Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online!
Automotive Forums .com - the leading automotive community online! 
-
Latest | 0 Rplys
Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Dodge > Sprinter
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Email this Page Email this Page | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-04-2006, 01:18 PM   #1
CarInfoGuy
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Woodstock, Illinois
Posts: 37
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to CarInfoGuy Send a message via Yahoo to CarInfoGuy
What, no posts about the Sprinter?

It's only about the best work van ever made. And with Mercedes technology, too.

I just felt someone had to comment on it.
__________________
Editor, Cars and Racing Stuff Encyclopedia
CarInfoGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2006, 02:21 PM   #2
bluevp00
AF Enthusiast
 
bluevp00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CHI, Illinois
Posts: 527
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I agree too. When I was in Germany a few years back, it seems the Mercedes version of that van is used for everything. Delivery trucks, ambulances, police wagons, etc. I sat in one at the auto show, and I must say that not only are they very roomy in the cargo area, they also have a really good view from the drivers seat.
bluevp00 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2006, 08:43 PM   #3
crazys182003
AF Regular
 
crazys182003's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Red Lion, Pennsylvania
Posts: 291
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I tried to convince my work to stop buying ford vans but they won't b/c they egt a better deal with fords. I would much rather use a sprinter due to the increase in cargo size.
__________________
crazys182003 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2006, 12:51 PM   #4
desertpat
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: winchester, California
Posts: 4
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I have heard alot of good things about sprinter vans. That is why I spent $40,000. for mine and sold my Ford van. Has anyone out there had transmission problems like I have? Been back to dealer 3 times in less than 10,000 miles for transmission problems. Also, Turbo resinator ( I think it's called) went on me. It could't get out of it's own way. I have had other problems too. The doors are hard to close. Margins are off. You really have to close them hard or they'll bounce off the latching mechanism. I wish I was reporting good things but I am being honest. Bought my sprinter brand new from Frahm Dodge in Norco, California. Tired of going back to dealer for warranty work. Plus the closest sprinter dealership is 45 minutes to an hour from my home. I thought it wouldn't matter because I wouldn't need much service but I spend alot of time with my van laid up. This costs me alot of money being it is my work vehicle and no service to speak of on Saturdays.And why Disposable Rotors? Added cost tp every brake job? I spent so much money so I am committed to this van, I was just curious if anyone else was experiencing similar things. Thank's.
desertpat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2006, 11:24 PM   #5
bluevp00
AF Enthusiast
 
bluevp00's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CHI, Illinois
Posts: 527
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

^ You could very well have bought a lemon. But check around first if people are having similar problems, I don't really know of the reliability record for these cars, but this is a Mercedes diesel truck- it should last for millions of miles. Maybe Dodge cut some corners in bringing it to the states??
bluevp00 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2006, 01:12 PM   #6
2.2 Straight six
That thing got a Hemi?
 
2.2 Straight six's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London
Posts: 9,337
Thanks: 0
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Send a message via AIM to 2.2 Straight six Send a message via MSN to 2.2 Straight six
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

Quote:
Originally Posted by CarInfoGuy
And with Mercedes technology, too.
wrong. it's 100% mercedes. in europe it's the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. it's sold as a Dodge in the US because Mercedes-Benz is a pemium brand, and making work vans in a country where you're a premium brand isn't good for company image. in europe we've been getting Merc vans for decades. Mercedes only recent began its venture into the US market, and so not to damage company image their vans are sold as Dodges.
__________________
Seatbelts Saved My Life
2.2 Straight six is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-27-2006, 08:08 PM   #7
coolkat25
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: toronto
Posts: 11
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I have just gotten a sprinter from the company that I work for (have had it for 1 week). The rear door had a latch problem, right from factory.(day 1). returned the vehicle to dealership to fix door problem(day 2). problem with door fixed. Day 3.. drove out of town for work..engine light came on. Took it to a local dealer. Lost the van for a day,needed to order parts. Day 4.. van ready from dealership..went to pickup, drove 8 Feet............Light back ON. Needed to return home. Day 5 , brought van back to local dealership, need to order parts. Lost truck for another day!! Van is to be ready on DAY 6.

Not exactly a great start, hopefully these are a couple resolved glitches with the van.

Pros:fuel economy-amazing
Cargo space-lots
turning radius- ON A FRIGGIN DIME!!! AMAZING!
Seats-Lots of positions


Cons:reliability-Not sure???Any one Able to comment!
Steering wheel-WHY NO TILT STEERING? Somewhat uncomfortable wheel height. To compensate the seat is able to move in multi-positions. I don't believe it's offered as an option..Correct me if I'm wrong,Thanks.
Drivers/passenger Door locks- antilock out, need key to lock doors(annoying) Highly suggest keyless entry
AUTHORIZED SPRINTER DEALER- For servicing this vehicle, there is only one dealer in my area. 50 mins from my house, mean while there are 3 or 4 other dodge dealers much closer to me.
coolkat25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-01-2007, 01:57 AM   #8
NESTORIO
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: gilbert, Arizona
Posts: 1
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: sprinters in europe

Is the sprinter setting for europe different than the one use in the US. Talking about fuel!!! What if someone wants to bring the van to france or italy.:
NESTORIO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2007, 08:03 PM   #9
vamc
AF Enthusiast
 
vamc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Medina, Ohio
Posts: 1,454
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I work for the fed. govt. We got a deal on one, and we use it to transport PT. from cleveland to Breaksville.
vamc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-02-2007, 08:06 PM   #10
vamc
AF Enthusiast
 
vamc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Medina, Ohio
Posts: 1,454
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Exclamation Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six
wrong. it's 100% mercedes. in europe it's the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. it's sold as a Dodge in the US because Mercedes-Benz is a pemium brand, and making work vans in a country where you're a premium brand isn't good for company image. in europe we've been getting Merc vans for decades. Mercedes only recent began its venture into the US market, and so not to damage company image their vans are sold as Dodges.

I like to add to this. Over there they have the Chevy Alero, we have the olds alero. I had a chevy alero from over there. I had it shiped there.
vamc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-07-2008, 08:57 PM   #11
hkmorgan87
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: gridley, Illinois
Posts: 15
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

I drove around in a sprinter for a year, then i switched jobs and now work at a sprinter dealer in illinois.

Turbo resonators are a common problem. door misalignment is also a common problem unless your the incredible hulk.

CoolCat, Almost all sprinters come with keyless entry. Mercedes makes two keys for the sprinter. One is a keyless entry fob, with a key, and the other is just a key.

Tilt steering is not available on sprinters, not sure why.

Sprinter dealers are few and far between, and dodge wanted it this way. There are 4 or 5 sprinter dealers in all of illinois.

Reliabilty on Sprinters can be spotty vehicle to vehicle. But just remember, you bought a dodge. The dodge diesels, almost always outlive the vehicle their in.
hkmorgan87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-18-2008, 09:09 PM   #12
comp
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: eville, Indiana
Posts: 464
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

anybody got a diesel ???
comp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-25-2008, 02:34 PM   #13
upior
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: ottawa
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: What, no posts about the Sprinter?

Quote:
Originally Posted by comp
anybody got a diesel ???
I run mine on 100% biodiesel. So far so good. 75k miles.
The only problem, glow plugs - had to replace 'em
and intercooler hose - cracked. I thought it was turbo,
(showed a turbo underboost preasure code)
even bought a used one, but it was just a hose.
Had a good deal on used turbo, so I'm keeping it as a spare just in case.
upior is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums .com Car Chat > Dodge > Sprinter

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 AM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts