peugeot expert 1.5 or 2.0

[penfold]

hi everyone, been van hunting and have seen a couple of nice experts.
the question is do i go for the 2 litre or the 1.5? almost identical age.mileage and spec.
do any of you have these vans?

 

[ched999uk]

hi everyone, been van hunting and have seen a couple of nice experts.
the question is do i go for the 2 litre or the 1.5? almost identical age.mileage and spec.
do any of you have these vans?

I believe the 2 litre is considered the better especially if you have a decent size tank in there. The 2 litre will obviously use more fuel generally although the 1.6 might be OK if you haven't got many hills.

 

[marlowswindows]

I've got 1.6. 400 litre tank 2 sets of ladders.

Generator gutter vac etc absolutely fine.

Hills are a problem but just use low gears. In my opinion the 1.6 is the better engine

 

[Crystalalan]

I`ve got the 2.0. Only had it a few weeks so too early to report on reliability but so far so good. I choose the 2 ltr as I wanted something that wasn't straining too much when at full weight. The tank hasn't been fitted yet but will interesting to see what difference it makes. Got a feeling that the 2.0 is actually more economical.

 

[Crystalalan]

Master alexandro Jewish got the smaller engined pug and he's pretty chuffed with his

 

[Crystalalan]

Jedi. Bloody smartphones

 

[penfold]

thanks everyone, looking to put 500l tank in and possibly small gutter vac.
dont have many hills round herts/north london borders

 

[Master Jedi Alejandro]

Master alexandro Jewish got the smaller engined pug and he's pretty chuffed with his

Aye! Mine is the short wheel base with the 1.6. Only thing I don’t like is the lack of a 6th gear. Other than that it’s a wee cracker! Got a 500l tank mounted in. Never felt it struggle to be honest.

 

[Crystalalan]

Oh it's master jedi alejaml

Aye! Mine is the short wheel base with the 1.6. Only thing I don’t like is the lack of a 6th gear. Other than that it’s a wee cracker! Got a 500l tank mounted in. Never felt it struggle to be honest.

Yes I got the short wheel base to and 500 ltr upright tank. Bit shorter then my mk2 expert mwb but with a but with more cleverly thought out storage shouldn't be an issue even with gutter vac

 

[Crystalalan]

Oh it's master jedi alejaml

Yes I got the short wheel base to and 500 ltr upright tank. Bit shorter then my mk2 expert mwb but with a but with more cleverly thought out storage shouldn't be an issue even with gutter vac

Jeez sorry mate don't know what's wrong with me keep ******* your name up

 

[Crystalalan]

Jeez sorry mate don't know what's wrong with me keep ******* your name up

Master jedi alejandro there we go

 

[Peter J]

hi everyone, been van hunting and have seen a couple of nice experts.
the question is do i go for the 2 litre or the 1.5? almost identical age.mileage and spec.
do any of you have these vans?

I’ve got the 2 litre and love it. I haven’t personally tried the 1.5 but apparently it’s a bit gutless and with a tank in the back it struggles on hills

 

[Peter J]

I`ve got the 2.0. Only had it a few weeks so too early to report on reliability but so far so good. I choose the 2 ltr as I wanted something that wasn't straining too much when at full weight. The tank hasn't been fitted yet but will interesting to see what difference it makes. Got a feeling that the 2.0 is actually more economical.

Mine is surprisingly economical I’ve never done less than 500 miles on a full tank and regularly do 600 if you throw in a few long journeys.

 

[Peter J]

Oh it's master jedi alejaml

Yes I got the short wheel base to and 500 ltr upright tank. Bit shorter then my mk2 expert mwb but with a but with more cleverly thought out storage shouldn't be an issue even with gutter vac

Mines also SWB I carry the gutter vac strapped to the back wheel arch regularly; it’s not a small vac either. I am only putting 400l upright tank in mine which does save space as it’s only about 370mm wide. My bulkhead sticks out a bit where the headrests in the front are so having the thinner profile means I can still make use of the double side doors. I’m very happy with it; as you may be able to tell.

 

[Crystalalan]

Yeah I couldn't believe what a big step up is seems from my mk2 in terms of refinement. It also handles like its on rails

 

[Crystalalan]

Mines also SWB I carry the gutter vac strapped to the back wheel arch regularly; it’s not a small vac either. I am only putting 400l upright tank in mine which does save space as it’s only about 370mm wide. My bulkhead sticks out a bit where the headrests in the front are so having the thinner profile means I can still make use of the double side doors. I’m very happy with it; as you may be able to tell.

How long have you had yours for mate? Has it been reliable?

 

[Peter J]

How long have you had yours for mate? Has it been reliable?

I’ve had it nearly 4 years now and so far it’s been very good to me. I’ve had a couple of minor issues 1 was wheel bearings which is unsurprising given the roads round here and also the headlights had sunk a bit on last mot and had to be put back in place. Apparently they’re suspended on some gears and had jolted themselves downward. Other than that it’s never skipped a beat.

How’s yours been treating you?

 

[billgiraffe]

I've got the 1.5 berlingo version,same engine as the Peugeot, I've got 500litre tank although usually only carry 300litre and the van pulls OK with that. I have however heard a few horror stories about these wee engines failing early due to a cam chain stretching issue which can if left unchecked cause total engine failure.

 

[Master Jedi Alejandro]

Yeah I couldn't believe what a big step up is seems from my mk2 in terms of refinement. It also handles like its on rails

A lot of that will be down to your tyres. I found that out when I cheaped out and got Falkin’s last time. Stick with the Michelins!

 

[Crystalalan]

A lot of that will be down to your tyres. I found that out when I cheaped out and got Falkin’s last time. Stick with the Michelins!

I think it has avons so pretty decent tyres. It's just beggers belief how little body roll there is.

 

[Crystalalan]

I’ve had it nearly 4 years now and so far it’s been very good to me. I’ve had a couple of minor issues 1 was wheel bearings which is unsurprising given the roads round here and also the headlights had sunk a bit on last mot and had to be put back in place. Apparently they’re suspended on some gears and had jolted themselves downward. Other than that it’s never skipped a beat.

How’s yours been treating you?

That's good to know. I've only had it 3 weeks so too early to pass judgment l.