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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I found the same issue. Sprinter rigs are heavily pushed by RV dealers to the point where a Forest River dealer will have all M-B models, and no Fords. Mainly because there is that $30-40k price difference.
To me, from what I've seen, the Sprinter gives you better MPG, no doghouse, and it supposedly doesn't lose steam in the mountains. The E-450, on the other hand is a lot cheaper, isn't too bad on hills, and is a heck of a lot easier to find places that can service them. The $35k price difference can buy a lot of gasoline.
To me, from what I've seen, the Sprinter gives you better MPG, no doghouse, and it supposedly doesn't lose steam in the mountains. The E-450, on the other hand is a lot cheaper, isn't too bad on hills, and is a heck of a lot easier to find places that can service them. The $35k price difference can buy a lot of gasoline.
