Anyone have a Ford Transit Connect?

[jobob]

Here are the reviews if anyone else is interested. Really depressing -- but I am glad we found them.

http://www.cars.com/ford/transit-con...sumer-reviews/

Oh well, good to know. We're in no hurry to replace the Element (KNOCK WOOD! LIGHT CANDLES! RECITE CHANTS!) so maybe the re-designed model might work out for us.

Emily, seems like you're looking for precisely the kind of car we'd like, so I would really like to know how your search progresses, if you don't mind.

{Hi Wahine! <waves>}

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, seems like you're looking for precisely the kind of car we'd like, so I would really like to know how your search progresses, if you don't mind.

Be glad to! My DH is doing most of the legwork on this one as he needs to be happy with whatever we choose. If we still had our Element, obviously it would work for what we want to do, even with the not-great gas mileage. I surely wish Honda would have continued with it and figured out a way to boost its mileage because it was such a convenient bike-mobile! Have yet to find anything that really compares.

[mzone]

I have an original year Element (2003) and dread the day I'll have to replace it. I should have many more years to come with just under 80k on it now. A short commute and riding my bike to work in warmer weather helps.

The Transit had some potential until I realized there were no seats for the dogs in back. The Nissan NV line looks interesting.

[emily_in_nc]

I have an original year Element (2003) and dread the day I'll have to replace it. I should have many more years to come with just under 80k on it now. A short commute and riding my bike to work in warmer weather helps.

The Transit had some potential until I realized there were no seats for the dogs in back. The Nissan NV line looks interesting.

We had over 125K miles on our '04 Element when we sold it. Would have driven it for many more if we hadn't moved out of the country. You should have many more years with yours!

We have looked at the Nissan NV as well. It's still on our list of possibilities, but apparently sales have been abysmal, and thus resale values are in the toilet. Also, since they are classified as commercial trucks, they are not required to disclose their MPG, but we read in one forum that the high-roof model might get as low as 11 mpg. Might as well get an RV for that kind of mileage. Not good for lots of traveling....

The hunt goes on!

[jobob]

I surely wish Honda would have continued with it and figured out a way to boost its mileage because it was such a convenient bike-mobile! Have yet to find anything that really compares.

I know what you mean! Early on we were hoping that Honda would come out with a hybrid Element. Oh well.

[Fredwina]

Another couple of options that will be coming to the US market are the Fiat Doblo and Ducato. A lot more options for bike haulers

[emily_in_nc]

Another couple of options that will be coming to the US market are the Fiat Doblo and Ducato. A lot more options for bike haulers

When, Fredwina? Any idea?

Thanks!

[snapdragen]

You can get a Transit with seats - it's the "wagon" version. They didn't have any vans, except for one Mercedes at the auto show. I fell in love with a Mercedes station wagon. Comfy!

[OakLeaf]

I just saw a Nissan panel van going down the road and thought of this thread. They're going to be coming out with a compact version later this year, too. http://www.nissancommercialvehicles.com/nv

[Fredwina]

When, Fredwina? Any idea?

Thanks!

2014 Model year.