Gotta remember too the gvwr is 8550 on these vans and not 9900.
Is anybody else excited about new gas powered Sprinter?
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I read somewhere that on some 3500 models the gvwr will bein the 9k+ range.
What scares me is the 'connected vehicle' thinggie. I like to turn wrenches when something goes wrong, but on this it will be extremely difficult unless you are connected to the mother ship.
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What scares me is the 'connected vehicle' thinggie. I like to turn wrenches when something goes wrong, but on this it will be extremely difficult unless you are connected to the mother ship.
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But aren’t you glad, while you pay $175 per hour,that he’s connected ?
Some of these vehicles can tell the shop what’s wrong and they can direct you to the nearest dealer that doesn’t have parts.
Some of these vehicles can tell the shop what’s wrong and they can direct you to the nearest dealer that doesn’t have parts.
Two things that raise a eyebrow for me are...
1. Lighter curb weight for more capacity. How much lighter? It's a secret.
2. For the first time, the super high top roof will not be offered. So how much clearance?
Guess no one can measure.
They must love making people wonder.
https://www.trucks.com/2018/02/07/quick-facts-2019-mercedes-benz-sprinter-van/
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1. Lighter curb weight for more capacity. How much lighter? It's a secret.
2. For the first time, the super high top roof will not be offered. So how much clearance?
Guess no one can measure.
They must love making people wonder.
https://www.trucks.com/2018/02/07/quick-facts-2019-mercedes-benz-sprinter-van/
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Sprinter 3500 is 9940 GVWR I think and it's the super single wheels!
Most Sprinter dealers labor rate is $130hr
Really the mega roof isn't a good thing/idea. The opening at the doors is still 72 inches.
Do you expect it to go down in the next two years ?
The Netherlands test drive article says the us will get no Frt wheel drive . RWD or AWD only.
And it says us gasser will be 188 HP, 258 ft lbs torgue, 9 spd Trans.
I didn’t finish article and may be slightly off on numbers.
I’d look at one, if that type of vehicle is in my future.
And it says us gasser will be 188 HP, 258 ft lbs torgue, 9 spd Trans.
I didn’t finish article and may be slightly off on numbers.
I’d look at one, if that type of vehicle is in my future.
No! Cost always goes up not down. That's why employees get a cost of living wage increase. Now it doesn't cover close to things going up, but that's what they say.
Here is part of the 2019 Body and Equipment Guideline. You can download the whole BEG here, 11 MB.
1500, 2500, 3500, 3500XD and 4500 models. Gas available in 1500 and 2500 models.
The diesels come with the 7G-Tronic transmission and the gas comes with the 9G-Tronic transmission.
1500, 2500, 3500, 3500XD and 4500 models. Gas available in 1500 and 2500 models.
The diesels come with the 7G-Tronic transmission and the gas comes with the 9G-Tronic transmission.
My local shop is $92 an hour. Another reason I go to them and not the dealer for anything not warranty. I'd do the same if I had a Sprinter.
Depends on the particular application ...
Airport shuttle companies might like the mega roof.
Most of us have learned that the $printer is a peculiar little beast. Local shops are ok for a few things but it really depends. I wouldn't recommend going to a local shop for something as common as changing the transmission fluid. On my NCV3 if the torque converter isn't drained properly .. it's a big deal. If it's your local guy ... well then ok, sure ... but any local guy? no thanks.
If you are willing to spend 40-50K on a new vehicle, don’t skimp on service work. You might save a few bucks but..... now that our Promaster has 425,000 on it and it’s 4 Year’s old, a local shop is fine. Luckily we have a really good dealer about an hour away. They always get us right in but it still takes to long to get some parts. But they have always been really fair. And yes it does cost more. But they do good work.
With these newer, complex vehicles I’m a firm believer of OEM service work.
Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.
And sometimes you win.
They have the tools and often know the nuances.
One reason my buddy Zorry has had so few problems with his Volvo.
A month or two ago he thought he needed batteries. He didn’t.
Went to Volvo.
The tech asked him a few questions, said you need a battery cutoff switch. They go bad over time.
Tech pulled it in, put a meter on it, it was bad, checked with parts, none in stock, gave Zorry the part number and buttoned it up.
I think they charged 15 minutes labor and Zorry found one he had installed the next morning.
A Truckstop or local guy may have scratched his head for a few hours.
The Truckstop would have been the one hour minimum ( or more) because it takes an hour to do the first 15 minutes of work.
And another 30-60 minutes to pay the bill.
Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet.
And sometimes you win.
They have the tools and often know the nuances.
One reason my buddy Zorry has had so few problems with his Volvo.
A month or two ago he thought he needed batteries. He didn’t.
Went to Volvo.
The tech asked him a few questions, said you need a battery cutoff switch. They go bad over time.
Tech pulled it in, put a meter on it, it was bad, checked with parts, none in stock, gave Zorry the part number and buttoned it up.
I think they charged 15 minutes labor and Zorry found one he had installed the next morning.
A Truckstop or local guy may have scratched his head for a few hours.
The Truckstop would have been the one hour minimum ( or more) because it takes an hour to do the first 15 minutes of work.
And another 30-60 minutes to pay the bill.
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I don't care about the door opening, I just don't want to bang my head walking around
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