Some more info for ya:
Go drive one of each in the same day.
I test drove a new Transit. I then test drove a new Express. The Transit was noticeably noisier inside, and did not drive as smoothly as the Express. I then laid down width wise in the Express, and then the Transit (just forward of the wheel wells). I fit widthwise in the Express, but not in the Transit.
I then joined a Transit forum and checked out all the complaints. After all the research, It was an easy choice for me. I chose the Express because of reliability, quiet ride, room to stretch out sidewise (which is how I built my bed), power, and towing capacity and l last and least, over all looks. The Express is just a far better looking rig.
With that said, I also checked out the Ford cutaway that Sportsmobile West is building. I really liked that rig! They are using the old style Ford van cab, and building their own fiberglass body. Its really well engineered from what I could see. If it were not for the long wait and over priced mark up, I would not have hesitated to purchase the Ford from Sportsmobile West. You just can't beat the Atlas II Transfer case, and Dynatrac axles they use. Their 4x4 system is in a class by itself in my opinion.
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