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ducato vs transit

  • 27-10-2010 8:21pm
    #1
    DVD2009
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭


    Hi , i am looking at new vans , well newer vans . Any comments on what people think is better , front wheel drive ducato or transit which i think is rear wheel drive , which is better in general...?


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  • #2
    cipro 55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭cipro 55


    DVD2009 wrote: »
    Hi , i am looking at new vans , well newer vans . Any comments on what people think is better , front wheel drive ducato or transit which i think is rear wheel drive , which is better in general...?

    Ducato by a mile.


  • #3
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,260 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    A front wheel drive will have a lower center of gravity than a rear wheel drive van, as there is no drive shaft to travel down the van. I drive a 01 transit for work and while its a good van, it is a bit shook at this stage..... not sure about the newer models


  • #4
    fatbast
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭fatbast


    prefer the new model transit: cheaper parts/servicing rwd better with twin wheels for muddy fields and less roll in corners. 140 - 200 bhp engines available. new ducato nice to drive but has a fair few problems/issues. have a renault master as a van and very good all round, as an alternative..just my tuppence worth, good luck whatever your choice!


  • #5
    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    What problems are new Ducatos having? I work on them on MHs almost every day , and see no issues really . they did have clutch judder issues in 2007 models , and a problem with water leaking onto the engine , both of which are long solved .

    Also they have a cracking 2.3 130bhp , and a stormer of a 3.0 160 , not to say a miser of a 2.2 100bhp.

    And they certainly don't suffer with roll , big Anti roll bars , front and rear .


  • #6
    fatbast
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭fatbast


    the clutch judder issue in reverse is well known, dont think fiat have resolved this, and a mate runs them as courier vans (harder life i'll agree!) but gearboxes have been breaking:mad:....whilst pleasant to drive with very good engines i felt it was a bit 'rolly-polly' compared to the twin wheel transit. not as bad as mercs though some of those merc-hymers drive like boats imo!:rolleyes: residual values for most commercial vans are poor, but fiats seem to be worst hit come sell on time.: i practically gave mine away


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  • #7
    Aidan_M_M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,213 ✭✭✭Aidan_M_M


    There's a new type of clutch and a completey different gearbox rear mount in the 2009 on models compared to the 2007s .

    I personally find the Twin Wheel tranny only a better machine with a big loa up , but horses for courses. You're right about the Merc Hymers.... and even worse, are the Merc Rimors.... You'd need sea-sickness tablets on a bumpy road!


  • #8
    SARZY
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭SARZY


    fatbast wrote: »
    the clutch judder issue in reverse is well known, dont think fiat have resolved this, and a mate runs them as courier vans (harder life i'll agree!) but gearboxes have been breaking:mad:....whilst pleasant to drive with very good engines i felt it was a bit 'rolly-polly' compared to the twin wheel transit. not as bad as mercs though some of those merc-hymers drive like boats imo!:rolleyes: residual values for most commercial vans are poor, but fiats seem to be worst hit come sell on time.: i practically gave mine away

    That clutch judder is def there But most noticeably on vans near or over 3.5 tonnes, I have 500 or so kgs payload and not a bother that old fashioned clutch and accellerator control cant overcome easily. Easy on the juice if you try and a cracker to go if you want.


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