Interesting nuggets of info there Davey!.

In the late 90's i worked at a car and van hire company and the bosses opinion on Iveco was rather different. Our big vans were all Iveco Daily's, this was, according to the boss, because they were the best in terms of reliablity and servicing costs. Of course, that was some time ago, but i also had experience of my own Iveco when i 1st started cleaning windows. Due to being given some duff info regarding the size of water tank i would need as a solo operator, i ended up buying a SWB high roof 2003 Iveco Daily with (175k miles). I loved that van so much, it was extremely comfortable, refined and quiet in the cab, an outstanding heating an ventilation system (despite no air-con), and an amazingly tight steering lock like a London taxi which meant it could u-turn in a ridiculously small space. Nothing went wrong with it during the year i had it (other than age/mileage related wear and tear). I'd have one again in a second if i could justify running a van that size!.

Also interesting that the only thing he mentioned re the 1.0 ecoboost Courier was clutches?

Edited by badbusdriver on 13/05/2018 at 11:34

The OPs remarks are the result of one person's views. There's thousands of fitters out there with their own opinions.

I do agree with the view about French vehicles!

I assume he meant the current new shape vivaro as we where talking about new vehicles

I thought the head gasket issue on the vivaro was the previous shape (upto 2015/16)?