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Re: Vans... When did they get so bloody expensive?
Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2026 11:04 am
by Mussels
I don't know about 20 years ago but the Transit Custom I bought 12 years ago cost the same as a new 5 series.
I could see the change happening then, Vitos were still the old box on wheels but the just released Transit Custom was like sitting in a premium car.
Re: Vans... When did they get so bloody expensive?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:56 am
by weeksy
TBH they don't seem insane.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277664654340
This is an L4 Transit, although doesn't have air-con or cruise, so is the lowest model i expect, but looks great value to me in truth.
Re: Vans... When did they get so bloody expensive?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 4:57 pm
by The Martian
I found a van, got it for £5800 from the £6000 advertised.
Transit Connect LWB (perfect size for me) with 110k miles on it. Well equipped / decent interior.
Ideally wanted something with less miles but it's had one previous owner, full service history and it's generally in very good condition (best I saw by a long stretch in this price bracket).
Had it a week now and it's so much nicer to drive than my old van (previous generation connect) quieter and better mpg. I'll try a bit harder not to blow this one up
