Dodge Promaster
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guido4475
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Meanwhile Ford is dragging their feet....Being a Ford person, I am greatly disappointed..I just hope what they come out with is worth the wait.
Please update us on mpg and how it's working for you.
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
Our 3500 159" extended has just been built. We hope it's here by February. We expect 18 MPG on average with the gas engine.
Maverick
Seasoned Expediter
Checked one out in SC. Really impressed by the cargo area layout. Dealer stated this; "don't believe all the numbers, parts department is getting 17-18 solid MPG, which includes some mountain terrain of Carolina" Same as saying, their not getting bloated estimates, it's real mileage. Some of those Carolina people will still...tell it to ya straight.
As stated in another thread, personally would not spend the 4 grand for the 160 model. The 146 will hold 3 skids easily, with the back axle and wheel wells being right inside the door. One I looked at had the upgrade "chrome front end" which left the black still wrapping around the nose? An all white front would improve the cosmetics a ton IMV.
As stated in another thread, personally would not spend the 4 grand for the 160 model. The 146 will hold 3 skids easily, with the back axle and wheel wells being right inside the door. One I looked at had the upgrade "chrome front end" which left the black still wrapping around the nose? An all white front would improve the cosmetics a ton IMV.
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Johnp3337
Rookie Expediter
So we (OTR Conversions Gadsden AL)
Upfitted a Pro Master. We had the van 2 weeks, full Expedite Upfit. As a former expediter myself, I would've been happy with the van as an OTR unit.
Great handling, better turn radius. It's front wheel drive with strong top end.
I think it the van is a ford cargo van essentially with high roof. Due to it being a gas burner. I think for a solo and 60-80k per year it makes sense.
I think a strong team burns it up sooner obviously. I'm not a fan of a unit with more than 250k when it comes to expedite vans (sprinters , cv's , etc)
Too much heavy maintenance after 250.
If you can do a 3 or 4 year term finance at a low interest rate , can make a good RPM and stay under 80k a year I say go for it. Be ready to sell/trade at the end of the finance term. The standard maintenance will be much cheaper than Mb sprinter so your gonna save big there and gas as we all know is a minimum .50 cpg cheaper so there's the biggest savings. Talk about increasing profit.
Upfitted a Pro Master. We had the van 2 weeks, full Expedite Upfit. As a former expediter myself, I would've been happy with the van as an OTR unit.
Great handling, better turn radius. It's front wheel drive with strong top end.
I think it the van is a ford cargo van essentially with high roof. Due to it being a gas burner. I think for a solo and 60-80k per year it makes sense.
I think a strong team burns it up sooner obviously. I'm not a fan of a unit with more than 250k when it comes to expedite vans (sprinters , cv's , etc)
Too much heavy maintenance after 250.
If you can do a 3 or 4 year term finance at a low interest rate , can make a good RPM and stay under 80k a year I say go for it. Be ready to sell/trade at the end of the finance term. The standard maintenance will be much cheaper than Mb sprinter so your gonna save big there and gas as we all know is a minimum .50 cpg cheaper so there's the biggest savings. Talk about increasing profit.
I saw another one this week as a FedEx ground unit, it didn't make me as nauseous to look at, so I must be getting more used to seeing it
KickStarter6
Veteran Expediter
Looking at a promaster in Try Hours colors at the petro in Carlisle PA
Maverick
Seasoned Expediter
Hope everyone trades their CV for one.....would give me a piece of the freight action.
KickStarter6
Veteran Expediter
Not sure if I should be I have a pic of the promaster in its colors. Has a low pro QC on it. They're growing on me but I'm not sure about em. Till I'm proven wrong I'm still a sprinter fan
maybe he just wanted a cargo van?....his MPG should be better...
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
How many loads do you REALLY get over 66" high? How much less would you REALLY run if only 66" high? VERY FEW!!!
KickStarter6
Veteran Expediter
Out in the eild
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
If they had a 3500 extended in a short roof, we would buy every one we could!