Brett Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hello everyone, Brett from Brooklyn, NY here. I just gave back my 2015 TC Wagon and picked up a 2019 Kapoor Red XLT with all the premium stuff. There were no wagons in Brooklyn, so my dealer found one in upstate New York. I had an aftermarket hitch installed and now I'm good to go! Wish me luck, I hope the new smaller engine is up to the task. Regards, Brett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Nickels Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Nice color. My ex hated white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMartin Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 That red looks fantastic. But, generic white has occasional advantages. Being able to disappear in plain sight is useful at times. But, given the choice, I would probably go for red like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Like the red! I have the white which my daughter refers to as the creeper van! Im interested in how the smaller engine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 12:54 PM, Brett said: I just gave back my 2015 TC Wagon and picked up a 2019 Kapoor Red XLT with all the premium stuff. Interesting choice. You went from a Transit Connect, to a Transit Connect. I wonder if I would do that also when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidparker Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 You my friend are in a unique position to let us know how the smaller motor REALLY performs. Please let us know if you miss the 2.5 or if the new transmission makes it all good. PS. Love the red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 White is the easiest on the A/C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 I can tell you right now that there is definitely a difference in zippiness. Changing lanes or accelerating down an on-ramp take more forethought. I'm not a fast driver, so it's not that big a deal for me. My issue will be towing my trailer. the 2015 would pull the trailer just at idle. I'm not so sure about the 2019. Regarding TC to TC: It wasn't my first choice. My first choice would be a full size Transit, Low roof, short wheelbase, wagon with 2 rows only, glass all around, and a driver side sliding door. Sadly, this configuration doesn't exist. Years ago, I had a Ford Aerostar. I LOVED that vehicle. Maybe one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 It does exist but in Europe at the moment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Here's my review of it ? G B L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks for the warning about the Transit custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Heh, it’s not that bad, I was just making it about me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Again we here in the states will not get a chance at that Ford van, too bad , The full size Transit we get is a much lower tech version compared to the Euro version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 What do you mean by that? It’s pretty basic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 The drive train was re engineered to standard RWD with Leaf Springs . The Vans over there with the front drive have the option of AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 In USA, we believe that a RWD offers more power. Increased payload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I know they had moved to FWD vans over here for larger cargo space due to lower floor by leaving out the frame construction necessary for RWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 I saw that pic. Very envious. There's a youtube video that talks about an AWD Transit coming in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 That's to compete with the Mercedes Benz van. I think that Mercedes Benz makes a better offroad van. If the price is the same, I would choose the Sprinter. I buy Ford based on lower price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 7:17 PM, mrtn said: White is the easiest on the A/C. For real ? I wouldn't have thought that to be true but it does make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 The new smaller displacement engine in the 2019 connect i have read gets considerably better mileage , noticeably better than most would think . A few people have said it's close to getting 30 MPG which shocked me but it is a little less powerful so makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/12/2019 at 9:52 PM, Brett said: I can tell you right now that there is definitely a difference in zippiness. Changing lanes or accelerating down an on-ramp take more forethought. I'm not a fast driver, so it's not that big a deal for me. My issue will be towing my trailer. the 2015 would pull the trailer just at idle. I'm not so sure about the 2019. Regarding TC to TC: It wasn't my first choice. My first choice would be a full size Transit, Low roof, short wheelbase, wagon with 2 rows only, glass all around, and a driver side sliding door. Sadly, this configuration doesn't exist. Years ago, I had a Ford Aerostar. I LOVED that vehicle. Maybe one day... I like the Transit vans also , i think one of those will be my next vehicle but i'm waiting on a major face lift , some appeal to me and others don't but i want to see what the next design will look like. The connect will most likely be in for a major face lift also in the not so distant future but to me there's no sharper looking micro van out there right now , it's super sharp looking . I think the little Dodge Promaster city's are brutally ugly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I always like how the Econoline was basically a van version of the F-Series trucks. The Transit vans are completely different and unrelated to the F-Series trucks. I like the Transit vans for work. But I will not buy for a personal vehicle. Otherwise, I would be driving 1 now, instead of the Transit Connect. I have no personal use for a van that big, or I would still own an Econoline E-150 or something like that. Maybe when I retire the pickup truck, I'll reconsider and buy a full size van instead of a truck. Or I may never buy a 1/2 ton truck again. Just rent or borrow a truck when I need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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