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Switching from SUV to van

  • 11-05-2023 10:20am
    #1
    Bazzer007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭


    Hey guys,

    I recently sold my jeep and looking to buy a 3 seater van (I think) for light farm duties and I also work in an office. I know I will need to switch to commercial insurance. My wife has an SUV that we use when travelling with our young lad but I would need a van that I can install a car seat when required. Budget around 10kish. I've looked at the Transit Connect, Partner and Berlingo. I would be towing occasionally but very often. I sold my jeep as hardly anyone seat in the back seats and it was a waste having it.

    Any advice welcome? I need to buy something soon.



Comments

  • #2
    goochy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,760 ✭✭✭goochy


    i driving a 1.6 litre Berlingo 2019 - older model - suspension not great on bad roads but great for motorways / cruising



  • #3
    AMKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,101 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    Vw Caddy or Transporter both great Vans.



  • #4
    mulbot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭mulbot


    I've 2 partner vans, had a transporter, traffic, the partner vans have been my favourite. 3 seats, 1.6 diesel,misers on fuel, drive like cars and easier to get around in (parking etc) than the bigger and. Couldn't fault any of the vans above but the partners are a great little van.



  • #5
    goochy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,760 ✭✭✭goochy


    Caddy shite only great if you love vws



  • #6
    Bazzer007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Bazzer007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120585699#Comment_120585699

    I like the Berlingo's and Partner's but have read these vans wouldn't be as safe as the Connect but maybe that's only the older type ones. I'm going to test drive a lwb Connect and Proace next week before I make my mind up. The Transporter would be too big for my needs I feel. I've driven Caddy's before. Would rather 3 seats.



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  • #7
    mulbot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭mulbot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120586594#Comment_120586594

    Yea the 3 seats in the small van are great. Not sure how the Berlin go, partner aren't as safe- usually the French vehicles reach the highest safety levels in the testing. Good luck with your purchase, whatever you choose.



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