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| Topic: | Dodge sprinter? This thread has 17 replies. Displaying posts 1 through 15. |
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| Post 1 made on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 01:04 |
Lonny Lieberman Long Time Member |
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I just wanted to get some opinions on the new dodge/benz/frightliner sprinter as i am about to order one this week. We are maken the move to them since they are much more economical gas wise 22 miles to the gallon! also the room and length of them seam great. I have yet to test drive, but have heard GREAT things about this new truck till this week when i started to do my research. Some love it, some say its ok, and some love it but say it has a few flaws like pick-up, going up hills ect.... They say its got the ballz but doesn't move when you floor it. ALso, was wondering if anyone had one last year in the cold weather, in particulare the snow.
We have a chevy now and its great, but since its time to get a new one, i figure the best way to go is the sprinter with out going to a box truck which i do not like!
I know someone on this site has an opinion and info.
Lonny
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| Post 2 made on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 11:50 |
Theaterworks Founding Member |
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I've had my eye on that one as well. Car & Driver had good things to say about it. Please let us know what your decision ends up being, and how you like it if you do buy it.
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| Post 3 made on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 12:43 |
geraldb Long Time Member |
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Check with some UPS drivers, I know they have a handful of them.
My UPS driver said the same thing; no gitty-up and go. He had other complaints as well, but I can't remember right now.
Last spring I went for the Chevy Express with the ACCESS package. Those doors are awesome. Only drawback is all wheel drive is not available in 3/4 or 1 ton versions.
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| Post 4 made on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 21:02 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
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On 09/18/04 05:04 ET, Lonny Lieberman said...
. . . they are much more economical gas
wise 22 miles to the gallon!
. . . it has a few flaws like pick-up,
going up hills ect . . .
doesn't move when you floor it. It's hard to make a vehicle that gets great mileage and has good acceleration.
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| Post 5 made on Saturday September 18, 2004 at 22:18 |
jallbritton Long Time Member |
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I HAVE OWNED ONE SINCE JUNE 8TH. NOTHING BUT GOOD.
IT WILL RUN 80 AND THATS FAST ENOUGH. HAS ALL THE SPEED YOU NEED IN A VEHICLE THAT BIG,WE ARE IN SOUTH NO SNOW HERE. TRACTION DOESNT SEEM TO BE GREAT BUT HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS AT THE WET JOB SITES IVE BEEN TO SO FAR.MY SON TOOK IT ON A 10000 MILE TRIP FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC.HE SAID THAT THE AC DID FINE IN THE SOUTHWEST IN JULY.I DRIVE EVERY DAY WORKS GREAT.TURNS SUPRISING WELL FOR A 140 INCH TRUCK.SHOP HARD THEY WILL TELL YOU THERE ARE NO DEALS-YEAH RIGHT
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| Post 6 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 01:53 |
MikeTech Long Time Member |
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On 09/19/04 02:18 ET, jallbritton said...
I HAVE OWNED ONE SINCE JUNE 8TH. NOTHING BUT GOOD.
IT WILL RUN 80 AND THATS FAST ENOUGH. HAS ALL
THE SPEED YOU NEED IN A VEHICLE THAT BIG,WE ARE
IN SOUTH NO SNOW HERE. TRACTION DOESNT SEEM TO
BE GREAT BUT HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS AT THE
WET JOB SITES IVE BEEN TO SO FAR.MY SON TOOK IT
ON A 10000 MILE TRIP FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC.HE
SAID THAT THE AC DID FINE IN THE SOUTHWEST IN
JULY.I DRIVE EVERY DAY WORKS GREAT.TURNS SUPRISING
WELL FOR A 140 INCH TRUCK.SHOP HARD THEY WILL
TELL YOU THERE ARE NO DEALS-YEAH RIGHT Holy mother of god - Please don't type in all caps again! Nauseating
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| Post 7 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 08:16 |
oex Super Member |
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He was trying to be emphatic, I think
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| Post 8 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 12:07 |
Jay In Chicago Founding Member |
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I think that as a first time poster he was perhaps not aware of his mistake and how it would appear on RC... CAPitol punishment is a sport of sympathy around here..
Actually he touched on one of the things I want to know more about. On the sales lit for this behemoth it is recommended for daily commutes and short trips etc. I WAS wondering about how it would do on very long regular trips. All day driving. Hmm... What about throwing a bigger alternator on there too...
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| Post 9 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 15:11 |
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I plan on replacing my fleet with these one by one as they are ready to trade in, so I am interested if anyone else has any comments. They look like a great vehicle, and of course, if they are successful, then other manufacturers will copy, just like the minivan, and so the price will drop a bit - at least I am hoping it does!
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| Post 10 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 19:08 |
geraldb Long Time Member |
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I thought I saw a DODGE with a similar design.
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| Post 11 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 23:27 |
Larry Fine Loyal Member |
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On 09/19/04 23:08 ET, geraldb said...
I thought I saw a DODGE with a similar design. Same vehicle.
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| Post 12 made on Sunday September 19, 2004 at 23:32 |
geraldb Long Time Member |
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My goof!
Not totally up on the merging trends of auto mfg. I was previously thinking only of the Freightliner "tagged" unit. But did see the Dodge "tagged" unit the other day.
oh well, carry-on!
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| Post 13 made on Monday September 20, 2004 at 07:44 |
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This is what I've heard, haven't tried yet...
While the sprinter does have great space, look out for the tires. Sure, it corner's well, but it basically uses "car" tires. Why is that an issue? A lower ground clearance. Those of you who battle snow, mud, (and in this day and age) flooding and hurricanes may want to keep that in mind.
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| Post 14 made on Monday September 20, 2004 at 22:01 |
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Last edited by Munson
on December 29, 2006 08:55.
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| Post 15 made on Tuesday September 21, 2004 at 23:54 |
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On 09/20/04 11:44 ET, SamG said...
This is what I've heard, haven't tried yet...
While the sprinter does have great space, look
out for the tires. Sure, it corner's well, but
it basically uses "car" tires. Why is that an
issue? A lower ground clearance. Those of you
who battle snow, mud, (and in this day and age)
flooding and hurricanes may want to keep that
in mind. The fact it uses car tires has nothing to do with ground clearance. It's the tire & rim size that will give better ground clearance providing you had it in the first place. The fact it uses car tires means lower replacement costs and lower prices for snow tires. Not a bad thing IMHO. Depending on the model type the tire sizes are 195/70/15, 225/70/15 or 225/65/16 non of these tires are low profile tires. I've seen similar tire sizes on vans. If you battle snow on regular basis, only snow tires will work. Ground clearance only helps when you've received a large snow fall and the drifts are high. The Canadian version only comes with a 154 hp/245 ft. lbs turbo diesel. A decent amount of torque for a van.
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