GPS in the ground system... (on topic, obvs)

[STFXG]

Chrysler had a partnership deal with Mercedes to rebadge the sprinter. When Chrysler filed Chapter 11 it broke the contract and Mercedes started selling them in house.
I’ve owned all 3 trucks. The Promaster is far more dependable than the sprinter and the cost of ownership is significantly lower. My transits aren’t all that battle tested yet, but so far they’ve been decent.

 

[MAKAVELI]

Chrysler had a partnership deal with Mercedes to rebadge the sprinter. When Chrysler filed Chapter 11 it broke the contract and Mercedes started selling them in house.
I’ve owned all 3 trucks. The Promaster is far more dependable than the sprinter and the cost of ownership is significantly lower. My transits aren’t all that battle tested yet, but so far they’ve been decent.

The sprinters are more efficient to work out of. Bulkhead doors and shelves with a sliding door makes for better del truck.

 

[STFXG]

The sprinters are more efficient to work out of. Bulkhead doors and shelves with a sliding door makes for better del truck.

Can get the same setup on promasters and transits.

 

[MAKAVELI]

Can get the same setup on promasters and transits.

Probably, but at that point with the add one the price probably meets that of the Sprinter. I've also seen online that the ProMaster does have its share of problems as well.

 

[STFXG]

Not even close. Still about $15k cheaper when both are built out. $30 oil change compared to $120. Parts are 1/2 of the price of Mercedes parts. Better turn radius. Less safety features and not as smooth of a ride as a sprinter. You just have to be a 5’6” Italian to drive it without kinking your neck.

 

[bbsam]

One of our local drivers had to be removed from this carnage a month ago.

 

[Operational needs]

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One of our local drivers had to be removed from this carnage a month ago.

Is he or she ok?

 

[bbsam]

Is he or she ok?

Well...

Alive. Broken arm, legs, hip, punctured lung, etc.

Helluva guy. Great attitude. But he’s in his late fifties and it’s gonna be a long recovery.

 

[MAKAVELI]

Not even close. Still about $15k cheaper when both are built out. $30 oil change compared to $120. Parts are 1/2 of the price of Mercedes parts. Better turn radius. Less safety features and not as smooth of a ride as a sprinter. You just have to be a 5’6” Italian to drive it without kinking your neck.

Longevity and reliability of the diesel makes it a push.

 

[Operational needs]

Well...

Alive. Broken arm, legs, hip, punctured lung, etc.

Helluva guy. Great attitude. But he’s in his late fifties and it’s gonna be a long recovery.

Sounds like when it’s all said and done, he was very fortunate.

 

[Star B]

You just have to be a 5’6” Italian to drive it without kinking your neck.

See, there's my major problem with it. I'm a 6'3" 300lb gorilla.... I think even set up like how the other trucks are, the center console would still be in the way.

Some of the other issues you have with the Sprinters aren't an issue here at Express. We do our own oil changes.. and I'm sure we don't pay anywhere near retail for parts.

One of our local drivers had to be removed from this carnage a month ago.

What did he hit/hit him?

 

[bbsam]

See, there's my major problem with it. I'm a 6'3" 300lb gorilla.... I think even set up like how the other trucks are, the center console would still be in the way.

Some of the other issues you have with the Sprinters aren't an issue here at Express. We do our own oil changes.. and I'm sure we don't pay anywhere near retail for parts.


What did he hit/hit him?

Semi pulled out in front of him on an icy road.

 

[McFeely]

Semi pulled out in front of him on an icy road.

Very lucky he wasn’t in one of the Isuzu trucks. Probably would be dead.

Hopefully a speedy recovery, glad to hear he’s alive.

 

[dezguy]

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One of our local drivers had to be removed from this carnage a month ago.

Jesus...

Lucky to be alive!

 

[SmithBarney]

Jesus...

Lucky to be alive!

Some might say the truck saved his life.

 

[SmithBarney]

Sprinter Vs Transit(few generations old)