Thanks for watching 👍🏼 Seams to be the way with most good brands these days, Saab, Rover MG, plus everything you buy now is just a miss match of other brands as well.
Had one of these for 5 years, still got it, cracking van, and i dont look after it as good as i should, payed £1200 for it, its a 07 plate, still going strong, figures crossed aye,
I bought one in lockdown as a project. High top lwb with genuine 63k on clock, 370 quid. Completely solid body appart From a few dents in usual places. The issue was it won't rev up untill it's warm and is mega low on power below turbo. Otherwise was all minor stuff. Hopefully get to the bottom of non revving issue soon. So far it's not the ECU(had it checked), had a new accelerator pedal and sensor. Changed oil, filters etc. Anyone with any ideas would be appreciated. Overall I like it. Considering the price of other vans that aren't any better it's a bargain. Drive surprisingly well too. Little known fact but for the first 5 years they where out they where the most reliable van in JD power survey. People love to hate them but I would be 5000k plus to get a similar condition alternative.
I have an 07 2.8/95 lo-top Maxus the same as this.... It is just startting to go with rust but it was seriously abused by the previous owner. But in 4 years of ownership and everyday use it has never failed to start, never gone wrong.... and for a van they are incredibly nippy, more thasn quick enough to see of the posers in their VWs and Transit customs. When mine eventually goe too far I will be looking for another! Great vans.
When you say stating to go, they don’t really go that bad, usually around the steps and inner sills, easy repaired. I do loads of work on transit customs and Transporters it’s shocking how bad they are… especially when you consider what people pay for them !!!
@@CarAddictGarageNE My side loading door, bottom edge has rotted away completely. The wheel arches are now quite bad. I did put a set of cills on it a year ago, but mechanically its superb.
Just bought ldv maxus 2008 minibus. Entry was through front but I want to put a double front passenger seat in. What size bolts do I need. I'm assuming there are stand drilled holes under floor covering. Cheers Graham
Oh unfortunately i don’t really get involved worn fitting seats, have no idea what size bolts you need, sure there will be special fitting kits. thanks for watching 👍🏼
I viewed van today. It was solid underneath. It had issues though. Oil leak from sump. Bad vibration at 35-50mph. Heater only worked on 1 and 4 setting. The rear doors won't lock. Finally airbag light was on. I was gutted. I loved the old skool feel and sound to it
Well if it was cheap enough they won’t have have been big deal jobs, vibration could simple as wheel balance/warped disc, even drive shaft wouldn’t be end of the world…. Sump is trivial what you expect on older vehicles, locks are no big deal, that’s just simply a resistor on the fan pick them up for few quid. It’s when you go for Ford or Mercedes and they are rotten and it will cost you fortunes keep welding it up every year, until eventually it crumbles into dust lol.
If it wasn't for van snobbery these would still be going strong ,they were treated shit because they were cheap but still kept goin. Vastly underated van. Engines are Italian VM motori same engine that is fitted to some black cab taxis and also VM motori make the engine for the diesel Maserati : ) excellent to drive but let down by poor quality seats but easy to swap
We have very little issues with them, saying that we don’t have that many come in. Over the last 10 years never seen so much rubbish produced by the so called “premium brands” yet people carry on paying over the odds to buy them, it’s madness. Badge snobbery have ended some good manufacturers imo, Proton, Rover/MG, Saab, Mitsubishi (is about to end sales in Uk soon) …. Will be more can’t think of them all
Thank you for a great review, you repeated everything my MOT tester said comparing them to transits. Mine is an ex council 57 same spec van as that one. I love it, what a fantastic engine. I've left a few other bewildered van drivers behind lol. It has a little bit more rust than that one. You forgot to mention it also has two side doors. This is my third LDV van. Would I buy one again? Definitely. Had to laugh, my speedo also zeroed itself out at about 90,000 miles lol. Great spec, younger reg, less milage, less rust, less cost than it's competitors like for like. Tony
Thanks for watching mate 👍🏼 Yeah they are cracking vans I would definitely buy one if a good one come up for sale, I don’t think this one had x2 sliding doors, was just a window cut into the offside, unless you were meaning it was an option that was available.
Had most makes as a hobby van... Vito 113 was quick but rots, slightly less than Sprinters! PSA vans suffer from mechanicals, Transits are rot boxes, had short wheel and long wheel, couldn't find anything which wasn't knackered.... VW is just about the badge, personally I think VWs are for the unimaginative. On my third LDV, bought an 06 High top minibus two years a go, been used for six years by the Red Arrows and then a School so tested every six months. £600. Great van and goes really well, think the limiter has been fiddled with. There are half a dozen peeps near me running them, have spoken to most, seems people keep them for years! The MV engine is a great motor and found in loads of stuff.... gearbox is a weak point.... Daewoo!
Yes I totally agreed, find the French stuff holds up very well for rot, but suffer mechanical/electrical issues, rust on transits are an absolute disgrace wouldn’t touch one, totally agree on VW completely over priced rubbish IMO. I do like the sprinters after 2010 they got on top of the corrosion quite well. But the LDV Maxus is a fantastic van, not without fault but all minor stuff for what they cost it’s a win win
@@CarAddictGarageNE Not sure why they get a bad rep from the trade, I think the expectation is a van that will crack 90 with all the toys of a car? Can't really fault mine, standard cheap interior you expect in a commercial vehicle of that age... other than the clock everything works, nice easy van to work on, bit tricky getting new parts but plenty of breakers about... most due to throw away owners rather than beyond repair. Mine is going to have a camper conversion at some point in 2022 and looking to get some better seats... can't stand not having an arm rest for longer trips! Brilliant on fuel.
All boils down to badge snobbery, yet the over priced “premium brands” are much worse than LDV but the vast majority don’t understand this. I would definitely have one if a good one come up cheap.
@@CarAddictGarageNE Mercedes might have said that they solved the rust issues on the Sprinter after 2010 but believe me they have not. I've seen 2017 Sprinters with rust. Almost every used Sprinter ive seen has some sort of rust. I'd say they rust even more than the Transit.
@@terrificspokesman7416 Yes I have to agree have also seen a lot of rust on the newer sprinters. To be honest new cars are horrendous for corrosion especially on subframes. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
If you are looking for one buy a British built one. Don't buy the SAIC LDV V80 which is the Chinese built ones. The Chinese built ones are crap and have terrible quality. The British built ones are good quality.
Wow didn’t expect that in the back, definitely agree rust is not an issue on these
Yep definitely not a bad van
I'm 67 and had Van's all my life and ldv maxus is the best value for money ever get one and you won't regret it
Honestly cracking vans, I can’t see what all the bad press is about?
Thanks for watching
Great review 👍 Such a shame LDV went bust, they made tough, no nonsense vans.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Seams to be the way with most good brands these days, Saab, Rover MG, plus everything you buy now is just a miss match of other brands as well.
Just brought a 2023...
The new ones look nice
Had one of these for 5 years, still got it, cracking van, and i dont look after it as good as i should, payed £1200 for it, its a 07 plate, still going strong, figures crossed aye,
Just get it serviced regularly and they are a very reliable vans
I bought one in lockdown as a project. High top lwb with genuine 63k on clock, 370 quid.
Completely solid body appart From a few dents in usual places.
The issue was it won't rev up untill it's warm and is mega low on power below turbo. Otherwise was all minor stuff. Hopefully get to the bottom of non revving issue soon.
So far it's not the ECU(had it checked), had a new accelerator pedal and sensor. Changed oil, filters etc. Anyone with any ideas would be appreciated.
Overall I like it. Considering the price of other vans that aren't any better it's a bargain. Drive surprisingly well too.
Little known fact but for the first 5 years they where out they where the most reliable van in JD power survey. People love to hate them but I would be 5000k plus to get a similar condition alternative.
Don’t understand the hate they are cracking vans.
Have you tired the MAF and EGR massive issues, blank the EGR first 👍🏼
@@CarAddictGarageNEturns out it was dodgy map sensor and some wiring. A couple tyres and brake pads and sailed though mot.
Yeah they are reliable old vans, MAP sensors can cause all sorts of issues
I have an 07 2.8/95 lo-top Maxus the same as this.... It is just startting to go with rust but it was seriously abused by the previous owner. But in 4 years of ownership and everyday use it has never failed to start, never gone wrong.... and for a van they are incredibly nippy, more thasn quick enough to see of the posers in their VWs and Transit customs. When mine eventually goe too far I will be looking for another! Great vans.
When you say stating to go, they don’t really go that bad, usually around the steps and inner sills, easy repaired.
I do loads of work on transit customs and Transporters it’s shocking how bad they are… especially when you consider what people pay for them !!!
@@CarAddictGarageNE My side loading door, bottom edge has rotted away completely. The wheel arches are now quite bad. I did put a set of cills on it a year ago, but mechanically its superb.
@doctordeefer yes unfortunately if they have spent there life in salty conditions like anything else they suffer corrosion
Saw an 06 on the road in Pembrokeshire today
I've got a 56 plate and I love it. Got a Couple faults but they're underrated.
Cracking vans, every vehicle has faults it’s to be expected.
But these IMO if looked after have fewer faults than the mainstream commercials
Awesome review, definitely helped me make a decision on buying one
Thanks mate 👍🏼 …. Yes they are a cracking van imo
Just bought ldv maxus 2008 minibus. Entry was through front but I want to put a double front passenger seat in. What size bolts do I need. I'm assuming there are stand drilled holes under floor covering.
Cheers Graham
Oh unfortunately i don’t really get involved worn fitting seats, have no idea what size bolts you need, sure there will be special fitting kits.
thanks for watching 👍🏼
Good review. Thanks . I'm half tempted by one
Cracking vans, I would buy one 100%
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
I viewed van today. It was solid underneath. It had issues though. Oil leak from sump. Bad vibration at 35-50mph. Heater only worked on 1 and 4 setting. The rear doors won't lock. Finally airbag light was on. I was gutted. I loved the old skool feel and sound to it
Well if it was cheap enough they won’t have have been big deal jobs, vibration could simple as wheel balance/warped disc, even drive shaft wouldn’t be end of the world…. Sump is trivial what you expect on older vehicles, locks are no big deal, that’s just simply a resistor on the fan pick them up for few quid.
It’s when you go for Ford or Mercedes and they are rotten and it will cost you fortunes keep welding it up every year, until eventually it crumbles into dust lol.
I used to drive one of these when they were new and it was a good capable van. I absolutely hate transits!
All badge snobbery mate, all these new transits and VAG commercials are over priced junk
If it wasn't for van snobbery these would still be going strong ,they were treated shit because they were cheap but still kept goin. Vastly underated van. Engines are Italian VM motori same engine that is fitted to some black cab taxis and also VM motori make the engine for the diesel Maserati : ) excellent to drive but let down by poor quality seats but easy to swap
We have very little issues with them, saying that we don’t have that many come in.
Over the last 10 years never seen so much rubbish produced by the so called “premium brands” yet people carry on paying over the odds to buy them, it’s madness.
Badge snobbery have ended some good manufacturers imo, Proton, Rover/MG, Saab, Mitsubishi (is about to end sales in Uk soon) …. Will be more can’t think of them all
Thank you for a great review, you repeated everything my MOT tester said comparing them to transits. Mine is an ex council 57 same spec van as that one. I love it, what a fantastic engine. I've left a few other bewildered van drivers behind lol. It has a little bit more rust than that one. You forgot to mention it also has two side doors. This is my third LDV van. Would I buy one again? Definitely. Had to laugh, my speedo also zeroed itself out at about 90,000 miles lol. Great spec, younger reg, less milage, less rust, less cost than it's competitors like for like. Tony
Thanks for watching mate 👍🏼
Yeah they are cracking vans I would definitely buy one if a good one come up for sale, I don’t think this one had x2 sliding doors, was just a window cut into the offside, unless you were meaning it was an option that was available.
@@CarAddictGarageNE It must have been optional as mine has two, very handy. Cheers.
Just had this van in today on my daily Vlog, unfortunately needs a bit welding on one step, bar that it’s immaculate underneath
I have a professionbally converted Maxus, it is amazing. 56 plate. MOT last week with clean sheet again. Tester said necer seen a cleaner one.
They are such an underrated van, look after them and they will far outlast the so called “premium brands”
Thanks for the review my man. What would you call cheap for a 2007 with a 100k miles?
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Ah not really sure just depends if it’s a trader or private, at a guess £1500/£2000
Had most makes as a hobby van... Vito 113 was quick but rots, slightly less than Sprinters! PSA vans suffer from mechanicals, Transits are rot boxes, had short wheel and long wheel, couldn't find anything which wasn't knackered.... VW is just about the badge, personally I think VWs are for the unimaginative. On my third LDV, bought an 06 High top minibus two years a go, been used for six years by the Red Arrows and then a School so tested every six months. £600. Great van and goes really well, think the limiter has been fiddled with. There are half a dozen peeps near me running them, have spoken to most, seems people keep them for years! The MV engine is a great motor and found in loads of stuff.... gearbox is a weak point.... Daewoo!
Yes I totally agreed, find the French stuff holds up very well for rot, but suffer mechanical/electrical issues, rust on transits are an absolute disgrace wouldn’t touch one, totally agree on VW completely over priced rubbish IMO.
I do like the sprinters after 2010 they got on top of the corrosion quite well.
But the LDV Maxus is a fantastic van, not without fault but all minor stuff for what they cost it’s a win win
@@CarAddictGarageNE Not sure why they get a bad rep from the trade, I think the expectation is a van that will crack 90 with all the toys of a car? Can't really fault mine, standard cheap interior you expect in a commercial vehicle of that age... other than the clock everything works, nice easy van to work on, bit tricky getting new parts but plenty of breakers about... most due to throw away owners rather than beyond repair. Mine is going to have a camper conversion at some point in 2022 and looking to get some better seats... can't stand not having an arm rest for longer trips! Brilliant on fuel.
All boils down to badge snobbery, yet the over priced “premium brands” are much worse than LDV but the vast majority don’t understand this.
I would definitely have one if a good one come up cheap.
@@CarAddictGarageNE Mercedes might have said that they solved the rust issues on the Sprinter after 2010 but believe me they have not. I've seen 2017 Sprinters with rust. Almost every used Sprinter ive seen has some sort of rust. I'd say they rust even more than the Transit.
@@terrificspokesman7416
Yes I have to agree have also seen a lot of rust on the newer sprinters.
To be honest new cars are horrendous for corrosion especially on subframes.
Thanks for watching 👍🏼
Just brought one today
Yes they are a cracking van, very underrated imo 👍🏼
Hi seeking a speed sensor for a 2009 ldv maxus
Unfortunately I don’t stock parts
it's definitely galvanized👍
Yeah they seam to withstand corrosion a lot better than the competition
Great review as well.
Thanks mate appreciate it 👍🏼
Hi are they reliable? I found one for 1500 quid with 103k miles on clock is a transit better? Thanks
These are definitely better any transit for £1500 will be rotten, wouldn’t touch it.
These ain’t perfect but a far better van 👍🏼
@@CarAddictGarageNE thanks for the advice
got one for sale in nottinghamshire 350 solid engine
Good price that 👍🏼 body be rough is it?
Where is the standard spare wheel location?
I’m not 100% but I would assume under the floor at the rear
Even at the end of the video you can see that there is no spare tire secured under the floor. Thanks!@@CarAddictGarageNE
@user-mz3ys3iu9e
Yes but it could simply be missing
Converted a lwb hi roof into a camper. Sound as a pound.
Seriously underestimated vans, looked after will far out last competition.
LDV what make diesel engine do they have?
It’s some kind of Italian / Fiat engine so I have been told.
Not bad if looked after
Great video man :)
Thanks 👍🏼
Have a good 3/4 van reviews to upload soon
shaggin van
Who knows 😂 I don’t ask lol
If you are looking for one buy a British built one. Don't buy the SAIC LDV V80 which is the Chinese built ones. The Chinese built ones are crap and have terrible quality. The British built ones are good quality.
Yes I second that 👍🏼
I have one of those and it has a lot of rust with in the first 4 years 👎👎👎
Take a look at 2007 transit or Mercedes …. Will be far far more corrosion 100%
@@CarAddictGarageNE 👍👍👍
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