Promaster vs. Transit

[Walt]

I've got a 2008 Sprinter Van. All in all it's been a good van. Rides great. Looks great. But expected reliability is another thing. I've had a torque converter go out and a turbo so far. First was covered under warranty. The other was ridiculously expensive. 3k if I remember correctly. I talked them down a bit. But anyway, I'm thinking of getting a new van. Being down is not an option - too busy. A back up van doesn't work - no parking.

So any input on the Promaster vs Transit?

The Promaster I got a quote on - 3500 High roof long wheel base - fully loaded was only 35k. Included folding mirror. U-connect. Tow package. Very cost effective.

But not terribly attractive. And unknown to me.

The Transit Van. I don't haven't gotten a quote on. But it seems it would be over 40k. Better looking. More reliable? Better service?

Thoughts?

 

[Russ T.]

Promaster is front wheel drive from what I've heard. Very attractive in IA winters.

I really like the look of both.

 

[Mikey P]

I bought a 2015 Transit low roof 3500 with 31k on it for $26k

Love it so far

 

[Mikey P]

But had Dodge offered a low roof one ton I may have gone that route due to snow

 

[Bob Pruitt]

Thoughts?

Car and Driver Magazine rates Transit 5 Stars and Promaster 3 and a half Stars... GMC/Chevy 3 Stars.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Love it so far. I wish it had the front wheel drive like the Promaster.

 

[Cleanworks]

It's eiither fix it again Tony or find on road dead.

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL

 

[Walt]

Love it so far. I wish it had the front wheel drive like the Promaster.

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That's a beautiful van. Love the color. Did you get ecoboost?

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yes.

She really has the "getup and go". Very smooth ride.

 

[Walt]

But had Dodge offered a low roof one ton I may have gone that route due to snow

It snows in Santa Cruz? I thought it was sunny all the time.

Awesome price on the van. congrats. I like the install too.

 

[Mikey P]

For my High Sierra operation..

 

[Walt]

Car and Driver Magazine rates Transit 5 Stars and Promaster 3 and a half Stars... GMC/Chevy 3 Stars.

I saw that. Of course it's not from the perspective of a carpet cleaner or a working man for that matter. Just guys who love cars. From a practical point of view the promaster has a lot to offer - well thought out details. Like the door handles are verticals. The insulated cargo divider is the but she's kind of an ugly Betty. And the price - incentives galore.

 

[Mikey P]

I like the inside cabin layout of the Ram a bit more

 

[Nate The Great]

I like the inside cabin layout of the Ram a bit more

Dodge da fadda, Ram da daudda......

I like the new Transits myself... My friend has one with the ecoboost, fully loaded it still got some pep... Too bad his MyKey is programmed to 75mph I believe.... A fleet vehicle...