Anyone for a Peugeot Van?
Looks like the floodgates have opened. Peugeot Van being tested by GM in NA
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We rented a Peugeot 205 in Europe back in '85. It had the 4 speed, 1.1 liter 4 cylinder.
I found the defrosting system inadequate, construction and design flimsy and the engine underpowered.
It wasn't pleasant and it was relatively new, with low miles on it.
A Ford Escort I had rented a few years before in Europe, I found more satisfactory.
Although that was a number of years ago, I hope GM checks things out thoroughly and has high expectations for the specs, build quality and design of this venture.
As far as Euro vans go...I like their height...both for cargo and working in the vehicle. The idea of using a smaller engine appeals to me...if the smaller engine in a large vehicle...that when loaded can carry a lot of payload and deal satisfactorily with winds and highway speeds...considering that there is a lot of surface area....therefore a lot of resistance to overcome.
I don't know about other RV members...but where I live I've noticed significant rusting on outer side walls of the Mercedes/ Dodge Euro vans. I haven't noticed significant rust problems on either the Ford Econoline, the GM Express.
Maybe just here in my part of the world has this been noticeable...but maybe not. I don't know.
The GM Express and the Ford Econoline have been fine, reliable, durable, service oriented commercial vehicles for many years.
They come in (past tense Econoline) in a number of configurations, wheelbases, SRW, DRW, etc.
The design of either vehicle has not changed in many years.
But why should it ? These vans are essentially commercial trucks...designed to carry cargo and loads.
A boxy body style....can't be beat when carrying cargo.
I found the defrosting system inadequate, construction and design flimsy and the engine underpowered.
It wasn't pleasant and it was relatively new, with low miles on it.
A Ford Escort I had rented a few years before in Europe, I found more satisfactory.
Although that was a number of years ago, I hope GM checks things out thoroughly and has high expectations for the specs, build quality and design of this venture.
As far as Euro vans go...I like their height...both for cargo and working in the vehicle. The idea of using a smaller engine appeals to me...if the smaller engine in a large vehicle...that when loaded can carry a lot of payload and deal satisfactorily with winds and highway speeds...considering that there is a lot of surface area....therefore a lot of resistance to overcome.
I don't know about other RV members...but where I live I've noticed significant rusting on outer side walls of the Mercedes/ Dodge Euro vans. I haven't noticed significant rust problems on either the Ford Econoline, the GM Express.
Maybe just here in my part of the world has this been noticeable...but maybe not. I don't know.
The GM Express and the Ford Econoline have been fine, reliable, durable, service oriented commercial vehicles for many years.
They come in (past tense Econoline) in a number of configurations, wheelbases, SRW, DRW, etc.
The design of either vehicle has not changed in many years.
But why should it ? These vans are essentially commercial trucks...designed to carry cargo and loads.
A boxy body style....can't be beat when carrying cargo.
