I am thinking of buy a 2008 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT T200 1.8TDCI 75PS are these any good it has only around 68.000 miles. I need a van as I travel all over Europe and just wanted to know if these vans are any good ? I do around 80.000 miles per year and need a good reliable van.
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Ford Transit Connect
Started by markwoods39, Feb 14 2013 11:27 AM
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Posted 14 February 2013 - 11:27 AM
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Posted 14 February 2013 - 03:12 PM
Overall I have heard good feedback on them.The 1.8 I think is without DPF so its good in that respect, though its a small power output for a van, so if your happy with the power, they can be a good buy.
As you can see by the lack of Transit section, where not overly familiar with it, but I am sure others will provide their feedback!
As you can see by the lack of Transit section, where not overly familiar with it, but I am sure others will provide their feedback!
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 04:15 AM
I have had some experience with Connects as i had one as a dog wagon about 4 years back.
Lovely little runner, economical, spacious and solid as a rock.
You have the nifty ability to fold the passenger seat flat to allow long loads and also it has a tray built into the back of the seat with cup holders and such (ideal for placing paperwork on etc)
Only a couple of little niggles i had with the one i drove, it had solid rear doors so suffered a bit or reversing damage (reversing sensors a good idea?), and the bumper corner pieces have a habit of shedding themselves.
Other than that, i reckon they're cracking little vans for couriers and small building companies/plumbers/travelling workmen.
Get the back fitted out with wood panels and storage racks and it becomes a right little workhorse.
Lovely little runner, economical, spacious and solid as a rock.
You have the nifty ability to fold the passenger seat flat to allow long loads and also it has a tray built into the back of the seat with cup holders and such (ideal for placing paperwork on etc)
Only a couple of little niggles i had with the one i drove, it had solid rear doors so suffered a bit or reversing damage (reversing sensors a good idea?), and the bumper corner pieces have a habit of shedding themselves.
Other than that, i reckon they're cracking little vans for couriers and small building companies/plumbers/travelling workmen.
Get the back fitted out with wood panels and storage racks and it becomes a right little workhorse.
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 08:13 AM
Thanks for taking the time to post 
Going to take the van for a test drive tomorrow.
Going to take the van for a test drive tomorrow.
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Posted 15 February 2013 - 05:14 PM
Good luck and i hope you enjoy it.
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