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Its about to go off topic .sprinter van owners chime in, How do you price a used sprinter van |
thelogo |
Mar 29 2020, 11:33 AM
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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 |
UROpartsman |
Mar 30 2020, 12:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 22-October 15 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 19,288 Region Association: None |
Have also heard that Sprinters are really expensive to maintain.
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thelogo |
Mar 30 2020, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 $$$$ |
BigFour1973 |
Mar 30 2020, 01:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 187 Joined: 16-November 14 From: Long Beach Member No.: 18,126 Region Association: Southern California |
Have also heard that Sprinters are really expensive to maintain. Yes ok Can someone bat this around a little here for me Sprinters . turbo deisals will require maintence That is expensive oil filter etc . i would be doing routine stuff not a Expensive mercrdes tech (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) But is the turbo diesal with diesal exausht filter !!!!! The least ideal engine to have in southern califonia ??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) As ill be constantly driving in traffic , idileing with the air con running and maybe on occasion be driveing at high speeds . where the diesal likes to be . Will the gas engine van be superior in these types of situations . allowing me to do more like toyota maintence . not diesal mechinic stuff $$$$ 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) |
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