I would go American. I own a 2004 Sprinter for a work van, and it breaks down no less than 12 times per year. The Ford van I had before it never left me (or anyone else) stranded. The only reason I keep that Sprinter around is the fuel economy, as it turns 60-80,000 miles per year on the odometer, so 25 mpg hwy vs 15 mpg hwy is a huge consideration. 1500-2000 less gallons of fuel per year can buy a lot of parts on a pre-emissions Sprinter, and if it is broken down within 600 miles or so of the house, I will drive out there personally with my old Chevy truck and my spare parts stash, hook up my Chinese knock-off MB Starscan emulator (iCarsoft MBII), figure out the issue through live stream data, and replace the par, right on the shoulder of the interstate.
Heck, if one of you have a 2002-2006 Sprinter chassis MH and are having troubles in Southern NM, hit me up. I'll diagnose it for you, and possibly even toss a good used part on it for cheap to get you home (I disassembled a 2006 Sprinter with a bad piston for parts).
