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<blockquote data-quote="Pip" data-source="post: 168718" data-attributes="member: 6039"><p>I believe the P47 sprinter is turning out to not be what UPS thought it would be. Couple months ago we got word that if any major repairs are needed, we have to get approval first. </p><p> </p><p>Corp. is considering ADA'ing these P47's. They are just not holding up, and their not even 5 years old yet.. There are 20 yr old P500's in better shape that have been ADA'd.</p><p> </p><p>The Sprinter's are probably a good fit for the general public contractor, they are just not holding up to the "drive it like you stole it mentality" that is being put on them here at UPS, it seems. The cost for parts on these Sprinters is high. </p><p> </p><p>The body isn't even holding up very well. The sheetmetal has a lot of stress cracks forming, hinges and door mechanisms are breaking from the stress.</p><p> </p><p>Mercedes for the most part has had a good track record with their diesels and drivetrain in general, but there is a lot of room for improvement with what they have done to the Sprinter drivetrain.</p><p> </p><p>As a mechanic, i believe the life of the Sprinter will be a thing of the past in a few years. I just don't see them lasting 20 years, let alone 10.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pip, post: 168718, member: 6039"] I believe the P47 sprinter is turning out to not be what UPS thought it would be. Couple months ago we got word that if any major repairs are needed, we have to get approval first. Corp. is considering ADA'ing these P47's. They are just not holding up, and their not even 5 years old yet.. There are 20 yr old P500's in better shape that have been ADA'd. The Sprinter's are probably a good fit for the general public contractor, they are just not holding up to the "drive it like you stole it mentality" that is being put on them here at UPS, it seems. The cost for parts on these Sprinters is high. The body isn't even holding up very well. The sheetmetal has a lot of stress cracks forming, hinges and door mechanisms are breaking from the stress. Mercedes for the most part has had a good track record with their diesels and drivetrain in general, but there is a lot of room for improvement with what they have done to the Sprinter drivetrain. As a mechanic, i believe the life of the Sprinter will be a thing of the past in a few years. I just don't see them lasting 20 years, let alone 10. [/QUOTE]
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