment- (£30+k for a new pickup with a silly little engine in it- f**k that) and B) I rarely travel more than 10 miles a day so not really justified.Yeah that's the trouble with bigger gear. But towable plant and vans etc- can't really see there's much benefit in buying used...
vans used to depreciate a lot more than plant, so used but tidy was the smart option. I think things will go back that way, this is just a blip due to shortages and free money.
Storrsy
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That sounds like a pretty good find. What kind of money may I ask?
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