I have been considering looking for a high mileage and greener commuter truck/vehicle recently.
Although my 1988Mazda B2200 is pretty good on fuel consumption, it is not really efficient by today's standards. This truck is far from being "green".

I noticed this truck on the Ford site, and this might be the commuter truck I have been looking for.

The only thing that might be missing is a high mileage (bio)diesel engine, a hydrogen powerplant or of course a hybrid powerplant.

I do not need a rocketship on wheels, just a vehicle that keeps my tools secure and dry. I do want to get as "green" as possible, and this might be a start for me.

Will the Transit Connect have it's own forum on FTE? I bet it will be a growing interest as fuel prices get higher.


FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Ford Vehicles: Ford Transit Connect - Commercial Truck

 

If you want to have a look at the European Ford Transit go to ford.co.uk

 

I wonder is the goofball salespeople here know what a Transit is?
I want to go to a dealer and inquire about the arrival time of the Transits to local lots.

 

If they market it the way Dodge marketed the Sprint, only a few dealers will be allowed to sell and service it. Dodge considers the Sprint a true commercial fleet truck. Ford may do the same. That way you will not have to deal with idiot retail car salespeople. When I looked at the Sprint, I got the much better sales treatment from the fleet department.

Jim

 

You maybe correct, I did not look at if from that aspect. Do you think they will sell it to the average person? OR does money talk.

I sure hope these things are not priced like a showroom new ranger. Some strippers here sell in the 20s and the get you to the dealer ones are in the usual 14s.

I'd rather spend money on a new car/truck than pay at the pumps. I had a different thinking not too long ago. I bet many drivers are thinking the same thing. Watch hybrid and small car sales climb.

 

What's the price of diesel vs gasoline on your island? Right now diesel is still a little above premium unleaded, but it does typically reverse in summer.

Jim

 

Reg unleaded - today 3.61 and 9/10
Diesel not sure - 4.40 or so, I'll check and post the answer.

 

Last Sunday's LA Times ads from three local dealers:

2008 Ranger Regular Cab 2.3L w/A/C $11,998

2008 Ranger Super Cab 2.3L w/A/C $13,998

Somone told me recently that Matson Lines ships cargo from San Pedro/Long Beach to Hawai'i.

I filled up today (Chevron), and...Regular 87 = $3.79 / "Plus" 89 = $3.93 / "Hi Test" 93 = $4.07 :-(

Chevron gas prices in 1965: Regular = 25 cents / Supreme = 29 cents / Custom Supreme = 33 cents (105 octane)