Hi, Guest
I think it's a great alternative to "over-spec'ing" a Dodge Sprinter when you're running s small business - in-town delivery, etc.
It reminds me of a smaller version of my Dad's old 1980s 1/2 ton Econoline panel van. Short wheelbase, no windows, great as a start-out work truck.
Really, it fills a huge gap in Ford's Commercial lineup as the smallest cargo offering they have currently is a current Econoline 150. A lot of people might not want to pay for V8 city fuel consumption when all they need is Ranger-sized cargo capacity. Having wagon and cargo configs really does make sense. All it needs is a better transmission than the 4-speed. Even the 5-speed auto from the Fusion would work.
I like it. B)
EDIT - they start under $27,000 for a cargo van without rear glass. Not too shabby!
It reminds me of a smaller version of my Dad's old 1980s 1/2 ton Econoline panel van. Short wheelbase, no windows, great as a start-out work truck.
Really, it fills a huge gap in Ford's Commercial lineup as the smallest cargo offering they have currently is a current Econoline 150. A lot of people might not want to pay for V8 city fuel consumption when all they need is Ranger-sized cargo capacity. Having wagon and cargo configs really does make sense. All it needs is a better transmission than the 4-speed. Even the 5-speed auto from the Fusion would work.
I like it. B)
EDIT - they start under $27,000 for a cargo van without rear glass. Not too shabby!
Daily driver 1: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport "S"
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.
33" BFG Mud-Terrain KM2s, lots of Rough Country gear - bumper, 2.5" lift, swaybar disconnects, Superwinch 10,000lb winch, Detroit Locker in rear D44 axle, custom exhaust, K+N filtercharger, Superchips-tuned.
Daily driver 2: 2006 Subaru Legacy GT
COBB Stage 1+ package - AccessPort tuner, COBB intake and airbox. Stage 2 coming shortly - COBB 3" AT stainless DP and race cat, custom 3" Magnaflow-based exhaust and Stage 2 COBB tune.