patience my.....
new transit
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
I've not yet sat in or driven one----afraid I'd be too tempted to plunk down cash money for one.
Laughing Gas
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I've just notice that U-Haul has them, and for the $19.95 per day local rental, +mileage, +fuel, +whatever.
Almost temping to 'rent' one for a test drive
But then again, it's U-Haul, and "fleet" vehicles.........
Still, would be a good way to try one out, and load it up to see what the performance in on the "new wave" of vans
Yea, I know, you can "test drive" one from a dealer, but ya can't load it up and give it a real "work-out"
Almost temping to 'rent' one for a test drive
But then again, it's U-Haul, and "fleet" vehicles.........
Still, would be a good way to try one out, and load it up to see what the performance in on the "new wave" of vans
Yea, I know, you can "test drive" one from a dealer, but ya can't load it up and give it a real "work-out"
Tuned
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From: summerfield florida
Test Drive - (rental)
I also recommend a trial run using a rental van loaded as you would use it. My only exposure to a Transit van was a 2010 model. It ran well and held a lot of heavy stuff. It was noisy and uncomfortable on long trips. Short trips were OK. It had a 2000cc engine that performed well and got consistent 24mpg while being heavily loaded. Maybe the newer ones are better. Judge for yourself.,...jack
Tuned
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From: Fayetteville, TN
I also recommend a trial run using a rental van loaded as you would use it. My only exposure to a Transit van was a 2010 model. It ran well and held a lot of heavy stuff. It was noisy and uncomfortable on long trips. Short trips were OK. It had a 2000cc engine that performed well and got consistent 24mpg while being heavily loaded. Maybe the newer ones are better. Judge for yourself.,...jack
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Tuned
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You Are Correct
It was a Transit Connect. What is the difference Between the Transit Connect and the new version? Thanks,jack
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From: Portland, OR
Transit Connect is the small 4 cylinder Euro mini-van.
Mountain Pass
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From: Germany
Please bear in mind, the Transit is a lightweight unibody design. The drivetrain, even of the 3500, is of a lighter design and duty than any E150.
We have the Transit here for quite some time, and I have driven and maintained the last model for quite a while. No way I would swap my 17 yr old E250 against a new Transit !
We have the Transit here for quite some time, and I have driven and maintained the last model for quite a while. No way I would swap my 17 yr old E250 against a new Transit !
Fleet Owner
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
When I first joined FTE there was a sprawling multi-page thread that was begun when Ford announced the end of the E-Series, being replaced by the full-sized Transit---talk about one helluva controversial topics. It was so bad moderators were finally assigned to the vans forums, several semi-long time contributors kicked off the site, numerous suspensions handed out---glad those days are over!
One thing never really finalized or agreed on was the issue of towing. Van owners also pulling trailers might have to find something else if the initial information is correct about the chassis or towing capabilities. I'm not really knowledgeable such things but can't see hauling a 15K load behind a Uni-Body vehicle.
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From: Altamont, KS
I may be wrong, but I went to the ford site yesterday to "build" me a new transit. The highest tow rating I could get was 5000lbs. My trailer weighs 2K empty. If I put both mowers and a few other pieces of lawn equipment I am at the tow rating. With the V10 I had no problem with 7-8K loads. The transit would be fine most of the time, only when we have yards to mow and farm work to get done would it not be up to the job.
Cargo Master
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From: Central Florida
Inline 12! Don't know why but that made me lol.
Anyway, I was more referring to automotive V12 engines, ie: Lamborghini. I've been a passionate fan of those car since I was very young.
And yes I agree, towing will be the make-or-break regarding unibody vans.
Anyway, I was more referring to automotive V12 engines, ie: Lamborghini. I've been a passionate fan of those car since I was very young.
And yes I agree, towing will be the make-or-break regarding unibody vans.