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Thanks everyone, I love hearing your opinions. A friend has an Iveco and I have had a little drive. They are very nice but very big to use for shopping, running around, etc. My friend has taken out a gate post with it. Definitely rear wheel drive is a big plus. 90,000 klms between timing belts isn't much. I prefer chains but I don't think many use them now. I've seen what happens with a broken timing belt.

Tanks, converting with over 600,000ks on the clock, you must think they are pretty good. What have you found problematic with the Sprinter?

hi Janette - I was actually thinking for a little moment - about getting a slide-on - however - don't think I could spend a long time in it if I ever wanted to travel full time - but my cousin intends to travel in theirs for 6 or 7 years but they wish to tow a 16 ft boat and there is no other reasonable option - he said that you have to be very careful with your GVM as it is very easy to 'overload' the car. In fact - he's just gone and got 2 extra wheels added to his Nissan Navara! Esme

Janette wrote:Thanks everyone, I love hearing your opinions. A friend has an Iveco and I have had a little drive. They are very nice but very big to use for shopping, running around, etc. My friend has taken out a gate post with it. Definitely rear wheel drive is a big plus. 90,000 klms between timing belts isn't much. I prefer chains but I don't think many use them now. I've seen what happens with a broken timing belt.

Tanks, converting with over 600,000ks on the clock, you must think they are pretty good. What have you found problematic with the Sprinter?

"tanks" here--Janette--
I prefer to use my Iveco on shopping trips instead of taking one of my Rolls Royces, or my Jaguar sedan car.

The Iveco uses a lot less fuel and I have no trouble parking in shopping centres----I park away from the front-line parking bays. Tell your friend to get a wider gate or learn how to miss the gate posts.

Don't settle on a LITTLE DRIVE ----go for a LONG DRIVE, and try several different makes before you decide. Compare them against each other.
My Mercedes Sprinter is a 2000 yeaR MODEL --NO CRUISE CONTROL, no electric windows, awkward driving position, and "Russell" does not like the passenger seat as he can,t look out the window. He prefers to go down the back and sit on the bed when we are moving.
Otherwise, after going half way around Australia so far, I can live with it.
The IVECO 2005 model has a timing chain not a belt. I think the 2006 year models have the timing belt.
Keith.

Thanks Keith, much appreciated hearing your thoughts.

esros wrote:hi Janette - I was actually thinking for a little moment - about getting a slide-on - however - don't think I could spend a long time in it if I ever wanted to travel full time - but my cousin intends to travel in theirs for 6 or 7 years but they wish to tow a 16 ft boat and there is no other reasonable option - he said that you have to be very careful with your GVM as it is very easy to 'overload' the car. In fact - he's just gone and got 2 extra wheels added to his Nissan Navara! Esme

Thanks Esme,
Weight is a real problem with the slide on, you have to be very careful. I think a van is the sensible way to go for me.

OK Janette, did you make a decision? love to hear what you have done.

Not yet Dot, still pondering and getting desperate for some comfort and ability to cook out of foul weather. It is going to happen soon, I just need to stop procrastinating. Maybe an Iveco???? Thanks for asking.

A woman pondering!! never keep looking and you will get there.

You could build a 5ér, or fit out an extended kombi, but a Toyota or Mazda ex bus is by far the easiest option.

T1 Terry

Thanks Terry, would prefer a Toyota but the buses are too big and very difficult to find an auto.