Any basic tips on what to look for as indicators of overall quality and health status would be helpful, in addition to some sprinter and model specific thoughts also. I could get a decent deal on this and it's close to home, so assuming it's not a red flag in terms of mileage this is subjective and variable I'm sure , I'm looking to nail down the things I need to in order to feel better about taking the next step.
Posts: 5, Threads: Joined: Jan Reputation: Welcome to the CRVL forums! There's acoupleof sprinter owners the board, I'm sure they'll offere advice when they check in. We look forward to hearing more from you. Posts: 3, Threads: Joined: Feb Reputation: My only argument with sprinters is the body to motor size.
I had a Benz wagon with the inline 6 that was a super great combo, my current cummins is working very well and i do recommend the 12 valve 2nd gen motor. I'm not sure what's actionable from there. I"m bringing a mechanic with me and intend to take it somewhere with a proper computer. Posts: 7, Threads: Joined: Dec Reputation: It's like you said, the engine might be good for that long, but everything around it is just a typical vehicle and will wear and fail. That's true of everything on the entire vehicle!!
You put the Mercedes name on a part and the price doubles or triples, plus it isn't common vehicle and may be hard to find parts. Finding, shops to work on them can also be very difficult. There aren't that many Mercedes dealers, and many of those do not work on the Sprinter. I'd buy American--a chevy Express with 5.
Parts and service are everywhere in every small town in the country. It's going to cost so much less to maintain and repair there is no way the better MPG of the Sprinter will ever make up for its extremely high repair costs. You can buy a good used Express with , miles and put a high top on it for less than a used Sprinter with , The Express will , average 17 mpg the Sprinter maybe That 5 MPG will never make up for the extreme amount you will be paying for repairs.
I'm out to change the world! Off-roading is an addictive pastime, and it gets you to some of the most incredible camping locations you will ever experience. Taking your truck, Jeep, or even van out onto the trails or into the Skip to content Buying a Sprinter van is an excellent choice if you want a vehicle that can last well into the future. Here are the essential ones: Change the fluids as needed.
Small problems can become big problems, so fix them when you first find them. Regularly rotate tires. Add proper fuel. Keep a book of records, this one works well , and it also has a list of common service items and has additional space for other services that you might have done. It will also depend on what particular parts are needed for the repair. Again, keeping up with simple repairs such as fluid changes and tire rotations will go a long way. All new vehicles these days come with warranties.
Throw in some shelves for work, create a bed with dresser drawers underneath, or leave it open for storage purposes. Some owners have already outfitted the interior with shelves, beds, and so on. This period is when manufacturer errors come to light.
Things can come loose, recalls happen, but you can avoid them all if you buy it used with a few years on it.
Experts suggest that when purchasing a used vehicle, look for one that is around three years old to avoid the initial depreciation.
Summing-Up Buying a Sprinter van is a fantastic idea if you have the money for it. Here are several key takeaways from this post: Sprinter vans can last over a decade and up to , miles or more. Regular maintenance and repairs cost a little bit now, but they save a lot down the road. All the nuts, bolts, brackets, axles, control arms, everything Undercoat areas that may need some extra protection, especially areas you cannot easily see.
In some cases, this means taking wheels off and removing plastic fender liners, etc. I use Flex Seal, as it actually works better than even the nicer canned undercoats like Wurth. Do not plug up any drain holes, but get it everywhere you can. It is also a great sound deadener.
Drop the spare tire down and do up above that too. Clearcoat the insides of the wheels while you have them off, then once dry shoot some spray wax on them. It keeps mud, dirt, salt, ice, debris from sticking too them too. No out of balance wheels caused by a chunk of ice stuck on the wheels if it cannot stick!
Wax all the painted surfaces. Inside and out, anywhere you can. Door jams, seat pedestals, kick panels, everywhere. Don't forget the roof. Pain I know, but do it now while you can, it will make washing much easier and stuff won't be as likely to stick to it. WD40 periodically, especially in winter. Stuff works great, keeps things protected, won't hurt anything.
Just keep it away from the brake friction surfaces. Maintain it by the book, and then some. Keep fluids topped up and changed when necessary. Don't neglect the brake fluid. Let the weight of the vehicle rest on the brake, not on the park pawl. And keep the parking brake mechanism underneath lubed. You'd be amazed how nice and tight the gear selector linkage is even half a million miles later when it has never been used to yank a tiny chunk of metal out from underneath the weight of a giant van resting on it.
Look things over periodically. Overlooked items like one-way alternator clutch pulleys or seeping power steering reservoirs can eventually cause a much bigger problem if neglected. Be an advocate for your vehicle, and it will last a good long time. While my Sprinter is only a baby at two years old, I can show you my Jetta and F that darn near look as good as they did when they were new. Care works, and will cost you less money in the long run.
I paid cash for mine, too. I agree, paying interest on something that depreciates is not the best thing to do, but in some cases folks find that is what works for them. I save my pennies. That's why I drive diesels, LOL. This subject is a matter of perspective, and the above is the polar opposite of mine Life expectancy is based on how much you want to spend?
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