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Decided it's time to replace our older Ducato, a 2006 Maxi 2.8 JTD (just before the new shape) and looking for advice on which later model to go for.
Our usage is really what our old van was designed for, more than adequate volume with standard high roof being important, very good payload as we carry heavy items but not many of them, great cruising comfort as our journeys are longer motorway ones through near European countries and the UK. Economy comes after cruising comfort but only just.
I see the later van wheel bases are either shorter or longer than the old Ducato, so I guess that maybe the L2 or mor eprobably the L3 are the ones to go for, a standard high roof (H2) is a must due to height barriers in Europe.
I see there was an update in 2011? and assume? that these were improvements? Are the differences to pre and post 2011 signicant enough to want to buy the newer van and spend more money?
Can't afford a new van so it has to be 2010, 2011 or 2012.
As to engine power then I think it's between the two 2.3 engines at 130 bhp and 150 bhp. We often travel loaded to our weight capacity and do need the abiltiy to climb decent hills without slowing down, speed is not the main thing though as we travel well within speed limits but we often travel on heavy truck routes and do like to be able to overtake the most powerful trucks uphill.
I'm not sure if the 130 bhp is man enough for this as the torque figures are ok but of course there are better. Also see that official figures give the same fuel consumption for both engine outputs.
Haven't considered the 3.0 ltr engine as feel it may cost too much to run in all respects, but don't jnow why i should think that.
So this is so long but wanted to put all the points I could think of. Any views at all will be gratefully received.
Thanks
Our usage is really what our old van was designed for, more than adequate volume with standard high roof being important, very good payload as we carry heavy items but not many of them, great cruising comfort as our journeys are longer motorway ones through near European countries and the UK. Economy comes after cruising comfort but only just.
I see the later van wheel bases are either shorter or longer than the old Ducato, so I guess that maybe the L2 or mor eprobably the L3 are the ones to go for, a standard high roof (H2) is a must due to height barriers in Europe.
I see there was an update in 2011? and assume? that these were improvements? Are the differences to pre and post 2011 signicant enough to want to buy the newer van and spend more money?
Can't afford a new van so it has to be 2010, 2011 or 2012.
As to engine power then I think it's between the two 2.3 engines at 130 bhp and 150 bhp. We often travel loaded to our weight capacity and do need the abiltiy to climb decent hills without slowing down, speed is not the main thing though as we travel well within speed limits but we often travel on heavy truck routes and do like to be able to overtake the most powerful trucks uphill.
I'm not sure if the 130 bhp is man enough for this as the torque figures are ok but of course there are better. Also see that official figures give the same fuel consumption for both engine outputs.
Haven't considered the 3.0 ltr engine as feel it may cost too much to run in all respects, but don't jnow why i should think that.
So this is so long but wanted to put all the points I could think of. Any views at all will be gratefully received.
Thanks