T4 is the one to have. I've had mine from new (98) and it's now done 271,000 miles and never let me down. Still does over 110 leptons on private roads! 34 to the gallon. Space, Grace and Pace.
But if you go for one make sure it's the 2.5TDI 102bhp or if you can find one a 150bhp one.
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Show me your bike vans
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An update on my T5 SWB 1.9TDi - lovely thing. ABout to get the bumpers colour coded and add a set of 18" wheels to it. Has had an extra window on the drivers side added and a bench rear seat (fully certified). Had a very light aluminium frame built for the rear - two sides about 10" high and a channel in the middle - storage boxed push under with fold out seats and other gubbins, bikes sit on top fine. ABout to ply line and insulate, install the 6x9's in the rear door etc. Have done 6000ks in it already and has been superb, really frugal at about 900km to a tank which is pretty good.
Had a look at a 2006 California today at the VW dealer. It was on the yard for 6 hours before it sold for $70,000NZD - jeeeeeesus. Nice though, all electrickery roof etc and roll out awning. V nice but not enough room for me.
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NZCol - how about a pic of what you've done in the back?
The bike rack thing sounds like a good idea.
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Just don't get one of these. It was a right old piece of shit...
It was woefully slow and a rustbucket. A decent estate car is nearly as practical and massively better to drive/own.
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Was planning to take some photos as I progress through ripping it apart and putting it back together. Frame has been test fitted but really busy just now so will be a few onths before i do the rest - June probably !
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Just a little bump, Anyone got any really sexy Transporter Pics?
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My mate converts transporters. Just got his own unit now, so if you are in or near Suffolk I can give you his details. Here is a vid of an earlier conversion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-51Y7xDDLwPosted 2 years ago # -
Bigface0_0 - Member
Just a little bump, Anyone got any really sexy Transporter Pics?Well I think it is, even if no-one else does
And before anyone says anything, yes it is very flat... that's why the boards are on the roof...
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Rare rear view of our tin top Bongo.
Can get bikes inside with wheels off, but went for the pricy Thule rack. Full size Rock n Roll bed and partial conversion. Looking forwards to 3 weeks in the Alps in July.
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MMMMMmmm Transporters ))
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I've been running a 2.5 diesel lwb transit (R reg) for four years now, its mileage is 165k (65k by me) and its been great, the running costs have been good(exhaust, servicing,tyres, replaced the locks and a water pump,£200 insurance) but fast enough comfortable enough, huge - I drove it to the Algarve and back no problems, loads of second hand parts if the worst happens.
ok the body work got rusty (which attracts a lot of attention in Spain and Portugal!) but who cares its a van!My tip for a DIY bike rack is second hand Tubeclamp its great for building loads of things and can be dismantled in minutes with one Allen key.
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I HEART BONGOS
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Had a few T4`s I love em! Got a T5 kombi now couple of pics of us on a trip 5 bikes all the camping gear had to take a little trailer. Couldnt even feel it behind the van!
Vans for sale if anyones lookinf for one.
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Oh and can someone tell me how to post slightly larger pics. Mine are always smaller tha everyone elses:(
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Our van, remapped, de-catted and ace. Posted on page two but you did ask for sexy vans....
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Lived out of mine for over a year...ahhh the irony of working as a Paramedic and being called out to help the homeless!! LOL
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On the other end of the scale...
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rickmeister - your T5 rocks! Love our T4, but now have van envy
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. Mine are always smaller tha everyone elses:(
That happens a lot in life!!
So I want to know, whos got the best van inside and out??? Get those pics in....Posted 2 years ago # -
another bongo owner here
just got back from livigno with 5 peaple and ski kit and luggage 758miles each way
did'nt miss a beat cruised at a steady 75-85mph all the way there and back
love it
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PS
how hard is skiing
i'm nacked
my poor leggies
looks easy on the tellyPosted 2 years ago # -
Anyone got a scudo/expert/dispatch?
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mi dad has one of thease
53plate ex.MOD, LDV Convoy double cab, 7 seater, massive parcel shelf,room for 2 bikes behind the rear seats, boot big enough to fit 5 bikes and tool chest,towball for towing caravans, av.38miles to the gallon in very hilly area
like this
sizes except his isnt the minibus version..
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http://www.fleettimes.co.uk/images/stories/reviews/commercialvehicles/p34_Extol.jpg sorry stock image due to difficuty postin 9 images on ebay
Here is a first on the topic of vans, a dihatsu extol converted with a bike rack in the back for 2 bikes and even room for camping gear and a dog! taken us up to scotland a couple of times no probs didnt get stuck in the snow and drives like a car. the van is currently for sale on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110509178198&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
as now have a vito!
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Here's mine:
Would quite like one of those VW transporters for everyday transport.
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Ex florist or sarnie shop?
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mi dad has one of thease
53plate ex.MOD, LDV Convoy double cab, 7 seater, massive parcel shelf,room for 2 bikes behind the rear seats, boot big enough to fit 5 bikes and tool chest,towball for towing caravans, av.38miles to the gallon in very hilly area
like this
pmsl, jackanory time
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LDV's are officially the shittest of all vans
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*nods*
I am saying goodbye to our last LDV in the line up this week, and good riddance.
I have to say our 08 plate Transit with flippy seats and rear cage is growing on me all the time - does about 30mpg bezzing around with the groups in at work, seems to get near 40 on long runs. I was talking with a colleague about looking into one with six seats (2x rows of 3) and a biiiig boot for bikes n stuff.
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Does anyone know if you can get bikes stowed vertically inside a standard roof Transit, front wheel off? I am trying to work out if I could get 5 across vertically in the back, with a 'front' accessible boot/storage area behind the second row of seats.Posted 2 years ago # -
Did the OP (racing_ralph) ever buy a van after starting this epic thread?
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Dunno, but if he did, he's probably sold it by now, or broken it up for tat.
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lol
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thats the yin to my bongo's yang!
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That is awesome
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