ProMaster is also available in 4x4.
Did not know that. That's pretty cool.ProMaster is also available in 4x4.
I've always thought a Ford Transit Connect would be cool to have. Small enough to still get anywhere you need, but tons of cargo space.
The ProMaster would be great if you realistically plan to use it for camping or loading a lot of payload (both volume and weight). They are just really big and don't have the towing capacity that a real truck would have. If that is something you need or care about. Not much more tow capacity than our 4runners or a stock tacoma.
If it's a DD that you want with a lot of cargo space, I'd go with the Transit Connect. If you want a camper or something to haul a lot of payload then the ProMaster.
I just looked it up. The new version is Front wheel drive only. Even the 2500 is fwd. I know the previous and the Mercedes version had 4x4.Did not know that. That's pretty cool.
That's a big ass vehicle for a DD. If you use it as intended then go for it, but you might get tired of the limitations that a big as vehicle like that has. No drive thru's, parking garages or tight parking lots.I could see us going out and camping with the Promaster and using its space as we are constantly remodeling the house and needing to move around a lot of stuff. This would 100% be my daily driver, so I am trying to make the right decision. The Promaster is only really justifiable if I can get a diesel for the mpg. The whole idea of having a car payment sucks, but this is a case where I cant continue to add more project cars to the list.
Thoughts?
That's a big ass vehicle for a DD. If you use it as intended then go for it, but you might get tired of the limitations that a big as vehicle like that has. No drive thru's, parking garages or tight parking lots.
One of the reasons I like driving my 4runner over my tundra is how easy it is to drive around town and get into tight areas.
Transit Connect seems more practical as a DD, but the ProMaster seems like a better utility vehicle if you actually use all of it's space. And 4wd would be super badass if you can find one.
Stay as far away from promaster as you can. Our rental fleet is shitWell, some interesting developments. I'll make the update brief.... I've been living in California out of a hotel for work, and I had my little daily driver taken to a shop back in Ga. The short story is that the hatchback has to go as repairs will put it well over the actual value of the vehicle and it isn't worth keeping another project car. I am working on plans for a new vehicle and I've narrowed it down to either wanting a Van like maybe a Ram Promaster Diesel, a Ford Transit Connect Titanium, or something like a Truck with a camper shell.
Reason: Mountain bikes, climbing gear, and kids in the not too distant future.
Anyone have experience with any of these or thoughts?
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Stay as far away from promaster as you can. Our rental fleet is shit
Stay as far away from promaster as you can. Our rental fleet is shit
We don't get the diesels because customers have a hard enough time figuring out if an international with a cummins takes diesel or not. If our vans were diesel they would all be contaminated lol. Parts are hard to come by and expensive because they are fiats and come from fucking ItalyIncluding or excluding diesels?
We don't get the diesels because customers have a hard enough time figuring out if an international with a cummins takes diesel or not. If our vans were diesel they would all be contaminated lol. Parts are hard to come by and expensive because they are fiats and come from fucking Italy