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Mita · 13-01-2021, 13:06

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Originally Posted by willox

What you going to be smuggling in there with the dead locks and false floor?

Mita · 13-01-2021, 13:07

I think if I had the budget ( ie not spent all my money on the Evo

) I would go Transporter

But with my budget I thinking Transit is the way to go..

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Originally Posted by Sir Marcus

I went from the Transit Connect to the Caddy Startline EU6 2.0 (102hp). Caddy looks loads better & is well built. Fully shelved out in the back with VW racking.
Get 520 miles per £66 fill up, Connect was about 400 miles. Hopefully will hold value more than the Connect.
Connect was not very reliable, a few starter motors, leaf spring. So far no problems..

Dave-Cee · 13-01-2021, 13:50

Hi Mark is it possible to put an EFR on a Transit van?

Yehhh! saw you were getting one so already ordered it mate

Mita · 13-01-2021, 14:13

tracker · 13-01-2021, 15:23

I’ve got a connect lwb on a 65 plate. It’s got everything in it. Nice to drive and all the creature comforts. Been reliable but the rear parking sensors need sorting after a valet!!!
And the air con needs a service. Biggest issue for me is the 1.6 lump just doesn’t seem to have the go despite 115bhp.
But a nice van to go to work in and looks the business.

Mita · 13-01-2021, 15:34

So I guess the rear space is as long as a Transit Custom SWB but not as much height?

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Originally Posted by tracker

I’ve got a connect lwb on a 65 plate. It’s got everything in it. Nice to drive and all the creature comforts. Been reliable but the rear parking sensors need sorting after a valet!!!
And the air con needs a service. Biggest issue for me is the 1.6 lump just doesn’t seem to have the go despite 115bhp.
But a nice van to go to work in and looks the business.

Mita · 13-01-2021, 18:24

Done some digging. The Caddy Maxi has a load length of 2250mm and a SWB Transit is 2500mm . So 250mm difference which is bog all.. height is obviously a lot different (1m extra on Transit) but it comes at a cost of 2500 grand for an equivalent mileage/age van . Only advantage I guess with the Transit is I can build a shelf midway for double the loading area..

Anyway food for thought

super rover · 13-01-2021, 18:29

everything ive ever driven VAG wise is just DULL ,ive had ford vans for 25 years now i wouldnt drive anything else

Mita · 13-01-2021, 18:30

They are basic to be fair. But in all honesty it’s a work van, I don’t do huge mileage so it’s literally a work horse .

I thought Evos were stressful

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Originally Posted by super rover

everything ive ever driven VAG wise is just DULL ,ive had ford vans for 25 years now i wouldnt drive anything else

BlackmakDave · 13-01-2021, 19:02

Heya Mita I use a transit connect as my spare vehicle it's a ex BT van so had full service history and runs sweet for a 2012 with 91000 on it would definitely recommend 😊

Mita · 13-01-2021, 19:06

Ex BT good idea mate as always have full history

Dave-Cee · 13-01-2021, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Mita

Ex BT good idea mate as always have full history

Full phone records too mate

tracker · 14-01-2021, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Mita

So I guess the rear space is as long as a Transit Custom SWB but not as much height?

Yeah, be about right mate. I find it fine for plumbing/heating.
It takes full 3m pipes with a front hatch in the bulk head. But unlike the custom you have to fold the front passenger seat down. It’s also supposed to be 3 seats but I wouldn’t try it

Mita · 14-01-2021, 17:24

That’s great info mate. Thank you appreciate that

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Originally Posted by tracker

Yeah, be about right mate. I find it fine for plumbing/heating.
It takes full 3m pipes with a front hatch in the bulk head. But unlike the custom you have to fold the front passenger seat down. It’s also supposed to be 3 seats but I wouldn’t try it

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13-01-2021, 13:50	#33
Dave-Cee Climate Changer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Car: MAD forged 2.2 IX FQ 340 PLG Leccy Bloo Posts: 4,168	Hi Mark is it possible to put an EFR on a Transit van? Yehhh! saw you were getting one so already ordered it mate

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13-01-2021, 15:23	#35
tracker Senior User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,302	I’ve got a connect lwb on a 65 plate. It’s got everything in it. Nice to drive and all the creature comforts. Been reliable but the rear parking sensors need sorting after a valet!!! And the air con needs a service. Biggest issue for me is the 1.6 lump just doesn’t seem to have the go despite 115bhp. But a nice van to go to work in and looks the business.

13-01-2021, 18:24	#37
Mita Senior User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 10,457	Done some digging. The Caddy Maxi has a load length of 2250mm and a SWB Transit is 2500mm . So 250mm difference which is bog all.. height is obviously a lot different (1m extra on Transit) but it comes at a cost of 2500 grand for an equivalent mileage/age van . Only advantage I guess with the Transit is I can build a shelf midway for double the loading area.. Anyway food for thought

13-01-2021, 18:29	#38
super rover acting daft since 1969 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PRESTON ,lancashire Car: E7 RS RALLY CAR Posts: 19,549	everything ive ever driven VAG wise is just DULL ,ive had ford vans for 25 years now i wouldnt drive anything else

13-01-2021, 19:06	#41
Mita Senior User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 10,457	Ex BT good idea mate as always have full history