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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 986702" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>The relevant issue with the replacement of W700s with Sprinters is the fact that the Sprinters have only about two-thirds the capacity of the W700s. Express is fully anticipating a DROP in the volume that routes will carry compared to just a few years ago. By purchasing Sprinters on such a large scale, they are also anticipating/planning that the volume WON'T return to previous levels in the future. </p><p></p><p>Another issue is that the Sprinters get better fuel economy. The W700s get about 8 mpg city (while making all the stops), and about 12 mpg while on the highway. The Sprinters fuel economy is MUCH better. </p><p></p><p>Finally, the fact that it doesn't take a DOT-Courier to drive a Sprinter means that they can be operated by someone making less that the "standard" Courier. </p><p></p><p>It all adds up to lower capability/capacity (what Express is calling "rightsizing") and lower operating costs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 986702, member: 22880"] The relevant issue with the replacement of W700s with Sprinters is the fact that the Sprinters have only about two-thirds the capacity of the W700s. Express is fully anticipating a DROP in the volume that routes will carry compared to just a few years ago. By purchasing Sprinters on such a large scale, they are also anticipating/planning that the volume WON'T return to previous levels in the future. Another issue is that the Sprinters get better fuel economy. The W700s get about 8 mpg city (while making all the stops), and about 12 mpg while on the highway. The Sprinters fuel economy is MUCH better. Finally, the fact that it doesn't take a DOT-Courier to drive a Sprinter means that they can be operated by someone making less that the "standard" Courier. It all adds up to lower capability/capacity (what Express is calling "rightsizing") and lower operating costs. [/QUOTE]
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