Transit Connect sales starting out well

Started by ifcar, September 01, 2009, 07:46:22 AM

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the Teuton

#1
September 01, 2009, 07:51:00 AM
Very cool.  This is the same sort of market the Astro cargo filled when it was on the market.
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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S204STi

#2
September 01, 2009, 08:26:04 AM
Oh, that's what that thing is.  I saw one parked in front of the local Ford store.  Kinda neat, actually.  Should be hugely useful.

Raza

#3
September 01, 2009, 08:41:02 AM
I like them.  I can't think of any reason I'd buy one, but I like them.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

Madman

#4
September 01, 2009, 11:11:38 AM
Good to hear, but I still think Ford missed a trick by not offering the diesel model in the US.

Maybe this will inspire Volkswagen to bring over the diesel powered Caddy Maxi?




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Submariner

#5
September 01, 2009, 11:28:04 AM
I wonder how this will compete with the Sprinter.
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Madman

#6
September 01, 2009, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: Submariner on September 01, 2009, 11:28:04 AM
I wonder how this will compete with the Sprinter.

The Sprinter is a much larger van and is therefore not a direct competitor of the Transit Connect.  Ford's rivals to the Sprinter are the Econoline in America and the (big) Transit in Europe.

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Madman of the People
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"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

Catman

#7
September 01, 2009, 01:05:42 PM
I think these are perfect for a small business.

Raza

#8
September 01, 2009, 02:38:36 PM
Quote from: Catman on September 01, 2009, 01:05:42 PM
I think these are perfect for a small business.

I'll likely buy one when I open my bakery.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

the Teuton

#9
September 01, 2009, 03:01:43 PM
Quote from: Raza  on September 01, 2009, 02:38:36 PM
I'll likely buy one when I open my bakery.


Fool.

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Raza

#10
September 01, 2009, 03:10:31 PM
I won't be the driving it most of the time.  I'll be at work.  My business partner will deal with that shit.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

MaxPower

#11
September 01, 2009, 08:00:05 PM
I've seen a few of 'em on the streets.  They seem really practical.

93JC

#12
September 02, 2009, 11:30:22 AM
Walked past one today.

Atomic

#13
September 07, 2009, 07:06:15 PM Last Edit: September 07, 2009, 07:08:11 PM by Atomic
local ford dealerships have quite a few in stock, but i have yet to see one on the road. they are generally white or silver... naturally for fleet purposes. looking through a brochure the interior can only be had in one color, black/dark gray. this makes sense for a hugely commercial truck. i do love the look.

according to articles in area nyc publications, the city had hoped to buy hundreds of these practical vans to use in place of crown victoria and other dated taxi cabs, but these new fords do not meet the "green" requirements set forth by mayor bloomberg. the big apple seems to dislike diesels -- not available on u.s. transits, but hopefully, clean diesels will become popular in nyc. i do see a lot of ford escape, nissan altima, toyota camry and toyota prius hybrid cabs all over the place. the nycpd recently purchased a fleet of altima hybrids to compliment the sharp dodge charger v6 and v8 squad cars. the ford crown vic interceptors are nearly defunct, even though the gas mileage may not differ much from the hemi v8 chargers. perhaps there are other factors (i.e. bids, new vs. old) for the switch from the once extremely popular fords.

Atomic

#15
September 07, 2009, 07:51:34 PM
wow! so hot, imo. was this what was displayed at last year's (or the previous yr's) ny international autoshow? i seem to remember it being mostly or all yellow -- with "ny" graphics. it has been awhile, so i may be mistaken. i do know one was displayed there. that i remember! i am losing it, but not completely. lol!

Madman

#16
September 07, 2009, 09:32:50 PM
Local Ford dealer has a white one.  It's already sold.

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"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

CALL_911

#17
September 07, 2009, 10:14:48 PM
Like Raza said, I like them even though I have no use for one.

I do think they should have brought over a diesel variant.


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nickdrinkwater

#18
September 08, 2009, 03:03:42 AM
Quote from: Catman on September 07, 2009, 07:14:06 PM
The perfect Taxi?



Maybe without those wheels and what looks like lower springs.

thewizard16

#19
September 09, 2009, 08:44:21 AM
I saw one of those last week and was pleased that things are going more that direction. They're a better fit for small businesses that don't need/want big panel vans, but also don't want an SUV or station wagon you can see all their equipment in. Kudos to Ford on bringing an idea that's been successful elsewhere here for once.
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Catman

#20
September 09, 2009, 08:05:10 PM
Quote from: thewizard16 on September 09, 2009, 08:44:21 AM
I saw one of those last week and was pleased that things are going more that direction. They're a better fit for small businesses that don't need/want big panel vans, but also don't want an SUV or station wagon you can see all their equipment in. Kudos to Ford on bringing an idea that's been successful elsewhere here for once.

:hesaid:

nickdrinkwater

#21
September 12, 2009, 06:07:04 AM
I heard they don't offer a diesel.  Does America's loathing of diesel even run to commercial vehicles?

Catman

#22
September 12, 2009, 06:22:22 AM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on September 12, 2009, 06:07:04 AM
I heard they don't offer a diesel.  Does America's loathing of diesel even run to commercial vehicles?

No, almost all heavy commercial vehicles are diesels.

ifcar

#23
September 12, 2009, 07:13:28 AM
Quote from: Catman on September 12, 2009, 06:22:22 AM
No, almost all heavy commercial vehicles are diesels.

Right, but nothing this light-duty. Even most of our vans and pickups are gas-powered, because it's cheaper.

AutobahnSHO

#24
September 13, 2009, 06:00:13 AM
Quote from: nickdrinkwater on September 12, 2009, 06:07:04 AM
I heard they don't offer a diesel.  Does America's loathing of diesel even run to commercial vehicles?

Guess so.
Idiotz. This would be the perfect vehicle to bring the diesel back- as small business owners realize the gas $$ savings, they would be more prone to buy diesel cars.
(Since acc. to the radio, small businesses are the #1 business in the US.)
Will

Yawn

#25
September 16, 2009, 05:45:18 AM
Are the ones in US also made in Turkey?

Madman

#26
September 16, 2009, 06:50:31 AM
Quote from: Yawn on September 16, 2009, 05:45:18 AM
Are the ones in US also made in Turkey?


Yes, they are.  So Ford has no excuse for not giving us the diesel since our Transit Connect comes off the exact same assembly line as the European models.  I don't even think you can get a gasoline powered Transit Connect in Europe?  (I looked on the Ford UK Commercial Vehicle site and all I saw were diesels)  Damn Ford always screwing up the US models!  I hope they don't botch the US spec Fiesta (if the damn thing ever gets here!)

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"The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." ~ Isaac Asimov

"I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts." - C.S. Lewis

93JC

#27
September 16, 2009, 07:50:53 AM
Quote from: Madman on September 16, 2009, 06:50:31 AM
Ford has no excuse for not giving us the diesel since our Transit Connect comes off the exact same assembly line as the European models. 

No excuse, maybe.

Plenty of reasons, though.

S204STi

#28
September 16, 2009, 08:14:22 AM
Quote from: Madman on September 16, 2009, 06:50:31 AM

Yes, they are.  So Ford has no excuse for not giving us the diesel since our Transit Connect comes off the exact same assembly line as the European models.  I don't even think you can get a gasoline powered Transit Connect in Europe?  (I looked on the Ford UK Commercial Vehicle site and all I saw were diesels)  Damn Ford always screwing up the US models!  I hope they don't botch the US spec Fiesta (if the damn thing ever gets here!)

Cheers,
Madman of the People


Quote from: 93JC on September 16, 2009, 07:50:53 AM
No excuse, maybe.

Plenty of reasons, though.

They may not have a small diesel that is certified to pass our emissions standards.

93JC

#29
September 16, 2009, 09:00:15 AM
Exactly.

In fact, I'd go as far as to say I'm almost certain they don't have a small diesel that meets North American emissions standards. Right now our standards are roughly speaking equivalent to 'Euro VI', which I don't think even comes into force for another 2-5 years.
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