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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970   
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The Transit Custom is the only hybrid option currently available that I’m aware of, with a 1.0 ecoboost ICE charging your batteries.
All other BEV vehicles really only come into their own if you don’t have big distances to travel and you can offset congestion, lez and ulez charges against the initial purchase cost. Even the Custom isn’t cheap to run, combined electric/petrol costs with maintenance to a normal 1.0 ICE make it just as expensive to run as a normal van. The key is to use them where you have congestion, lez or ulez charges. Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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27th Jan 2021 2:38pm |
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| Scoobeenut Member Since: 04 Mar 2015 Location: West London Posts: 310  
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To be honest I don’t think I would go with electric or hybrid, this will probably be my last diesel van which should hopefully last until I retire. Will be looking to move out of London so although still working in the zones occasionally this won’t be a long term problem. Really looking for long term reliability.
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27th Jan 2021 7:19pm |
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| Oldyellar Member Since: 04 Sep 2015 Location: Central Posts: 405  
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Transit custom has moved from 2.2 puma to 2.0 panther with a wet belt system. Now they are on a different 2.0 diesel that has supposedly been developed with VW the new connect and caddy are now the same van under the skin, I don't know if that will be the same with the custom and transporter.
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28th Jan 2021 8:03am |
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| stew 46 Member Since: 26 Jan 2012 Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall . Posts: 561  
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I have a 65 plate lwb transit and I’ve had transits for 30 odd years
 the 65 plate one I have now is defo the best van I’ve ever had , it’s a good spec crew cab and only 2 seats in the front which is great , 155 bhp and returns 38 mpg , it drives faultlessly and I really do love it , as being a builder it does all I need  plus I have a 65 plate transit crew cab tipper that is also great
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28th Jan 2021 8:28am |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Agreed, other than buying a transporter you’ll struggle to better a new diesel transit.
It’s a great all rounder, looks and drives incredibly well and holds its value much better than everything bar the VW T7 Look after it and consider it an investment Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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28th Jan 2021 8:50am |
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| Scoobeenut Member Since: 04 Mar 2015 Location: West London Posts: 310
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I am being drawn to the Transit, I realise I would have to spend a bit beefing up the security, I think Fords are not the hardest to get into.
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28th Jan 2021 2:03pm |
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| stew 46 Member Since: 26 Jan 2012 Location: Wadebridge ,cornwall . Posts: 561
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I’ve had my custom a couple years now and it’s not missed a beat
I did have to put winter tyres on the front as it was spinning on a wet road when pulling out , it’s very nippy for a 155 bhp |
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28th Jan 2021 2:32pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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The more you secure it the more damage they will do, anything you really value is best removed so the scumbags don’t get it  Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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28th Jan 2021 3:06pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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The 4wd Transit might be worth looking at, I don’t know anything at all about it but have seen the adverts of it.
If I ever needed a Van, it would be a Transit out of all the rest on the market. Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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28th Jan 2021 6:58pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Although the Transit in general is a great all rounder I’m referring to the Transit Custom being as cool as the Transporter. The “Custom” is a completely different body to the larger Transit Ride like you stole it!! If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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28th Jan 2021 7:07pm |
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| Oldyellar Member Since: 04 Sep 2015 Location: Central Posts: 405
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50k+vat  |
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28th Jan 2021 8:20pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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Ouch, still nice though. There is one not far from me with a small lift and ATR’s on.
Sounds odd, but it does actually look good. Chillin In The Backwoods🇬🇧🇺🇸 ⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪 |
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28th Jan 2021 8:36pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970
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Ouch!! Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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28th Jan 2021 8:37pm |
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| ginjez Member Since: 18 Sep 2011 Location: huddersfield Posts: 1767 
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I've just ordered my third Custom. My previous 2 have been faultless. Absolutely great driving position and all the comforts of a modern car. Good value compared to the German offerings and I always have people wanting to buy mine when I order my new one.
No van has great security and I'd say the French offerings are the worst. Any cordless tool gets you in to any van though. |
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