Motoring Discussion > Renault - Master Van	Buying / Selling
Thread Author: MD	Replies: 16

New Sat 11 Sep 10 09:40   Renault - Master Van - MD

Well despite my praisings of the old girl my Mechanic has said it is probably time to say au revoir. There are a number of issues some minor, some not so minor and some known looming. If I spend the money now, potentially 1.5 -2k he says what next, Turbo, suspension etc. so I think I will seek a later 2nd hand model. Now this is where the problem starts. Where on earth does one source the animal, i.e 1 owner, never raced or rallied, you get my drift. Autotrader throws little up and I am just looking for clues. All sensible advice gratefully received. BTW I want a Master (if possible). I want FWD, A/C and electric windows and mirrors. Transits are probably a no no given the DMF problems reported. I have also obtained a price for new and they have gone up 2.4k in a year with another rise in October. Methinks they may struggle to sell too many. Best regards, Martin Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 09:44   Renault - Master Van - Zero

Is vansboy still knocking around here or on the other site? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 09:48   Renault - Master Van - Runfer D'Hills

I rather like the story of the the Parisian art thief who was caught when his getaway van broke down. " I 'ad no Monet to buy Degas to make ze Van Gogh..." Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 09:53   Renault - Master Van - MD

Good thinking Zed. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 09:59   Renault - Master Van - -

May well be wrong here but isn't the Vauxhall Movano and possibly the Nissan Interstar the same van with different badging? Might be worth investigating. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:12   Renault - Master Van - Dog

I'd suggest buying from a pain dealer, and check out Plymouth & Exeter as well. There are specialist indie van dealers about, but I'd *still* go to a pain dealer. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:18   Renault - Master Van - MD

>> I'd suggest buying from a pain dealer, and check out Plymouth & Exeter as well. >> There are specialist indie van dealers about, but I'd *still* go to a pain dealer. >> For the peace of mind and warranty?? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:17   Renault - Master Van - MD

Hi GB. Done it on day 1 and they came in Dearer than Renault!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:23   Renault - Master Van - -

Wasn't thinking new Mart, just it would give more hits on a used search. Odd though that Vaux should be more expensive than Reno for the same vehicle, don't suppose 'lifetime' warranty applies to vans either same as 5 year doesn't apply to Toyota's pick ups. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:41   Renault - Master Van - R.P.

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New Sat 11 Sep 10 10:58   Renault - Master Van - MD

Thank PU. I have bookmarked that site. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 14:55   Renault - Master Van - Dog

>>For the peace of mind and warranty?? << Exactly! Our last 3 cars have been purchased from an independent used car outlet just down the road from Tavistock, most of the cars are ex motorbility so are one owner low mileage well maintained jobbies so I can thoroughly recommend them for cars. If you could find an outlet like that (and they do exist) you'd be OK, Have you considered leasing old chum? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 15:35   Renault - Master Van - Iffy

...A Transit's a no-no because of DMF issues... Couple of points: My last 95,000 motoring miles have been trouble free in diesel DMF-equipped Fords. Has anyone checked if Trannies have DMFs? They probably do, but as it's a commercial application, they might not. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 15:41   Renault - Master Van - Bigtee

Shame you want fwd mercedes sprinter are plentyfull lots to be had but rwd. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 18:14   Renault - Master Van - R.P.

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New Sat 11 Sep 10 18:39   Renault - Master Van - MD

Mate of mine is welding a 55 plate transit for MOT!! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 11 Sep 10 18:39   Renault - Master Van - MD

>>Have you considered leasing old chum? >> Better to own and cheaper too. Good to have something to bargain with if the sheeite hits the fan so to speak. Thanks for the thought. M Reply to this message | Report message