Volkswagen and Ford team up to build vans

[T3OMF]

Looks like we'll be keeping hold of our Cali until the very end

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volksw...am-up-to-build-vans-and-boost-competitiveness

 

[Digger]

Maybe an attempt to get around Trumps tariffs on German products.
Ford vans drive well but that is all. Would never buy a Transit.

 

[Gary&Heather]

Just got rid of our transit van for the business total waste of time never again.

 

[Volkywagen]

nooooooo don’t do it

 

[Volkywagen]

Thanks for merging (thread) whoever did that

 

[GrannyJen]

I just can't wait for the comparisons between the VW "California" and the Ford "Essex" ...

 

[kave]

What Ford brought to Volvo cars, bad quality, sloppy chassis.
Please dont work with Ford, never liked them.

 

[Amarillo]

The Ford Galaxy, a Ford/VW collaboration, is a decent vehicle.


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[BikerGran]

Wonder how they will resolve the conflict between VW vans which have a rep for NOT rusting away, and Ford vans which excel at it!

It'll never be a problem for me as I intend to keep my Cali till I'm too old to drive!

 

[JohnnyP]

Wonder how they will resolve the conflict between VW vans which have a rep for NOT rusting away, and Ford vans which excel at it!

It'll never be a problem for me as I intend to keep my Cali till I'm too old to drive!

maybe they have been collaborating in secret for years, Ford being in charge of California roofs

 

[cbdubs]

I really hope this doesn't happen. Whilst I don't have a Cali (my parents do so don't shoot me!) I do have a T5.1 Highline Kombi. Before I bought this, I considered the Transit Sport Custom as I could have bought one about a year old rather than a three year old Transporter. However, I wasn't really impressed with the fit and finish, yes I know they are both based on a commercial vehicle but the Ford was too van like for me - if that makes any sense at all. This is my daily driver and ferries four kids to school every morning (not all mine I hasten to add!). Also, I understand that parts of the bodywork, like the wheel arches are just cheapie fibreglass. Overall, I found the quality of the Ford a bit lacking and so bought the Dub and haven't looked back.

 

[Digger]

Are Ford Transits not built in Turkey? According to our AA man they are turkeys when reliability long term is considered. I know that cooperation and collaboration can reduce costs but VW seem desperate if they think this is a good idea.