Hi folks,
I don't have a ProMaster yet. I have enough experience with Dodge Caravans that I swore no more Chrysler products. I ordered a Ford Transit 250 High Roof and it's been sitting in the Kansas City Assembly Plant for the last month. (guibo recall, transporter strike apparently)
Since I need a van sooner than later, I went out and looked at the ProMaster. Drove good enough, not quite as good as the Transit. The Pentastar should be the equivalent of the 3.7 in the Transit but seemed let down by the transmission. Tranny seemed 'mushier' when starting off? Comparing the Pentastar to the EcoBoost on the Transit I ordered would not be fair but I figured the Chrysler will be "good enough".
Seat comfort was light years ahead of the old Caravans. I'm used to the flat bus-like steering wheel from my old Toyota Van. The low step in height is huge for me and my dogs. The box like shape should make it easier to convert. Transit looks better but the PM looks better than the Nissan.
So we'll see if the Transit actually arrives first or I find and get a deal done on a PM off the lot first. Basically it's the bird in hand vs two imaginary birds in the bush situation. So hello but you may or may not see me around.
I don't have a ProMaster yet. I have enough experience with Dodge Caravans that I swore no more Chrysler products. I ordered a Ford Transit 250 High Roof and it's been sitting in the Kansas City Assembly Plant for the last month. (guibo recall, transporter strike apparently)
Since I need a van sooner than later, I went out and looked at the ProMaster. Drove good enough, not quite as good as the Transit. The Pentastar should be the equivalent of the 3.7 in the Transit but seemed let down by the transmission. Tranny seemed 'mushier' when starting off? Comparing the Pentastar to the EcoBoost on the Transit I ordered would not be fair but I figured the Chrysler will be "good enough".
Seat comfort was light years ahead of the old Caravans. I'm used to the flat bus-like steering wheel from my old Toyota Van. The low step in height is huge for me and my dogs. The box like shape should make it easier to convert. Transit looks better but the PM looks better than the Nissan.
So we'll see if the Transit actually arrives first or I find and get a deal done on a PM off the lot first. Basically it's the bird in hand vs two imaginary birds in the bush situation. So hello but you may or may not see me around.