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    New Sprinter 1st Oil Change Advice?

    Hi! Just curious about when you new Sprinter owners did your 1st oil change? My 2012 Sprinter came with Mobil 1 esp 5w-40 Oil. They say 10k , but it makes me kind of nervous as the Van is being broken in. I have 600 miles on it right now. I was thinking 3000 miles then going with 10k...
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    E-track Load Bar for Sprinter?

    Looking for options for load bar for Sprinter. I have not seen E-track load bar thats locks into E-track rails that fits Sprinter at about 80-85 inches width. They all seem too long for Trucks. 1) Can I find these bars that will lock into E-track for Van? Ive found the ones with the rubber...
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    Sprinter 2012 Packages Advice

    Going to buy a 2012 Sprinter and would like some advice from you experienced Expediters. Will be used for Expediting. I have a choice of two 170E's and different options so I am trying to figure out if its worth the extra $2500 for the higher $ model which has: 1) Cargo Pack- Has L track...
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    Sprinter 2004-2006 Low miles vs 2008 High miles

    I have a question for all you Sprinter owners. If you were buying a used Sprinter would you go with option A or B? (Considering your carrier age limit is no problem) A) 2004-2006 under 100k miles, good body no problems. B) 2008 high miles 300k miles, good body no problems yet. I am...
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    Sprinter 2010 at auction. lol

    I guess this guy wasn't happy with his truck and wanted everyone to know. LOL Looks like body's ok and the rest is junk. Car # A43
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    Some new info on Ford Transit.

    Not too much information on new Ford Transit or Dodge Ducato cargo vans. I went to Dodge and Ford dealers and they basically knew nothing. Only the Dodge dealer told me they were trying to better the Sprinter price on the Ducato to around 30K. Ford Transit it say 1st/2nd qtr 2013 hopefully...
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    DRW Box Van under 10,000K and DOT?

    Do any of you run these trucks and if so have you had any problems at the scales/DOT? Looking at options- 1)Unicell DRW Chevy under 10,000GVRW. Also does anyone know empty weight of these trucks? Thanks, Steve
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    Public Auctions?

    Any of you buy your Cargo Max, Cube Van or Sprinters at auction? If so how did it work out? Looking at few auctions in Ohio and there are a few Vans , but not too often Sprinters or Cubes.
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    Why America doesn't invest in small diesel technology like Europe?

    Just curious about your opinions. 1) Is it more Political (big oil) or maybe technical reason? Example is new Fiat 2.3 liter multijet diesel. Listed as 38mpg city/highway 5 speed manual for Ducato Van. This is a truck I would really want for long distance travel-expediting. I would...
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    New Ford transit van information from Europe

    Came about this UK site with versions and prices on Transit van. Looks like they will be around 30K to start and I would think the versions would be similar in USA. Diesel engines are 2.2L. They offer front and rear wheel drive versions. I've seen them in Europe and they look really nice...
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