topless wrote:
My 10 year old Sprinter has been fine. But with 28k miles it's not even broke in yet. I would not automatically jump on a new Sprinter, just because it's a Sprinter. I am as opinionated as anyone when it comes to vehicles, many miles of driving and racing. Before I bought my van, I researched the Sprinter T1N and found they had been in production for years all over the world. I wanted a turbo diesel, and 10 years ago the only one that was easy to get was a Sprinter.
Today, I would wait to see a Ford Transit, and look real hard at the Ecoboost gas engine. The emissions on new diesels is cost prohibitive, the turbo on a gas engine will do almost the same job and with a lot less emission junk. I have zero interest in the Dodge Promaster, FWD and Fiat, make that decision for me. Bad experiences with both.
topless-other than turbo resonator issues on some T1N it's bullet proof-totally unlike the NCV3. i would stick with your T1N
If I were to buy a modern sprinter-adn i am considering buying Roadtrek CS. I would employ a different strategy.
I would buy the sprinter extended service plan which adds 3 years to warranty and plan on trading in every 5-6 years. Most people with NCV3 issues tend to get them after about 75,000 miles on. warranty is finished and NCV3 is very expensive to repair if footing the bill yourself.
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