Aug-07-2014 11:54 AM
Sep-12-2014 03:57 PM
CHSMITHINS wrote:
We have 152,000 miles on our 2007 Roadtrek RS and haven't had a lick of problems.
Of course, the diesel engine is just now getting broken-in.
PS-- I certainly don't mean to whistle past the graveyard, but it really is true ... so far so good.
Sep-12-2014 02:31 PM
Sep-12-2014 02:14 PM
Sep-12-2014 07:53 AM
Sebtown wrote:
Settle down everybody. There are lovers and haters of all brands. Some have actually owned the brand they love or hate, others maybe not. For some it's reliability and cheap repair other's it might be fuel economy and design. The amazing thing is we have choices. There is no right or wrong answer for everyone because this is not test, it's just personal preference. It would be more constructive if people said "I like my (fill in the make, model and brand) because.... we would all benefit.
Sep-12-2014 07:09 AM
Sep-11-2014 09:41 PM
Sep-11-2014 09:08 PM
kendall69 wrote:
What I love about the Sprinter fans is they NEVER EVER calculate the high maintenance costs and deduct that from their fuel mileage costs.
Simple things like twice as much designer oil at $8-$12.00 a quart. Fuel filter every 10K miles $60.00 - $200.00.
Clear engine codes $95-$125.00 ea. time.
Injector replacement $1,200 - $2,000.
ERG valve replacement OFTEN - $500.00.
I have BOTH vehicle a 2007 Sprinter and a 2014 E350, both drove $7,500 miles. Ford never went to the dealer. Sprinter needed 2K in labor to clear a code and 10 days in the shop.
Sorry Sprinter people, but I will take poor fuel mileage all day long over high maintenance costs and loss of vehicle for weeks on end.
The Sprinter is a VACATION KILLER. If your retired, then that's OK because you can afford to spend 10 days in a motel while they figure out what's wrong with your vehicle. For the average guy that has 2 weeks vacation - losing 10 days in the shop is a VACATION KILLER. Add a couple of kids on that trip and your life would be a living H double hockey sticks.
In July I had the choice of buying a new Sprinter MH or a Ford E250 - I went with the E30 and have never been happier.
I'm not the ONLY one that thinks Sprinter don't hold up.....http://www.trucktrend.com/features/news/2014/1409_charter_communications_purchases_800_2015_ford_tra...
Fedex is already going Promaster
Sep-11-2014 08:02 PM
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Sep-11-2014 05:48 PM
Sep-11-2014 04:56 PM
jrobe wrote:
My two cars are a Mercedes and a Lexus. There is no chance though that I am driving a Mercedes RV 500 miles from a Sprinter mechanic. No thanks. I would much rather have a Ford or Chevy RV on, for example, the Alaskan Highway.
Sep-11-2014 04:34 PM
jrobe wrote:Done that twice without a second thought. I don't consider myself lucky. 🙂
I would much rather have a Ford or Chevy RV on, for example, the Alaskan Highway.
Sep-11-2014 02:48 PM
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