Kat wrote:

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:57:28 GMT, Mike Harrison
wrote:


On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:23:06 +0000, Broadback wrote:


The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Kat wrote:


I'm looking for a van for use when I renovate my house, then move out.
I want something small as possible (because it will be my only vehicle
for a while) However, it must be big enough to carry 4' x 8' sheets of
plasterboard, MDF etc inside. Anyone suggest some models?
Toyota Hi-ace? Nissan Vanette? Others?
It's got to be smaller than a Ford Transit; that's for sure. Toyota
Lite-Ace would be nice but I guess they are too short to fit 8' x 4'
sheets in...

Many thanks and happy boxing day..

K


I went for a trailer, and never regretted it, easy to load and unload,
ideal for those numerous trips to the local tip, where in most cases
high vehicles are prohibited. I bought mine from a local one man
manufacturer, he will make them to your specification, though that is
Stoke on Trent I would imagine there is one in most areas. A little
thought and some strong polythene will cover you good in transit.

That's an important consideration - many tips nowadays have height limits, but I vaguelly recollect
seeing one that also banned trailers....

As you will presumably only occasionally need the full 8x4' capacity, how about an estate car with a
roofrack ?


That may be the answer. Thanks. Anyone recommend an estate car that
accelerates fast, is reliable, cheap to run, comfortable, handles well
on corners and in crosswinds, has a good bit of carrying space, and
doesn't go rusty around the sills? I don't want much eh? ;-)


Merc is good for general build quality,

BMW the best drive.

Jaguar X-type the best comfort level.

Volvo the biggest load space.

But all are reasonably good really.

Subaru can be stunningly good on corners..:-)




K