hal9000

Haven't seen this posted yet. I probably missed it. First Taxi delivered to company. http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/12/01/first-ford-transit-connect-taxi-delivered-to-boston-cab-company/

The more I think about it and look at the pictures....I'll probably order the current 'two-window' wagon set up. Strange thing...I would really like the rear area interior panels and the rear door storage pockets that come with the Premium. Assuming I'll be able to order these parts from the dealer..I'm betting it will cost more than the $150 separating the XLT and XLT Premium. So it will cost me more to have a Premium XLT without rear windows..kind of funny considering the vehicle. I like that wagons are now getting body-colored handles. Mirror tops look OK. Don't like the new silver grilles. Could always swap some black ones from the 2010 model.

I looked into Hakkapeliitta for my Saab wagon. Many Saab owners use them. I ended up purchasing the Hankook i-Pike W409. I liked them so much I put a studded set on my old Volvo 240 turbo wagon. I think the load was mid-90s...probably $80-$90 each....Both cars easily handle winter in upstate NY. I'll run these if they're available when I purchase my Connect. Perhaps you've already come across these and have no interest in Hankook. Just throwing it out there.

I held off buying a 2010 with the hope of an upgraded power train and the addition of the full-windowed version. Half that wish list has now come true. With this version the TC is getting harder to hold off purchasing. It's 90% the vehicle for me. Unfortunately the remaining 10% is the deal-breaking archaic power train. If Ford can get this closer to 28mpg combined it'll be a done deal. After seeing these pictures I wonder if potential buyers are going to be bummed when they show up at the dealership and see the TC actually comes with hub-caps!!