I bought a 2016 XLT with 19,200 miles on it in 2019 for $17k. Was in excellent like new condition. I got it luckily just before the price of used vehicles began to skyrocket. 3 years later, It's now worth $21k. Go figure. I love it! I carry 1,000 lbs all day long and still get almost 24 miles per gallon.
I bought a 2016 connect xlt with 70k mikes, perfect shape really , for $17,500 after taxes in 2024. I felt lucky to find it in all reality. These are becoming rare in my area (Washington State)…
I bought a new 2019 Transit Connect for $20,000. I've seen used ones go for close to $30,000 now. I think Ford stopped making them about a year ago. Anyways, it's been a good reliable van with very few issues and it gets good gas milage. I used mine as a catering van. If you want to use it for construction and hauling tools and plywood around in it will be too small.
I would love to own a Transit Connect. I am a delivery driver on a fixed income, so it’s hard for me to save up and I can’t afford payments. Owning one would allow me to obtain contracts with different delivery companies. Maybe one day!!
Lol when you said no one would be buying it to just have it, that "no one" is me xD id use it to transport my dogs since i have 5 and makes it easy to fit everything we take on roadtrips too
No doubt. My wife had talked for years about wanting the passenger model. Got one just 2 days ago, a 2022 new, SL LWB. I never paid much attention to them. But boy, I really like it’s ride and possibilities with just a few accessories. I believe she chose good.. I still have my F-150, but the van will really round out our transportation. And we paid less than MSRP.
I* wish we had that 2L here in the UK, gutless gas or diesel with 120bhp but we do have the fogs, alloys (useless in urban environments) cruise and power everything inc. PTS.
Hard to find is an understatement. When I checked a couple months ago there was ONE within 200 miles of me, and it was a passenger version which is useless to me.
The company I work for just got 2 2022 models of these. I’m 6ft 4in and I have plenty of head room. The seats are not very comfortable for me which is kind of an issue cause I’m driving 150-200 miles a day. Also our doesn’t have cruise control which sucks, but it has Bluetooth and a backup camera as well as windows all the way around. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have cruise control, but has Bluetooth and a backup camera but it’s better than nothing.
Nice! Glad the company you work for finally got them! Definitely weird that they wouldn’t include cruise isn’t it? I find it’s a must because most people driving these are driving for long periods of time!
People need to stop mentioning "back-up camera" as an added feature. Since 2018, it is required by law to have one. The connect is barebones but that is ok for what it is meant to be which is a work vehicle.
For that price they could add a few more options. Auto lights would be nice, I'm always seeing people driving at night with their lights off. Push button to start the car so you don't lock your keys in the van.
I personally need a cargo van like this. But I prefer to call them “unfinished” vans lol. I wish they would at install easy to clean wipe walls you can screw shelves in etc. then you can call it a cargo van. Having walls in this thing is a must for most I think. But you gotta do it yourself. I heard this van is slow sluggish? I want something easy to clean and no carpeting.
I drive one the locks would drive you mad.The side or back doors keep locking.not good if you in and out.Pluss head light very poor.At bottom sliding door poor design a track holding wires in place very fragile and easy to accidently break.
Looking at getting one of these to move my Sportbike crotch rocket around. Looking at dimensions I think it will fit! Gonna have to visit the local dealership.
why do they make new cars so weak these days .. I have a 2007 ls 4cyl colorado. 175 horse power payload 1800 lb tow Rate 2500 weight of the truck 3300 lb like in every aspect my old 4banger light truck beats this van new cargo van .. they should make it comparable to the older model or better at least
It has lamp with only 1 source of light in front, no wall between passenger and cargo areas, no daylight LEDs, manual mirrors but still it has automatic gearbox and reverse camera. Very strange version, mix of ultra poor and rich options.
I bought a 2016 XLT with 19,200 miles on it in 2019 for $17k. Was in excellent like new condition. I got it luckily just before the price of used vehicles began to skyrocket. 3 years later, It's now worth $21k. Go figure. I love it! I carry 1,000 lbs all day long and still get almost 24 miles per gallon.
What do you carry? I"m lookin for jobs that can be done with a ford transit connect. Please help me out.
There is a healthy national inventory of these, lightly used. Not sure what the "worth" source is.
I bought a 2016 connect xlt with 70k mikes, perfect shape really , for $17,500 after taxes in 2024. I felt lucky to find it in all reality. These are becoming rare in my area (Washington State)…
Lol that same one you mention is now worth $14-16k but yeah it went up 😂
With 1000lb in it can it go up steep hills ok?
The rear door open to the side with a push of the yellow button, unless its only on the XLT.
Does a 4x8 sheet of anything fit in the back ?
Press the yellow buttons on the side of the back doors while pushing it! 💗
Ugh you are right, I totally forgot when I was doing the video but then realized after once I uploaded it!
@@6ixthGear can you get a sheet of drywall with the door closed and is there a standard clutch version?
I bought a new 2019 Transit Connect for $20,000. I've seen used ones go for close to $30,000 now. I think Ford stopped making them about a year ago. Anyways, it's been a good reliable van with very few issues and it gets good gas milage. I used mine as a catering van. If you want to use it for construction and hauling tools and plywood around in it will be too small.
This was very helpful, looking to replace some vans at work.
I clicked for the ford transit and witnessed a Godzilla. 😂 Awesome video
Big car companies introducing small pick up trucks but discontinued small cargo vans …I would like a new one with windows in back doors.
I would love to own a Transit Connect. I am a delivery driver on a fixed income, so it’s hard for me to save up and I can’t afford payments. Owning one would allow me to obtain contracts with different delivery companies. Maybe one day!!
Lol when you said no one would be buying it to just have it, that "no one" is me xD id use it to transport my dogs since i have 5 and makes it easy to fit everything we take on roadtrips too
No doubt. My wife had talked for years about wanting the passenger model. Got one just 2 days ago, a 2022 new, SL LWB. I never paid much attention to them. But boy, I really like it’s ride and possibilities with just a few accessories. I believe she chose good.. I still have my F-150, but the van will really round out our transportation. And we paid less than MSRP.
One untruth here. The back doors open to 180 degrees. He needed to press the yellow buttons on the doors to release the 90 degree hold.
Wish it had a column shifter so I could have more room up front
This is exactly what I want for work So tough to find in Massachusetts
Make this an electric van with a 400 mile range and Ford would dominate the market!!
Yeah,Electric!
But I would buy it, to make it a camper van. I would put a high top on it too.
Dunno why they aren’t thinking about it
EVs are ghay
@@Del_Monico you're projecting...
I* wish we had that 2L here in the UK, gutless gas or diesel with 120bhp but we do have the fogs, alloys (useless in urban environments) cruise and power everything inc. PTS.
Surprised nobody mentioned the skyline in the background 👀
Hard to find is an understatement. When I checked a couple months ago there was ONE within 200 miles of me, and it was a passenger version which is useless to me.
Ahha so true! I factory ordered one for a customer this last March, still doesn’t have a VIN yet. They’re in MASSIVE delay.
I have 1 bring 40 k it's all yours
Boss ordered me a xlt cargo lwb back in Nov. Finally got it last week. Well worth the wait.
what is the width dimentions in the back? I am thinking of using it as a camper van and put a bed that would allow me to lay down horizontally
Fool
@@Del_Monico why fool? Lol
Trying to find out on the shifter there is a bottom on the side. What is that for?
Is it reliable with over 100k miles?
The company I work for just got 2 2022 models of these. I’m 6ft 4in and I have plenty of head room. The seats are not very comfortable for me which is kind of an issue cause I’m driving 150-200 miles a day. Also our doesn’t have cruise control which sucks, but it has Bluetooth and a backup camera as well as windows all the way around. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have cruise control, but has Bluetooth and a backup camera but it’s better than nothing.
Nice! Glad the company you work for finally got them! Definitely weird that they wouldn’t include cruise isn’t it? I find it’s a must because most people driving these are driving for long periods of time!
People need to stop mentioning "back-up camera" as an added feature. Since 2018, it is required by law to have one. The connect is barebones but that is ok for what it is meant to be which is a work vehicle.
Press the yellow buttons to open up wider.
Can you take out the bulk head on these
dose it come with a rear seat
Press the yellow button on the rear doors and they open up wider
do these guys make as much as Sprinters?
For that price they could add a few more options. Auto lights would be nice, I'm always seeing people driving at night with their lights off. Push button to start the car so you don't lock your keys in the van.
You can open thje back doors wider, press those yellow buttons. Oh, you just noticed!
How much?
at 6:43 1264 millimeters is 49.76 inches...not 6 feet!!!!
I personally need a cargo van like this. But I prefer to call them “unfinished” vans lol. I wish they would at install easy to clean wipe walls you can screw shelves in etc. then you can call it a cargo van. Having walls in this thing is a must for most I think. But you gotta do it yourself. I heard this van is slow sluggish? I want something easy to clean and no carpeting.
Awesome Review! 💗👍
Thannk you!!
If they made this capable of towing 3-4klbs it would be perfect.
Why is the car turned on?
Looking for plain jane with no bells or whistles. What available?
Wish these were awd...
You left out the rear door feature of opening 180
Ugh I know, I realized right after the vid I didn't show it lol
@@6ixthGear its all good! We have your back 🤟
@@LeQuito you’re the best 😁
ford needs to bring the manual transit van to the U.S. like UK gets. how the hell did they not give us that, plus four wheel drive would be amazing.
Did Ford finally get the bugs worked out of these vans?
I want to buy one but my beget 10,000$ used
can this towe a 15 foot boat with a 25 on the back about 1200 pounds?
Yep- rated for 2,000 lbs towing.
Nice how much
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I drive one the locks would drive you mad.The side or back doors keep locking.not good if you in and out.Pluss head light very poor.At bottom sliding door poor design a track holding wires in place very fragile and easy to accidently break.
Looking at getting one of these to move my Sportbike crotch rocket around. Looking at dimensions I think it will fit! Gonna have to visit the local dealership.
why do they make new cars so weak these days .. I have a 2007 ls 4cyl colorado.
175 horse power
payload 1800 lb
tow Rate 2500
weight of the truck 3300 lb
like in every aspect my old 4banger light truck beats this van new cargo van ..
they should make it comparable to the older model or better at least
It has lamp with only 1 source of light in front, no wall between passenger and cargo areas, no daylight LEDs, manual mirrors but still it has automatic gearbox and reverse camera. Very strange version, mix of ultra poor and rich options.
Why do we have to talk in millimeters? Give us inches. 🤫🙄
Those dimensions are WRONG!!!