Eastate Car Or Van

[Disco Johnno 0]

Guy's

 

Looking for some advice im taking my driving test next Wednesday and I'm hoping to pass first time

 

I have been thinking for a while what to get and been adament on getting a small van like a Berlingo or a Kangoo or Partner, but do you think an estate car would be a better option

 

Opinions would be great thanks

 

Johnno

[flash911 0]

I use an estate but i have kids to think about as well

[vokf 0]

Got a Ford Focus CMAX here.

 

Loading is ok, but getting tight with 4 Speakers..

 

However, I have 2 children, if you don't have these accessories, then I'd go for a Van with sliding side doors...

 

Jas

[DJTREV 0]

I am not sure which one it is but one of the 'van' type vehicles has seats in the back that fold flat and I think has a sliding sidedoor.Its either the Kangol or Berlingo.

I remember thinking about one myself a while back.I would go for that even if I had children as it is a tidy vehicle.

Edited April 28, 2010 by DJTREV

[Disco Johnno 0]

I am not sure which one it is but one of the 'van' type vehicles has seats in the back that fold flat and I think has a sliding sidedoor.Its either the Kangol or Berlingo.

I remember thinking about one myself a while back.I would go for that even if I had children as it is a tidy vehicle.

 

I don't have any kids so thats not a problem just wondering what would be more practical

[stardust 0]

I am not sure which one it is but one of the 'van' type vehicles has seats in the back that fold flat and I think has a sliding sidedoor.Its either the Kangol or Berlingo.

I remember thinking about one myself a while back.I would go for that even if I had children as it is a tidy vehicle.

 

 

I have a Fiat Doblo. Great for kids in the back and at the weekend you can fold down the seats and it is literally a van! + it is has the sliding doors.

Downside in my opinion it's a blinkin ugly van!

 

[Disco Johnno 0]

I have a Fiat Doblo. Great for kids in the back and at the weekend you can fold down the seats and it is literally a van! + it is has the sliding doors.

Downside in my opinion it's a blinkin ugly van!

 

I also have to think with being a first time driver although my age will help 30............shhhhh!!

 

not planing on spending more than 1k to be honest

[Teez 0]

A van will be cheaper to run and to insure.

 

You just need to think whether or not this is your only vehicle. When not dj'ing do you really want to go cruising in a van? I'd suggest an estate as it will cover both functions.

 

Not all estates are suitable though. You need to find a model where the back seats go all the way down. Those that dont are a real pain in the ...

 

Ignoring image for a moment and looking at practicality consider a Volvo estate. They will run forever and high mileage models are still reliable. You should also get most of your money back when you upgrade.

 

Some people just buy an ordinary car, fit a towbar and stick their gear in a trailer.

 

There have been posts on here recommending against advertising on your van as it attracts thieves and police on the run home, so cross that off your decision making list.

 

:joe:

[Disco Johnno 0]

A van will be cheaper to run and to insure.

 

You just need to think whether or not this is your only vehicle. When not dj'ing do you really want to go cruising in a van? I'd suggest an estate as it will cover both functions.

 

Not all estates are suitable though. You need to find a model where the back seats go all the way down. Those that dont are a real pain in the ...

 

Ignoring image for a moment and looking at practicality consider a Volvo estate. They will run forever and high mileage models are still reliable. You should also get most of your money back when you upgrade.

 

Some people just buy an ordinary car, fit a towbar and stick their gear in a trailer.

 

There have been posts on here recommending against advertising on your van as it attracts thieves and police on the run home, so cross that off your decision making list.

 

:joe:

 

Thanks Teez, image is nothing to me i dont have carry people around 30 year old single bloke with no kids so i just want the practical soloution. i was not planning on getting any signs put on it for the reasons that you mentioned i have 1k to spend so going for whateber the best option is

[flash911 0]

30 yrs old and single and NOT worried about image ?????????? hmmmmmmmmm doesnt sound quite right lol :ads: . what happens if you find a lady :dukesy: ?

[Disco Johnno 0]

30 yrs old and single and NOT worried about image ?????????? hmmmmmmmmm doesnt sound quite right lol :ads: . what happens if you find a lady :dukesy: ?

 

Back of the van lol

[flash911 0]

HMMMMMMMMMM , still think estste !! pm sent johnno

[MintyDave 0]

 

 

Ignoring image for a moment and looking at practicality consider a Volvo estate. They will run forever and high mileage models are still reliable.

 

 

 

:joe:

 

They use to be good cars. I knew of Volvos with 500,000 miles on the clock and still going strong but that was a long time ago. Build quality suffered, then ford bought volvo I would never touch one now.

 

I use a 1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9td - sliding door on either side, thristy and expensive tax though. Couldt imagine even trying to get all my gear in an estate car.

[Slimboy Fat 0]

I use a Mondeo estate which suits me down to the ground practicality wise - 2 kids and a Mrs to ferry around, it's a decent cruiser for the occasional runs back to the Midlands which I have to make plus My entire rig fits in there with room to spare. I am looking at changing to a short wheelbase VW T4 Transporter as soon as funds permit though, reasons being more load space PLUS I really fancy carrying out a camper conversion.

[Norfolk DJ 0]

 

I use a 4x4.

 

The best vehicle I have used for balancing the disco with family lise was the Citroen Picasso. Massive space for a disco and cheap to buy.

[Raymilkybarkid 0]

I use a Ford Transit for the larger Functions and I have for family life a Volvo V40 Estate.

[Thats entertainment 0]

Vauxhall Astra Van for me

A van will be cheaper to run and to insure

mmmm.....not sure about that.....well not for me anyway :scared:

[Robster 0]

I currently have a ford escort estate ..old but reliable like its owner

 

next year my wife will hopefully pass her test and we will get a small car for normal use and i am after a transit van ..finding one that is not a rust bucket for a low price is the challenge.

[Disco Johnno 0]

I currently have a ford escort estate ..old but reliable like its owner

 

next year my wife will hopefully pass her test and we will get a small car for normal use and i am after a transit van ..finding one that is not a rust bucket for a low price is the challenge.

 

Thats the thing i dont want to spend more than 1k with being first car/van just cant see the point tests is next wednesday and ideally if i pass would like to get something within a week as i have a gig on ther 15th and would like to use own transport instead of relying on lifts

[MintyDave 0]

Thats the thing i dont want to spend more than 1k with being first car/van just cant see the point tests is next wednesday and ideally if i pass would like to get something within a week as i have a gig on ther 15th and would like to use own transport instead of relying on lifts

 

If want a smaller mpv thats cheap to run and you really dont care about your street cred then have a look at the suzuki wagon r

 

the rear seats fold totally flat leaving a cargo area with is about 4 feet wide 4 feet high and 5 feet long. My mrs had one and i used it a few times.

Example You would be better off with the 1.3 as opposed to the older 1.0 and 1.2 models

 

just a thought

[Teez 0]

This will be much better value, insurance is cheap too !!

 

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:joe:

[Disco Johnno 0]

This will be much better value, insurance is cheap too !!

 

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:joe:

 

lol thats funny me likes lol

 

still unsure im crap at making decisons and also have to think about my budget

[Teez 0]

lol thats funny me likes lol

 

still unsure im crap at making decisons and also have to think about my budget

 

 

It comes with free crap too !!

 

:funjokeandlaugh:

[markyb 0]

I have a Vauxhaul Meriva - with the seats folded down it is completely flat, and the gear slides straight in.

 

Also, the "special" model has dark tinted rear and side windows, so people cant easily see what you have in there.

 

Also, useful for going camping with the family (including kids etc) ;o)