Ford transit - Ford transit review

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Mon 17 Jun 2013 23:34
Ford transit - Ford transit review - mikeandvan

hi all, I'm thinking of buying a ford transit luton '07 plate, but mechanic at local garage says there trouble, anybody got any thoughts on this? I usually drive a rock solid iveco.

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Tue 18 Jun 2013 10:38
Ford transit - Ford transit review - jc2

What does he say is the "trouble"?

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Tue 18 Jun 2013 16:18
Ford transit - Ford transit review - mikeandvan

he didn't go into detail, but says the new shape from '06 onwards ain't as good the old ones.

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Tue 18 Jun 2013 22:50
Ford transit - Ford transit review - Chrome

We've got a 60 reg one at work. I don't like:

1) Unsupportive drivers seat

2) Stupid flashing green 'change gear' arrow idiot light .

3) 6 gears - it seems I am always changing gear.

4) Poorly designed windscreen wiper control stalk

5) Noisy - mind all Luton's are like this!

I like:

1) The diesel engine pulls well.

2) Good brakes

3) Good radio

4) Lots of cabin stowage space

Whatever you do don't buy a Mercedes Luton Sprinter. We have had 2 complete exhausts systems stolen from these works vehicles parked up in our yard. We now have to park them by ramming them into the greenery to make bonnet access difficult. The thieves favourite Luton no less!

Edited by Chrome on 18/06/2013 at 22:53

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Wed 19 Jun 2013 09:12
Ford transit - Ford transit review - Collos25

Firstly I would change your mechanic then decide if a Transit whether you want front or rear wheel drive.

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Wed 19 Jun 2013 09:43
Ford transit - Ford transit review - jc2

Even with alleged "trouble",there must be some reasons why they're the market leader and have been since 1965!

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Wed 19 Jun 2013 19:48
Ford transit - Ford transit review - mikeandvan

So you like them?

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Wed 19 Jun 2013 19:47
Ford transit - Ford transit review - mikeandvan

Yeh I've hired transits and the radios rock! I found the seats comfortable, but a bit too comfortable if you know what I mean, but the main thing for me is reliability. And yes 6 gears are a b***** pain around town.

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Wed 19 Jun 2013 20:16
Ford transit - Ford transit review - elekie&a/c doctor

If you want trouble,then buy yourself one of the Vivaro/Trafic/Primastar models.Guaranteed to empty your wallet big time.

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