So I sat in a new Ford Custom (T7 Transporter) and here's my thoughts.

[Sasquatch]

Years ago I'd have argued till im blue in the face that VW were far superior to any other manufacturer aimed at everyday folk

I'd argue that's never really been the case.

 

[Alster]

I may be going against the trend in this thread thread but personally I’ve driven various vans all my life and my 6.1 is the nicest van I’ve had. I think the closest other brand would be the Vito I had before this one but when I got in this van for a test drive I immediately loved it. - Just my opinion.

 

[z1ts]

VWs share value and overall commecial value as a company still dwarfs every other single car brand on the planet, including Ford.

Surely that's the group value? Including Audi, Skoda, VW, Seat, Cupra, Porsche etc etc???

 

[Arrow]

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK

The Transporter is designed for those who get the job done. Discover offers available now, whilst stocks last.

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Last remaining stock, the Comments are quite interesting.

 

[Arrow]

Swift Monza is the ultimate choice for a 4-berth campervan

Commuting, school running, shopping or holidaying, whichever way you wander, the Swift Monza 4-berth pop-top campervan is your ultimate everyday getaway.

www.swiftgroup.co.uk

The new Caravelle?

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

Swift Monza is the ultimate choice for a 4-berth campervan

Commuting, school running, shopping or holidaying, whichever way you wander, the Swift Monza 4-berth pop-top campervan is your ultimate everyday getaway.

www.swiftgroup.co.uk

The new Caravelle?

£74k for a transit

 

[JoshB_]

£74k for a transit

I think I’d sooner buy a Ferrari California and stop in hotels…

 

[Sackmycook]

That's my Missus's argument for not getting another T6/Buzz

 

[Lubrown]

This is a report from a German news agency about concerns regarding VW.

Seems the workers, via their union reps, have got a deal to prevent any plant closures in Germany until the end of 2030 at least…
No lay offs of the 120k employees in that time and even a pay deal. Not bad going considering how bad it looked at one point.
Link

As I said before though having the state and Porsche as backers gives them a fair bit of security.

 

[Sasquatch]

Although they're still being bent over for tens of billions in various jurisdiction around the world over dieselgate so they aren't out the woods by a long way.

 

[bubbadubba]

Sounds like the list price for the new Transporter is actually cheaper than the Custom??

 

[Sasquatch]

To be fair VW are alleged have spent a lot of time recalibrating things like suspension rates, steering feelm etc, to set it apart from the Ford and bestow it with a more VW feel.

I'd love to be able to judge it agajnst the good performing but flimisly made and fragile engined outgoing Transit, but realistically I'd have to wait until I've had a chance to examine one up close to make a meaningful judgement.

 

[Lubrown]

To be fair VW are alleged have spent a lot of time recalibrating things like suspension rates, steering feelm etc, to set it apart from the Ford and bestow it with a more VW feel.

Oh no, there was me thinking we’d finally get a van with a decent ride