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Registered: 17th Nov 05
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22nd Apr 13 at 13:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How good are Astravans for daily use as a workhorse for heavy loads? My dad is a roofer and his current van (99' Ford Ranger) has just shat it's belts and as parts are very expensive he needs a new van.
I've found a few nice ones on Auto Trader with ply loadspaces and roof bars so ready to go.

What should we look out for? Whats better for hauling loads, 1.7 or 1.9?
Is there anything similar? Budget is £2500, maybe a little more if something perfect comes along.

Any help would be great
DannyB
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22nd Apr 13 at 14:05   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
We have an 08 plate Astra H van for doing scrap runs, towing cars etc and it's great. We have the 1.3 cdti and it's mega. 6 speed, plenty of torque so it pulls really well.
Gregor
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22nd Apr 13 at 14:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm a joiner and had an astra van. Good van but useless if your dad is a roofer. I had my astra van for 9 months then got a mwb transit.
Jay
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22nd Apr 13 at 15:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Get a transit van
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22nd Apr 13 at 18:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ive had a few astra vans and they are a good all rounder mine was really reliable..my mate has one aswell but he has had problems with the edu on it
Bonney
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22nd Apr 13 at 18:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What about a Combo. Bit more room in the back of one of them for tools and easier access too
Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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22nd Apr 13 at 23:17   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I got a escort and love it, just can't tow fuck all with it

 
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