Mk6 or Mk7 ?

[topdogs]

The Mk7 Tourneo I am told won't be out until Sept is that true? as so far I have managed to get zero info on it.
There are some cracking deals on the Mk6 about.

Question :

Do you think its better getting the last of the old model, where hopefully the production problems and faults have been sorted ( Is this the case ?)

Or get the first of the new model with teething troubles ?
What do you guys in the know think?

Also if you know of any really good deals pls let us know

Mike

[Luke]

dont you think the mk6's are just better looking than the mk7's i do

[AndyG]

I think that the MK6 and MK7 are very closely linked apart from the obvious like the gearchange So I would imagine that the main teething problems have already been ironed out (Hopefully )
If it's for business then try go for the later one you'll love the facia, still not sure of that front

[topdogs]

Yes I know what you mean about the looks if I was going for a Mk6 - I thought a black GLX so that I could fit a nice chrome A Bar! Also it would look nice with Chrome type lettering.
Unfortunately I cant get any info and prices on the MK7.
Do you know if there is much difference in economy?

[madmark]

i have a frend of ,mine who has just bourt a mk6 glx and got a great deal on it!
the mk7 will be loads of money ,they are nice and i sat in one today(van not bus) but i am not convinced about the gearstic allthough you would get used to it but i still prefer the gearstic were it should be, i bourt a mk6 a few weeks ago and i like it , mine is a 125ps the same as the turneo but fuel consumption isnt that good!
my frends bus is black and does look great!
to have the new style front its gona cost alot more money! also the engine will be difrent 2.2tdci 130ps so this might have teething problems!
also i know another guy he is tradeing in his 03 for a new mk6 so deals are to be had!
i saved 3k plus vat off of list price!

[belly]

I see them running from the plant to the docks quite alot here and must admit the mk7 is growing on me got a year or so left on mine so ive decide im gonna get mk7 newer more powerful engine better dash rear discs ive also decided cos im in it so much i want air con leccy everything spotlights alloys in silver sounds like a proper pikey van eh just dont like how ford only colour code the middle section at the front so would like the rest done!!!!course i still love my mk6 think they look good in fact i think all transits do and there is some stonking deals around as you guys have said suppose i was no help at all really pros and con to either

[madmark]

you cant beet a nice drop of air con!

[100ps_drw_hicube]

rear discs never knew that

[belly]

in your best homer voice mmmmmmm air con what i wouldnt do for air con at the mo if im not on a ladder all harnessed up in direct crispy hot sun im sat in a metal box and yep wait till winter will be moaning how cold it is too

[AndyG]

Absolutely beautiful
Use it in the winter too
Demists the windows double quick especially after you've sat in your van scoffing fish and chips
On a MK5 I believe it was about £1100 + vat (including the compulsary tinted window option )

There's always a minus a bit more fuel and you must run it for at least half an hour every month to keep the system in good shape
To me, worth every penny

[belly]

yeh got it in my car hang on dont know what car it is or what it looks like havent driven it for months missus has it i know i bloody pay for it tax it insure it ho hum shes worth it must admit next van tho i could live with keep fit windows small hikes to adjust passenger mirror but i must have air con seeing as it comes on only specced up vehicles tho just guess i will have to rough it with the leccy bits

[AndyG]

Options are much cheaper nowadays you could prob. have windows and mirrors thrown in

[belly]

must admit im probably just gonna bust the bank on my next van bout a year or so top spec most powerful fwd s/w/b low roof new shape get a ex demo 6 months old or something will never buy brand new just want them to run out any teething faults as ppl have said ive had my fair share of crappy cheapos but theve all done me good now ive spent a bit more got a semi decent smartish van wish id done it ages ago

[AndyG]

Strange how you want Fwd
Don't you carry much weight

[belly]

nah not really posters 250litres of paste three ladders although there ramsays few tools cones harnesses bout it really usual stuff , had a dodgy diff on my last van and just thought i dont really need r/w/d plus f/w/d is lower for my on and off with the ladders ! my job is basically multi drop but putting posters up so ladders on and off all day must admit tho i do some other work and they have all new r/w/d t350s much sturdier feel to them more planted but not as nimble