Any thoughts on the new shape Transit Connect?

[Jammez]

Hi Folks

I need to replace my other half's 61 plate Connect LWB. She's done 110k in it mostly with no problems but now it's starting to play up (seems 100k is the magic point to get rid of them!)

Any experience of the new shape, she'd be after the LWB with a decent spec.

Anyone know if they're planning to bring out a petrol version, I know they have in the SWB but not the LWB.

Any thoughts appreciated.

Cheers

James

[langtounlad]

It's a bugger to design sign-writing graphics to fit the panel shapes!

[Jammez]

That's ok she doesn't want anyone to know who she is when she's driving!

[powerstroke]

The 1.6 has the dubious PSA engine

[Patch1875]

Interior looks a nice step up from what's already the best.

I'm not due to change for 2 years so will see if a hybrid auto appears.

[Jammez]

powerstroke said:

The 1.6 has the dubious PSA engine

Didn't realise that and whilst I have an inherent distrust of French cars anything in particular that I need to be aware of with this engine?

[powerstroke]

Jammez said:

powerstroke said:

The 1.6 has the dubious PSA engine

Didn't realise that and whilst I have an inherent distrust of French cars anything in particular that I need to be aware of with this engine?

Try and get the 1.5 engine still a PSA but better, otherwise KEEP the oil clean, change every 6k and
they seem to survive quite well.. deal with any poor running issues asap...as things like sticky EGR valves and blowing injector seals soon shag them ....

[king arthur]

Jammez said:

Didn't realise that and whilst I have an inherent distrust of French cars anything in particular that I need to be aware of with this engine?

Yes, it's a fragile piece of crap.