Mikey P
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3500 ProMaster vs 3500 Transit..
Let's hear real owner experiences.
Let's hear real owner experiences.
I hate to do this, but...
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Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I'm listening as well. My nephew has a Promaster in his fleet for his fire suppression business, and loves it one year in.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Doesn't Damon have a pro master? Hasn't broken it yet. I think.
Desk Jockey
Member
(3) mid roof Transits love them. The wind does catch them on windy days but then it would any taller vehicle. Other than that they are used daily and no issues.
Two of them are on the right.
Two of them are on the right.
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Mikey P
Administrator
No, we don't need two biggins.
We do need a smaller van for going out of town, up into the mountains and FPA only gigs..
We do need a smaller van for going out of town, up into the mountains and FPA only gigs..
Mikey P
Administrator
V is down.
https://carinnews.com/2019-chevy-express-passenger-van-price-and-release-date/
I hope this model helps ford and dodge update that Fugly design
I hope this model helps ford and dodge update that Fugly design
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
That read like an awkward computer translation.
Desk Jockey
Member
The Promaster has front wheel drive in you're getting into snow.
Love my promaster. I love how all the mechanics are under the front seat and forward. Everything. The only things running back are the exhaust and brake lines. You can drill and mount into that puppy anywhere. I've got 11k miles on her so far and no issues. The interior options are better than the fords also. Folding mirrors, the blutetooth connectivity, and climate controls are better also. My 3500 handels the weight just fine of my 870 and equipment. Hell, Mike, you saw it in Vegas. It even looks good in wood trim. (that's extra). It made it there and back without a hickup and reported for work the next day with a smile.
My buddy has a Transit and I noticed the interior trim is thinner plastic and seems cheaper. The promaster is lower to the ground, so stubby guys like me don't rip out their crotch when stepping in and out. Also makes it easier to life equipment in and out.
There, you have my opinion. I'm really happy I went with the PM. You know if I wasn't I'd be squealing like a stuck pig. The one complaint I have is the cup holders are in odd places.
My buddy has a Transit and I noticed the interior trim is thinner plastic and seems cheaper. The promaster is lower to the ground, so stubby guys like me don't rip out their crotch when stepping in and out. Also makes it easier to life equipment in and out.
There, you have my opinion. I'm really happy I went with the PM. You know if I wasn't I'd be squealing like a stuck pig. The one complaint I have is the cup holders are in odd places.
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steve_64
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Sounds like a seal of endorsement to me.
Onfire_02_01
Member
I was looking at a promaster last year when I was replacing my van. They drove nice and they already had a fuel tap under a flap between the seats. Ultimately I went with another Chevy because of expierences with delivery guys. I ran into a couple who drove them every day who said summer driving and empty winter driving they are fine and no problems at all. But when they get in snow with a load of cargo they are hard to steer. Empty in the snow is fine they said but has problems once weight begins to shift to the back wheels.
Mikey P
Administrator
No snow on the coast
hogjowl
Idiot™
Plenty of flakes though
Come to Redding, visit your daughter, and come hang out with me on a job or two. I’ll let you drive the Promaster and get a feel for it. See if it fits your Sasquatch needs or not.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Plenty of head room
The Great Oz
Member
We had limited exposure (one year) to running a Transit. It drives nice, far better than the current GM vans. The narrow cab seemed a bit odd, but the tech using it loved it. You know about the Transit though.
The Promaster is a little wider in the cab, and has a different steering wheel angle and brake pedal, that takes a minute to get used to. Don't have one, but at this point it is first on the list to replace one of our older delivery box trucks.
I know someone that owns three Promasters. He bought one to supplement his delivery box truck, but his stone guys commandeered it. He has bought two more and has large slide-ins installed. The endorsement is; he never buys new, preferring to profit from other's stupidity to get low-hour, low-mileage deals, so it says something that he likes these well enough to buy new. The lower floor means more headroom for the same roof height.
Slimy snow here and hills means no one keeps working during the three days we typically have snow, so no opinion about which drive mode works best for that.
From the oddly worded Chevy site:
"For that model in the passenger vehicle, you will find 3 series of chairs, the ideal location for 12 individuals" Not sure how that happens from this picture of the Chevy. Looks as narrow as a Transit.
The Promaster is a little wider in the cab, and has a different steering wheel angle and brake pedal, that takes a minute to get used to. Don't have one, but at this point it is first on the list to replace one of our older delivery box trucks.
I know someone that owns three Promasters. He bought one to supplement his delivery box truck, but his stone guys commandeered it. He has bought two more and has large slide-ins installed. The endorsement is; he never buys new, preferring to profit from other's stupidity to get low-hour, low-mileage deals, so it says something that he likes these well enough to buy new. The lower floor means more headroom for the same roof height.
Slimy snow here and hills means no one keeps working during the three days we typically have snow, so no opinion about which drive mode works best for that.
From the oddly worded Chevy site:
"For that model in the passenger vehicle, you will find 3 series of chairs, the ideal location for 12 individuals" Not sure how that happens from this picture of the Chevy. Looks as narrow as a Transit.
SamIam
Member
Mike already drove the transit.
Is yours 1500, or 2500????
2500 and 3500 on Chevy drive about the same.
Not sure with the fords and dodges
Is yours 1500, or 2500????
2500 and 3500 on Chevy drive about the same.
Not sure with the fords and dodges
Jim Williams
Member
I knew it was only a matter of time before Chevy entered the ugly van contest. Luckily I just picked up a 2014. I swear they are all trying to out ugly each other.
I like the transits. I just drove one from Ohio to Florida last week and got 17 mpg the whole way down. Our old Econolines were 10-11 mpg. The only issue we’ve had is that their tiny little tires and breaks wear out every 45-50 thousand miles opposed to the 80-90 we would get out of the Econolines. The battery is also s pain in the ass being as it’s located under the drivers seat. All in all though I prefer transits to Econolines. Just my 2 cents
ButlerFrank
Member
Under the drivers seat? For real?
Yep... big pain in the ass to swap
ButlerFrank
Member
I can imagine. That's just dumb.
You need to play this song while your video is playing. It makes is much more entertaining to watch
Mikey P
Administrator
My Transit is a 350
Brian H
Member
We recently retired a 14 foot cube van and replaced it with the Promaster 3500. We use it for store to store shuttle runs. I am not sure how it handles in the snow, but the guy driving it every day loves it.
Mikey P
Administrator
Beautiful wrap
