How long do 2008 Dodge Sprinters last?
Sprinter vans can last over a decade and up to 300,000 miles or more. Don’t skip over the idea of buying a used van – doing so can provide plenty of benefits. Regular maintenance and repairs cost a little bit now, but they save a lot down the road.
How much does it cost to replace a Sprinter van engine?
Dealer wants between $12 and $13,000 for new engine.
What kind of vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter?
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial vehicle ( van) built by Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany as a large van, chassis cab, minibus, and pickup truck. In the past the Sprinter has been sold under the Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner, and Volkswagen nameplates.
When did DaimlerChrysler stop making the sprinter?
DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC retained sole responsibility for the North American Sprinter market until the sales, service and parts support responsibilities were absorbed by Chrysler Commercial Vehicle Division in 2004. Nearly all of the original staff were retained, though the base of operations shifted from North Carolina to Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Is there an aftermarket stereo unit for sprinter?
Even after changing out the front speakers and adding a subwoofer, the Audio 15 stereo that comes as stock in newer Sprinters was just not up to the job. We chose to replace it with an aftermarket unit from Sony that has Apple Carplay and Android Auto so that we can use our phones to provide navigation and music through the stereo.
What kind of fasteners do Mercedes Sprinters use?
Almost all of the fasteners are identical length T25 Torx screws (thank you Mercedes!), friction spring clips, plastic tabs, or hooks moulded in to the plastic parts. Take your time, see where the stuck spots are, and you shouldn’t have too much trouble disassembling the parts of the dash you’ll need to access for the removal and installation.