June 28, 200521 yr Decided at last to change the van. The old tranny (190 high top) is now to big for our needs. Looking to get a smaller van to carry two bikes and have been recommended either the Scudo, Expert or dispatch. Which van is the best and what size engine should I go for. Stuart
June 29, 200521 yr The 3 vans you are referring to are identical except that the Scudo uses the fiat engines and the dispatch and expert use the peugeot /citreon engines. I have no experience of the Fiat motors but the Peugeot/Citreon has served me well in a series of cars and vans. Until recently the choice was a non turbo 1.9 diesel (avoid like the plague unless you want some early morning starts to get to your trial) or a 1.9 turbo. Recently this changed to a 2.0 litre HDi. I am told that the power output is about the same due to the 1.9 being intercooled and the HDi not. The performance is good (my expert was good for well over the legal limit.) and it returned about 34 MPG. I have heard of people getting in excess of 40 but I have a large & heavy right foot, and No. 1 son who also drove it was even worse!!! I had no major problems until said son drove it into an Scudo at 70 mph, which unfortunately proved terminal (for the van not the son!) As you can see I would have no hesitation recommending them to you Good luck PS I have replaced it with a Vito and will rweserve judgement until I have run it a while longer
July 2, 200521 yr I've had two Fiat Scudo 1.9 diesels (non turbo's). Absolute cracking vans! We can carry three bikes in the back no problem. The two outside bikes face forward and the middle bike we put in backwards. We have had no problems on motorway journeys or up on the North Yorkshire moors. It's fair to say we pass more vehicles than overtake us, so do n't dismiss the 1.9 The only niggle is that both vans have suffered from a heater fan that has a mind of it's own! Sometimes it just stops on it's own, then couple of minutes later it will turn itself on to full speed. The windscreen can be easily chipped by flying stones (angle of screen I think!) Apart from that no problems. I will be ordering my third Scudo in Sept 06 as in 24 years of business they are the best vans we ever operated. Hope this recommendation helps. All vans are the same but badged differently. The Fiat comes with a single passenger seat but can be changed to a dual seat by dealer for additional
July 3, 200521 yr Author Thanks gents for your contributions. Tranny now sold and will have to make a decision shortly. Sorry ND but have decided not to go for a vito or a white van. Stuart
August 29, 200520 yr Hi JOnB...when you say the seat can be changed for 150 quid...do you reckon thats only when buying a new van from a dealer...or would it be the same done on a used van??? might be looking for a dual seat soon
August 30, 200520 yr Author Decision made. Pick up a Scudo on Thursday. I believe the Scudo now comes with dual front seats as standard. The brochure lists the individual passenger seat as an option and subject to special order only.
August 31, 200520 yr RedVanMan...SO..IF!! you dont want your dual seat, and would prefer a single..let me know, and I'll do you a swap/part exchange!
September 12, 200520 yr Author RedVanMan...SO..IF!! you dont want your dual seat, and would prefer a single..let me know, and I'll do you a swap/part exchange! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sorry Stu-- Just love my van the way it is. Ady, What is "a little Fiat" ?? Stuart
October 26, 200520 yr dabster have you still got the vito for sale?i no its a month later than you said you were selling it?if so how much?
October 27, 200520 yr dabster have you still got the vito for sale?i no its a month later than you said you were selling it?if so how much? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hiccup on delivery so changing in december.
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