New truck info

[Jmill]

Hello people. Just got the mot quote for my 1996 transit tipper.......... And it's time to say goodbye to her. Rusting away! I've no clue about vehicles, I have to be honest, and was wondering what type or make or models to go for or avoid?!? I'm shopping in the £3.500—£4.000 mark. Not great I know but any help would be gratefully received

[Dryad's saddle]

You could get a nice iveco daily or even another tranny for that. You probably won't find much the good side of 100000 miles but most tipper engines are bullet proof these days. If you're not fussy about size you get a nice Nissan cab star too

[Jmill]

Are trannys more prone to rust or are they all as bad? Mine has just fallen apart, the engine will go on and on. Done nearly 200k.dont want another one with rust issues

[64treefrog]

I am on my 4th tranny (sounds just wrong!) and no.1 didnt rust, 1986 single wheel petrol, no rust at all.

no. 2 88 twin wheeler, total rust bucket

no. 3 2000 single wheeler, rust bucket

no. 4 06 twin wheeler needed lots of welding under door step, behind cab and rotten wings!

 

next time round its Iveco.

 

Was told once that the vin plate tells you where manufactured and to only buy the German made one, but dont know if this is true!!

[Mark Cattell]

price of steel in year of manufacture and chemical regulations (removing certain solvents from paint) have an influence on rusting, also if its and a life on coastal location i find they rust more, also all ex tree surgeon trucks are fUBAR ed .....

[dexta]

Get another transit and keep the old one for spares:thumbup:

[Jmill]

All very helpful, thanks. With another transit, would you guys recommend an older one with low miles or newer model with higher mileage? Also for a model between `05 and '07, how many miles are they good for? Thanks again

[Warners]

Hi mate. We've had lots of transits and won't get another one. They rust badly once they start to go and the duratorq engines suffer with jumping timing chains and starter motors... I agree with the iveco thumbs up.....

[Suffolk-Matt]

Get another transit and keep the old one for spares:thumbup:

 

Indeed!

 

Mine a 94 CrewCab, 71k ex humber council tree truck. Was very well looked after, no rust on her at all, seen 08 trucks in worse condition, cheap to maintain keep going, its faultess and cost a tad over 1.5k.

 

In the last 18months its cost me a tyre and bulb (other than a service).

 

Wont be letting go off it.

 

Having said that I would like something newer looking!

[Jmill]

Thanks for all the help. Transits really divide opinion, so still not decided yet. It seems I will get some good truck though for my money.