Sprinter van, I am so confused!
- Thread starter golfournut
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My $0.02:
Why would anybody in the expediting business wait an undue amount of time for anything?
Do we not, all of us, have cell phones and access to the internet?
fired at you from my Droideka
As in reference to? please specify..
What I am think..why don't more call ahead? for regular PM work or something needs to be changed out? Example...last year my water pump started leaking in Fargo ND...I unpressurized the rad..called the dealer in Rapid City..drove home and the drove to RC ...4 days later..parts were in and they worked on it right away...
golfournut
Veteran Expediter
What kind of mileage are you getting out of the DEF? The dealers are telling me 8500 to 10k per tank of DEF.
How many miles on it now?
Any other issues?
Thanks
Your best bet, hire a vet! Please.
golfournut
Veteran Expediter
Hightech_Hobo
Expert Expediter
DEF usage is a number I can only guess at...My guess would be about 10K between refills. It's a fairly minor expense at 12 to 15 bucks a bottle. Usuage depends on driving conditions..ie how much dust in the air, idling time etc.
By "Following the Program" I do not mean do everything Mercedes benz reccommends..I should have been clearer here. That would be way too expensive and over kill for sure given our high milage application...
MB dealership wanted me to do an A service (300.00)every other 10k and a B service every other 10K (400.00 Included the fuel filter)...I told them that was'nt gonna happen and we came up with a 140.00 oii change every 10k...change the fuel filter every 3rd time around..about 30k and I do a B service once a year and an A service once a year.
This was my plan for the first year and then I would reduce cost in following years by doing my own oil and fuel filter changes as I learned how. I wanted to protect the warranty (just in case) the first year and establish a service record just in case I had a major problem after warranty i might be able to get a break from MB if I could show proper care and Maint.
One of the reasons I am happy with Alpharetta MB in Ga is that they listened to my cost concerns and worked with me to this end. The expediting thing is kinda new to them and they are a little shocked at how fast I put the milage on.
By the by...They carry a pretty large selection of cargo as well as passenger vans and right now have an overstock of cargo sprinters. The sprinter manager mentioned around 4k discounts on the remaining 2010's if anyone is looking.
Back to the point...I use the recommended filters and fluids but have modified the times and milages to our industry. I made one mistake so far and changed the belts after only one year of service...good mistake to make I guess but I based the decision on 89.00 bucks for the parts...service manager "forgot" to mention the extra 200 in labor or I would have delayed that service.
I got a survey(as always) after the service and mentioned this oversight on the managers part. I got a call the next day from the sprinter manager looking for more detail on my dissapointment.
They're learning....LOL
HT Hobo
By "Following the Program" I do not mean do everything Mercedes benz reccommends..I should have been clearer here. That would be way too expensive and over kill for sure given our high milage application...
MB dealership wanted me to do an A service (300.00)every other 10k and a B service every other 10K (400.00 Included the fuel filter)...I told them that was'nt gonna happen and we came up with a 140.00 oii change every 10k...change the fuel filter every 3rd time around..about 30k and I do a B service once a year and an A service once a year.
This was my plan for the first year and then I would reduce cost in following years by doing my own oil and fuel filter changes as I learned how. I wanted to protect the warranty (just in case) the first year and establish a service record just in case I had a major problem after warranty i might be able to get a break from MB if I could show proper care and Maint.
One of the reasons I am happy with Alpharetta MB in Ga is that they listened to my cost concerns and worked with me to this end. The expediting thing is kinda new to them and they are a little shocked at how fast I put the milage on.
By the by...They carry a pretty large selection of cargo as well as passenger vans and right now have an overstock of cargo sprinters. The sprinter manager mentioned around 4k discounts on the remaining 2010's if anyone is looking.
Back to the point...I use the recommended filters and fluids but have modified the times and milages to our industry. I made one mistake so far and changed the belts after only one year of service...good mistake to make I guess but I based the decision on 89.00 bucks for the parts...service manager "forgot" to mention the extra 200 in labor or I would have delayed that service.
I got a survey(as always) after the service and mentioned this oversight on the managers part. I got a call the next day from the sprinter manager looking for more detail on my dissapointment.
They're learning....LOL
HT Hobo
597,900...and just clicking along...Thing is with the 05/06's is a good line of parts...and prices are not way out of whack as much as in the beginning..If it is not a sprinter specific repair as in special tool...most places will work on them...
We were in the same boat back in 05...the regular maintenance schedule was a real expensive ordeal...we like you had to adapt to the expediting ways....mostly highway miles and learning where we could extend mileage especially filters, which are wayyy too expensive.
guido4475
Not a Member
Assembled here, yes.But built overseas..thus, resulting in the salt-air bath before painting, resulting in premature rust spots in weird places before it is paid off, right? Too bad they do that, for such a nice vehicle.
guido4475
Not a Member
Apparently they learned their lesson..they seal them now....unlike the NA slop bucket that keeps producing sub par...fix or repair dailies..oh wait...that's F.O.R.D.
guido4475
Not a Member
Apparently they learned their lesson..they seal them now....unlike the NA slop bucket that keeps producing sub par...fix or repair dailies..oh wait...that's F.O.R.D.
But,my dear fellow, with mine being a 03,it is now just beginning to show minimal rust, which will be fixed this summer..Not bad, 8 years old? And, it has only been on the hook once, due to a broken vacuum pump..The first of 2 that went so far..So I know I need to buy an extra to carry with me for the next time.Other than that, I am happy with mine..MPG were at 18.6 the other day,averaging 60, yes,a little slow, but I know I can bring the MPS's up eventually,With some modifications, but then, as old as it is, and the thought of replacing the vehicle in the near future, is it going to be worth it? Now,if only I can put a Sprinter body on this frame and drivetrain....
golfournut
Veteran Expediter
Apparently they learned their lesson..they seal them now....unlike the NA slop bucket that keeps producing sub par...fix or repair dailies..oh wait...that's F.O.R.D.
So the 2010 & 2011s don't have that rust issue? Is that why you have to get yours painted? Have you talked to MB about it? Was wondering how their customer service would handle it.
Your best bet, hire a vet! Please.
bobwg
Expert Expediter
Well here is my 2 cents or wait the dollar is worth less these days so that makes my 2 cents worth nothing. Well here goes I would say each vehicle (Ford,GM,SPrinter, etc) has its good points and bad I like the Sprinter because I can haul different types/sizes of loads from 1 small box to 6 pallets/baskets(auto parts) stacked 2 high, tires stacked on the floor to roof. I have lots of room to stretch out and stand up straight and walk I know what my gross weight is and what my empty weight is with all my personal stuff loaded in the Sprinter so I know I can haul 2600 lbs do I go over that? yes a little but not more than a few hundred lbs and most loads are around 1000 lbs. What ever your driving if your happy with it more power to you
Godwindaniel
Seasoned Expediter
Its very expensive and maintanance cost also high.
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I haven't heard of anyone taking MB to task on the premature rust spots....
It is a popular belief that when they are on ship to NA they are exposed to the sea air...as they are not seal coated until final assembly...hence we all got little rust spots appearing that as you know grow...they had a very cheap paint job and IMO never got any sealant at all...