Resale-mpg-service cost. MB 3500 vs Ford 450
Investigating various Class C's. Trying to compare resale on a MB 3500 based C in the 24' range versus one on a Ford 450 (4-5 years out). Also MPG comparisons. And finally service costs. Upfront cos...
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In my opinion, engine longevity is immaterial for most motorhomes because any of the common engines will typically outlast the house part. The Ford V10 can be expected to go for at least a couple hundred thousand miles with ordinary maintenance.
Taking 16 mpg as average for the sprinter and 8 mpg for an equivalent E-350, at $4.00 a gallon it would take 40,000 miles to break even on NCWriter's estimated $10,000 premium for the sprinter.
Taking 16 mpg as average for the sprinter and 8 mpg for an equivalent E-350, at $4.00 a gallon it would take 40,000 miles to break even on NCWriter's estimated $10,000 premium for the sprinter.
