Detailing Van Advice! Transit Connect vs Transit - 150

[AutowerxDetailing]

I've been very happy with my '96 Ford E250. Hauls 100 gallons of water and all my gear like a champ.

[Nor Cal ZL1]

Well it sounds like the Transit-Connect will be too small or not capable for payload. So I may be ruling that out for now....

Now the full size Transit-150 may work , but I'll definitely take a look at the Mercedes Metris/Sprinter. Luckily I know someone that works at a brand new Mercedes dealership here in the Dallas area.
So I'll see where pricing falls into the scheme of things.

Have you had any complaints or equipment issues with the Sprinter?

The Sprinter version was in our fleet for almost 10 years. The biggest drawback was servicing costs, and we were averaging 25,000 mies + a year. The office complained each time we took then in for the 10,000 mile service to the dealer. We took them.there because they gave us a loaner Glk, or C class to use while waiting for the work to be done. Usually we dropped them off Friday afternoon, and picked them up Monday morning. Ford has a shuttle service and will give you a ride home if its close.

The office now complains the ecoboost mileage is horrible, which in our usage it is pretty low. We carry a lot of weight.

The only limp mode was from a hole in the turbocharger hose at about 80,000 miles.
First set of brakes lasted to 80,000. Lots of highway driving.
Tires lasted about the same.

Really either will do detailing well. I just think from experience overall the Sprinter is a more durable vehicle that gets much better mileage. What ever the company saved by switching to the ecoboosts, will quick be surpassed by the increased cost of fuel.

We have a couple of those tiny connects. By the time you put in some shelving all the room in the back is gone. The guys using those hate them. Cheap and uncomfortsble.

[Jomax]

Or do a f250 used with a enclosed trailer.If you have major hills where you live add on more promblems good luck in your choice of vehicles.

I vote F150. They are more then up to the task. Cheaper, ride better, and should net more MPG.


Skip the diesel trucks, unless you're towing 10k plus it's not worth the extra price, nor The cost of oil changes etc. Not to mention the cost of repair if you run a bad batch of diesel.

[WAXOFF]

I spoke to my buddy in Houston and he said they deliver to Dallas for free. Give him a shot.

[CER3PAD]

I spoke to my buddy in Houston and he said they deliver to Dallas for free. Give him a shot.

Who does he work for?
Looking to purchase only a new vehicle in all honesty.

Thanks!

[Nor Cal ZL1]

Update for the ford transit. 15,000 miles. In the shop twice for CEL's

[clone of the stig]

You might want to look at the Nissan NV. No ulgier than any other comm. van out there. And they have a 5 yr/100 mi bumper to bumper warranty