I got a 2012 Ford transit connect with 179k In July. Body and interior with partition and shelving in very good shape plus. The bad, engine had a weak hole and tranny that never had been serviced. Found a Focus engine with 7k for $600 and rebuilt tranny for $1400, new ball joints and front brakes and rotors and still with a reasonable local mechanic came in at 6k. With reasonable OCI should outlast me. Great dog hauler and grocery getter to help my elderly parents. Can pick up a wheel chair lift for around a grand for it if needed.
Some vehicle platforms have some major components that are common to many. The 2.0 Focus engine is in 10 cars and small SUVs so are available cheap. To have repaired the head-bad valve would have cost around $400 so why not a lot fresher engine?
Some vehicle platforms have some major components that are common to many. The 2.0 Focus engine is in 10 cars and small SUVs so are available cheap. To have repaired the head-bad valve would have cost around $400 so why not a lot fresher engine?