I have an 06 connect that i use for work....not missed a beat in the year i've had it and doesn't exactly get treated like the car lol!
Been brilliant so far, a bit sluggish if i'm honest but well built, a nice size and i prefer the higher driving position over the combo's which really do feel like you're driving a little car (based on the corsa i know).
The newer 1.7cdti combo's go soo well for a van though.....if the connect had that engine/performance they'd be awesome imo!