New Van or Used Better Van?

[rufmeister]

Need to get a new van this week, and the decision is doing my head in and has been for a while. I run a small cleaning company and need it for Pressure Washing.

Needs to carry 1000kg daily, and not do huge miles.

Choice 1:

Pre-reg Peugeot Boxer L3 H2
3year warranty, no MOTs, or immediate bills

Choice 2:

3-4 year old Sprinter/Crafter
Possible bills straight away, minimal used vehicle warranty BUT classed as a stronger and better van than the Frenchy.

It needs to work, and stay working, having had bad experiences with used I am swaying towards the Boxer with its warranty and Euro 6 engine.

Please help me decide as it’s doing my head in.

EDITED: It will be used 90% of the time by staff, so will be abused.

Edited by rufmeister on Sunday 1st October 09:53

[rufmeister]

Djtemeka said:

Don't know about reliability but the mercs rust from day 1.

That is a HUGE part of what puts me off, already got one that disintegrates if there’s a strong wind.

Got to look presentable.

[rufmeister]

Argh!!! Looks like I will make a snap decision tomorrow as I need to get cracking.

[rufmeister]

22 said:

Lots of new Citroen Relay L3 H2 on auto trader at the moment. I just played the dealers against each other until I got one on budget. Delivered next day (included in price) from a Scottish dealership to Buckinghamshire.

Did the same earlier this year but was a load of pre-reg transits around at the time.

How do you find it?

Cheapest I found so far is £14195