Best years for Sprinter based used motorhomes

[funpilot]

I cannot afford a new class C Sprinter based motorhome so am looking at used ones. What past years would you encourage me to look at, which ones to avoid, and your reasons why would be great for me and other readers of this thread.

[Rick_Jay]

Gonzo42 wrote:
Opinions differ on the V5 vs V6.

V5? I'd have a few opinions about that myself!!! LOL 🙂 (I believe I've read about some being designed and even implemented, but I don't think they reached any level of popularity.)

~Rick

[DougE]

'07 to '09 have the V6 diesel without DEF plus some Dodge dealers will service them as opposed to going to the Mercedes-Benz dealer.

[funpilot]

Great feedback. TY

[fortytwo]

The V6 was introduced in the 2007 chassis. The first Class C's with them are 2008 models. Winnebago did not re-engineer their frame extensions so 5000# hitches first appear on the 2009 models. Not sure about other manufacturers, but something to check.

[Bird_Freak]

I just fixed a broken egr tube on a 08 Sprinter. The 3.0 must be a good engine as it has 435K on it.

[Dakzuki]

mlts22 wrote:
There are three engines to choose from with US Sprinters:

OM602 -- 5 cylinder engine.
OM642 -- 3.0 V6
OM651 -- 2.1 four cylinder engine.

The OM642 is a smooth engine. The five-cylinder model is noticably rougher, but it can handle a higher percentage of biodiesel. The four-banger has had some good results, but it is more designed for short stops in a city as opposed to going up and down hills and long distance travel.

...and two versions of the V6. In 2010 the V6 got a power boost with the addition of some more emissions equipment (most notably DEF).

[mlts22]

There are three engines to choose from with US Sprinters:

OM602 -- 5 cylinder engine.
OM642 -- 3.0 V6
OM651 -- 2.1 four cylinder engine.

The OM642 is a smooth engine. The five-cylinder model is noticably rougher, but it can handle a higher percentage of biodiesel. The four-banger has had some good results, but it is more designed for short stops in a city as opposed to going up and down hills and long distance travel.

[Golden_HVAC]

Hi,

My work has several of the Sprinters. they really liked the gas mileage, however around 118,000 to 125,000 miles, they have a transmission failure. The transmission company says there is nothing left to rebuild. So they buy new transmissions and spend about $4,000 installed.

Our work tends to put 50,000 miles a year on many of the vans. .

Fred.

[Gonzo42]

Opinions differ on the V5 vs V6. Ours is the V6 and it has performed very well. See my sig.

[fitznj]

I've never owned one but have kept an eye on them since they came out. I was initially disappointed with the 5-cyl Diesel and it did not fit my needs. Since the V6 came out, I've been tempted once my current van wears out.

I think the V6 (2nd generation) is a much better van to the original - especially for US roads - think long distance hauling stuff....

Gerry