2005 Ivico Daily.

[Topmast]

Hi all you knowable people.
I have just been offered a 2005 Ivico Daily based Bursner and would like any ideas on what failings they are particularly susceptible to , mileage I am told is about 100 k.. Having all ways had Fiats and Fords am not sure if they have any particular weak spots.Thanks in advance.

 

[trevskoda]

There very strong and fitted with the sofim engine, later models like that one have a better or easy to use gearbox compared to my older model, there is some electricery on that model related to engine management which mine has none, as a rule there good for many many miles but do keep an eye on the bodywork.

 

[GreggBear]

Mines a 55 plate 3litre 6 speed. Bit heavy on gear change I think because of cables but fine if not rushed. No engine issues that I know of & a decent drive too.

 

[Topmast]

Thanks both of you , I will try to have a look later this week with particular care on looking for rot , having said that rust isn’t normally a problem over here.

 

[Tookey]

Ivecos get more stick than they deserve imo. The third generation Daily was voted 'van of the year' in 2000 , 2005 is still the same generation. If possible determine its history with regards to use as I would not want a van of any make that has been delivering amazon parcels as an example, 1st and 2nd gear get ragged all day and it's been bouncing off kerbsides doing 3 point turns.

Good luck

 

[GreggBear]

Thanks both of you , I will try to have a look later this week with particular care on looking for rot , having said that rust isn’t normally a problem over here.

Not seen any really scabby Ivecos, mines a Mellor bus body so not factory issue, but no rot on mine.....

 

[SimonM]

Burstner is also a very good marque to have with well finished interiors.

 

[trevskoda]

Not seen any really scabby Ivecos, mines a Mellor bus body so not factory issue, but no rot on mine.....

Yep mine is a small truck chassis with an alloy/grp body.

 

[1807truckman]

I used to work for an Iveco dealer many years ago and the Iveco Daily chassis was virtually bomb proof, like trevskoda said it's a like a truck chassis, engines are very reliable, serviced regularly shouldn't give any problems.

 

[Red Dwarf]

Trev, that’s not the underside of a Moho, it’s a work of art!

 

[trevskoda]

Trev, that’s not the underside of a Moho, it’s a work of art!

More.

 

[Winger]

Now to me that looks like extreme OCD but each to their own I suppose

 

[Topmast]

Thanks everyone for your input. Looking at the above pictures I would be afraid to take it out in case it got dirty.