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In their own words
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Steve CobboId Basic price "The Transporter needs an adjustable steering Mead Test
wheel or driver's seat, as the knees hit the steering wheel, perhaps because the seat is positioned too high. There is a bit of vibration in the cab at low revs that is a bit surprising. The five-cylinder engine is a little loud but ifs a nice noise. The ride is not as good as the Transit.
'There is a lot of tyre noise at higher speeds and it's the dominant noise on the dual carriageway. The gearstick is a little short and it is at the end of the reach Mich forces the driver to occasionally overstretch.
"There is not a lot of storage inside the van for the driver, but reflections from the light colours make it appear more spacious. The side door looks robust which is important for us as it gets a lot of use, and the back door has good loading access but flimsy hinges on the doors when they are opened 180°."
Giles Margerison
There's an uncomfortably long reach for the gear lever. The engine installation feels harsh, arid first gear seems too tall. Brakes are very good. I liked the blue instrument panel lighting but overall the dash looks dated. I'm not impressed by the jack just stuck to the rear wheel arch."