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Post by Pophods Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:13 pm

Well, having hired a van a couple of times to try motorhoming out, we set out today just to 'mooch'. Had no plans to buy anything, but we were so impressed by a 2009 plate Amethyst that we decided to take the plunge. Original plans were to get a van, but this vehicle manages to be narrower than the average Fiat chassis and yet have so much more space. Lovely drive too. Bit worried by mid 20s mpg prediction (it's a 2.4 140 bhp TDCi) though. Not picking it up until 3rd October - can't wait!


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Post by Paulmold Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:21 pm

Welcome to the forum from North Wales handshake
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Post by combecamper Sun Sep 16, 2012 6:57 pm

hellowave Pophods

handshake Welcome to the forum from a fellow Amethyst owner from Ilfracombe.

Regards Combecamper


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Post by modelman Sun Sep 16, 2012 7:00 pm




Hello & welcome from S/yorks drinksallround

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Post by stuartneale1 Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:27 pm

Hello & welcome from East Yorkshire drinksallround

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Post by Dutto Sun Sep 16, 2012 9:03 pm

Hi there,

Welcome from a dark and chilly Skegness! cold

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Post by burlingtonboaby Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:05 am

Hi pophods
Welcome to the forum from chilly Bridlington up!
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Post by roli Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:06 am

asof_welcome2 You will find the Transit a nicer drive than the Fiat/Pugeots and yes all the monocoques are slightly narrower (good for car car parks and they dont leak) than conventional build vans
Think you will bbe pleased with your purchase and it may well be one of the last to be made.
Our van is the 2.4td/140 Mk7 with a 6 speed box and for a 3.5tonner doesnt do bad on fuel.
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Post by Pophods Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:41 am

roli wrote: asof_welcome2 You will find the Transit a nicer drive than the Fiat/Pugeots and yes all the monocoques are slightly narrower (good for car car parks and they dont leak) than conventional build vans
Think you will bbe pleased with your purchase and it may well be one of the last to be made.
Our van is the 2.4td/140 Mk7 with a 6 speed box and for a 3.5tonner doesnt do bad on fuel.

Many thanks for encouraging comments. The dealer reckoned it was indeed one of the last. Our engine/gearbox set up is same as yours and it was great on test drive. Computer showed 24mpg but it hadn't been reset for ages - what's your long trip mpg?
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Post by roli Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:54 pm

Motorway in this country varies but you should get 30mpg my average this trip narrow roads/hills is some what lower at 28.6mpg on the read out. You are a little more aerodynamic than us (if thats possible hugegrins )
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Post by whisky Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:41 pm

Hi Pophods.

A belated welcome to the forum from Nottinghamshire.

Cheers. Whisky. champagne

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Post by peugeotboxer Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:39 pm

Hi Pophods

Welcome to the forum

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Post by deckie Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:50 am

hi-2010 Pophods,

Welcome to the forum,

Good luck for the 3rd Oct allthumbz

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