[D Team Brothers]

08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.

[scatcat]

Originally Posted by D Team Brothers

08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.

sprinters are pure junk/mileage is incorrect also/will hold up for about 20000 miles then bein to fall apart/chrysler will not stand behind//they should not be recognized as a comm vehicle

[Jack_Berry]

so what are you driving scatcat? where does your expertise come from? since you are new i just need to ask.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by scatcat

sprinters are pure junk/mileage is incorrect also/will hold up for about 20000 miles then bein to fall apart/chrysler will not stand behind//they should not be recognized as a comm vehicle

Gee your 3rd post and it's a crappy one at that....

Sir if your a sir that is....you have absolutely NO clue to what you speak.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by D Team Brothers

08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.

1 that I know of and that member is Rlent which of whom I just met up with again...his is over 21mpg at 70 mph.... I know of this because I seen his fact book he keeps....AND contrary to what some uninformed person has said it is running well...

[Tom911]

I run a 2007 Freightliner Sprinter High Top and I am getting between 20-21 miles per gallon and I run about 5 miles over the speed limit.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by Tom911

I run a 2007 Freightliner Sprinter High Top and I am getting between 20-21 miles per gallon and I run about 5 miles over the speed limit.

so you could squeeze 1 more m/g outta that thing???

[pelgrn]

I think the 3.0 v6 is a gas engine,if your breaking 20 mpg with it that's outstanding.I may be wrong,but i thought the older Sprinters got better MPG.

[D Team Brothers]

Thanks everyone for the info, keep it coming both the good and the bad. One thing I believe in is advice adds to knowledge, and the knowledgeable know when the advice is good or bad. So, keep it coming, I am getting into a new adventure and need advce on the Sprinter. Thanks, Jack

[D Team Brothers]

The 3.ol V6 is the new diesel which replaces the former 5cyl. I'm hearing that the new V6 does not get the fuel mileage that the old engine did.

[ebsprintin]

I'm running at 19 mpg, but I have an apu on the roof that creates 2 mpg worth of drag. With a killer tailwind I'll get 22 mpg, but that's only happened twice. And I know what I'm talking about because I own it and run it.

eb

[OntarioVanMan]

I have an 05 and am averaging 23-24 with the AC on...and thats the V5 engine

[D Team Brothers]

Great info, and thanks again. If you were getting into a new Sprinter, any ideas on what you would add or improve on? My Sprinter is coming thru without a right side window in the sliding door, do you feel this will create a blind spot?

[brownie4042]

I have a 144 inch 07 with the mid top (3 heights on this unit), 6 cy diesel. 15 mos old 74,000 miles. I mostly drive metro Chicago, although I have been out on the road much more this month. I get consistanly 20 mpg +/- .5 mpg mile, fast, slow, load, no load, a/c on/off, city or highway. My buddy has a 2006 one month older then mine short normal top
80,000 miles 5 cy. He gets between 23-27 but speed, weight, a/c. local or road makes a big difference in his mileage. He has had no problems, I have had more then my fair share.

Brownie 4042

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by D Team Brothers

Great info, and thanks again. If you were getting into a new Sprinter, any ideas on what you would add or improve on? My Sprinter is coming thru without a right side window in the sliding door, do you feel this will create a blind spot?

Thats a huge blind spot....especially backing out of driveways...