Its about to go off topic .sprinter van owners chime in, How do you price a used sprinter van Options

[thelogo]

This is not for camping or shelter purpose

But im trying to build a mobile dog grooming salon

Ive ruled out new and extremly expensive sprinters

So that leave 1st and 2nd gen

Here is one i made a offer on

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/d/o...7094720538.html

Are these going to be a maintence nightmare
Or a strong work vehicle

Poease advise (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) and feel free to be long winded

[JOEPROPER]

You may be happier with a Ford Transit... I do some fleet maintenance on some Sprinters and they're all switching over due to high maintenance costs and frequency. Oil change Service alone is 1/2 the price.
I personally like the Sprinter with long wheelbase. Rides really nice.

[thelogo]

You may be happier with a Ford Transit... I do some fleet maintenance on some Sprinters and they're all switching over due to high maintenance costs and frequency. Oil change Service alone is 1/2 the price.
I personally like the Sprinter with long wheelbase. Rides really nice.

I think happier is kinda a relative term
Gasoline ford transit are only a few years old
And cost upwards of 25k. And have high miles unless new

I will not be happy spending that up front

[Bmw635]

Thought about using trailers? Replacing tow vehicle is cheaper than built vehicle long term. Lots of groomers are using pickup to tow.

[thelogo]

Thought about using trailers? Replacing tow vehicle is cheaper than built vehicle long term. Lots of groomers are using pickup to tow.

Very valid point and i am considering

Trailers are a attractive alternative as they are pretty inexpensive and almost free of maintence
But i currently have a 2006 ford ranger that isnt rated to tow diddly squat . so i assume that would mean buying a tow vehicle also . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

[Montreal914]

what about Ram Promaster van? Front wheel drive, lower floor.

Have no clue about reliability though...

[thelogo]

what about Ram Promaster van? Front wheel drive, lower floor.

Have no clue about reliability though...

Like a ford transit they are nice but not easy to find and
Expensive $$$

[Craigers17]

This one looks like a keeper.

[thelogo]

This one looks like a keeper.

That will be the wrap i will have on the van def. A keeper

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I went to buy the spriter i link in original post
Only to arrive to a oil leak and missing dipstick under the hood . alternator and wiring was covered in what appeared to be trans oil and rad hoses were saturated in oil as well .



So i ran like hell ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

[Craigers17]

This one looks like a keeper.

That will be the wrap i will have on the van def. A keeper

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I went to buy the spriter i link in original post
Only to arrive to a oil leak and missing dipstick under the hood . alternator and wiring was covered in what appeared to be trans oil and rad hoses were saturated in oil as well .



So i ran like hell ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

In all seriousness, I bought a 2014 Nissan NV200 w/ 80K miles on it. I did a good bit of research on it, and the biggest problems are usually wheel or hub issues...hasn't been much of an issue for me, but I could see it being a problem if you have a lot of potholes in your area.

The NV200 might be a little small for your business, but they make larger ones. Just my 2 cents! Good luck!

[thelogo]

This one looks like a keeper.

That will be the wrap i will have on the van def. A keeper

.



I went to buy the spriter i link in original post
Only to arrive to a oil leak and missing dipstick under the hood . alternator and wiring was covered in what appeared to be trans oil and rad hoses were saturated in oil as well .



So i ran like hell ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

In all seriousness, I bought a 2014 Nissan NV200 w/ 80K miles on it. I did a good bit of research on it, and the biggest problems are usually wheel or hub issues...hasn't been much of an issue for me, but I could see it being a problem if you have a lot of potholes in your area.

The NV200 might be a little small for your business, but they make larger ones. Just my 2 cents! Good luck!

I have seen high roof nissan van that would be ideal
But they are on the higher price end and i believe built on a nissan titan .but i do worry about reliablity and nissan brand . especially auto transmissions

[Larmo63]

[thelogo]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d...7097465242.html

This one is up next




And to gran torino .

Im just filling a need here .

In a void of the universes. Next stop deep space 9 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

[UROpartsman]

Have also heard that Sprinters are really expensive to maintain.

[thelogo]

Have also heard that Sprinters are really expensive to maintain.

Yes ok
Can someone bat this around a little here for me

Sprinters . turbo deisals will require maintence
That is expensive oil filter etc . i would be doing routine stuff


not a
Expensive mercrdes tech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

But is the turbo diesal with diesal exausht filter !!!!!

The least ideal engine to have in southern califonia ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)

As ill be constantly driving in traffic , idileing with the air con running and maybe on occasion be driveing at high speeds . where the diesal likes to be .


Will the gas engine van be superior in these types of situations . allowing me to do more like toyota maintence . not diesal mechinic stuff $$$$

[BigFour1973]

Have also heard that Sprinters are really expensive to maintain.

Yes ok
Can someone bat this around a little here for me

Sprinters . turbo deisals will require maintence
That is expensive oil filter etc . i would be doing routine stuff


not a
Expensive mercrdes tech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

But is the turbo diesal with diesal exausht filter !!!!!

The least ideal engine to have in southern califonia ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif)

As ill be constantly driving in traffic , idileing with the air con running and maybe on occasion be driveing at high speeds . where the diesal likes to be .


Will the gas engine van be superior in these types of situations . allowing me to do more like toyota maintence . not diesal mechinic stuff $$$$

I have a 2018 extended wheelbase, with high roof. 58k miles on it, owned since day one. I havent had any issues with it what so ever. Maintenance isnt all that expensive, especially if you do it yourself.

I'm averaging 16-18 mpg with mixed city/freeway. 20-21 mpg when driving strictly freeway. It likes to drink DEF at a high than usual pace, but that stuffs cheap so it doesn't bother me.

it rides great on the freeway, (its the 2500 so softer springs than the 3500). Id recommend a 3500 for you since you'll have water and other heavy stuff as the springs are a little softer than id like on the 2500.

The motor is solid, theres guys running around with 250k+ miles on the original engine.

The transmission is questionable. It hasn't gone out on me or anything like that. But..... It will some times kick on shifts. I can isolate it to happening with aggressive throttle followed with no throttle before a shift. then barely giving it gas. ( think about when accelerating and a car cuts in front of you, that kind of scenario)

With that being said, I'm happy with the purchase. I wish I would've waited for a 2019, (new transmission 6 speed vs 4 speed, face lift, new interior)

[Superhawk996]

The main problem with any of the Sprinters (regardless of who badged them - Dodge, Mercedes, or Freightliner) are that the underlying parts are Mercedes parts.

If you can do the labor yourself, you're way ahead of the game but you're largely paying for Mercedes parts.

Sure you probably aren't going to do turbo Diesel engine work, but if you can keep the oil and the trans fluid changed, your still way ahead of the curve.

There has been a lot of to do about Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF). Yes they are insanely expensive. However, that is true regardless of what product they are on Sprinter, Dodge Cummins, Super Duty, whatever has a diesel. By and large, if the engine is operating properly, you won't have issues with the DPF. However, if you have a check engine light that is resulting running rich and burning coal, and you ignore it, expect a plugged DPF eventually.

[PanelBilly]

Ford has 84 month 0 interest financing right now with delayed start on first payment.

[JRust]

I had a 2004 & a 2005 2500 sprinter vans with work. We did not have that many service issues. A regular oil change was no problem at any of the local shops & nothing crazy. Transmission was more critical & I can't remember why. There is a plastic parts to the turbo that we went through once or twice a year. Was pretty easy to replace & then you were fine. Sold both pushing 300k. I would still drive them anywhere & get 25+ miles a gallon. Didn't matter how loaded they were with crap. Could tow a trailer with no problem as well. Typically if you are putting on 25k+ mileage a year a diesel makes sense. If you drive less than? A gas will cost you less in the long run.

[thelogo]

Ford has 84 month 0 interest financing right now with delayed start on first payment.

Are you fuckin nuts ....

Ive always bought all my cars / truck etc