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klutchdust
Dec 23, 2019Explorer II
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" Don't fear the 3500 Sprinter chassis. You'll like the fuel economy, if nothing else. "
until you go in for repairs. Having owned and worked on vehicles that have the MB emblem on the front be prepared to pay top dollar AND search a little to get those repairs. The fuel savings will quickly be depleted once a MB mechanic gets under the hood, and parts are ridiculously costly.
A Ford V-10 can be worked on just about anywhere and costs are reasonable.
" Don't fear the 3500 Sprinter chassis. You'll like the fuel economy, if nothing else. "
until you go in for repairs. Having owned and worked on vehicles that have the MB emblem on the front be prepared to pay top dollar AND search a little to get those repairs. The fuel savings will quickly be depleted once a MB mechanic gets under the hood, and parts are ridiculously costly.
A Ford V-10 can be worked on just about anywhere and costs are reasonable.
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