ford transit connect

[FightTheBan 1,147]

After the recent demise of my astra van I'm looking to get a ford transit connect. Something a bit bigger but not too big.

I am after information about them, main factor is RELIABILITY. In fact it wants to be bombproof.

Been offered a 54 plate with 100k miles for £2k. Which is a fair price.

Also first hand experience with any scare stories about them.

 

I just want a cheap run about that will be completely dependable.

 

Cheers.

 

FTB

[lord of the fens 23]

After the recent demise of my astra van I'm looking to get a ford transit connect. Something a bit bigger but not too big.

I am after information about them, main factor is RELIABILITY. In fact it wants to be bombproof.

Been offered a 54 plate with 100k miles for £2k. Which is a fair price.

Also first hand experience with any scare stories about them.

 

I just want a cheap run about that will be completely dependable.

 

Cheers.

 

FTB

 

I just want a cheap run about that will be completely dependable.

 

Who doesn't mate lol. If they existed, no c**t would buy new.

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Lol.

Any constructive advice though ?

Cheers

[lord of the fens 23]

Lol.

Any constructive advice though ?

Cheers

 

Hmmmmmmmm I tried to give you advice about your astra to make you feel better and look where that got us lol. I don't know when the connect came out but make sure you don't buy the first ones.... i.e if they came out in 2003, don't buy an 03, 53 etc. Mostly teething problems when they first come out. Apart from that, fords are generally cheap and reliable but then again, so is Vauxhall Don't you know anyone with a bit of knowledge you could bung a couple of quid who will go with you and check it out?

[tattooed 3]

try checking out the ford transit forum,mate

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Aye. The lad who has found it for me is handy. Was just wondering if there were any common faults I should be aware of. (Ie astra fuel pump ay 120k).

The van seems sound enough and I will have him look over it before hand. Be usefull for if people who have owned one would comment.

 

Thanks again.

 

FTB

[Lerk 0]

Was just wondering if there were any common faults I should be aware of. (Ie astra fuel pump ay 120k).

 

 

 

 

Well I can't see the astra fuel pump failing on it myself! lol

Edited September 27, 2010 by Lerk

[Terrier man 38]

Had a transit connect T220L tdci she was 04 and the highest spec mondel they came in. Great allround van never had a problem out of it. Know a few lads with them and they fit the bill well and dont give them trouble.

[mattyg 1,862]

i have a 53plate mate, 155k on the clock, never had a prob at all and im not the best at looking after my vans....used for work and dogs, pretty much bomb proof in my eyes! hope this helps.

matt

[goldfinch2007 2,331]

just a small transit,good little vans.

[gnasher16 29,663]

If i remember right the timing belt service on them vans is 100k so although 2 grand seems cheap if the belts not been done your looking at another 2/300 quid pretty soon,and 100k is a lot of miles for a flimsy piece of rubber !

Good little vans though my lad swears by them and gets a new one every few years.

[dafydd thomas 13]

ive had a couple and have no complaints reliable and cheap to run atb pal

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Thanks alot for all the constructive comments.

Really appreciate the advice.

 

Cheers.

FTB.

[Pliskin 0]

Had the clutch go on mine was about 80k. Stay away from the Petrol/LPG ones they're shite. Gearboxes on the old transits are pretty crap too not sure if they make em any better these days. Check for any crunching of the synchromesh especially as you slide it into 3rd

 

Otherwise very good, versatile van

 

HTH

[Guest stewie]

get an old transit mate parts are cheap as f**k and so easy to find they are everywhere!!!! connects are good little vans just the exspense of fixing them if something goes wrong puts me of plus they dont tip lol