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Which engine size?

Postby Hedgie » Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:07 pm

On the look out for a new school minibus. Need a 17 seater with £15k available in the budget.

Having taken a nosey around the sites I notice the same buses with different engine power ratings 140ps etc.

Any pointers on the best or even worse power option?
2007 '07' Mk7 Transit MWB minibus 15 seater
2011 '11' Mk7 Transit SWB minibus 12 seater - sold
2001 'Y' Mk6 Transit lwb minibus 15 seater - deceased
1999 'V' Mk5 Transit lwb minibus - deceased
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Re: Which engine size?

Postby ned » Fri Oct 13, 2017 11:33 pm

More power (Ps) is always best :D N
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Re: Which engine size?

Postby bigjohnthomas » Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:00 am

i concur with my concubine
low power = sh*t
more power =better

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Re: Which engine size?

Postby Jim Archer » Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:46 am

A 140 will maje the chore of carting 16 wee oiks about somewhat less tiresome.

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Re: Which engine size?

Postby knobby1 » Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:39 pm

Jim Archer wrote:A 140 will maje the chore of carting 16 wee oiks about somewhat less tiresome. Jim


Aye...and they remap nicely too...170+ isn't an issue for them..! :mrgreen:

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