[VanMan]

I "jumped over the fence" to see (hear) what the sprinter-source people have to say about the Transit.
They are not happy and putting the blame on one of our very helpful members.
I got thru about 5 pages of 11 and had to "come up for air"
Talk about MB going to "cut and run" from the US market if the Transit takes over in sales.
I am going back to finish the thread "after dark" "cover me"

VanMan

 

[Longboard]

Our helpful member has been and still is one of the most respected members over there. Nobody EVER dissed him EVER until he started hinting at switching teams. Remember, one of the blamers has blinders on in his avatar!
Meanwhile I thought this thread was going to be about advise needed for home brewing.....
Then again he IS using a beer keg in his Sprinter conversion....

 

[orton]

Appears I need to go to the Sprinter site and read the attack.

Just went there and did not see the posting. I must be barred from reading it.

Can you summarize the post?

 

[Longboard]

No specific attack Dave, I was assuming it was just the general stuff when some of the guys were getting on your case for promoting the virtues of the Transit over Sprinter. Everything I saw was lighthearted and in good taste and was nothing new.
I'm thinking that Van Man was just being a bit overprotective of one of our most insightful contributors and didn't like seeing anyone over there disagreeing with you.

 

[orton]

Thanks.

Some people at the Sprinter site are brainwashed and very into their Sprinters. They seem to forget it is just a vehicle that has advantages and disadvantages when compared to another vehicle. Whatever, if the Transit drives well then I will put the Sprinter behind me and proceed with something better for my use.

 

[VanMan]

Appears I need to go to the Sprinter site and read the attack.

Just went there and did not see the posting. I must be barred from reading it.

Can you summarize the post?

 

[VanMan]

Your in trouble now........
The surly old one has mounted up and drove into the nearest campground... He's gettin a posse rounded up and as soon as everyone can get their awnings stowed, their grey water hoses disconnected, all their codes cleared and the transmissions warmed up enough to move... They will be commin after you!

 

[VanMan]

I can't stop, This is so Funny! Its Sprinter vs. Transit at it best
"im going back in"

 

[VanMan]

The one advantage is the excellent free coffee and pastries in an upscale service waiting room where you get to sit with the affluent folks. They do glance at you in your jeans and sweatshirt but I can handle that.

 

[orton]

Certainly can not hide in the Mercedes service department. They would spot me immediately.

I assume the posting was started by Orion

Can you copy and paste the post and send it to [email protected]?

 

[Longboard]

Your in trouble now........
The surly old one has mounted up and drove into the nearest campground... He's gettin a posse rounded up and as soon as everyone can get their awnings stowed, their grey water hoses disconnected, all their codes cleared and the transmissions warmed up enough to move... They will be commin after you!

SOB has already hinted at going Transit next time around himself!

 

[VanMan]

No specific attack Dave, I was assuming it was just the general stuff when some of the guys were getting on your case for promoting the virtues of the Transit over Sprinter. Everything I saw was lighthearted and in good taste and was nothing new.
I'm thinking that Van Man was just being a bit overprotective of one of our most insightful contributors and didn't like seeing anyone over there disagreeing with you.

And that is how I ment it to be received. I did not know that there was this type of stuff there?
I have stated more than once "I am not the expert here, and use everyones help"
I will say (1) I am glade I did not buy one (2) I am not the best dressed person here
Others know what is going on better than I do, so please correct me if needed

 

[DearbornDude]

Ultimately we are all here on one or several internet websites discussing a vehicle (not politics, or some other truly incendiary topic).

Glad we have a level-headed community here.

 

[bbird]

Keep in mind the huge advantage the Sprinter has is the fuel mileage, I have over 500,000 miles on my 04 and I still get over 23 MPG. I am definitely Interested in the Transit, but if I am gonna lose over 7 MPG, I will get the 2015 4 cylinder Sprinter. I put over 60,000 miles a year, and yes I have done the math

 

[Longboard]

Keep in mind the huge advantage the Sprinter has is the fuel mileage, I have over 500,000 miles on my 04 and I still get over 23 MPG. I am definitely Interested in the Transit, but if I am gonna lose over 7 MPG, I will get the 2015 4 cylinder Sprinter. I put over 60,000 miles a year, and yes I have done the math

Are you considering the transit diesel or not?

 

[bbird]

Are you considering the transit diesel or not?

If theirs a big difference in the MPG, yes. Diesels have no advantage over gas unless your consistanly hauling 10,000 Lbs or more.

 

[mojogoat]

I don't understand how there would be that much difference if fuel mpg between the sprinter diesel and the transit diesel? They both are close to the same size,shape,weight. What makes the sprinter more fuel efficient? I just drove back home, about 900 miles in a head wind with a full car (2009 vw tdi) and averaged 44 mpg.

 

[Todd]

Good thing for MB and Ford that VW doesn't have a van that gets close to mileage or I'd be buy one of those. Todd

 

[VanMan]

Good thing for MB and Ford that VW doesn't have a van that gets close to mileage or I'd be buy one of those. Todd

VW has the Crafter, it is a Sprinter w/different nose, It is a joint Mercedes/VW project.
Not sold in US

 

[VanMan]