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#44 of 1262 Ugly Box----Sprinter by bavariavan Apr 20, 2003 (8:39 am)
hi, i am from Germany and iam a proud owner of a Dodge Ram 2500 cargo van '97. Me and many of my friends were shocked about hearing that americans will stop producing the Ram-van and start builing 'our' Sprinter and call it Dodge-Sprinter! The European and Asian vans are so boring and they make no fun driving them. Ok, the only interesting one is the VW-BUS (you call it vanagon?). My company vehicle is a Mercedes Vito '96. I am driving this little van since 7 years, every day ---terrible! Its uncomfortable, small (i am 6'3"), has a loud diesel engine, and something is broken all the time. My boss had a Mercedes V (the luxory version of the Vito, a passanger van). It was the most time in the garage because it didnt worked and Mercedes Benz had to take it back. Its a shame that Dodge/Chrysler cant create a modern, american-looking new van. Where are the proud Americans? Not in the Chrysler panning office! In the net i heard about thoughts of Ford, that they talked about the european Ford-Transit-Van!!! Whats happening over there?!?! Greetings from Germany
#45 of 1262 I've stood a few feet from a running Vito by mrnimmo Apr 20, 2003 (7:59 pm)
and it's engine noise couldn't be heard at all. The vehicle was a few years old and was in the US as a German couple toured Canada and US for a few months. The CDI and TDI engines aren't at all like those horrid diesels that Americans remember from the early 80s.   I notice that you created your profile for this post. Maybe you are just trying to get our dander up.   Don't worry. If you want a Dodge Ramvan, there will probably be plenty left over. We'll have them all shipped to you if you want.
#46 of 1262 loud diesel vito by bavariavan Apr 22, 2003 (10:59 am)
hi mrnmimmo, i am the driver of the vito. that means iam sitting inside, not outside! and inside its loud! mercedes diesel sounds terrible like all other european diesels. In our company we have the newest c-class, a-class, vito, and m-class diesel mercedes'. if you hear them comming you think the ups-van is comming! greetings from germany
#47 of 1262 sprinters are amazing by sprinterowner1 May 19, 2003 (8:24 pm)
i have to be the one to say that this has to be one of the best van i have ever owned. i previously owned a ford e-350. this car blows it away. the steering ratio is cut in half and i get 450 miles per gallon carrying a full load 24/7. The engine has more than enough power and i tow things all the time becuase i am in the construction buisness. it's practically maintinance free ( i put on over 250 miles a day)and so efficient. Quiet, stylish and easy to own AND IT HAS A AUTOMATIC-MANUAL BENZ TRANSMISSION, what more can u ask for?! i suggest you find a local dealer and get info. if you have any questions, please ask me. PS. the dodge "sprinters" are the same EXACT THING AS A FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER.. THE BADGEING IS CHANGED AND DIFF COLORS....I THINK THE SPRINTER IS SO MUCH NICE AND MORE DURABLE! pps. TO HunterMan: there are a million configurations, i had to spend a month choosing what i wanted. i have a medium wheel base, and a jumper seat in the back for when i have to take the kids with me. Its great on fuel...and QUIET
#48 of 1262 WOW! by vcheng May 20, 2003 (4:19 am)
Do you really!: "i get 450 miles per *gallon* carrying a full load 24/7. "   How about 450 miles per tank of fuel? Otherwise, I want one too!
#49 of 1262 Factory location update? by marshella May 25, 2003 (9:50 pm)
Does anyone have any further news regarding the new factory to build the Sprinter? I recently heard of some problems Dodge was having to get a factory built in Canada - plans fell through. I was wondering if that was the planned site for these Sprinters or not. Is there one in the works for USA? I'm so excited about these new vans and can hardly wait to see them!
#50 of 1262 UPS bought the Sprinter by crkeehn Jun 26, 2003 (5:49 am)
In the past two days, I have seen two "Brown" sprinters on the road. It took a WAG to identify it as UPS has stripped all identifying marks from the van other than the UPS markings. Even the nameplate in the grill has been replaced by a plain brown plate.   I might mention that the UPS regional facility is just down the road from us so we see lots of UPS trucks around here.
#51 of 1262 Sprinterowner 1 by dmartel Jul 13, 2003 (7:52 am)
I am a Electrical Contractor and do service work. I also own a Ford E350 extended van (1989)the BEAST, and get 8 mpg. Can't wait to get rid of. I live in Florida (no hills) I carry 2-2,500 pounds of material with shelving units. Including 10 foot lengths of pipe. The total weight of the BEAST is at 7,200 pounds. Everyone at chevy and GMC tells me to get the 6.0 motor 3/4 ton ext.van. They say the Sprinter will not do the work I need it to do. I also tow a 2,800 pound 19' boat (every weekend) or when the fish are biting! I need a vechile really soon! Other than spending $9,000 more for the Sprinter (I know you get what you pay for)I test drove a Sprinter (No load) it was awesome! (Quiet, turning radius real sharp) I really value your comments and waiting your reply. Thank You! "dmartel"
#52 of 1262 Towing with a Sprinter? by georgesr Jul 18, 2003 (1:52 am)
I started a thread about towing with a Sprinter over a year ago on the Casita Club forum: http://forums.casitaclub.com/thread_view.cfm?Thread=2840 I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has considered a Sprinter to tow a 2500 pound trailer?
#53 of 1262 Sprinter van by bushma Jul 27, 2003 (2:59 pm)
I am looking at buying a passenger version of the Sprinter Van for my large family (7 children). I want to get some feedback from those who have owned and currently have a Sprinter. Your feedback is appreciated.

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