So Le Van is probably going to explode in the near future

"MultiplaOrgasms" (themightymultipla)
05/25/2016 at 14:16 • Filed to: None

Current leader: Duurtlang (Suggested a manual Lancia Minivan with blue alcantara dashboard and blue leather seats sold by a guy called Erdogan)

Le Van is a 2008 Renault Espace 2.0dci 150 that has been owned by us (more specifically my dad) since 2009 and has done 278,000 kilometers since. Unfortunately in the past few months the problems have been starting to pile up, highlights include it catching fire for no reason and without any damage done to the car, the turbo shitting itself and a wheel falling off. Given the legendary Renault reliability it is a probability that another spectacular incident is bound to happen, so one might consider replacing it with something in slightly better condition.

Since previously no one gave a damn about my recommendations (what do you mean a dutch-built 1990 Volvo 440 Turbo is a less sensible choice than a 1.4 Nissan Note) I will do anything in my ability to get him the most ridiculous proposition that is just about feasible for less than €10k. That means anything is possible, as long as it meets a certain set of criteria and said budget including shipping, sales tax and registration.

Le Criteria: Le job requires him to do all of the driving every year, thus anything not diesel is basically out by default. It also requires him to transport much work related stuff and he is an avid golfer, so the bottom line is that it needs a ton of cargo space. Because he has to deal with not one, but two driving beginners insurance must be cheap. Finally just a little bit of reliability is required. Total initial cost must be <€10,000.

Friendly reminder: The goal of this challenge is NOT to find the best car for the job, the goal is to find the most STUPID and UNREASONABLE vehicle possible that just about meets his buying criteria.

DISCUSSION (32)

bob and john > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:24

Aventime?

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:27

Meh

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/deta…

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
05/25/2016 at 14:31

http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/deta…

duurtlang > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:32

Lancia Phedra ! A 2.2 diesel Italian minivan. Bonus points for the name of the seller and the blue interior with blue alcantara (I guess) on the dash and blue leather seats. Also: manual transmission and an official badge proudly displaying its 170 hp.

Kinja'd!!!

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:33

How about de älg: http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/deta…

or Randokurz: http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/deta…

(might come in a bit over budget, since it is in Belgium, forgot to turn of Europe wide search, you’re in Germany right?)

Honeybunchesofgoats > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:35

Kinja'd!!!

I notice that “must not grenade the transmission every 50,000km” is conspicuously absent from your requirements. In which case, may I recommend:

https://www.autoscout24.com/classified-det…

MultiplaOrgasms > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
05/25/2016 at 14:36

Another Espace? GTFO

Not ridiculous enough

Alread had an XC90.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:36

Mk3 Laguna, the newer diesel in it is pretty great. Sorry I'm not good at ridiculous when the person has to use it as a DD. Edit:huh its the same engine the espace uses, not as great as I thought apparently. Maybe a 1.9tdi polo, waaay too much torque for such a tiny car.

MultiplaOrgasms > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem
05/25/2016 at 14:37

Too nice for dogs and shitty women drivers.

MultiplaOrgasms > bob and john
05/25/2016 at 14:38

Almost had one when they were built. Too nice for dogs and shitty women drivers.

MultiplaOrgasms > duurtlang
05/25/2016 at 14:43

Anything Lancia is ok in my book.

MultiplaOrgasms > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
05/25/2016 at 14:44

He’s been eyeing the Talisman Wagon lately. Unfortunately a Polo is too small.

bob and john > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:46

hey, you asked for stupid and unreasonable, I gave you both. now quit complaining and get one

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > MultiplaOrgasms
05/25/2016 at 14:46

Ooo I do like the talisman, had a look around one when I went to Paris (we don’t get them in the UK unfortunately.)