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#13 of 1262 Sprinter by big_guy Feb 06, 2002 (11:04 am)
I live in Salt Lake City and I have noticed several Sprinters here that are being used as shuttles to and from the various hotels, venues, events, etc. Things haven't even hit full stride yet but I am starting to see a lot of public transportation vehicles cropping up all over the place.   I don't think I could ever own a Sprinter though . . . it would never fit in my carport!
#14 of 1262 There are low top versions of the Sprinter by mrnimmo Feb 06, 2002 (2:19 pm)
So far only the hiboys have been sold in USA. I assume most personal users would want the regular roof...
#15 of 1262 For that matter by mrnimmo Feb 06, 2002 (2:21 pm)
I would personally wait for one that said "Dodge." Just cannot imagine driving anything badged "Freightliner" even if I knew it was a Mercedes. Replies to this message: engenlow (Jun 22, 2006 7:21 pm) nescosmo (Jun 22, 2006 9:52 pm)
#16 of 1262 Mrnimmo by yzf Feb 07, 2002 (7:38 am)
You may be waiting quite a while for your "Dodge" badged Sprinter van. The Sprinters are imported by DCVans, a wholly owned subsidiary of DCAG in Germany. They have no connection whatsoever with the DaimlerChrysler operations in Auburn Hills. Not likely they will bear the "Dodge" name any time soon.
#17 of 1262 yzf - Dodge by robr2 Feb 07, 2002 (8:08 am)
...ummmm - click the First Drive story under helpful links over on the left. It says that Dodge will be selling the Sprinter as a replacement for the Dodge Ram Van.
#18 of 1262 I have seen one as well by catam Feb 07, 2002 (9:18 am)
I live in Salt Lake as well, an I have seen a couple on the road. I realize that minivans are for utility over aesthetics, however, the Sprinter has to be the ugliest box on wheels I have ever seen. The body is a perfect rectangle with a sloped front. This van is clearly designed for use as a cargo van, that can be configured for use as a shuttle. I could never imagine owning one for a daily driver. Unless you drive school buses during the day, the sprinter would have to feel like a school bus to drive.
#19 of 1262 Dodge by mrnimmo Feb 12, 2002 (7:35 am)
I've read that Sprinter will replace the Ramwagon in 2004. Who knows.
#20 of 1262 Robr2 by yzf Feb 12, 2002 (7:52 am)
Hmmm.... news to me. If so, then I stand corrected. My understanding from sources at DCVans was contrary to the article - that the Sprinters were to remain Freightliner badged. Perhaps there will be a Dodge version that is of slightly different design?
#21 of 1262 next Ramwagon by vcheng Feb 12, 2002 (8:46 am)
might be based on the Vito platform which is sold over in Europe.
#22 of 1262 I've never driven a schoolbus, but by lmac1 Feb 13, 2002 (2:04 pm)
I've driven a Sprinter and I really like it. While it is a lot bigger than my '90 Vanagon, it doesn't "drive" any bigger than a 1/2 ton pickup (I drove both the high and low roof, 140" wheelbase cargo Sprinter). I didn't get the Sprinter in any high cross winds, but don't think cross winds will be a problem (at least nothing like in my old '70 VW bus - had white knuckles several times). I've put a deposit down on a Sprinter passenger van, but my dealer doesn't know when it might come in - they "think" it is "on a boat". It is my understanding, based on a MotorTrend report, etc., that "some" Dodge dealers will start selling the Sprinter sometime this year "badged" as a Freightliner, and that a Vito model will be coming over in '04.

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