Advice on a van style car
Discussion
LOL thanks mrbean for the headsup
I have a Tourneo Connect Grand - 2014
Bought for the same reasons- kids - bikes - family life etc
I think its th car Ive owned the longest I keep looking to change, but there is bugger all that apeals, plus I love the space and utliatarian appeal of it
Some great points made already
Speed limits can be a pain in Vans/car based ones, the Ford Conect Tourneo is classed as a car which is a big bonus , otherwise its 60mph limit on DCS which would be a PITA on trips down the A30 , more so as I got points for doing 81mph
Also its classed a 5 seater car as the 2 x extra seats were an option, so insurance is cheap. I found van insurance and 7 seater Galaxyes etc really ramped up your insurance
I fully remove the 2 x seats in the boot , they fold flat but removeing them gives you more space - enough to fit a large pallet and as its flat they can even forklift it in!
I used to literally throw the pram in fully upright in the boot and the sliding doors are a godsend with kids - esp my son who would throw open the door
I take my bike with me to work most days - I just roll it in the boot with both wheels on and it stands up without needing to fold any seats
I find it more comfy on long journeys than the Volvo I had before
Ive slept in it a few times with ease
Downsides:
Its slow off the line if you like racing people away from traffic lights (I dont) but itt'll cruise all day long @ 85 fully loaded - the Gearing is very long
The autos are crap and self destruct @ 80k miles
The build is tough but feels flimsy
Its dated inside - i like that , but some dont
Turning circle is poor
I have some specs of surface rust coming through the thin paint -
I cant see myself going back to a normal car, , modern estates to me just seem style over substance and are too small for me
Transporters are nice but have a huge Fashion Tax , even 10-15k will get you a dated knakered bodged one - no thanks
Caddy Maxi Lifes are nice, but I found the standard spec very poor - most dont have cruise control
Berlingos are OK - but too small as another poster said the last model had a too short boot, the newer model and its clones have a lwd option but I have no experience of them
I have a Tourneo Connect Grand - 2014
Bought for the same reasons- kids - bikes - family life etc
I think its th car Ive owned the longest I keep looking to change, but there is bugger all that apeals, plus I love the space and utliatarian appeal of it
Some great points made already
Speed limits can be a pain in Vans/car based ones, the Ford Conect Tourneo is classed as a car which is a big bonus , otherwise its 60mph limit on DCS which would be a PITA on trips down the A30 , more so as I got points for doing 81mph
Also its classed a 5 seater car as the 2 x extra seats were an option, so insurance is cheap. I found van insurance and 7 seater Galaxyes etc really ramped up your insurance
I fully remove the 2 x seats in the boot , they fold flat but removeing them gives you more space - enough to fit a large pallet and as its flat they can even forklift it in!
I used to literally throw the pram in fully upright in the boot and the sliding doors are a godsend with kids - esp my son who would throw open the door
I take my bike with me to work most days - I just roll it in the boot with both wheels on and it stands up without needing to fold any seats
I find it more comfy on long journeys than the Volvo I had before
Ive slept in it a few times with ease
Downsides:
Its slow off the line if you like racing people away from traffic lights (I dont) but itt'll cruise all day long @ 85 fully loaded - the Gearing is very long
The autos are crap and self destruct @ 80k miles
The build is tough but feels flimsy
Its dated inside - i like that , but some dont
Turning circle is poor
I have some specs of surface rust coming through the thin paint -
I cant see myself going back to a normal car, , modern estates to me just seem style over substance and are too small for me
Transporters are nice but have a huge Fashion Tax , even 10-15k will get you a dated knakered bodged one - no thanks
Caddy Maxi Lifes are nice, but I found the standard spec very poor - most dont have cruise control
Berlingos are OK - but too small as another poster said the last model had a too short boot, the newer model and its clones have a lwd option but I have no experience of them
Edited by TwistingMyMelon on Thursday 27th April 10:52
Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff