2003 Dodge/mercedes Sprinter 10 Passenger Van on 2040-cars

Up for bid is a 2003 Dodge Sprinter 10 passenger van that I purchased brand new in 2004.  If you are familiar with sprinters, then you already know  that these vans can go for 500,000 miles without major repairs.  The fuel mileage can be over 24mpg if driven with restraint.  I have absolutely loved owning this van.  It is a pleasure to drive, and is the most versatile vehicle I have ever owned.

There is 72" of headroom , so no more crouching down!  With all seats in, it will haul 10 adults, and still have 2' of cargo space behind the last seat.  With seats removed, you can lay a 4'x10' piece of plywood flat with the rear doors closed.  I have persnally hauled a 5' x12' piece of particle bd. standing on edge with the rear doors closed(between the front seats).The volume is just amazing, and you will be instantly popular with family/friends who want to haul stuff.  Many sprinters have been converted to haul lifts for wheelchairs, or configured for camping.  The possibilities are endless. 

The mercedes diesel inline 5 cylinder turbocharged engine has plenty of power and gets very good fuel mileage.  Later models have v6 engines that do not get as good of mileage.  The 5 speed automatic transmission is perfect for this van.  cruising on the highway, the overdrive 5th gear keeps the engine rpms low for good mileage.  If you have never driven a diesel, you will be pleasantly surprised with how quiet the engine is and lack of smoke or stink. 

The bad news:

The only complaint I have with the sprinter van is the paint/sheet metal.  The factory paint leaves a lot to be desired, and the sheet metal is prone to rust.  I actually had the right rear door replaced under warranty for rust perforation.  The body has been subjected to minor dents and dings, but the rust spots are the most annoying.  I have tried to capture all of the main rust spots with the photos.  I think you can get a pretty good idea of the condition of the body.  You are welcome to come inspect and test drive before bidding.  I also had some monor roof leaks, which I have not addressed, but should be pretty easy to seal up.  There is a very small exhaust leak in the exhaust pipe which should be pretty easy to fix.

factory options:        Rear Air condintioning/cooling group, premium adjustable driver and passenger seats, cruise control, power windows, power locks, heated outside mirrors, facory blind spot mirrors, rear defroster, espar diesel fired hydronic heater.

personal upgrades:  passenger side color coded steps, rear view camera,class iv trailer hitch, polished stainless steel bull bar, mercedes grill/ badging, front seat swivels,turbo boost guage, HID headlights, HD radio/cd player, carpathian burlwood door panels, Mercedes G-wagon aluminum wheels, tires.

warranty work:  High pressure fuel injection pump replaced, egr valve replaced, intake manifold replaced under factory  recall, rear passenger door replaced under warranty.

recent(within the last 2 months) service:

Front and rear brand new brake rotors and pads

new battery

new alternator-150 amp

a/c recharge

transmission service including new fluid/filter, replaced conductor plate, replaced electric connector/seals(known to leak)

VAN IS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS, NO WARRANTY, NO RETURNS.

van is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to cancel sale at any time.