Anyone have a Ford Transit Connect?

[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

[emily_in_nc]

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

I commented on those above. We were actually all gung-ho about the NV2500 until we read about the horrible gas mileage and very poor resale. The latter doesn't bother us as much as the former. Perhaps the compact ones coming out later this year will be an improvement.

[OakLeaf]

Oh, missed that, sorry. Still, the high roof, heavy duty version reviewed by C&D is almost two feet taller and 600# heavier than the 1500. That height especially has to kill the fuel mileage. MotorWeek rates the 4-liter standard roof 2500 at 16.8 mpg - no Prius, but not *so* bad for a truck.

Would a pickup with a tall cap meet your needs?

[Fredwina]

When, Fredwina? Any idea?

Thanks!

2014 Model year.