looking for a 2013 ERA 170A

Just beware of all the Sprinter problems before you buy. Do your research. I just had to spend 2K on my sprinter because of "dirty DPF". Having owned a Sprinter and having many problems and EXPENSIVE service issues, along with poor reliability, last month I bought a 2014 Ford based E350 gas guzzler. I'm more interested in reliability over saving fuel.
Ya I get that the next 10 posters will say " I LOVE MY SPRINTER I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM" ...well I was one of those "Sprinter lovers" till the repair bills topped 10K on my Sprinter, while at the same time I never spent a dime on my Ford F250 bought at the same time.

Handbasket wrote:
Just to be sure that you're aware of it, since you mentioned 4x4: http://www.tigervehicles.com/. Nothing to gain personally, just a happy 8+ year owner.

Jim, "In my day, we had NINE planets."

Thanks Jim. Those rigs are nice. I climbed through one in Bend Oregon and was fascinated. I really would like the 4x4 for the extra ground clearance. I enjoy going down Forest Service roads and staying in dispersed camping areas. I fear I may catch some of the bits underneath on rough roads. I will try and avoid going into areas that I actually need to engage the 4WD.

I know the ERA is not top of the line, but I like the layout and they seem like a good value.

TIA

Bud, if you're ever near Columbia SC, the Tiger factory is about 5 miles off I-26. Yep, the CX & TX can be 4x4, any 'Big 3' 1 ton pickup, any drivetrain, any cab length. Not a B, but a very small C.

Jim, "Never trust an atom. They make up everything."

"Just to be sure that you're aware of it, since you mentioned 4x4: http://www.tigervehicles.com/. Nothing to gain personally, just a happy 8+ year owner."


YES you are Jim, but you failed to mention that The Application is 4-wheel drive.

Still, I would really like to see, experience one in person, very cool.......

Bud

4x4 Sprinters start shipping first quarter of 2015.

Just to be sure that you're aware of it, since you mentioned 4x4: http://www.tigervehicles.com/. Nothing to gain personally, just a happy 8+ year owner.

Jim, "In my day, we had NINE planets."

stan909 wrote:
If you're thinking about price then find a new one and ask for 25% off. Odds are they will take the deal and probably for the same price as a used 2013 you may find. Worst thing is they say no. Then try another dealer.

I like your logic. I think I can get a used 2013 for $65k-$70K. I missed a couple of deals when I was working and could not travel. I have emails from a dealer in Iowa that said they could sell a 2015 4 cylinder for the mid $80's.

I am not looking or my dream machine, I just don't want to lose too much when I go to get my dream machine in a couple of years. (4x4 or Transit)

If you're thinking about price then find a new one and ask for 25% off. Odds are they will take the deal and probably for the same price as a used 2013 you may find. Worst thing is they say no. Then try another dealer.

teasypee wrote:
Thanks for the responses. I would buy from a private party in Caliornia, but a purchase through a dealer sounds cumbersome and expensive for those of us that will register the vehicle outside of the state. A

I thought that was circumvented by having the dealer deliver it past the state line?
bumpy

Thanks for the responses. I would buy from a private party in Caliornia, but a purchase through a dealer sounds cumbersome and expensive for those of us that will register the vehicle outside of the state.

2013 was the first year of the 170A. I like the layout. My preference might be the new Ford Transit or the 4x4 Sprinter but I just retired and need an RV now to start my adventure. I am planning on learning from this unit and then migrate to the next great thing.

TIA