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Thanks happy polo and alfatrike regarding Transit.
My experience of Transits is that it is a decent drive although the turning circle on the long wheelbase was a bit too wide for my liking. The internal comfort and trim can be quite acceptable but the only bit that is a real put-off is the actual passenger access which is essential for a passenger carrying vehicle. When using a standard factory minibus with the sliding left door, it has a door stop which means it has such limited opening that leaves a very narrow entrance that proves to be a nuisance especially for some larger folk. Also, the ridiculous seat nearest the sliding door with its essential but obstructive guard rail is a definite negative. In other words, Transits may be very practical and roomy as vans, but they have missed out rather badly when using it as a bus. I suppose a coach-built option that the builders have redesigned thinking carefully of seat positioning and door access would make it quite desirable, but until I see such a creature I will remain unconvinced.
Thanks anyway for all your input.
I'd love to know if anyone has something to say regarding the 3 happy chums known as Fiat Ducato, Citroen Relay and Peugeot Boxer. They all appear to me to be the same, but I presume that their guts could differ as might the refinement regarding passenger comfort. Once again, a comparison of VANS might not be fair when talking about BUSES, so let's please try to stick to the subject of PASSENGER transport.
Edited by richardbettabus on 04/05/2011 at 19:32
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