Ram ProMaster Vs Ford Transit

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2018
  • This is a competitive comparison of the Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit Class 2 Cargo Vans. The Ram ProMaster Wheel Drive provides many advantages such as lower load floor, ample cargo capacity, and tight turning radius. These work vans are great for many trades including everything from plumbers and electricians to general contractors. The Ram ProMaster competes in the Class 2 Van Segment with not only the Ford Transit, but also the Chevy Express Van, the Nissan NV, and the Mercedes Sprinter. Standard Bluetooth as well as Back Up Camera help keep drivers safer when they are out on the road. With Fall Commercial Truck and Van Season Coming no better time to consider an additional Work Van or Vans for your Company. This Comparison dives into every day examples of differences between the ProMaster and Transit. Of course both vans have lots of upfit options from shelving to ladder racks.

Komentáře • 220

  • @carolinaramcommercial7148

    Great competitive walk around! Well done!

    • @HBJ5483
      @HBJ5483 Před 4 lety +1

      @Smoke weed every day Blazing 420 I only think its because of its looks. The Ram is ugly as hell!!!

  • @bobbarton1777
    @bobbarton1777 Před 5 lety +68

    I own 5 promasters, 4 gas models and 1 diesel. I also own 3 Transits, 2 with 3.7 and 1 with the 3.5. I have had transmission problems with all three Transits. I have had 1 cylinder head issue with 1 of the promasters. All of the Vans have over 250,000 miles. I prefer the promasters. Cheaper to buy and cheaper to repair better fuel mileage and better payload.

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Which gave our first? The promaster cylinder head or the transit transmission?

    • @charlesking678
      @charlesking678 Před 2 lety +2

      Having driven both as plumbing vans, I would hands take the transit ecoboost. Much more comfortable and better ride, plus with the ecoboost the fuel economy is much better. I regularly get 18mpg in the transit loaded up. With the promaster the v6 feels underpowered and transmission while worked felt like it was slipping on steep inclines. Definitely transit with ecoboost for me.

    • @bobbarton1777
      @bobbarton1777 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Floof_Factory the transit transmissions.

    • @TheOfficialTejeda
      @TheOfficialTejeda Před 2 lety

      Bob you the man

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 Před 5 lety +132

    You are a salesman for the Promaster, not a reviewer. This is not a review its a sales pitch. So your title is misrepresentation.
    Title is misrepresented.
    Audio is amateur work and bad.
    Video is 240 resolution, which means you do not know how to load at higher res, or you own outdated filming equipment.
    And we should trust your biased 'review' of a van which has many documented (in these comments and other places on CZcams) issues with the cheap plastic parts used in their suspension, as per unhappy Promaster owners. The fact that you have to make a pitch for this van based on a bumper design (incorrect assertion about the Transit), is sad.

    • @Sarasdad91
      @Sarasdad91 Před 3 lety +2

      Okay then, let me give you a real review from someone who owns the ProMaster. I have never owned a Ford Transit due to the plastic drive shaft coupling problems having to be replaced every 30,000 miles, and them breaking and causing transmission damage, so I stayed away from them. I have driven a 2014, 2015, 2018, ProMaster and now I own a 2019. I would not have bought the ProMaster if I didn't think it was a a very good van, because I move LTL freight all over the US and the van is my livelihood. I've heard many complaints about the Ford Transit because of the drive shaft coupling problem, and the ProMaster is not perfect it has its issues but they're very small in comparison to any major problems. These things are known for going 400,000 miles and more if they're well maintained. Many other people I know that drive the same van contracting with the same company are pretty happy with them as well. However I would like to add, that Ford has fixed the drive shaft coupling problems so the Ford Transit may be worth a second thought.

    • @lass-inangeles7564
      @lass-inangeles7564 Před 2 lety

      @@Sarasdad91 Good to know. I stand corrected. The Promaster had some cheap components that people were not happy with, so my bias formed.

    • @keldonator
      @keldonator Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly what I was thinking

  • @richardmarris7340
    @richardmarris7340 Před 4 lety +30

    Can not even watch anymore of this . He is absolutely a rep for the Promaster .

  • @whocares622
    @whocares622 Před 5 lety +50

    His credibility was shot the moment he said the Transit didn't have a step to get to the windshield.

  • @Canoecamper
    @Canoecamper Před 4 lety +12

    "I'm in upstate New York; "we measure our FEET in SNOW." You're killing me.

  • @Torin_by_the_Ocean
    @Torin_by_the_Ocean Před 5 lety +31

    I've read extensively about both vans and from what I've seen the Transit is the better built van. The promaster has many more issues than the Transit. That said, the Transit is not bullet proof either.

  • @michaelrs8010
    @michaelrs8010 Před 3 lety +12

    Because of cost I've been researching between the ProMaster and the Transit and this is the conclusion that I have come to;
    What I have determined is it is not a choice between the best one based on features, but rather which one SUCKS THE LEAST as evident by recalls and ongoing mechanical problems.
    However, I still haven't figured out which one that is.

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety +1

      agree. these are working van that need to be least problem and last not a comfort junk.

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety +1

      @@hangngoaigiare the Nissan NV is the most reliable one. The problem is that they dont come with cargo space longer than 121". They dont meet the industry minimum of 3000 payload and 144" cargo length

    • @satchmodog2
      @satchmodog2 Před 3 lety +2

      Yessir. All of these manufacturers have switched to four and 6 cylinder engines with turbos and low torque and they simply don't cut it for a large number of us. You need that torque and you ideally would like to have your van last 200k. But the manufacturers only really care about fleet sales and streamlining production. It's not a technology race and it's not a boom in innovation, it's a race to the bottom. After 26 years of durable Ford Econolines I had to buy the Nissan NV3500 this year. It's the last year of the v8 even for the Nissan

  • @JulioSalazar-xw7np
    @JulioSalazar-xw7np Před 3 lety +1

    The volunteer jumping up the van walks like a zombie, really ; D 9:29

  • @mudrunner6998
    @mudrunner6998 Před 5 lety +1

    I wanna know whats the milidge expedition is on the moater and trany for the dodge

  • @jeramiet154
    @jeramiet154 Před 2 lety +2

    Just got me the ecoboost transit a couple of days ago. I'm pretty sure I made the right choice.

  • @woodworkchannel3353
    @woodworkchannel3353 Před 3 lety +2

    I own transit and four years I only needed gas /oil one time brake pads and tons of washer fluid,, i love that van and glad i got it ,, read lot of promasters reviews/complaints about transmission etc,, oh and lets not even talk about design 🤣

  • @johnnyrambles
    @johnnyrambles Před 5 lety +4

    It's obvious the guy is selling Promasters, but that said my 2015 Promaster has been an outstanding vehicle. No major mechanical issues, gets close to 20 mpg on the highway and pulls my 7x12 enclosed trailer perfectly. I had driven Ford E Series vans for years and they were great, but I would never go back. The best part about the Promaster over the Transit is the powertrain has been used in so many Chrysler vehicles that years down the road if I ever need major engine or transmission work I can source one ridiculously cheap out of just about any of the FWD Chrysler products. The V6 is the same as those in the mini vans, Journey, Charger, etc.

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety

      hic i heard fucking all kind of opposite opinion. dont even know which one is which. ya i'm been driving ford van for 20 years and dont really happy with it try get over to ram. wish toyota make these kind of van shit

    • @lethargicstove2024
      @lethargicstove2024 Před rokem

      @@hangngoaigiare I think you should go with the Transit, the 3.7 is a pretty robust engine and was used in police interceptor versions of the Taurus and Explorer, so the engine is reliable besides some water pump issues, the transmission is also pretty good as long as you maintain the fluid, my dad has had put 100,000 miles on his and he bought it at 20k miles only issues were drive shaft coupler, rusted drive shaft, and a fuel pump.

  • @matrxmax
    @matrxmax Před 2 lety +6

    As a shop owner with contractors coming in to service or repair their vehicles (both of these that are being compared) hands down mechanically the Ford Transit 150 with V-6 is a better buy.

    • @ks032310
      @ks032310 Před rokem +1

      Hey, what would you tell a handyman business owner trying to decide between the Chevy Express and ram promaster? (definitely love the space in the promaster but don't want to be spending fortunes on maintenance/repairs)

    • @matrxmax
      @matrxmax Před rokem +1

      @@ks032310 To many mechanical and electrical issues with Pro Master 3.6 whereas the Ford Transit is just the preventive maintenance things.

    • @shreddagorge
      @shreddagorge Před 11 měsíci +1

      Really? I have 20K on my `18 ProMaster and all my dealer has had to do is replace the slider gasket, fix an oil leak, and replace multiple cooling system parts... the front wheel drive and turning radius is great tho.

    • @matrxmax
      @matrxmax Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@ks032310 From my personal experience, later model vehicles have engineered obsolescence an as such mechanically are weaker more prone to breakdowns and more expensive compare to yesteryear vehicles.

  • @jackbrown5037
    @jackbrown5037 Před 3 lety +5

    I drive a ProMaster for my job and we are now moving to the transits, the transits are way better in my opinion. And the whole front wheel drive thing sucks because all my tools are in the back and all my weight is in the back and towing trailers forget it. And I will say overall it's not a bad van I like the van the only thing I hate about it basically is it's front-wheel drive and it needs a big V8 so I could tow more

    • @ks032310
      @ks032310 Před rokem

      Hi, do you have any update on how you're liking (or not liking) your promaster? I'm trying to decide between RAM promaster and Chevy express

  • @mynamesjeffhardly
    @mynamesjeffhardly Před 5 lety +14

    It sounds like he's a Ram salesman.I don't think that this is a fair assessment but more so a sales pitch..

    • @ArtOfHealth
      @ArtOfHealth Před 2 lety

      He is training Dodge salesmen to fall in love with PM. Go to the promaster forum and see what they talk about.

  • @rcsc824sc8
    @rcsc824sc8 Před 4 lety +3

    I am getting a WHOPPING 390 miles on my Promaster. Never should have imagined. Amazing!. One thing I really hate is the blind spot on the doors, Ford did get it better on the doors.

  • @gptrichnyc
    @gptrichnyc Před 3 lety +3

    Anyone have issues with the ram rusting? How does the rust warranty compare to Ford transit?

  • @robertmills2900
    @robertmills2900 Před 4 lety +14

    My job has a Promaster that I drive regularly. It's 1 1/2 years old, 14000 miles. In that time...
    Engine malfunction twice, stock tires wore out in the first 5000 miles, transmission malfunction once, left headlight failed twice, power locks on cargo doors failed once, Chrysler fit and finish/quality has been exceedingly poor for years, this is not a "comparison"...
    I have no real opinion on the Transit because I've never had the opportunity to drive one, but I will say that Ford reliability has exceeded Chrysler for at least the last two decades.

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety +1

      well i never drive a ram van. i been driving a ford and chevy van. the ford i have is about 90k mile now since i got it new. it give me all kind of problem and noise and i can see lot of dump design since i can try fix it myself. so hope that promaster is better but look like it doesn't so sad. these dump engineers can't finger how to build thing last. i wish toyota build van. dont like the Nissan vans with so stupid shape.

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Well I've driving neither. I fell into the Mercedes benz/ freightliner sprinter trap. They are even worse. Had a leaking transmission and engine problem only after 13,000 out of the dealer

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      @@hangngoaigiare also the Nissan are great! The problem is the NV has a cargo space of 121" and not 144". They are below the industry standard so you won't be able to fit 3 skids or 6 double stacks

  • @wilber19541
    @wilber19541 Před 5 lety +3

    I have the Ford transit 150 cargo van...And I love it..22mpg. High wheel base,great ckearance,step up front. Love camping in it..super value for your dollar.

  • @susanshaver912
    @susanshaver912 Před 2 lety

    Which does better in snow?

  • @keepondoubletruckin8466

    Thank You

  • @andre1987eph
    @andre1987eph Před 3 lety +3

    Translation: higher commission on the Ram

  • @barryoneill5854
    @barryoneill5854 Před 2 lety +1

    Transit all day long. Europe can't be wrong

  • @caiolopes8098
    @caiolopes8098 Před rokem +1

    I love promasters 🎉

  • @tonyjesuslover
    @tonyjesuslover Před 7 měsíci

    I used to work as driver and had the chance of drive both and my conclusion is that the Transit is superior in almost every way but in winter snowy time where the Promaster has no problem at all going everywhere even in slipery roads.

  • @jorgepalma551
    @jorgepalma551 Před 3 lety

    well damn.
    This dude needs a raise. and I mean a big fuck!ng raise.

  • @nomadicrn7674
    @nomadicrn7674 Před 5 lety +14

    Sooo, safe to say your pro Ram, ram bias. But your also assuming the Van's are sold for "construction " versus the ever growing popular van conversion (which is why I'm watching). So while I got some ideas to consider your discussion kind of makes me consider your points as negatives. Real wheel front wheel drive... conversions have more weight in the back. So according to you I want the transit. .. etc. Would be nice to have the slant regarding a conversion.

    • @chriscxtreme
      @chriscxtreme Před 5 lety

      Go ahead buy it...

    • @MoogleMoger
      @MoogleMoger Před 5 lety

      #VANLIFE

    • @stevejeffrey11
      @stevejeffrey11 Před 5 lety

      I have done tons of research the last few years for a dream van camper conversion build. MB Sprinter gets great mpg but only certain MB dealerships would work on it & have expensive hourly rates, plus when they break down, they cost a fortune to be fixed. Promaster has got great reviews by some, and negative from others but I typically stay away from Dodge/Fiat vehicles. A high roof Transit with diesel or eco-boost engine would be my first choice, everybody wants one and they are very hard to find

  • @garymax992
    @garymax992 Před 5 lety +6

    My Promaster has been a nightmare to keep running-----make sure you can find someone who is Promaster certified . Long list of things breaking on mine

  • @rossmontani5557
    @rossmontani5557 Před 4 lety +3

    This so pro,pro master see ya.

    • @mickroam9991
      @mickroam9991 Před 4 lety

      This is pro master training video so.. of course it's going to be pro Dodge lol. If you watched a Ford training video it would be so pro Ford 🙄

  • @tomh6779
    @tomh6779 Před 5 lety +9

    Your biased. You’re obviously a fiat salesman

  • @russellv1432
    @russellv1432 Před 5 lety +4

    Why did you upload at 240 res ? this vid is not watchable. Learn how to upload at HD !!

  • @narrowpath2980
    @narrowpath2980 Před 5 lety +1

    Really want a Promaster , the only thing is I can't upgrade the suspension , I need a better suspension for dirt road , another downfall is it can't be converted to 4x4 .

    • @chriscxtreme
      @chriscxtreme Před 5 lety

      Stay away

    • @narrowpath2980
      @narrowpath2980 Před 5 lety

      I'll take that into consideration @@chriscxtreme

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Try to see if you can get bilstien suspension. Also upgrade the tires to bfg ko2s if they are compatible

  • @adambergmann7716
    @adambergmann7716 Před 21 dnem

    What about crash safety for drivers. Nobody talks about how safe these are in accidents

  • @timvatter2559
    @timvatter2559 Před 5 lety +4

    How can the Ram only having 2 roof heights VS Transit's have 3 options be an advantage for the Ram?

    • @johnnyrambles
      @johnnyrambles Před 5 lety

      The problem with the Transit roof heights is the mid roof isn't tall enough to stand up in for anyone close to 6' tall, but the high roof transit is so tall it's overkill unless you're an NBA player. The Promaster high roof has 6'4" of clearance, but the overall height is far less than the high roof transit due to the lower floor height.

  • @SSorgears
    @SSorgears Před 5 lety +12

    OK - this guy has lost some cred with me right off the start... Transit has a step in the front bumper too. Seem like he is just trying to make the Promaster look better... Fiat products are not know for super-reliability, and the reviews on the transmission on the Promaster reveal how scary it can be to drive one. I shopped both of these vehicles, and bought the Transit. Far superior, IMO.

  • @soving
    @soving Před 5 lety +2

    A fellow contractor has deep regrets with his promaster. Has spent a pile of time in the shop and he tells me the dealer is into what would be +$30k in repairs had it not been under warranty. Shame shame.

  • @rockiemountin7535
    @rockiemountin7535 Před 5 lety +1

    Dodge it says it all in the name

  • @peggyhusky7642
    @peggyhusky7642 Před 4 lety +2

    Opinions are like but holes, everyone has one. What is an issue with one is not an issue with another. Show me major downs or ups not a sale job.

  • @richardmarris7340
    @richardmarris7340 Před 4 lety +2

    Who is going to have all wheel drive first

  • @chromebomb
    @chromebomb Před 3 lety

    ive driven lots of transits they are nice i want to drive a promaster check it out

  • @skviraboyg7969
    @skviraboyg7969 Před 5 lety +3

    I took a test drive of that promaster made me appreciate my sprinter even more now. Thanks but no thanks

  • @lethargicstove2024
    @lethargicstove2024 Před 2 lety

    Difference is I can actually look at a Transit without cringing

  • @o.c.bobbie5538
    @o.c.bobbie5538 Před 4 lety +2

    I heard you can’t see the dash because the steering wheel is in the way.

  • @neftalirosado6167
    @neftalirosado6167 Před 5 lety +2

    Ford Transit is the Best forever!!!

  • @tomh6779
    @tomh6779 Před 5 lety +4

    Transit has bumper step to

  • @dunkydog1676
    @dunkydog1676 Před 5 lety +4

    after driving both on job they both have there faults.. but promaster is far better.

  • @rubberduck7425
    @rubberduck7425 Před 3 lety +1

    We measure our feet in rain, here...

  • @richardmarris7340
    @richardmarris7340 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you really need a touch screen radio

    • @hippyjason
      @hippyjason Před 4 lety +1

      That touch screen is also what the Promaster uses as it's backup camera display. The Ford's back up camera picture is displayed in the rear view mirror and is way smaller than the Promaster, and thus harder to make out details on, frankly.

  • @artjohnson7221
    @artjohnson7221 Před 5 lety +13

    ford transit much better comfort faster bigger taller.

    • @nsz2302
      @nsz2302 Před 5 lety

      Not true. I worked on both of them. The ram (Citroen Jumper in my case) was way more comfortable and build quality if not by much but still better. Both were european versions and both are 2l diesels with manual tans. On the other hand the Transit was a bit faster/stronger.

    • @dunkydog1676
      @dunkydog1676 Před 5 lety

      taller sucks donkey balls in a windy area. yes its more comforable and lights better.. but go those danm transit vans stuck in snow constantly

  • @michaelchannon2644
    @michaelchannon2644 Před 3 lety +3

    Sales pitch for RAM and not a very good one.
    Only a couple of minutes in and he starts saying 'we', 'our' and 'us', busted.
    Free advert for Ford!

  • @tmlpony
    @tmlpony Před 5 lety +2

    Well from reading all of your comments,sounds like the Promaster just SUCKS,i was getting ready to buy one,use it for transporting dirtbikes and my painting busness,, maybe i'll go with the Nissan Nv,,thanks guys.

  • @lifeloveandroadvlogs744

    Hey good dealer meeting , but 15’000 miles with transmission problems is not Aceptable ,right head light with water damage is not acceptable either ,
    So you are the shiper van yes 👍. Always are room to improve better product .

  • @theconstitutionalist5617

    Front wheel drive sucks in Florida sugar sand when your used to rear wheel drive and you forget and you pull off pavement in the front 😂 😂 seen it happens all the time for a company I used to worked for lol. Dude said I kept the rear wheels on the pavement though. 😂

  • @scottdorsey8220
    @scottdorsey8220 Před 4 lety +2

    From the comments, neither the Promaster nor the Transit are good long term vehicles. And, if you can't get a good MB Sprinter, what other options are available? Seems a bit disconcerting that all products are trash.

    • @danglassphoto
      @danglassphoto Před 4 lety +1

      Gotta say I was all in on the Promaster but now find myself totally confused.

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety

      @@danglassphoto me too shit

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Mercedes benz/freightliners are awful. They have Chrysler engines. And they are significantly more expensive. Not worth it.

    • @MortadellaQuagmire
      @MortadellaQuagmire Před 3 lety

      @@Floof_Factory agreed. I’m an Amazon delivery driver and the vans in my company’s fleet are mixed between Sprinters, ProMasters, and Transits. One of the Sprinters needed a new transmission after only 13K miles! Not cheap I’m sure. Other companies’ fleets apparently heavily favor the ProMasters but IMO the Transit is the best overall.

  • @alandinsmoorcontractingser7119

    I have a promaster..I really like it. It is however a very unreliable van.. I think it needs revamping by means of better quality

    • @ks032310
      @ks032310 Před rokem

      Hi, would you recommend a handyman business owner trying to decide between the promaster and Chevy express, to stay away from the promaster? Or is it worth the hassle? Thanks!

    • @alandinsmoorcontractingser7119
      @alandinsmoorcontractingser7119 Před rokem

      @@ks032310 promaster is a French design built in Mexico. It's fairly new to the US and like any other new whatever....it's going to have it's issues an bugs. Hopefully the French keeps mindful of these issues and makes them better on the future yrs.
      So...to answer your question...the Chevrolet is absolutely more reliable.
      Good luck

  • @gregwms8886
    @gregwms8886 Před 5 lety +5

    All i know is Ford has had a number of different factory recalls on the Transit van & I've seen none on the Ram Promaster so far. And i'm tracking from 2014 to 2018.

    • @ronpollockdrywall
      @ronpollockdrywall Před 5 lety +4

      They cant recall the whole van so they patch it up, or try to..its not even a Dodge...its a friggin FIAT

    • @juanzingarello4005
      @juanzingarello4005 Před 5 lety +1

      Recalls are a good thing. It means the vehicle isn't bad but the company is standing by it to make sure its near perfect. If FCA recalled their vehicles for every problem they had they would ask for a government bailout every week.

    • @battlestargalactica3593
      @battlestargalactica3593 Před 5 lety +1

      Lmao Ronald!

  • @kevinwyatt9771
    @kevinwyatt9771 Před 4 lety +1

    The promaster looks like a European (French) van (PSA group?)

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety +1

      that where it all start. i think its a better idea than the old american design. we can stand up right in it. just be careful not doing sharp turn

  • @flacko001
    @flacko001 Před 5 lety +4

    I use these at my workplace and they're falling apart already at 30km....

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Which one? The promaster or the transit?

    • @flacko001
      @flacko001 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Floof_Factory promaster

  • @paulrodrigues9603
    @paulrodrigues9603 Před 5 lety +14

    When is Ram going to move the parking brake lever to the inside of the driver's seat. That handle is so dangerous. I was getting out of the ProMaster and the lever went up my pant leg. It left me dangling in air with no way off. My pants ripped up the leg and I was tossed to the pavement. Ram you owe me a new pair of shorts

    • @chriscxtreme
      @chriscxtreme Před 5 lety +1

      Junk. Cables rust and seize at 70k miles. Not covered

  • @h.snider2628
    @h.snider2628 Před 4 lety +4

    I think they're both ugly but I would take the Ford any day over the Dodge

  • @satchmodog2
    @satchmodog2 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy is what my grandfather used to call a Flim Flam artist. Pushing a crap product like it's a superior item is kinda disgusting. Not saying the Ford is a great van, but it will surely outlive the Ram. Also, as someone who drives on jobsites, none of these euro vans is ideal. RWD is superior in every situation save snow and it really only snows a few times every year. It's a silly argument and FWD was sold to the consumer purely for weight savings.

  • @RDtrailers1
    @RDtrailers1 Před 5 lety +18

    I just traded in my promaster , biggest piece of junk i have ever owned. Endless problems and no help from Fiat . I have always owned Chevy's very few problems. Now i just traded on a Transit . Much happier now . You want to ask any one who drives one . Not a salesman. I don't have enough time to list all my problems . Quick run down .Leak in Radiator 2 times . Tranny 3 times . Engine sensor 1 time. Brakes problems endless , dealer agreed he could not fix the brake light being on .6 headlights countless tail lights . Doors latches keep breaking .Side and and rear doors. The worst seat i have ever sat in .Like sitting on a toilet . Absolutely the worst in snow , Go down to a supply house or home-depot and ask someone who has one . Tires don't last .I traded as soon as my power train warranty was up . I drive mine , my employees would have really ruined it. Just got the 2018 Transit last week. time will tell but it cant be any worse the the Promaster

    • @mudrunner6998
      @mudrunner6998 Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks for the input.
      Its between the promaster or the Nissan nv. I Still have some more home work to-do

    • @pearlcaster8287
      @pearlcaster8287 Před 5 lety

      With me, GM has fell down everytime I buy one. Just junk; made out of cheaper metal than either Fomoco or Dodge. Also, ever see a pickup or van with one front wheel collapsed? I've seen many, many. It's always a GM brand. I go with Fords mainly because of the seat and driving position. Ford I can sitin all day anf get out and walk away. Others, I hoble, bent over for 30 minutes before I can straighten up.

    • @Geno2733
      @Geno2733 Před 5 lety +2

      I just left a company that has a whole fleet of Promasters. Most of them are under 30-thousand miles and they are utter GARBAGE. Sensors aren't working, airbag systems are faulty, and CV joints are bad.

    • @mikhailkurylenak1515
      @mikhailkurylenak1515 Před 5 lety

      @@Geno2733 Same experience with Promaster, within first 50 000 miles oil cooler leaking oil, 2 front cv joints bad, COUNTLESS front lights go bad, transmission goes bad twice, uncomfortable front seat for tall guy(5ft 11in and taller). Horrible van.

    • @juanzingarello4005
      @juanzingarello4005 Před 5 lety +1

      Based on contractor reviews it seems like the most reliable of all the vans is the Mercedes/Freightliner Sprinter. The problem with the Sprinter is that its expensive to buy and expensive to maintain. But sometimes it may payoff to spend extra on a van that will leave you with less downtime. Next on the list is the Express/Savana, then NV, then Transit, then ProMaster at the very bottom. It almost seems like FCA goes out of their way to hold the bottom spots of all these reliability lists whether its JD Power, Consumer Reports, or simply a bunch of contractors and service people giving reviews.

  • @alexberry3771
    @alexberry3771 Před 4 lety

    Both European vans Transit best selling van in Europe but with dev

  • @williamdriskell25
    @williamdriskell25 Před 3 lety

    The Bluetooth in the pro master will disconnect but the Bluetooth in the transit will not disconnect The pro master also high speed is 70 The Ford transit top speed is 98 mph

  • @jamiewhite1515
    @jamiewhite1515 Před 4 lety +5

    My pro master had a defective radiator at 140 miles. Dodge installed a used one to replace it. Running lights leaked dodge never fixed. Alternator failed at 50k. Transmission failed at 91k.
    Pro master is shit. NEVER EVER BUY ONE.

  • @richardmarris7340
    @richardmarris7340 Před 4 lety +1

    I drive a 2017 Promaster that is horrible in the snow .

  • @iteotwawkiaiff8948
    @iteotwawkiaiff8948 Před 3 lety

    Step in bumper? But lots of gas with money saved instead of purchasing the extra power? I’d take the extra power any day and twice on Sunday!

  • @donrichter3523
    @donrichter3523 Před 4 měsíci

    No mention of the 💩ty side door latch in the Ram. Or the extra 💩ty transmission in the Ram.(maybe addressed with the 9sp now).

  • @JohnDiMartino
    @JohnDiMartino Před 5 lety +12

    Front wheel drive is only an advantage when the van is empty! Around here tools stay in the van 24/7 , In the real world the transit is the better van by far.my brother fleet services all makes of Vans and these pro masters need front tires every 5000 miles on heavily loaded vans.They scuff from the lack of torque management and light weight front end when loaded. The cost to operate either of these vans for 150,000 miles of fleet use is much higher than ththe Chevy express van with the 4.3v6,4.8 V8 or 6.0 V8 they are much better vans and have very few problems .They handle being loaded to the max much better than the prostar and better than the transit. The transit isn’t as good a van as the econoline it replaced it was a much better van especially with the 4.6v8.

    • @syntaxlies82
      @syntaxlies82 Před 5 lety

      John DiMartino front wheel superior in snow

    • @1voiceofstl
      @1voiceofstl Před 5 lety

      If you have alot of daily heavy wieght you may want the chevy express but you can't beat the Promaster for volume.

    • @williamlam2029
      @williamlam2029 Před 5 lety

      John DiMartino 丨

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      The problem is chevy express dont have high tops. And nissan NVs aren't long enough, like 23 inches short of the industry standard

  • @smallnuts2
    @smallnuts2 Před rokem

    Great comparison but reliability is not good on either. If toyota brought the hi ace to the states, they would sell out like crazy.

  • @ZR1Terror
    @ZR1Terror Před 3 lety +1

    Front wheel drive? That doesn’t convince me.

  • @ironwillbowman6402
    @ironwillbowman6402 Před 5 lety +3

    Gees could this salesman reach any harder? Ugly bumpers, that's an advantage?

  • @RustyCas999
    @RustyCas999 Před rokem

    11:35

  • @dpl2617
    @dpl2617 Před 4 lety +2

    Can't stand HACK abnoxious sales people...

  • @hangngoaigiare
    @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety

    you can talk good all day about it but does it last and dont give people problem thats key. The big problem I have with this promaster is the gas pedal they build it so you have to push down instead of push from rear to front to increase gas. that's so uncomfortable and it will be a big problem if people have to do that all day. I just asking myself what the hell is going on with that kind of design movement? why?

  • @bongosrest
    @bongosrest Před 4 lety +1

    fiat and peugeot badged as a ram interesting, its proven time and time again that front wheel drive is no good for heavy loads it beats out the drive shafts this is why ford offer both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive although im not sure on the usa built transit ( we now have the custom) which is frontwheel drive sadly now built in turkey , the older v184 v183 347 348 had either also all transits in europe get bluetooth sat nav touch screens and quickclear windscreens so no need to step up , he is not doing a like for like comparison and is clearly selling the ram , in the uk we badge a vauxhall van called a movano built in luton england as renault fiat nissan and now owned by peugeot hows that for international marketing

  • @titude
    @titude Před 4 lety +1

    so..... new yorkers measure their feet in snow? and here i am using a ruler....

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 Před 5 lety +2

    He should talk about the junk fiat transmission. He should talk about the superior horsepower and torque from the Ford 3.5

    • @ronpollockdrywall
      @ronpollockdrywall Před 5 lety +1

      If I could pick up a good used Transit and get any motor..yes the 3.5...Sips gas and can leave a V10 in the dust..just not both@ the same time

    • @chriscxtreme
      @chriscxtreme Před 5 lety +1

      We are on transmission x2. It broke today!

    • @UltraHydrophobiccoat
      @UltraHydrophobiccoat Před 3 lety

      You mean ecoboost engine? I heard it has a lot of problems

  • @gary19222
    @gary19222 Před 3 lety

    Let's not forget the RAM is front wheel drive with 3 inches of ground clearance under the real solid axle. Oh ya and it's a FIAT!!!

    • @marks6663
      @marks6663 Před 2 lety

      lol. If the axle is only 3 inches off the ground, then the tire must be about 6 inches in diameter. What are you smoking?

    • @gary19222
      @gary19222 Před 2 lety

      @@marks6663 look at it next time your behind one. The rear axle is offset. Like the opposite of a portal axle.

    • @lethargicstove2024
      @lethargicstove2024 Před 2 lety

      I saw one today it looks so unnatural

  • @rootstriker1618
    @rootstriker1618 Před 5 lety

    how does one get a job doing this sort of thing i think this is something i would be extreamly good at doing every one says i can convince them to buy anything lol

  • @SuperQdaddy
    @SuperQdaddy Před 5 lety

    The promaster Driverseat is too high..a tall person is looking into the sun visor...This is a major screw up...it should be lowered ..or be able to be ...this has been major complaint....So make a change already .???

    • @hangngoaigiare
      @hangngoaigiare Před 3 lety

      exactly way too high and now way to get lower i think. another thing is the gas pedal need press down thats dump

    • @bobl.2213
      @bobl.2213 Před 3 lety

      Tilt wheel would fix that. Maybe it will be offered by 2025.

  • @kyjelly5524
    @kyjelly5524 Před 3 lety

    Good sales pitch but my ram 1500 was a turd.

  • @MasterChief-sl9ro
    @MasterChief-sl9ro Před 5 lety +1

    MB vans rust buckets.. Dodges. Buy your parts in the Tupperware department at Walmart. Ford Transit does what it was designed for.

  • @wilber19541
    @wilber19541 Před 5 lety +1

    Once you go,Ford transit..you will never go back....Ford transit voted number one platforms for conversions.

    • @danglassphoto
      @danglassphoto Před 4 lety

      By whom?

    • @wilber19541
      @wilber19541 Před 4 lety +1

      @@danglassphoto voted number one,by Mercedes-Benz mechanic

    • @bobl.2213
      @bobl.2213 Před 3 lety

      Lot more conversion companies doing Transits than Rams

  • @bobl.2213
    @bobl.2213 Před 3 lety

    2021 and still cant get tilt wheel. ! And only a 6 speed trans. Transit has 10 speed for mileage. Ram sucks on a long trip.

  • @onetumeni2007
    @onetumeni2007 Před 5 lety

    This guy loves promastets seems to hate the transit

  • @scottjorgenson2892
    @scottjorgenson2892 Před 4 lety +1

    Sorry new transit is AWD your promaster is done

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Is AWD necessary for carrying loads? I mostly am on the highway.

  • @ronpollockdrywall
    @ronpollockdrywall Před 5 lety +1

    He looks 5'4 Ford vs Fiat no need for discussion.
    I dont see the fact that Dodge Dealers only few work on these Van's. If your going to buy a promaster..first ask your dealer if they will fix and service it.
    Get it in writing

  • @greghackney8437
    @greghackney8437 Před 3 lety +1

    Wich one is the ugliest.

  • @stjepansuman
    @stjepansuman Před 5 lety +1

    crap audio

  • @recyclespinning9839
    @recyclespinning9839 Před 3 lety +1

    All Chrysler products are garbage . The pentastar in my Ram 1500 had check engine, limp mode, cam phaser issues in at least 4x under warranty they never could fix it and I had to turn in the 3 year lease ( $3000 at signing ) instead of the buy out option of only $22k. I lost tons of money and time. I called Chrysler customer number , they were no help dealer was rude... Never again . I hope you never sell a truck again and get what you have coming .....!!!

  • @annoyedok321
    @annoyedok321 Před 5 lety +4

    Both unreliable. It's too bad we can get a Chevy Express with a Euro box design.

  • @shihanjian5379
    @shihanjian5379 Před 5 lety +1

    Skip this video, its video quality makes my eyes sick

  • @tavo2422
    @tavo2422 Před 3 lety

    Transit all they way. Won't touch the Fiat Promaster.

  • @kenlang3462
    @kenlang3462 Před 4 lety

    What comparison? This dude is a salesman for the Promaster.
    What I will say is that in nearly 220K over the road in a '17 Ford Transit 250 cargo van, beware of the Transit.
    It's TERRIBLE in the snow even hauling 2K in customer's freight. Grade: F- . Exercise extreme caution running empty. There's issues with the rear axle, two recalls with the drive shaft, the seats squeak, and the baffles within the muffler rattle.
    Good luck in your search.

    • @Floof_Factory
      @Floof_Factory Před 3 lety

      Yeah I heard for the rear differentials its bad. Als for snow, you definitely want to get bfg ko2 tires or chains. They last longer. Also upgrade the suspensions from the stock to a bilstien shocks

  • @waterheaterservices
    @waterheaterservices Před 3 lety

    Pro Master is Fiat. When in our life times has Fiat produced a reliable vehicle?

  • @mariopaints265
    @mariopaints265 Před 5 lety +3

    Hes a fake

  • @joginderdeol1109
    @joginderdeol1109 Před 3 lety +1

    Ram fiat garbage transmission gone in 4 years

  • @zakkul6242
    @zakkul6242 Před 3 lety +1

    The ram pro master is sure damn ugly but I do give them credit for providing cargo van competition for its consumers. GM unfortunately can’t come up with nothing at this point 🤷‍♂️