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08-06-2009, 04:08 AM
Ok, so it isn't a Focus RS, or anything fancy, but I've seen some of these on the local lots.
![[Image: ford%20transit%20connect.jpg]](http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/02/ford%20transit%20connect.jpg) Ford Transit Connect
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08-06-2009, 06:25 AM
Starting at roughly $28,000 lol not worth my bottle of toonies. Would be great for a sound comp car though. or to do a huge ass V8 custom job
Currently - 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4X4 Work Truck. Needs a Super Charger
2012 F150 Eco Boost Work Truck < Died several times and now it's some farmer problem. No Longer Sleeping/In Surgery Having A Heart Transplant - 2005 Focus ZX5 Sonic Blue Modified Sold - 1992 Astro Van CS Sky Blue Stock Sold - 1994 Excel 2DR HB Teal First Car 
08-06-2009, 06:29 AM
It looks perfectly designed to put a set of forks through.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come. Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies. 
08-06-2009, 06:30 AM
Scorcher000,Aug 5 2009, 04:25 PM Wrote:Starting at roughly $28,000 lol not worth my bottle of toonies. Would be great for a sound comp car though. or to do a huge ass V8 custom job Thats a lot for something that uses the Focus platform, they should have at least had the option of the 2.3L.
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08-06-2009, 08:10 AM
Canadian ST,Aug 5 2009, 08:30 PM Wrote:Scorcher000,Aug 5 2009, 04:25 PM Wrote:Starting at roughly $28,000 lol not worth my bottle of toonies. Would be great for a sound comp car though. or to do a huge ass V8 custom job we have a bunch of these at my work right now. they are a neat little rig. i can stand up inside them and im 6'3
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08-06-2009, 09:49 AM
they would make a sick rally rig.
i like it lol :D
In Europe FORD is pronounced "\kwa-le-te\"
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08-06-2009, 09:56 AM
take a look at this one.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D http://www.tuningnews.net/article/070103/f...onnect-x-press/
In Europe FORD is pronounced "\kwa-le-te\"
2008 f250 6.4 powerstroke/twin turbo/crew cab/XLT/4x4 Edge programmer, Cat and Dpf delete, mbrp exhaust. 650hp 850ft/tq..... 2002 red SVT sport'in European Appearance package rims, AEM cai, #4111 of 4788, ranger 12v plug cover, 4500k HID HI/LO, eibach springs, H&R 15mm wheel spacers. sold 2000 yellow zx3 sold 1994 mazda mx3 sold 1992 ford festiva (RIP) 
08-06-2009, 10:12 AM
Jmountney1,Aug 5 2009, 07:56 PM Wrote:take a look at this one. Yeah that is sweet.... but i believe it was only a one off and never went into production Basically just an RS
2002 pitch black ZX3
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08-06-2009, 12:47 PM
I saw these at local stealerships a few weeks ago, stopped and checked one out as soon as I could. I really think this could be a good contender in our market... seeing as there isn't any comparable options from other mfr's. Get a nice pipe and ladder rack installed on the roof, and it is prefect for me.
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08-06-2009, 09:15 PM
euro_zx5,Aug 5 2009, 09:47 PM Wrote:I saw these at local stealerships a few weeks ago, stopped and checked one out as soon as I could. I really think this could be a good contender in our market... seeing as there isn't any comparable options from other mfr's. Get a nice pipe and ladder rack installed on the roof, and it is prefect for me. What do you do?
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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!
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. 
08-07-2009, 12:42 AM
Yeah the Transit fills the niche for the smaller cargo van and at a much better price than the Sprinter does.
As to five speed auto over the four speed, that would drive up the cost to build them, for one. Second I don't know that Ford is using the five speed from the four banger Fusion for any new products at this time and third are you sure that transmission would actually be suited for that duty? I mean it's not like any Fusion is rated to tow according to Ford and I'm not sure that the Transit is any lighter than even the four banger Fusion :unsure: NefCanuck
I just figured that it's proven tech, would add a little more flexibility to the setup both in town and on the highway and if nothing else it would likely increase fuel economy.
Case in point: the 2008 Escape vs the 2009 Escape. They increased the HP AND the engine size in some cases, added more cogs and got better fuel economy across the board. Also knowing that the 2.0L should bolt up to a trans that the 2.3L is already proven on, it kinda makes sense. Other manufacturers run 5+ speeds with their 4-cyls. It just makes sense to get the Focus, finally, out of the 1980s as far as automatics are concerned. And with that movement, it would hopefully take the Transit Connect with it. It's got nothing to do with towing, but everything to do with daily performance.
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. 
08-07-2009, 03:29 AM
wasn't there one of thise from dodge that was a straight out copy cat of the mercedes bens ones i saw in europe a few years ago? like how friggin origional can dodge be? they have to friggin copy a mercedes bens version and put their own logos on it, im supprised mercedes let them get away with this.
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08-07-2009, 04:43 AM
Looks like one of them Canada Post mail trucks.
Sold:2001 SE 2.0L SPI w/60mm TB, Steeda Shorty Intake.
Active: 2007 SES Hatch, Motegi MR7 Rims with 215/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires, debadged, black painted calipers and drums, RS Knob, CFM Short Throw, Billet E-Brake, CFM Focus pedals, MBRP Exhaust, XCal2, FS Front and Rear Strut Tower Bars, Diamond Plate Floor Mats and Sills, Alpine MP3 Deck, Alpine V-Power 300w Amp, Pioneer IMPP Sub, AlpineType-S door speakers, VF Engineering Rear Motor Mount, F2 RS Spoiler, Tokico D-spec shocks, HTP Cross Brace, EBC Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Russell SS Brake Lines, RS Wheel, SVT Blue Seats, Vibrant 2.5" Race Highflow Cat, CFM UDP. Rear SVT bumper to come. Active: 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited TJ [LJ], Volant CAI, 32" BFG Mud Terrains, and a whole bunch of goodies.
08-07-2009, 06:07 AM
I hope it gives the sprinter a run for its money. Theres a few at colony Ford and they have already sold a couple hope you like white cause thats the only colour they come in lol
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08-07-2009, 07:36 AM
paolo,Aug 6 2009, 01:29 PM Wrote:wasn't there one of thise from dodge that was a straight out copy cat of the mercedes bens ones i saw in europe a few years ago? like how friggin origional can dodge be? they have to friggin copy a mercedes bens version and put their own logos on it, im supprised mercedes let them get away with this. Mercedes up until very recently owned Chrysler (Dodge) ... it was in all the papers.
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08-07-2009, 12:43 PM
NikiterZTS,Aug 6 2009, 07:15 AM Wrote:euro_zx5,Aug 5 2009, 09:47 PM Wrote:I saw these at local stealerships a few weeks ago, stopped and checked one out as soon as I could. I really think this could be a good contender in our market... seeing as there isn't any comparable options from other mfr's. Get a nice pipe and ladder rack installed on the roof, and it is prefect for me. Plumbing and heating. But if I were to have things my way, i'd open my own paintball field and pro shop... either way this van would be great.
'14 Escape 2.0t
2012 5dr Ti : Traded ZTWsquared,Aug 6 2009, 05:36 PM Wrote:paolo,Aug 6 2009, 01:29 PM Wrote:wasn't there one of thise from dodge that was a straight out copy cat of the mercedes bens ones i saw in europe a few years ago? like how friggin origional can dodge be? they have to friggin copy a mercedes bens version and put their own logos on it, im supprised mercedes let them get away with this. Maybe his iFail... uh, I mean iPhone crapped out and he couldn't get on the Internets to see all this go down? ZX3_2NV - the website mentions red and blue as well. Have they changed things since they started actually retailing them?
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.
08-07-2009, 10:26 PM
NOS2Go4Me,Aug 7 2009, 06:56 AM Wrote:the website mentions red and blue as well. Campbells here in Ottawa has had all three colours in.
Ryan and the Silver Sedan
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