Ford Transit Connect

MRJ

well lads (and ladies) am thinking of buying a Transit connect has anybody any experience with them, thanks.

luvroad

Yes, would definitely recommend one. They are the sturdiest van of their size on the market in my opinion. I've owned 3 of them, and have never failed. They seem to be a much stronger van than say a Citroen Berlingo, which I've also owned. The passenger seat folds completely flat so carrying awkward loads isn't a problem. Most of the earlier models, i.e 2002 up to 2007 were fitted with the 1753cc TDDi 75PS engine which was good enough for me. It would return anything from 33-45mpg. I think from around 2007 onwards most had the newer TDCi 90PS engine, which have noticeable extra power and are more fuel efficient, 37-50mpg, as well as having electric windows,remote locking and a cd player. Some of the imported vans have an LX spec which includes a heated windscreen,front fog lights,and a few extras like this.
I noticed though that it could carry serious weight while remaining very stable on the road, and the back of the van never seemed to sit down on the road if heavily laden. Not so with the other yoke metioned above. The Berlingo loved drop links too, it wouldn't pass 35000 miles before you'd have to replace them, though I hadn't a HDi which I'd think should be better, mine never returned more than 35mpg.
If it was me I'd try for the TDCi if you can get one, but drive both.
Hope this helps. The best of luck with it.

CharlieCroker

Up to the middle of 2008, when I stopped selling them they were available in 75, 90 and 110ps, with 2 body styles - T200 SWB and T220 LWB which has sliding doors, longer loadbay and higher roof. All were bog Basic and you added packs as you saw fit.

Great van, had one for 6 months and couldn't fault it. Was pi55ed of the boss didnt give me a car and by the end, i didnt wanna give it back.

The one i'd recommend would would be the 90ps SWB with the optional side sliding door and the electric pack (windows, mirrors, CD player and remote locking).
Never had any come back with any major issues either once they were maintained as they should be.

MRJ

Thanks for the replies lads, have got a spin in both the Transit connect and a Berlingo. The Berlingo felt a very soft van compared to the connect which felt a more solid van on the road, think i'll go for the Transit.

Milltown17

Hi lads.
Just looking for some help.im looking at buying a 2004 transit connect 1, 8 turbo diesel with 180 thousand miles.just wondering what kinda yoke are they and what should I look for at that mileage
.They asking for 2, 500.

TGi666

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