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Fri 5 Dec 2014 18:49

Any - Best cheap small van - tdc

Probably able to scratch together £600 for a cheap van,if I can find one that`s been looked after.Private purchase no doubt.Can someone recommend a make and model known to have :-

a)Good Ncap rating

b)Good reliability and still ok with high mileage on the clock

c)Good mpg

d)Cheap road tax

e)Good comfort over long distances for six foot driver

Don`t want much do ?!

Last van I owned was a 1990 diesel Maestro which did around 50mpg.

Previous to that was an LDV Pilot with roller back door and front sliding doors which was ok for local runs.Have a year 2000 Pilot ,bought to do up,but that`s probably not going to happen,as the rust weevils will probably get to it first .Would probably prefer a van that size, but it would cost a lot more to run I expect?

Any sound advise appreciated,thanks.

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Fri 5 Dec 2014 19:08

Any - Best cheap small van - elekie&a/c doctor

This is banger territory,however you should be able to pick up a half decent vauxhall Astra/Corsa combo with the 1.7 Isuzu engine which are capable of starship mileage without too much difficulty. Berlingo or Kangoo are not too bad ,but for this money are usually very scruffy and tired.

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