Ford Transit Connect Passenger - yay or nay?

Posted by the-distancer@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 3 comments

Let me preface by saying I know nothing. Every car I’ve ever had has been one bad day away from the scrap yard.

That said, my finances have changed and I’m in the market for a van. Specifically a Ford Transit because they seem to rank well amongst van owners.

I have a $15k budget and am hoping for a 2018 or newer, with under 80k miles. A dealership in my town has a 2019 Ford Transit Passenger Connect, with 82k miles for $14,500.

Clean title, 1 owner, no accidents, pristine interior, Carfax looks great. My hope is get at least 5+ years out of this van and I intend to take to coast to coast a number of times throughout. I’ll also use it to transport things (by removing the seats).

Anyways, I intend to track down a car guy to perform an inspection, but I was curious if anyone here has any sage wisdom or things to out for with these vehicles. To me, the van seems solid. But I’m the definition of uninformed on all things cars, so that’s not saying much. Thank you in advance!

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Life_Instruction3214@reddit

I have a 2015 Ford Transit and it's about to hit 200k miles. I beat that car to shit and the only major repair I had was a catalytic converter replacement after not doing regular maintenance on it for 2 1/2 years. It drives perfectly fine and lasts through thick and thin. It's not cute or fun to drive necessarily but I'm sure a 2019 would be great. I was honestly considering getting a new one but I am kinda sick of looking at it.

Also, the seats in mine lay completely flat so im not sure you need to take them out to transfer stuff.

Important_Wallaby376@reddit

I want one of those, I think they are so cool.

Low-Tree3145@reddit

Cool cars, bad transmissions. Budget for a replacement at around 140,000. Or before. Worth the hassle IMO, since there’s really no other car with this particular form factor.