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sullyman
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Feb 03, 2017

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 cost on MB is higher but does that outweigh the operating expenses? Figuring 7500-9000 miles per year.

Of course I know to expect to lose value on both and there are many variables. Just trying to get a feel if the MB 3500 is worth the extra$$$

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  • Allworth wrote:
    You may be trying to over-think!

    Pick the floor plan that she likes with a price tag that he likes and GO!


    A happy wife is a happy life
  • You may be trying to over-think!

    Pick the floor plan that she likes with a price tag that he likes and GO!
  • our 2007 MB 5cyc powered liesure travel van class C 3500 ser gets 20mpg . and has been the best rv we ever owned and we,ve had class A,,B ,,and C,and TT .it has very little epa junk on the engine. in my opinion nothing is better than a MB powered rv.