All about vans....

[Cavver]

 

Chevrolet Orlando.

It fits your budget and priorities.

I would suggest estate wagons like optra since orlando is heavier and boots is not that big.

[Ake109]

50km/hr was really crazy to travel on highway......I remeber my ex gf from taiwan says if gov in taiwan reduce their speed limit to 50km/hr there would be riot everywhere in taiwan in sg nobody dare to make noise

 

I drove a KE70 panel van back in the days of 50kph.

 

Until today I still feel sore that I kena for 'speeding' at 70kph by this Staff Sarge TP at 6am in the morning on a clear AYE.

 

Even with a 4 speed gearbox, keeping to 50kph was a strain.

[Bieffe]

Ya euro van is really not too good. Especially if you the owner is not always the driver. All drivers/workers will kill it for you. However the Fiat Diablo 1.3 has been a kick to drive. Many major parts have been replaced. Compared to old liteace, hiace and L200. This thing the repair is KNN.

I've driven diablo for 7yrs.

Replace all these and is very expensive

-rear view mirror keep falling off! Replace 2 times

-fan blower

-a/c compressor

- power window

-clutch

-2 door hatches and 1 door handle

-suspension

-more than 9 batteries!

None of my old vans including 3rd to 4th hand vans gave me so much problem so often.

So that's it. No more.

[Keira]

 

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.

 

I also do hope that Suzuki Every can make it here again in sg, Back then it really captured some stares when driving along orchard Q-ing to go into cineleisure carpark.

[Watwheels]

I would suggest estate wagons like optra since orlando is heavier and boots is not that big.

 

The middle row of seats can fold to give a large boot space no problem. I believe if he's working the kids will be at school. The slightly raise ride height won't give you a backache like an estate would when loading/unloading heavy boxes. Anyway no more optra available now they are selling the Cruze wagon. Plus he wants to occaionally sit 6 if you haven't notice. A wagon won't be comfy cramming 6 ppl into it. If he wants to max out ppl and cargo he can always fit a set of roof rack and roof tray. It's all depending on the owner's know how to fully utilise it.

[Cheng]

Hi would like to ask you guys.Purchasing a 2nd hand Van ..must I pay any down payment? What is the max loan for buying a 2nd hand Van?

[Streamstyle]

Hi tot of getting the fiat doblo 1.6 multijet A, any one got any feedback on this model?

[Ginjio]

Hi would like to ask you guys.Purchasing a 2nd hand Van ..must I pay any down payment? What is the max loan for buying a 2nd hand Van?%

 

Loan can be 100% if i'm not wrong. Just have to pay transfer fees + first instalment + (down payment if any) + (Insurance & road tax if require)

Edited February 3, 2015 by Ginjio

[Ginjio]

Hi tot of getting the fiat doblo 1.6 multijet A, any one got any feedback on this model?

Bro, I just went to showroom not long ago.

 

New 1.6 Boblo

Euro 5 engin

Manual is 41k, Auto is 42k

(Both incld insurance & $426 road tax)

Take note without COE.

[Streamstyle]

Bro, I just went to showroom not long ago.

 

New 1.6 Boblo

Euro 5 engin

Manual is 41k, Auto is 42k

(Both incld insurance & $426 road tax)

Take note without COE.

so did you manage to test drive?..hows the performance. hows the to torque?

[Lemonade78]

Me just recently bought a 2nd hand 10yrs old Toyota liteace with 5yrs coe renewed. Drive for 2 months so far so good. Although its much slower but at least slightly better than riding a motorcycle and no more rain clothes.

[Danymic2000]

Cool. I am also driving a COE renewed van but a 05 Urvan. It does get the jon done for sure and has not given me any problems... Just looking around to see where I can get some accessories as most are for Hiace..

[Jamesc]

. . . . they make great shoes.

 

Edited February 13, 2015 by Jamesc

[FurionLfg]

Very bad idea to buy a GPV. Crazy ARF and no rebate. Crazy depreciation, resale value same as LGV. Cannot go Malaysia. I bought it and then found out. Too late. 

 

https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/owning-a-vehicle/costs-of-owning-a-vehicle/tax-structure-for-goods-vehicles.html

[Beehive3783]

Who told you GPV can go Malaysia?

 

Very bad idea to buy a GPV. Crazy ARF and no rebate. Crazy depreciation, resale value same as LGV. Cannot go Malaysia. I bought it and then found out. Too late. 

 

https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/owning-a-vehicle/costs-of-owning-a-vehicle/tax-structure-for-goods-vehicles.html

 

[Ntbg3933]

 

we moved beyond that.

 

have a whatsapp & fb group to share knowledge and ideas about vans such as repairs, maintainence and mods

pm me if you keen.

 

 

yup now the nv200 population still below 5 years old. after that the workshops will be their favourite pitstops. lol.

 

hiace seems like a popular choice even for 2nd hand.

 

any issues with the vito till now?

Hi bro, can add me in?

[DACH]

Hi bro, can add me in?

4 years already.

Hopefully the group chat is still on.

[Ntbg3933]

4 years already.

Hopefully the group chat is still on. ð

Trying my luck!!! Just bought a caddy!!