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ml.williams · 15-12-2002, 14:09

is there any news on this? when is it coming out.
this would be a good move for MGR as it brings in more
customers and can be used to avode tax in sone countrys

yool · 15-12-2002, 16:57

haven't heard anything yet

David Lee Newsham · 15-12-2002, 20:38

Surely MGR could begin production of a Rover 25 van immediately. Isn't it just a matter of blanking the rear windows and removing the rear seats ?

ml.williams · 15-12-2002, 21:07

yep then add a hard wear cover for spare and off u go

jonesey2k · 15-12-2002, 21:18

Maybe it will be like a VW Caddy or Ford Courier. Imagine this, Rover 25 Verso with 1.8 vvc 160bhp...the fastest van in the world, with the exception of the Ford Rally Transit

Dr Dave · 15-12-2002, 22:13

Tuning Box'd Van!!!!

Stu · 15-12-2002, 22:18

Nice set of 18's should do the world of good for the cargo

Stu

Wendy · 16-12-2002, 21:17

MGR needs a 25 van like it needs a hole in its head! - no doubt BMW or Mercedes could gain a few extra thousand sales if they were to introduce a 3 series or C-class van - but do they do it???

I wonder why not!

ml.williams · 16-12-2002, 21:34

a van could afect the rover image but would it do that much?
also cuntrys like irland buy vans then remove the windo panels and add seats, trim and windows. they sell them as cars and have avoided tax as it came to them as a comersial van not a 3 door car

mustrum_ridcully · 17-12-2002, 08:55

Some companies in the UK now buy vans instead of cars as the tax is less. So a lot of vans are as well spec'd as the car they're based on. Still dunno if its a good idea though...

snellgrc · 17-12-2002, 10:30

look at ford, they make lots of cars and some might say are in the same market as MG-Rover. remember the escort van - they sold by the bucket full...

the transit van is probably the most well known commercial vehicle in the UK...

i think a 25 van could be ideal, certainly takes a chunk of the PUG206 van market

im sure most small businesses would certainly consider a rover van - and they could be made reasonably cheaply no doubt and sold at attractive prices.

PhilTheGreek · 17-12-2002, 19:06

It's quite simple. If MGR can make a per-unit profit on a 25 van, then they should make one. If they can't, then they shouldn't make one.

Why the debate?

JohnSwitzer · 17-12-2002, 20:40

Yup I've always liked the idea. Indeed, aren't there some BMiniW enthusiasts clamouring for a BMiniW van and a BMiniW pick up??

In fact, why not take the 75, blank the windows, raise the roof and you could have a 75 High Cube?

John

Dr Dave · 17-12-2002, 23:11

I can just see it now John - a hi-cube 75 Tourer delivering oil tanks!

JohnSwitzer · 18-12-2002, 00:43

Hey now there's a thought Dave..... in fact e-mail your Richardsons' Purchase Order Reference and I'll arrange to get a full load into you before Christmas

John

PS 2.5% discount for COD!!

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yool Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Wales Car: Mazda 3 Posts: 1,183	haven't heard anything yet

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David Lee Newsham Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester Car: MG ZT Posts: 7,896	Surely MGR could begin production of a Rover 25 van immediately. Isn't it just a matter of blanking the rear windows and removing the rear seats ?

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ml.williams Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Birmingham Car: ZTT 190 V6 hell yeah!! Posts: 9,002	yep then add a hard wear cover for spare and off u go

15-12-2002, 21:18	#5
jonesey2k Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL! Car: MG SV Posts: 5,550	Maybe it will be like a VW Caddy or Ford Courier. Imagine this, Rover 25 Verso with 1.8 vvc 160bhp...the fastest van in the world, with the exception of the Ford Rally Transit

16-12-2002, 21:17	#8
Wendy Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olney - Milton Keynes Car: Jaguar XF Posts: 609	MGR needs a 25 van like it needs a hole in its head! - no doubt BMW or Mercedes could gain a few extra thousand sales if they were to introduce a 3 series or C-class van - but do they do it??? I wonder why not!

16-12-2002, 21:34	#9
ml.williams Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Birmingham Car: ZTT 190 V6 hell yeah!! Posts: 9,002	a van could afect the rover image but would it do that much? also cuntrys like irland buy vans then remove the windo panels and add seats, trim and windows. they sell them as cars and have avoided tax as it came to them as a comersial van not a 3 door car

17-12-2002, 08:55	#10
mustrum_ridcully Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wales Posts: 506	Some companies in the UK now buy vans instead of cars as the tax is less. So a lot of vans are as well spec'd as the car they're based on. Still dunno if its a good idea though...

17-12-2002, 10:30	#11
snellgrc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cardiff, Wales Car: Rover 100 Posts: 1,117	look at ford, they make lots of cars and some might say are in the same market as MG-Rover. remember the escort van - they sold by the bucket full... the transit van is probably the most well known commercial vehicle in the UK... i think a 25 van could be ideal, certainly takes a chunk of the PUG206 van market im sure most small businesses would certainly consider a rover van - and they could be made reasonably cheaply no doubt and sold at attractive prices.

17-12-2002, 19:06	#12
PhilTheGreek Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The 'Borough Car: Rover 100 Posts: 1,054	It's quite simple. If MGR can make a per-unit profit on a 25 van, then they should make one. If they can't, then they shouldn't make one. Why the debate?

17-12-2002, 20:40	#13
JohnSwitzer Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Co. Armagh, United Kingdom Car: Volvo S40 Posts: 21,122	Yup I've always liked the idea. Indeed, aren't there some BMiniW enthusiasts clamouring for a BMiniW van and a BMiniW pick up?? In fact, why not take the 75, blank the windows, raise the roof and you could have a 75 High Cube? John

18-12-2002, 00:43	#15
JohnSwitzer Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Co. Armagh, United Kingdom Car: Volvo S40 Posts: 21,122	Hey now there's a thought Dave..... in fact e-mail your Richardsons' Purchase Order Reference and I'll arrange to get a full load into you before Christmas John PS 2.5% discount for COD!!

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