[Young Trucker]

Hey all,

My fiance and I got hooked on this style of car on a trip to Europe. Thinking of finally pulling the trigger and buying one. Right now we are looking at these two. Any tips or ideas related to them would be appreciated. Is either of these years a stronger vehicle?

2010 from a dealer
This was a pool cleaning rig.
2012 on CL
This really polite sounding gentleman drove back and forth from PHX to LA delivering xrays.


Very grateful for your help and expertise, thanks.

 

[PeterR]

Hey all,

My fiance and I got hooked on this style of car on a trip to Europe. Thinking of finally pulling the trigger and buying one. Right now we are looking at these two. Any tips or ideas related to them would be appreciated. Is either of these years a stronger vehicle?

2010 from a dealer
This was a pool cleaning rig.
2012 on CL
This really polite sounding gentleman drove back and forth from PHX to LA delivering xrays.

Very grateful for your help and expertise, thanks.

Welcome to the forum. You are actually asking about the Transit Connect, the smaller and older design from Ford. Most of this forum is focused on the new full-sized 2015 Transit. You might have better luck in the sub-forum devoted to the Transit Connect:

http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/ford-transit-connect-general-discussion/

Good luck!

 

[Young Trucker]

Ah thanks Peter!

 

[Chance]

Welcome.

On the surface the 2012 seems like a better value provided you like window van. Lower cost, newer, and lower (highway) miles. Also one owner versus company van. Condition is reportedly "like new", and even if overstated it's probably nicer than a work van. Almost sounds like a trick question.


Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

[PeterR]

Please see my reply on the TC forum:

http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/ford-transit-connect-general-discussion/11026-2010-vs-2012-a.html