dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
And don't forget VED ( road tax for cyclists). That will cost you a lot more with a van.
Yeah that Chrysler ran at £280 for VED. The golf cost £35 and will still take two bikes.
And don't forget VED ( road tax for cyclists). That will cost you a lot more with a van.
Thanks for the replies. Just to clarify a couple of things:
I am not buying a C4 Picasso or people carrier.
Insurance-so long as I'm not paying significantly (i.e. more than another £400 say a year on top of about £300 we pay now) more that what we pay now I am not bothered.
My understanding is that VED will be about £200 a year on a van registered before 2009 (which it will)
I have an estate now. Although the bikes are fine on the bike trailer it is a compromise. I'd like them out of site and away from the elements.
I would like room for at least 3 people and 6 bikes. I like to have flexibility. I don't want us all cramped up on 3 seats in the front of a van. I'd like rear seats.
I would consider the crew cabs, like a ford ranger.
I am not buying a C4 Picasso or people carrier.
I am not buying a C4 Picasso or people carrier.
Hmm, might have changes my mind on the peaople carrier.
Seat Alhambra looks ginormous. Take the last row of seats out and jobs a good un.
Hmm, might have changes my mind on the peaople carrier.
Seat Alhambra looks ginormous. Take the last row of seats out and jobs a good un.
Six bikes and not much else, but I reckon they'd fit on the basis that I can get two in the width of one removed seat in our car. It's easier if they go opposite ways around rather than handlebars together, and it's easier still if you loosen the stem and turn the bars.When I was thinking of doing this it would have been between a Mercedes Vito LWB with Crew Cab or a Vauxhall LWB Vivaro with crew cab the latter offering the best value for money but being more white van man style.
Not sure about the full 6 bikes in it though? Vito Dualiner LWB
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