Used 2015 Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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I don't know, I friggin' love this thing...
David, Virginia Beach, VA, 11/10/2015
Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
Hi guys... Well, i'm one of those guys that always dig "weird" "boxy" cars. I had 3 Honda Elements ( ie my favorite car of all time ), an FJ Cruiser ( served it's purpose ) and now I leased a 2015 Transit Connect Wagon. Mine isn't the Titanium but it's just below that. I actually built it from the ground up and my dealer was able to find one in Riverside CA and shipped to my dealer in Carlsbad. Where to start... I love this thing. Sure I have a one year old, but he lives with his mom up in Oregon ( long story ), but i'm one of those surfer/snowboarder/camper/bulldog owner kinda guys that likes to get out and have fun, but also likes comfort... I stumbled across this as I've always wanted a VW van but really don't feel like working on it everyday. My dealer gave me an amazing amount on the trade in of my FJ so I had to jump on it. I leased it as I always change my mind on cars, but this one I may actually purchase. I got the gloss black version as, if I purchase, will murder this sucker out and it will be all black ( rims / tint / etc ) and plus I didn't want to look like every other cargo van. Pro's: Overhead storage is so awesome Overhead mid storage ( option ) is also amazing. Similar to airline storage All seats fold flat. Mine actually stays that way all the time as I got the weather tech liner that goes from the back of the front seats all the way to the back doors. I'm only 5'4" so I can really lay out in this thing. Dual heat / AC zones. Great for camping. Heated windshield. No not defrost, heated... I'm interested to see how this works when up at the mountains. 180 degree opening doors. I opted for this vice the life rear gate as I wanted to mount all of my camping gear on the rear door panels, which worked out amazingly. Sound system. Opted for the best one the had and glad I did. The Navi and sound is great Mileage. I do mainly city driving but starting this week will be heading to Mammoth Mountain or Bear pretty much weekly. Getting 23.2 right now in the city which is light years ahead of my FJ. Turning fog lights. When not on constant, when you use your blinker, the side you are turning to lights up, making it so easy to see. Power outlets. One thing I love is that Ford puts fuses under the dash, as well as in the back. I was able to mount my power inverter and Bluetooth speaker, hard wired, into the fuse box for camping. And didn't have to run miles of cable Con's. Not a whole lot really. I'm anxious to see what it does in the snow. Only had since June and it's been flawless. You can hear some squeeks and such, but that could be that I keep all my camp gear in there at all times so it could be jossled around. Also, the sliding doors are now automatic, so you actually have to use your hands people. But hell, i'd rather do that than pay $50,000 for a Toyota minivan. My dealer also threw in a Thule roof rack. Now if there is a con, that is one of them, as putting that up is a pain in the "you know what". The don't give you any threads to bolt the rack in, so you have to use Jack Nuts to do it. Was my first time attempting but once I did one I was a pro. The Jack Nuts are about 14 bucks for 6 and a tool at Harbor Freight ran me 18 bucks, but my surf boards stay up there solid. Overall I love it, except now i'm seeing more people jump on the bandwagon and getting them. I'm working on making some rear curtains for a little more privacy, but it's basically done. I have all of the power outlets I need ( 2 3 prong in the pack and a bunch of USB up front ), mounted some extra LED lighting that come down and can be moved anywhere ( magnets hold up ) and mounted a cargo net on the inside roof for extra odds and ends while sleeping... Jump on the bandwagon and get the unminivan. You won't be disappointed... Thanx David
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I'm not sure what the rest of you are reviewing...
J D Robertson, Kaufman, TX, 09/16/2015
Ford Transit Connect Wagon XLT 4dr Minivan w/Rear Liftgate SWB (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
My experience is not anything like the rest of the reviewers. This is one of the worst vehicles I've ever been in. I'm using one for work. Terrible ride, terrible gas mileage, the seats are uncomfortable in all three rows, Bluetooth connection is a nightmare, it's massively underpowered. If a family is thinking about this, I would highly suggest you need to really evaluate the Honda and Toyota minivans instead. If there was a zero star option I would have given it.
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