Hi guys,
First post on here. I need a new van for my plumbing and heating business and have been drawn towards a good old transit - hence why I am here to get some info and opinions from people who actually own and drive the vans.
I have a budget of an maximum of 6K and I am hoping this will get me into a MK7 LWB high roof van (need this for bathroom suites, heating systems etc...) with FSH and around 80k miles. Spec is a nice addition but not essential (except leccy windows and central locking!). I would rather buy on condition and service history if I'm honest.
I have lined up quite a few prospective vans on vantrader that range between 56reg up to 10 reg. I am interested to know what, besides the obvious checks, I should be looking for when going to view these vans? Are there any weak points with suspension and drive train? Any common engine, electrical faults that ought to have been dealt with?
I have read several peoples opinions online about living with MK7 transits. These are generally mixed. What do you guys think? Do they throw up a lot of issues over their lifetime? Or have they retained that bulletproof reputation of earlier models.
Any advice received will be much appreciated.
Cheers