my first go in a new shape tranny

[MRspivvy]

I just had my first drive of a "new" shape transit, a 54 plate minibus. The only conclusion I can draw is that the hire company it belonged to must have downrated the fuel pump as it wouldnt pull you out of bed. apart from that it was a lovely drive, very comfy,good handling and the steering excellent. I may have one in 10 years time when they are as cheap as mk3/4 are now

[madmark]

mate thats strange as the van i drove was a flyer! yes i liked it as well and still want one but will be along time away yet !

[john leeman]

MY OWN MK6 IS A FLYING MACHINE AND ONLY 2.0 TD LWB HI TOP, NO TROUBLE TOUCH WOOD. 81,000 MILES NOW, OFF TO BRIGHTON & WORTHING THIS WEEKEND, SHOULD BE A DODDLE, WORKING THOUGH, GOT TO PAY FOR THE THING.

[leemac]

I've got a 2001 2.4 td lwb and mine is a rocket ,the one you drove must have been duff.

[100ps_drw_hicube]

, OFF TO BRIGHTON & WORTHING THIS WEEKEND, SHOULD BE A DODDLE.

might see you about if mine is back on the road by then

[MRspivvy]

I've got a 2001 2.4 td lwb and mine is a rocket ,the one you drove must have been duff.

could be, but it was on hire from gullivers, I been told a lot of hire companies downrate their vehicles to stop them being thrashed. it felt almost like a rev limiter was fitted, it'd pull ok so far then just when getting into its stride there was nothing more there. of course it might just have needed a damn good service

[Buzz-Billsberry]

Suprised it was so slow. I used to hire a SWB TDi a small van but would tow my trailer with car in it at 85-90mph all day long. It would drop to around 70-75mph on steep hills...well impressed

buzz

[Clayton]

KEEP WELL AWAY FROM THE 75ps MODELS ON THE LATEST SHAPE!

WAS ADVISED BY A DEISEL SPECIALIST WHEN I WAS LOOKING TO BUY A NEW 75ps EXECUTIVE VAN TO WAIT FOR THE TDCI WHICH IS WHAT I DID.

HE SAID IF YOU THINKING OF GETTING THE STANDARD TDI NEW SHAPE, "KEEP YOU MARK 5" (P REG)

HE SAID THEY HAVE LOADS OF PROBLEMS WITH THEM, AND SINCE THEN IVE EVEN HEARD THE SAME FROM A MAIN DEALER.

HOPE THIS HELPS ANYONE LOOKING TO BUY THE LATEST SHAPE.

JUST GO FOR THE TDCI. QUITE RARE TO FIND A USED ONE STILL BUT WORTH FINDING A GOOD ONE.

[madmark]

i gave up looking for one at the write money in the end ,so went out and bourt a old van! down the auctions with 85k on the clock ex company vans batterd are still fetching £3600 plus the blair around 51 plates , 75ps tddi !