http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/ Autoblog Comments for Spy Shots: Ford Transit taxi coming to New York Auto Show? http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 6:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
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Also, I think that using the standard Transit would be a good thing. Extra head room makes passengers more comfy, and those sunroofs are a no-brainer for NYC skylines and tourists. And, while it has a higher profile, it looks like it would have a smaller turning radius, which is always a good thing.

Now, get these things to the West coast so we don't have to keep feeding V8's. I'd gladly hold onto my beast of an '04 Vic and pay the extra on my lease to land one of these]]>Mar 13th 2008 7:57PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/However I can't see the glass celing on the Transit coming on the cab versions.

I have to wonder though, will ford leave the grill's flat black like they do with service Crown Vic's or will they chrome them in keeping with their "bold" design theme?]]>Mar 13th 2008 7:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 8:12PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 9:47PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 10:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/geneva-2008-peugeot-308-sw/649837/

Or this windshield?

http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/microsite/astra_flickr07/index.html]]>Mar 15th 2008 11:06AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 10:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 13th 2008 10:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
Now that the cab services are covered, what are all of the police forces going to do when the Crown Vic is gone?

Impalas?

Chargers?

Explorers?

Tahoes? ]]>Mar 13th 2008 11:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/Mar 15th 2008 10:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
I think this would make a great taxi! No more paying higher rates for a van :D ]]>Mar 14th 2008 12:14AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
Thus: When I have the choice between a Tourneo Connect, a E-Class and a C4 Picasso I always chose the C4 Picasso. In germany you are usually allowed to take the passenger seat next to driver and in combination with the panoramic windshields you see more of the skyline than with the Tourneos moonroof (OK, we do not have skylines, just old churches and cathedrals).]]>Mar 14th 2008 3:05AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/13/spy-shots-transit-taxi-coming-to-new-york-auto-show/
Aside from that rant I look forward to seeing these replace taxis and airport shuttles. I have a feeling this will be the first of the new generation Euro fords to come here since the 3 bar chrome theme is running strong. This just seems to blend in, not that I like the 3 bar idiotic theme currently sported by Ford.]]>Mar 14th 2008 10:59AM