Raimund, I've been quite interested in the Ford Transit as a possible upgrade to my Vanagon a few years from now for extended USA travel for longer periods of time (retirement); I've heard that they were going to build a US factory to produce these. Wondering what you think of the full-sizeTransit (not the Transit-Connect), or was the "yuck" directed at Ford as a corporation? What about the vehicle itself? For me, I'm thinking a little bit bigger than the Vanagon would be nice for full-timing, but I don't ever see myself in a full size motorhome. Have been watching the MB Sprinter also, but heard lots of "expensive" stories to buy and maintain; thought that the new Transit might have an advantage with an established network of Ford dealerships for parts and repair. Would greatly appreciate your inside knowledge. Rich San Diego
--- On Fri, 12/9/11, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote: From: Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> Subject: Visiting the US in spring: Detroit To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, December 9, 2011, 2:15 PM This is kind of vanagon content. You may have known me (or not) as a german list member for years. Although I havenīt contributed too much lately (some engine and brake conversion stuff), I still am lurking around here. In early 2012 I have the chance to get to work in the US on Fordīs (yuck) new cargo truck, the Transit. If there are any listmembers in the Dearborn Detroit area, I would be happy to meet you. I will have 10 or 12 weeks in the Detroit area, so any Vanagon fun on weekends will be appreciated...at least :-) Regards Raimund |
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