What van ? (specific requirements)

[vdn]

I recently sold my Disco 4 which I used to use for everything, including van duties. Already regret it a bit...

Anyway, I have a new car and so I'm looking at a dedicated van for van duties.

I'm happy to look at the non-commercial / car variants of vans, especially if seats can be removed etc.

I need seating for three. Preferably all up front. I need a longish wheel base but not too tall (so if I fit bars, it'll still fit in my garage).

Budget 15k but would love to spend less than 10k.

I've only just started looking and I've come across the following:

- Previous gen Citroen Dispatch / Expert / Scudo / Proace:
3 seats, the 2.0 seems to be ok. Decent space even in SWB.

- Berlingo:
3 seats up front - LWB version will fit bikes in back?

- VW Caddy Maxi:
Seems ok. Do they ever have 3 seats though?

- Doblo / Combo / Citan, etc:
3 seats ever? LWB versions seem good.

- Nissan NV200:
I like these and maybe I get the car version, and take the seats out leaving just one on the middle row.

Have I missed any? Any advice appreciated. Looking to be able to load three bikes in the back without any removal of wheels etc, and move three people also.

[SpamDisco]

The berlingo front double seat isn't very wide, best for children only.

I don't think the Doblo/Caddy did 3 seaters.

The SWB Expert/Dispatch standard roof is around 2m high and are about the same length as a LWB Berlingo, just taller and wider than the berlingo, with more space on the bench seat.

[vdn]

Thank you, looking at those now. Also looking at the new Partner with three seats up front.

[scorcher]

Mercedes Vito

[agent006]

scorcher said:

Mercedes Vito

Agreed. You'll get a fairly nice facelift 2012/2013 sort of age Vito for the budget you have. Rust issues are sorted by that era.