[Closed] Does anyone have a Ford Transit Courier?

The courier is apparently based on a fiesta. You can fit a bike in a fiesta, so it shouldn't be a problem in the courier. Of course, you haven't said how you want it to fit (wheels on etc).
The load space in the courier is 1.6m long. Most dealers would be happy for you to take your bike along and give it at test fit.

I'm considering a connect as an alternative to a T5 transporter for my next car/van.

Hi Adam, just bought a Tourneo Connect to replace my Yeti. Needed a LHD car so got this for bike and general duties. Takes three complete bikes and three peeps with ease, might be able to squeeze four of each.
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@the00 - ideally, I'd like to be able to fit up to 4 bikes (2 mountain bikes, 2 road bikes - largest would be my large Banshee Spitfire), all wheels on. That would be the edge case though, for when we're going on holiday - mostly it will be 2 bikes. Doesn't mean I won't consider it if I have to take front wheels off, but that would probably swing it towards the Connect. Having to take both wheels off will mean I look elsewhere...
@downhilldave - is that 3 bikes with the rear seats in?

Had a Connect as a work van for couple of years. It can fit a lot in and appears to be in good shape still after serious thrashing. Seats are awful though newer models may be better.

@marin - thanks, that's interesting, since its SOP will be long journeys. I'll see if I can arrange a test drive...

Had a 15 plate courier for a few months. It was well specced but I hated it. I had to remove the centre console as hitting my knee on it every time I released the clutch drove me nuts (I'm 6"1 ish) The throttle pedal is so far to the right in comparison it felt like it was outside.
The load area is tiny in length as the cab goes a fair way into it.
Very economical but crap on the motorway.

Thankfully somebody crashed into it so it was sold once fixed.

Unless you're short or have a longer right leg than left and don't use the motorways a lot I'd avoid it.

I've driven both the Courier (65 plate) and Connect(59 plate). For me the Courier is much better to drive, quiet, higher seating position, better layout, DAB, BT, aircon etc. It is smaller in the back and I think you might have to take both wheels off bikes to get them in. I'm 6'1, long legs, and I have not had the problems jamesoz had.

I had a connect for a while, great for the thing it's designed for, but for long journeys the drivers seat is the worst I've ever known.
Until I tried the passenger seat for a while. Much worse.

I may have been exaggerating a bit but the pedals are off set, being based on a small car. I drive a fair amount 40kish a year in a few different cars/vans. It could be just me but I found the edge of the centre console infuriating. If it was flat or padded it would be fine.

It is the wrong shape to carry bikes, one will fit diagonally with wheels on

just bought a Tourneo Connect to replace my Yeti

Is that the Standard or the Grand Tourneo (longer wheelbase)?

This is an interesting optional feature -
[i]Traffic Sign Recognition
Whether the signs are at the side of the road or above it, permanent or temporary, the optional Traffic Sign Recognition can identify them. An icon of that speed or a no-overtaking sign appears on the instrument cluster and changes every time you enter a new limit. (Option)[/i]

Downhilldave's van is the LWB Grand Tourneo. The side doors are different.

Yeh, it's a Grand Tourneo. Fits three complete bikes, wheels on droppers up with the larger of the two split seats folded up. No problem comfort wise, done around 4k Km and it's fine. It's the titanium spec so lodsa toys and Very economical too.