All about vans....

[Super7]

It's probably me if you saw someone waving at u. Trololol.

 

 

You can ask any carpentry workshop to do it for you.

Hi fellow Vanetter!!! Is yours a 89 model?

[Cavver]

Hi fellow Vanetter!!! Is yours a 89 model?

 

Someone waved at you today ?? LOL, no i dont drive a vanette, is likely to be one of the brothers here

[Super7]

 

Someone waved at you today ?? LOL, no i dont drive a vanette, is likely to be one of the brothers here

 

I also didnt drive the van today ..... was thinking you drove one and said hi here first

 

[Danymic2000]

Hi guys, out of topic as I carnt seem to enter a new post. How much can we tint the back of the van?

[Fcw75]

Hi guys, out of topic as I carnt seem to enter a new post. How much can we tint the back of the van?

 

Same as cars. 25%.

[Danymic2000]

Thanks for the reply.. any idea where we can fix the rear mirror for the van. Mine didn't come with a wiper and mirror ...

[Ueirun]

For those of you whose COE is expiring soon(myself included, in 2017), do you still plan to buy another van? Which van is a good choice to change to?

 

Lately been looking around the market for new compact vans, seems like only left with the european models, long wheelbase.

Edited January 30, 2015 by Ueirun

[Ginjio]

For those of you whose COE is expiring soon(myself included, in 2017), do you still plan to buy another van? Which van is a good choice to change to?

 

Lately been looking around the market for new compact vans, seems like only left with the european models, long wheelbase.

 

Accidently post... not yet finish writing.

 

Your COE expire in 2 yrs time. Good period to observe COE. Gossip COE will drop but I don't think will be much. But who knows? Since you can wait just wait and see... Me no chance... expiring on May this yr.

 

If your lifestyle require a Van, by all mean get one. For me, is more worthwhile driving a van than a car. I use my Van for business as well... so basically it serve the purposes of transporting, getting me from one place to another. Neither do I live in big country traveling far nor do I staying whole day inside the vehicle. It's just a transport and I rather spend my hard earn money on other things... (Take into consideration getting a new Van rather than old).

 

I visited Fiat (Doblo), Nissan (NV200). I'm looking at new Van... at least I felt more 安心.

Fiat 1.3

- price is fix at 39.5k (without COE),

- Interest rate 2.8%,

- Include 12mth rd tax,

- 5 yrs warrenty,

- Back cushion when ask come with it.

(Take note sales person mentioned 1.3 is stopping soon. A new model coming out next year - 2015 to 2016).

Nissan NV200

- price 97.8k (COE included),

- Interest rate 2.8%, (If buy within certain period of time around Car show will have more discount on interest rate around 1.88% - Don't quote me first because I forget is for car or van. I think it apply for both)

- Include 6mth rd tax,

- 2-3 yrs warranty,

(Take note the sales call me after 2 weeks and offer me to buy with more discount if I agree)

 

After looking at new Van, I realise that if going for 90% loan, I need to pay at least 1k plus per month for instalment, then + insurance + diesel + road tax + carpark + ERP + maintance etc... for me is rather cannot breath. So I might go for 2nd car (left with 1 or 2 yr) and see how COE will be like... by then change back to van if COE is low (I mean really low). I'm not rich and don't have much spare cash around... some more HDB coming, baby coming... so vehicle is my last consideration... So long something to run my daily chores will do.

 

By the way, my Kangoo just died yesterday. It goes "ee ee ee ee ee ee ee" cannot start. Most prob fuel pump spoil... if so I will just scrap it this coming week. A lot of problem. Air con spoil, engine oil leak, windscreen spray motor spoil... I don't bother anymore see how long I can make use of it until sending to scrap yard. Seems like yesterday he had call it a day :(

 

And I'm scare of Kangoo... You don't know the previous owner is a care taker or a corkster.

Edited February 1, 2015 by Ginjio

[Ginjio]

There are a few things to consider for vehicle. As for me I differentiate into a few category.

 

Are you able to afford? How much is the comfortable range?

Monthly Instalment / Down payment.

 

Do you really need a Vehicle?

 

What do you need a vehicle for?

Business? Personal? Ferrying passenger? Transportation goods?

 

Are you a car lover? Or vehicle is just a mode of transportation to you?

 

Basically this will bring me to what type of vehicle to get. Ultimately being able to afford is the most important thing, other than that is just nice to consider.

[Newcell]

Euro vs Jap van maintenance

 

Driven both and along witnesses many session of service job done by local workshop.

 

Surely most will agree, many are not familiar with Euro make.

And many dont do Euro vehicle.

 

From my observation,

Jap made = easy and quicker to access parts during maintenance and replacement.

Euro made = longer time needed, even doing a simple engine oil/filter change.

Parts are more costly compare to Jap. In-experience machanic may not assemble back in proper steps.

Result may causes more parts to be replace. Worst, those in the rush may skip an important check. Experience workshop only a handful, many had more than they can handle. Most workshop do not offer loan vehicle during major repair.

 

So, the point is should you needs another working vehicle, stay clear from Euro make.

A business vehicle shouldn't be too costly to upkeep. Have a work horse that many is familiar.

[Geniuspear]

from my experience in the commercial vehicle industry, and also feedback from customers etc... i feel that never ever buy conti CV... i knew quite a few who had renault traffic purchased brand new, vehicle start giving all kinds of crazy problem within the first 3 years ( brake fail !!! etc ) when wanted to sell off, dealer mostly offer paper value + abit... suffer heavy losses... even fiat also problematic... especially fiat ducato, heard many negative feedback from my customer...

 

so far the most popular is toyota hiace or nissan nv ... even l300 is more popular as those japanese CV are usually much easier and cheaper to maintain...

[Fcw75]

Am driving a VW Caddy and NV200.

 

Caddy is generally very robust, just regular maintenance. Any repair can also be done by competent workshop.

 

Do take note that NV200 is using Renault engine.

[Ueirun]

Am driving a VW Caddy and NV200.

 

Caddy is generally very robust, just regular maintenance. Any repair can also be done by competent workshop.

 

Do take note that NV200 is using Renault engine.

Caddy as in the old Caddy with no side cargo doors? Or the newer ones we see on the roads now?

[Kb27]

Caddy as in the old Caddy with no side cargo doors? Or the newer ones we see on the roads now?

 

I've an old Caddy, bought about 5 yrs ago. Average 40k km a yr.

By now I've clocked about 180k km.

It's a old van, 14 yrs old.

 

I've done a few repairs due to wear and tear; brakes, clutch, suspension, timing belt, aircon expansion coil, etc.

Normal parts replacement that is nothing out of the ordinary.

 

When it needs repair, it's in and out the next day. I don't lose much business when it's down.

And that's the most important for me.

 

Even if you drive Jap van, wear and tear parts are still needed to be replaced.

So I don't see Jap van is all that special.

 

However, I'd steer clear of Kangoo and Combo.

[Ueirun]

Even if you drive Jap van, wear and tear parts are still needed to be replaced.

So I don't see Jap van is all that special.

 

However, I'd steer clear of Kangoo and Combo.

 

Yeah my Hijet S200 i bought it at its 12th year, replaced many wear and tear parts for the last 2.5 years. Spent quite a bit on it already. Low on maintenance maybe, but not problem-free. No such thing as problem-free vehicles i suppose.

 

For Kangoo and Combo, from what i heard from people(not sure how true), the authorised dealer workshops do not stock up on some of its spare parts. So when these parts need replacement, they have to import. If vehicle still able to move, maybe still ok. If not, have to park in workshop and wait for the part to arrive. Business lost.

 

I personally do not want to buy european vehicles. But currently, besides the NV200(which runs on Renault), all newer small vans are eurovans. No choice, have to make them as part of my considerations. Dont want to get bigger van like Hiace since parking at my home is a problem(too tall to enter).

 

If Suzuki Every becomes available again, that will be good. Haha.

[Alweek]

Hi guys

 

Seeking some quick advice.

 

I'm looking for a van and just started my research. I currently drive a saloon car (Corolla) which will become 10 years old soon. So I'm looking to replace it with a van.

 

I have my own small food company so am seriously looking at getting a g-plate vehicle which can serve double duty for goods and passengers.

 

Some points

- passengers will be the main priority. 2 rows is needed with seat belts for kids. 3 rows is not necessary although it's a bonus. My goods are a few heavy boxes at most so the normal storage is ok.

- diesel if possible for economy

- auto transmission as my wife might sometimes drive it.

- good visibility is a must, so it's easy for wife and myself to drive.

- car-like dimensions if possible. Don't want massive vehicles that are hard for a saloon car driver to park and manouver

- probably looking at buying new, budget maybe up to 120k? Cheaper is better of course!

 

Looked at the Volkswagon caddy window but was told that its not normally fitted with a second row. Putting a sofa etc to serve as passenger seating is a Nono for me. No seat belts and also no footwell for the legs.

 

would be really great if a normal car-type vehicle can be registered as a goods vehicle (I wish, but hope to be proven wrong!) and the jeep defender is over budget!

 

I just started the research so any advice or pointers would be appreciated! Thanks!

[Ueirun]

Hi guys

 

Seeking some quick advice.

 

I'm looking for a van and just started my research. I currently drive a saloon car (Corolla) which will become 10 years old soon. So I'm looking to replace it with a van.

 

I have my own small food company so am seriously looking at getting a g-plate vehicle which can serve double duty for goods and passengers.

 

Some points

- passengers will be the main priority. 2 rows is needed with seat belts for kids. 3 rows is not necessary although it's a bonus. My goods are a few heavy boxes at most so the normal storage is ok.

- diesel if possible for economy

- auto transmission as my wife might sometimes drive it.

- good visibility is a must, so it's easy for wife and myself to drive.

- car-like dimensions if possible. Don't want massive vehicles that are hard for a saloon car driver to park and manouver

- probably looking at buying new, budget maybe up to 120k? Cheaper is better of course!

 

Looked at the Volkswagon caddy window but was told that its not normally fitted with a second row. Putting a sofa etc to serve as passenger seating is a Nono for me. No seat belts and also no footwell for the legs.

 

would be really great if a normal car-type vehicle can be registered as a goods vehicle (I wish, but hope to be proven wrong!) and the jeep defender is over budget!

 

I just started the research so any advice or pointers would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

I suppose a car is still better for you since your priority is to carry passengers. I believe the new Suzuki Solio is good enough to double up as a van. Small and easy to drive as well.

 

Otherwise you might have to consider those double-cab pickups. Something like this http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_overview.php?CarCode=11235 , or the Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200, or Isuzu(cant remember the name of the model). But these vehicles are rather long and wide, Probably cannot go all the way into a parking lot.

[Watwheels]

Hi guys

 

Seeking some quick advice.

 

I'm looking for a van and just started my research. I currently drive a saloon car (Corolla) which will become 10 years old soon. So I'm looking to replace it with a van.

 

I have my own small food company so am seriously looking at getting a g-plate vehicle which can serve double duty for goods and passengers.

 

Some points

- passengers will be the main priority. 2 rows is needed with seat belts for kids. 3 rows is not necessary although it's a bonus. My goods are a few heavy boxes at most so the normal storage is ok.

- diesel if possible for economy

- auto transmission as my wife might sometimes drive it.

- good visibility is a must, so it's easy for wife and myself to drive.

- car-like dimensions if possible. Don't want massive vehicles that are hard for a saloon car driver to park and manouver

- probably looking at buying new, budget maybe up to 120k? Cheaper is better of course!

 

Looked at the Volkswagon caddy window but was told that its not normally fitted with a second row. Putting a sofa etc to serve as passenger seating is a Nono for me. No seat belts and also no footwell for the legs.

 

would be really great if a normal car-type vehicle can be registered as a goods vehicle (I wish, but hope to be proven wrong!) and the jeep defender is over budget!

 

I just started the research so any advice or pointers would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

Chevrolet Orlando.

It fits your budget and priorities.

Edited February 1, 2015 by Watwheels