Ram's new cargo van...
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I thought my 31 gallon was small. I'd get 16-17 mostly but could get 18 if I worked at it. It still seemed like a small tank. I thought they should have put the 36 I think it was from the pu and Suburban. That new Sprinter with the 4 cyl. with the 17 or so gallon aux tank added to the standard 26 might be a nice setup.
Was just looking at the MB website for sprinters and it seems that in 2014 the 4cyl will be standard and the V6 will be an option. But will the price be lower for the 4cyl or will the base price before adding options be 43K.
Now the big difference between the two vehicles comes down to length as the big 8500 MB is 15 and the Dodge is 13.3. My 05 sprinter is 13.6 inside. I haven't found anything I can't haul if I put the bed up and sleep down the side of the freight.
I have 3 choices
One buy a new MB sprinter, two buy a dodge ProMaster or three wait till sometime next year and maybe buy the Ford, that is if they don't have anymore production problems.
The vehicle I buy will be the last for me since I'm going to slow down once I hit 62 in a little over 3 years.
Now the big difference between the two vehicles comes down to length as the big 8500 MB is 15 and the Dodge is 13.3. My 05 sprinter is 13.6 inside. I haven't found anything I can't haul if I put the bed up and sleep down the side of the freight.
I have 3 choices
One buy a new MB sprinter, two buy a dodge ProMaster or three wait till sometime next year and maybe buy the Ford, that is if they don't have anymore production problems.
The vehicle I buy will be the last for me since I'm going to slow down once I hit 62 in a little over 3 years.
I just hit 62...this is the last van I am buying..unless this one gets totaled out in the next 3 yrs....If I was going to buy, it would have been when the engine out went last year...I've got too much invested in this one.....have it lined up for body work and paint job now...
I'm at 300K on my 05 sprinter and it's time to start looking and saving for something new for the next 4 years or so. Sprinters are high dollar to keep up and I'm hope the new vans that both Ford and Dodge put out are not as expensive to upkeep.
Heck, the ProMaster has a 18500 mile oil change interval compared to the 10K for sprinters. Depending on if you have your own filters it costs upwards of 200 to do a oil change and close to that for transmission work from most Freightliner dealers. Now Dodge does make Freightliner look cheap since most charge 2 arms and legs for the same service.
Heck, the ProMaster has a 18500 mile oil change interval compared to the 10K for sprinters. Depending on if you have your own filters it costs upwards of 200 to do a oil change and close to that for transmission work from most Freightliner dealers. Now Dodge does make Freightliner look cheap since most charge 2 arms and legs for the same service.
JetAgeHobo
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So apparently they've started production on the Promaster in Mexico this week, about 3-4 days ago as of this writing. Hoping to at least see them in the dealer's soon to take a good look close up.
JetAgeHobo
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That grey stuff on the wall over there is my head what just exploded.
Or if you're into the small city van market, a Japanese van re-badged as an American Brand
Nissan NV200 puts on a Bowtie as new Chevy City Express - Autoblog
Hints of things to come for the General?
According to the configurator in OVM's link the diesel option ($4k) comes with 3.8 gallons more fuel capacity.
It looks like they are starting to trickle into dealerships. Saw one plated up ready for delivery at small Dodge dealer in Ontario. Looked good.
Better than a Ford Transit ...? lol
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