highpeakrider
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Might be worth a read.
More transit custom woes! | Singletrack Magazine Forum
More transit custom woes! | Singletrack Magazine Forum
Ford Transit Custom
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Mabman
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I love a transit, & keep considering one ( or a Tourneo) as my main car, loads of space in the back & driving position is brilliant for today’s congested traffic. Several of my friends have vans for work or ppl carrier alternatives & from them I’ve observed: Long wheel base is a must if you want 5/6 seats & a decent storage space. Security should be a high priority & as much as I love a transit , their security is well documented as pathetic & yet ford have done nothing to improve it. You think the transit would be reliable being the market leader but this is far from the case. Out of all the vans my friend have owned, fords have been the worst for reliablilty & the owners admit they won’t be buying another. The Vito is the fastest, the vivaro the most reliable, the T5 for looks & resale value. Fiat are the ugly sister of the van world, cheap as chips but the engine will still be going long after everyone else (& maybe the rest of the van)
G-Bru
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Hey Rob, as you're not too far from me (I am in Mychett/Ash Vale), why not pop over and take a look at my Custom to get an idea of what it's like to own. Long wheel base, double cab, 170 Auto.
Couple minor upgrades since my '67 split window microbus
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Finally got a van and sold the family car.
Don’t think the Mrs will ever drive it though!
Don’t think the Mrs will ever drive it though!
Nice Kombi @Rob. If you are thinking on remaping ( which you should ) give us a shout for advice. I map those all day long
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Ha! I did look at the wrap costs, they’re incredibly high.Didn't hold back then Rob! Tasty - EMTB Forums wrap? Sure the Mrs would love that
Actually ordered a new one back in Jan but with everything going on went for a 17 plate and saved a bit of money (and time waiting for the big ordering delays).
This ones the Kombi, surprisingly easy to remove the rear seats, no tools they just lift out.
Plan is to drive it and bikes etc to E- EWS races this year if they are on.
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Ahh nice! It’s had a REVO map, I was looking at the Pendle too. Would have taken you up on that offer!Nice Combi @Rob. If you are thinking on remaping ( which you should ) give us a shout for advice. I map those all day long
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Yup they are big £££ for a Kombi, and the one you got certainly doesn't need it - looking forward to seeing it in person one day! I need to up my van game!
Ah no problem mate. Revo is not too bad. Enjoy the van they are great. I had a 2.5 T5 factory Kombi which we end up with 265bhp 620 Nm torque few years back. It was a beast and allot of fun to drive.
Now I drive a 2019 Custom sport Kombi fully loaded. The bike just fits in the back which is all that I wanted.
Ripping g
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Hi were you get the van private or dealer cheers
Alas the lease on my Smart runs out this month, so I need another vehicle, but will prob hold off till after we get a handle on Coronavirus as just not using a car at all right now. Giving the car back to smart is proving a nightmare though, as all shut down
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This was from a dealer.
Ripping g
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What they call cheers
Fatbap
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As a car technician for over 20year if I was to buy a van I’d get a older t4 as the older 1.9tdi is a good engine biggest issue is rust the newer t5s are ok if u have the 2.0 sill not without their problems an the 2.5 is junk sorry to anyone how owns 1 but they are. Vivaros especially m9r engines are shit same for the Renault traffic. New transits ain’t the best lots of common problems. Basically all new vehicles are not that great there is far to much crap fitted to them quality of parts is junk. But that’s just my opinion. Pay ur money an take ur chance that’s what I say go with what u like
My work horse lol this 1 I have had for 11yrs she is now on 250k an still going very strong
My work horse lol this 1 I have had for 11yrs she is now on 250k an still going very strong
That is awesome Rob!
Can't believe just how much a Ford Transit custom looks like a VW T6 van though...even got VW wheel caps
Need a Trail Dog ? and/or dentistry qualification.Kombi and a Levo? You've gone peak trail Centre Rider mate...
All you need is a Santa Cruz Heckler and you'd qualify for a designated parking spot at Peaslake!
InRustWeTrust
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Soon i am gonna get the bigger Ww Caddy maxi 2020 , dont think you need a bigger car
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I did the back of my custom crewcab 2 carry both our levos and kit. The bar holds both wheels so they cant fall over and damage the bikes, also I've made the mounts so that the bikes don't get mud all over the van except the floor
Richywalker64
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I do like a like a transit custom , especially the m sport model but after shopping around and I ended up with something completely different
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