Same old van question...

[holeydub]

Ok being that I'm no good with making a decision I've narrowed my search for a new van to either
Transit Custom 130 SWB
Renault Trafic 125 SWB
Connect 120 LWB (throw in a little curve ball as they seem very cost effective)

Was thinking of the new Vito but being you get nothing as standard and workshop hourlys are over £80 thought it just wouldn't be worth it...

Had a three day test drive in a custom auto with half leather the other week which I liked and have the trafic lined up in august for another three days

I'm probably gonna lease on the first one for the warranty term 3/4 years and then decide from there if I'll get another one outright, the residual value on the fords seem better maybe due to renaults sketchy electrics past...

What's people's thoughts on them and for a jobbing electrician would the connect be to much of a tight squeeze?

Ta Scott

 

[HandySparks]

I haven't regretted buying a Transit Custom three years ago. Nice to drive and fairly reliable (one air temperature sensor changed soon after I bought it). Ford's heated windscreen is a feature not common among other makes (very good in icy weather). Load-through under the passenger seat is useful for conduit and trunking. Fold down roof bars are quiet when not in use.

 

[holeydub]

Cheers HS i am swaying towards the custom but still gonna take the Trafic out for a few days just to be sure...

Anybody use the H2 or high top version, thought it might be better for storing ladders etc in the roof space?

 

[telectrix]

always liked the transit.last one i had was a V4 petrol circa 1973. their biggest problem is rot.