Sprinter Diesel

[fastrob]

Have been looking at the Dodge Sprinter diesel.
The new one's have a 3 liter V6.
I like the older 5 cylinder and would probably go for a used model.
There are window models with high roofs.

Has anyone any opinions? What are the problems with this model?

R

[lewster]

Originally Posted by fastrob

Have been looking at the Dodge Sprinter diesel.
The new one's have a 3 liter V6.
I like the older 5 cylinder and would probably go for a used model.
There are window models with high roofs.

Has anyone any opinions? What are the problems with this model?

R

Hi Rob,

I've had my '04 for 3 years now. 82,000 miles with only minor problems. The engine is a work horse. Had a cracked turbo housing replaced under warranty a couple of years ago. Other than that.....just LOF at the computer's indication (between 10-13,000 miles) and any other scheduled maintenance.

It does a great job towing the 19CCD with about 3000 lb (a full load of tools and a motorcycle) inside the van. Let me know if you have any other questions.

I'm considering a new '07 3500 series dually, but current lack of funds is preventing the purchase. The new models are longer, wider and have bigger weight capacities (up to 18,5000 CGVW) and have an options book that is a half inch thick.

I really need a larger van for work, but it might not happen until next year.

[fastrob]

Lew,

What does LOF mean?

Sad to hear about the big D.
My departed Dad said, "Can't live with them, can't live without them."

I dream about climbing into a little diesel with the Airstream in tow for a joy ride around the country. Your setup or something like a diesel step van is the closest to perfection imaginable to me. While I am leaning toward low tech in the pre-electronic control diesels, we must keep our eyes open to the new diesel stuff coming out from Honda, Cummings and Toyota.
As the world runs low on fuel we are going to face some tough choices, I see a need to be mobile in comfort.

R

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