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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 |
R1200rider |
Mar 31 2020, 11:42 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 23-January 20 From: LA and Las Vegas Member No.: 23,855 Region Association: Southern California |
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 You are making a wise choice with the Sprinter. I am a commercial driver that has put many miles on both the MB and Ford Transit, amongst vehicles ranging from golf carts to earth movers. I swear by Ford trucks; their durability and low cost of ownership, but the Transit is an utter sh1tbox. It’s dismal lack of comfort and durability is only surpassed by its hopeless fuel consumption. I’m surprised Ford put a fuel consumption function on the gauge interface. The Transit feels like a van built on a light duty SUV chassis, the MB feels like a robust and even somewhat refined van built on a medium duty truck chassis. I have hammered mine and it does not notice. Oil changes/service every 20,000 miles. The unbroken-in engine returns 13 mpg towing a single axle trailer and 3300 lbs worth of car/trailer. That is 4 mpg better than the Transit towing nothing in Los Angeles city traffic carrying only passengers. My last mpg trial in the Transit (and with a light foot) returned 9 mpg in my mode of usage over two days of mixed driving. The turbo lag in the Ford puts a 70’s 930 Porsche to shame. It’s not a terrible van (interior quality is not bad) it’s just not near the quality of the MB. In the interest of full disclosure, I do own a Ford (Fiesta ST) and it has been one of the best engineered, trouble free and fun things I’ve owned. I also own a Sprinter van, and I feel the same about it. Hope I’ve helped, as that was my intent. Feel free to ask questions. |
thelogo |
Mar 31 2020, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
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 You are making a wise choice with the Sprinter. I am a commercial driver that has put many miles on both the MB and Ford Transit, amongst vehicles ranging from golf carts to earth movers. I swear by Ford trucks; their durability and low cost of ownership, but the Transit is an utter sh1tbox. It’s dismal lack of comfort and durability is only surpassed by its hopeless fuel consumption. I’m surprised Ford put a fuel consumption function on the gauge interface. The Transit feels like a van built on a light duty SUV chassis, the MB feels like a robust and even somewhat refined van built on a medium duty truck chassis. I have hammered mine and it does not notice. Oil changes/service every 20,000 miles. The unbroken-in engine returns 13 mpg towing a single axle trailer and 3300 lbs worth of car/trailer. That is 4 mpg better than the Transit towing nothing in Los Angeles city traffic carrying only passengers. My last mpg trial in the Transit (and with a light foot) returned 9 mpg in my mode of usage over two days of mixed driving. The turbo lag in the Ford puts a 70’s 930 Porsche to shame. It’s not a terrible van (interior quality is not bad) it’s just not near the quality of the MB. In the interest of full disclosure, I do own a Ford (Fiesta ST) and it has been one of the best engineered, trouble free and fun things I’ve owned. I also own a Sprinter van, and I feel the same about it. Hope I’ve helped, as that was my intent. Feel free to ask questions. What year is your sprinter and how much was it ? And how many miles on the barely broken in engine? Also you do not mention any thing about emissions Do the gas vans have the upper hand there ? And i do agree that a focus or fiesta is a hell of a car And a good value . fun to drive i would hope Manual trans right? |
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