Right I now understand a little more about the 1.5 connect engine (thanks tom) I WILL buy a van this week. My question now is there are some earlier 2014-2015 connects with a 1.6 diesel engine. I presume this is a dry belt and also doesnt have the additional cam chain? So would this make this engine the best of the bunch? Obviously cheaper than more recent models too. Im not too bothered about all the mod cons I just want to get the one with the best known reliability so I have the best chance. Thanks

Yes the pre-Ecoblue 1.5 Diesel is uber reliable too , if maintained

There's a 1.6 cdti with 88k just had cam belt done. Asking 5950 no vat 

Yes, 1.6 TDCI at that age is 8 valve with dry belt and no additional camshaft or chain.

The common issue on that engine is the fuel injectors, so make sure it drives smoothly and doesn't smoke on the test drive.  These were generally reliable, although as they age we are starting to see occasional issues with EGR & DPF now.

12 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Yes, 1.6 TDCI at that age is 8 valve with dry belt and no additional camshaft or chain.

The common issue on that engine is the fuel injectors, so make sure it drives smoothly and doesn't smoke on the test drive.  These were generally reliable, although as they age we are starting to see occasional issues with EGR & DPF now.

Thanks again tom

52 minutes ago, NathanA said:

some earlier 2014-2015 connects with a 1.6 diesel engine.

I've owned 3 of them (all at the same time) and they were all very reliable, so much so one of them was stolen never to be seen again 🙁

It would be my engine of choice, especially if you can find one with 80K mileage. Remember the dry timing belt needs to be replaced every 10 years maximum.

21 minutes ago, unofix said:

I've owned 3 of them (all at the same time) and they were all very reliable, so much so one of them was stolen never to be seen again 🙁

It would be my engine of choice, especially if you can find one with 80K mileage. Remember the dry timing belt needs to be replaced every 10 years maximum.

Cheers mate, fingers crossed 🤞 

https://ebay.us/m/aZ5Ex2

Going to look at this one tomorrow seems reasonably priced with low mileage and been told cam belt just been done 

'Incredibly high spec'...  No climate control.  No cruise control.  No auto lights.  No front parking sensors.  No sat nav.

27 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

No cruise control.

It does mention that twice in the ad? And it's not been stolen and got 2 keys.😀

9 minutes ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

It does mention that twice in the ad? And it's not been stolen and got 2 keys.😀

I know.  That's why I looked for it.  Ads are usually wrong nowadays, especially when they're full of boastful bullshit like that one.  

The steering wheel picture shows there isn't a cruise panel on the left hand side unless I'm mistaken.

1 hour ago, NathanA said:

seems reasonably priced with low mileage

To be honest, I'd say it was about £900 over priced. If it had full satnav, climate control and cruise control I would have said it was a fair price. Lack of auto-lights is an inconvenience if it is something you have been used to. Personally I'd not offer more than £5200.

22 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

The steering wheel picture shows there isn't a cruise panel on the left hand side unless I'm mistaken.

No, I couldn't get the pic clear enough, just seems to be in shadow. I wondered if you'd found a cunning way to zoom in on the VIN and get the build sheet for a mo!😀 You can see the a/c button, though.

Anyway, "inspection will reveal" as conveyancing firms tend to respond to queries before contract when they can't be *rsed to find out the answer!

CRUISE CONTROL



7 minutes ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

No, I couldn't get the pic clear enough, just seems to be in shadow. I wondered if you'd found a cunning way to zoom in on the VIN and get the build sheet for a mo!😀 You can see the a/c button, though.

Covering reg plates is very annoying.  Means we can't check build sheet or DSR, but also means we can't even confirm that it is the 1.6 rather than 1.5 or see any MOT history and check for mileage discrepancies.  Something else that would put me off this particular dealer, but luckily for them I'm in the minority.

2 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

Something else that would put me off this particular dealer,

......and this ?

5 minutes ago, unofix said:

......and this ?

Oh dear!!

The AT rating seems to be based on just one review - pretty bad one, though!

It looks an odd set up - appointment only, no dealer facilities to be seen, just looks like a rented office/accommodation address in a business centre. Doesn't seem to be registered as a company so no data available from Companies House.

There do appear to be/have been several "Invictus" motor traders in various parts of the country. One wonders if it's coincidence or, as is unfortunately often the case, dodgy traders winding up one business and starting elsewhere with a slight name change.

I'd treat with caution.

2 hours ago, Eric Bloodaxe said:

There do appear to be/have been several "Invictus" motor traders in various parts of the country.

Yes I'd done the same research and come to the same conclusions.

Oddly there is what seems a genuine Invictus Automotive in the USA, could the proprietor be Harry ? 😉

49 minutes ago, unofix said:

Oddly there is what seems a genuine Invictus Automotive in the USA, could the proprietor Harry ? 😉

Does it supply spares?😀

😬😬😬😬

The registration is GU65SYG i did pay £8 for a reg check on it

Also looking at this 

https://ebay.us/m/62skmk

Same spec as last one but 115k miles

No cam belt done he said but would knock the price down so I could get it replaced? 

Not to bothered about mod cons really apart from air con (ive done that before never again) 

Oh and this one also says cruise control in the ad but cant see the panel on the photos 🤔 🙄 😕 

Just now, NathanA said:

Thats the qr code for the reg check on the first one