You don't even really notice when loaded up with 500 litres so true what you say about being a workhorse. I have come from vw transporters and this is a much nicer place to be.
Interesting...
I am i right in thinking the Transit was much cheaper, TWC?
What power did it have?
Just briefly, could you list the pro's and cons of each van to compare please?
Perhaps the top 3?
My brother in law has just bought the 125bhp tranny and it is nice but i didn't think it was as nice as the 180bhp transporter but the VW was much more expensive.
IMHO you get more value for money with the transit. Although mine is on contract hire I was offered to purchase for 19800 otr inc vat. When you put this next to a vw you would be lucky if you got a startline.
Pros
1: lots more extras for less money alloys Dab radio heated seats etc
2: much nicer place to be and drives so well loaded up with water and road noise is very low.
3:looks much more modern than the vw which is very dated now.
Cons
1: Not quite as fast as the t5 although mine was 180bhp
2: little niggly bits like rust on inside of wheel even brand new on the hub. Water pes onto the ecu into engine bay when it rains believe it or not. So for ford clearly have little faults.
3: ford bodywork not as good as vw colour coding very poor and orange peel everywhere.
Overall I love the van and despite little bits it's IMHO a better all rounder than the vw. The t5 is a nice weekend van but not a out and out work van.
Gareth