Ok racers, van options, your opinions sought

[=cJ=]

Merc 311 might be worth a look?

My girls father was looking for a tour coach and it boiled down to a scrap between this and a Transit. IIRC the Mercedes got the nod.

[Paul Booth]

I declared I would never by another Ford but.... August last year I put a Transit into service for our shop. This thing is awsome, drives like a car, pulls like a school boy, huge space, (even in SWB) sips fuel (10 ltrs per 100 km everywhere) and has huge towing capacity (2700 kg). Go the Tranny

[Pumba]

Hey all those that have Transits, have you had many troubles with them?

Talking to a few people in the business recon they are a bitch to work on and cost a small fourtune on parts and servicing. Would love to hear your opinions on them as owners.

[NinjaBoy]

Bought my SuperCustom turbo diesel 12 months ago with 145,000kms on the clock. 30,000kms later and all it has needed is an oil change every 10,000kms and a new fuel filter every other service. I use a mobile mechanic and everything can be done in the work carpark.

It would be nice to have a wider body such as a transit but I've been warned to steer clear of the Fords unless they are very late model and low kms. Have also thought about a Vito or something European but was worried about the cost of parts etc...

[Pumba]

Cheers Ninja Boy. The relibility of the old Hiaces is pretty good without a doubt.

Still curious to here from some of thise transit owners.

[SVboy]

For gods sake check out 'DOG & LEMON' guide re these vans. While the book leans toward the worst case senarios, at least you get an idea of common faults. The eurocrap is downright scary, and that includes transits. Make haste slowly.