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11-06-2009, 07:47 AM
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no more DODGE sprinter
sitting in the dodge dealer right now in for inspection, and was told no more sprinter for dodge. they will still service them, but if you want the worlds greatest van, you'll have to go to a benz dealer
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11-06-2009, 08:07 AM
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JumboJack for president!
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The only bad thing that i heard about them is that since they are so top heavy they fall over.
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11-06-2009, 10:36 AM
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Thom
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Not surprising.
I tried to buy a new one back in April. I wanted the largest one, fully decked out, as a chase vehicle for my balloon. I was expecting to pay around $100,000. The local Dodge dealer was uninterested in talking about it, they didn't sell them.
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11-06-2009, 05:16 PM
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I have a frieghtliner sprinter(same as dodge just different grill and emblems)
They are more stable than a box truck or isuzu, the older sprinter duallys 3500s have a low center of gravity, mines goin on 5 yrs and at 20 miles per gallon+ i have no complaints!! 
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11-06-2009, 05:29 PM
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where did everybody go?
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Nice graphics
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11-06-2009, 06:16 PM
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I'm happily getting 19.5mpg and fitting 16' stock in my 08 . thom, for $100k you would be looking at a fully decked out high end limo sprinter...you can get a cargo version for the upper 30's new or 1-2yrs old for 25-33k depending on mileage.
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11-06-2009, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by XanadooLTD
The only bad thing that i heard about them is that since they are so top heavy they fall over.
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thats a bunch of malarkey, the thing handles like a champ
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11-06-2009, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 72chevy4x4
I'm happily getting 19.5mpg and fitting 16' stock in my 08 . thom, for $100k you would be looking at a fully decked out high end limo sprinter...you can get a cargo version for the upper 30's new or 1-2yrs old for 25-33k depending on mileage. |
did you get the gas or diesel?, I got '05 158" tall and get 24
the one gripe i doo have is the things goes through bulbs like crack addict, driving down the road and see a padiddle, that's me, always got lights out 
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11-06-2009, 08:50 PM
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It was only a matter of time before this happend. More people moving away from trucks and into vans. The UK if full of Sprinters, Vito's, Transits and so on. They work well in the UK because of the lack of room on the roads but you still cant beat a truck and trailer. Couldnt go back to a van now.
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11-06-2009, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by thom
Not surprising.
I tried to buy a new one back in April. I wanted the largest one, fully decked out, as a chase vehicle for my balloon. I was expecting to pay around $100,000. The local Dodge dealer was uninterested in talking about it, they didn't sell them.
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You should get one of these. Would be a great chase vehicle.
http://www.trucktrend.com/features/n...ter/index.html
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11-06-2009, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bone Saw
did you get the gas or diesel?, I got '05 158" tall and get 24
the one gripe i doo have is the things goes through bulbs like crack addict, driving down the road and see a padiddle, that's me, always got lights out |
some of the NCV3 owners are complaining about the speed at which they go through bulbs-my lights are programmed to be on 100% of the time...no problems yet. the older body style definitely gets better fuel mileage, but I'm coming from 9.5mpg and extremly happy w/ 20mpg.
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11-06-2009, 10:23 PM
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An SUV is more likely to flip before a Sprinter will. My insurance rates went down when I got my 2006 Sprinter because of it's great safety record.
The guys in this video are trying to flip one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rlk3tlAhhE
Steve
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Originally Posted by XanadooLTD
The only bad thing that i heard about them is that since they are so top heavy they fall over.
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11-07-2009, 08:43 AM
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Thom
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That looks nice but doesn't work for a balloon chase vehicle. We need seats for 9 (minimum) plus lots of storage, weight capacity, and lift capacity.
What I did was:
E350 Wagon extended (seats 15)
Remove rear seat (4 butt-er) for balloon envelope and inflator fan
Install hydraulic rear lift gate (the gondola rides on the lift gate)
Install Dual Rear Wheels
Install Air Bag suspension assist
Install Leather upgrade front seats (the factory seats suck)
Install new radio with rear view camera screen
Install notebook pc rack connected to gps and gps receiver from balloon
I'm working towards getting the graphics wrap.
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