Yep, the fourth gen E-Series cargo vans are the ones with "creepy kidnapper" vibes (along with the third gen Chevy G-series). And even then it's only when they're beat up and don't otherwise appear to be for commercial use.

Ford Transit vans have absolutely no such negative connotation.

>Ford Transit vans have absolutely no such negative connotation.

Yet. Give it 5-10yr depending on region.

Because they're mostly new enough and substantially less robust and more expensive to deal with so they are in the service of nicer newer fleets, not your local courier who also sells coke, and they don't as frequently remain economically viable as commercial vehicles into the really low rungs of the economic ladder.

Despite being a "modern looking" Euro van the average 04ish Mercedes Sprinter (sold as Dodge/Freightliner/Serling in the US) absolutely gives off the same "free candy" vibes as a clapped out Ford/Chevy van because of how old they are. The Transit in the US isn't that old yet. You see plenty of Transit Connects that are just about there though. Give it a few more years for the big ones.