14-12-2016, 12:27 PM
Ah you've got one too!
Lots of vivaro haters out there based on the problems with the old 1.9 engines but they've ironed out most of the issues by the ph2 version we have with the 2l dci motor :
I bought mine based on heaviest towing and load capacity in their class, in lwb they're also one of biggest load bays and easier to lump heavy stuff in without the rwd axle raising the floor.
Parts are easy to come by and cheap, really easy to work on (compared to vw shite) and if you keep on top of maintenance they're pretty trouble free.
They have suffered from the 6th gear failing but people seem to think this is caused by poor oil coverage but alot where replaced under warranty.
Injectors seizing into the head seems to be the biggest common problem as water drips off the scuttle onto the head which rusts them in over time. Luckily on mine they appear to have been changed at some point and I hope they greased them at the same time.
Good choice anyway cully, I'm looking for a towbar for mine to use it as a motorsport support vehicle for myself and customers
Lots of vivaro haters out there based on the problems with the old 1.9 engines but they've ironed out most of the issues by the ph2 version we have with the 2l dci motor :

I bought mine based on heaviest towing and load capacity in their class, in lwb they're also one of biggest load bays and easier to lump heavy stuff in without the rwd axle raising the floor.
Parts are easy to come by and cheap, really easy to work on (compared to vw shite) and if you keep on top of maintenance they're pretty trouble free.
They have suffered from the 6th gear failing but people seem to think this is caused by poor oil coverage but alot where replaced under warranty.
Injectors seizing into the head seems to be the biggest common problem as water drips off the scuttle onto the head which rusts them in over time. Luckily on mine they appear to have been changed at some point and I hope they greased them at the same time.
Good choice anyway cully, I'm looking for a towbar for mine to use it as a motorsport support vehicle for myself and customers

Current stable
'09 Mercedes E320cdi wagon
'99 306 gti6
'09 Mercedes E320cdi wagon
'99 306 gti6