[zepper252]

Hi All,

I am seriously considering purchasing a used 2007 or 2008 sprinter 2500 Diesel High Top, and I have to tell you that I am a little worried about it. I intend to use the sprinter to haul my race motorcycles and gear to track events and occasionally for around town errand running. The sprinter would replace my 2004 Ford F150 (absolutely reliable and super cheap to own and maintain) with 62,000 miles. Thats right 62,000 miles in almost 6 yrs of ownership~not too many miles. The sprinter would probably get the same amount of use and miles over time. I am looking to purchase a sprinter with 65k miles or less. I want the sprinter b/c it can comfortably hold 2 bikes and gear- a payload around 1200lbs and keep everything in a locked private box away from peering eyes. Also the bikes are easier to load into the van and secure with tie downs. Diesel fuel is an added bonus as the F150 gets about 19 mpg unloaded on the highway and I don't even want to talk about around town fuel economy---good thing it has a 37 gallon tank.

My questions are:
1)I know that people without trouble rarely post and so the majority of posters are people that have big issues with their sprinters, still the tranny and engine failures are scary. Are the 07 and on sprinters more reliable? My sprinter will probably not see 150k miles for at least 8 or 10 yrs.

2)With the 07-on sprinters will i see miles per gallon figures in the mid to high twenties? At 75 mph? Can this thing even cruise comfortably above 70 mph???

3)What factory warranty was offered on these sprinters (07-2008 )?

4)Has anyone purchased an aftermarket extended warranty---seems like a great idea on these vans. If so how much and from whom?

Thanks in advance for all of your help!!

zane

[zepper252]

Is this forum dead?

Is there anyone out there who has some answers to these questions??

[JFTFI]

I have a 2004 loaded high roof model with 78,00 miles, purchased new. No matter what I do I cannot get over 18 miles per gallon. Talked with dealer and factory rep. No explaination. I have had four different deisel trucks and have never gotten the mileage you hear about. The Sprinter is a great design but it is hard to find good service. I would never buy another one.

[zepper252]

Thanks for the post!

Does anyone else have anything to add, experiences with there 07/08's?

Thank you!