2012/2013 Ford Transit Mule Spied

[HeyBob]

Looks the future of the new ford van is very near.

The reason I did a search on this is because I saw one driving down the road, passed me in the opposite direction on Saturday.

The reason it grabbed my attention is because of the grill, it was not the same one in the attachments, more of a "Ford" grill easily identifying the van.

From the rear it looks like a last generation Sprinter.

I want one!

2012/2013 Ford Full Size Transit

[walterc]

I've been looking at those for a long time and since I'm changing to mostly service and few installs, it would be nice.

I argue the small engine issue- it seems anemic. I like to hit the gas and GO!.

My plan is to keep my truck with the lift to do occasional installs and towing- but I have to do it soon before the truck peters out.

I also want to find a low mileage one -used- to get that price down where I can pay cash.

I told a dealer off last month. He had a 2010 Transit with 68,000 miles on it and wanted $17,900.00 (They were 20k new). I said "BS"- I'll give you $10k cash for that mileage. It's half used up- no warranty, no records of upkeep, and has tool shelves which means it's been used harder than normal. His only reply was "But It has new tires".

They don't tow which I don't like and for a few more bucks, one can get a F150. But it is a nice van to scoot around and do all day driving in streets and tight spots.

I'll might go in and make an offer on a new one, but I'm cheap and usually get the best price they have and then slam them with "OK- you pay the TT&L and I'll take it"! It gets them every time.

[BaldLoonie]

Bob, talk to your boss. Maybe she'll get you one!

[HeyBob]

John,

I went to the Ford dealer today and put my name on the list, of which I am the only one on the list, we they become available to order, they will order me the first one that they order.

[HeyBob]

I've been looking at those for a long time and since I'm changing to mostly service and few installs, it would be nice.

I argue the small engine issue- it seems anemic. I like to hit the gas and GO!.

My plan is to keep my truck with the lift to do occasional installs and towing- but I have to do it soon before the truck peters out.

I also want to find a low mileage one -used- to get that price down where I can pay cash.

I told a dealer off last month. He had a 2010 Transit with 68,000 miles on it and wanted $17,900.00 (They were 20k new). I said "BS"- I'll give you $10k cash for that mileage. It's half used up- no warranty, no records of upkeep, and has tool shelves which means it's been used harder than normal. His only reply was "But It has new tires".

They don't tow which I don't like and for a few more bucks, one can get a F150. But it is a nice van to scoot around and do all day driving in streets and tight spots.

I'll might go in and make an offer on a new one, but I'm cheap and usually get the best price they have and then slam them with "OK- you pay the TT&L and I'll take it"! It gets them every time.

The van I am talking about is large, like a full size Sprinter

[pbharvey]

John,

I went to the Ford dealer today and put my name on the list, of which I am the only one on the list, we they become available to order, they will order me the first one that they order.

Can you get your Lennox Dealer discount? Call Dallas and get the new models on the list...please.

[Control Man]

Looks like another GENERIC EUROPEAN van.

Thought FORD would do something different than copy the SPRINTER.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ford-transit/

See what GM does when they revamp the SAVANA

[Control Man]

Ford has also sent out a proposal to the United Auto Workers union that discusses a new product to be built at the automaker's Avon Lake, Ohio facility starting in 2014.

That's the facility that just happens to be the current home of E-Series production.

[k-fridge]

What motor will it have?

[Theantihack]

I would not be offended if they put the 4.5L Diesel from the LCF in it. Then I really got a reason to buy a drum 0f 15w-40, I think I can get another 10 yrs out of my 7.3 PSD.

[qwerty hvac]

It looks just like a Sprinter. If they can make it not rust out in 2 years like a sprinter then they should be good.

[walterc]

The van I am talking about is large, like a full size Sprinter

Never mind.

[madhat]

It's more like the Sprinter is a poor copy of Ford Transit, which have been sold under that badge in Europe for over thirty years. They've have done gradule upgrades during that time.