Mercedes makes all the Sprinters. They are sold as Mercedes,
Freightliner, and Dodge, depending on the market and year. Same vehicle,
different badges. Lots of people in the US who buy the Dodge versions
change out the badges and grill to the Euro Mercedes parts so they then
have a 'Mercedes' van. More upscale that way, or something. There is a
Yahoo group for these vehicles for those who want to learn more.

Mark

Stan Wilder wrote:
>
> I've seen several lawn sprinkler companies and a TV Dish installer using the
> Sprinter utility vans.
> Having some experience with trucks that fall into the 'commercial' class, I
> can tell you that most aren't fun to drive.
> I think I saw an Airstream Conversion on one but I can't swear that it
> wasn't a Mercedes.
>
> Stan Wilder
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Cox" <david.cox1@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 3:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
>
> > I know what you mean, Kim.  The Sprinter is a larger vehicle for sure.
> Apparently they come in several sizes and with various roof heights.  I
> think the thing that makes the Sprinter a worthy contender is the Mercedes 5
> cylinder, turbo diesel that moves it along to the tune of 22mpg.  But I
> really like my Vanagon, so I'll be keeping it a while.
> >
> >
> > > I parked next to a Sprinter one day with my Westy. It might not look
> > > like it in pictures, but those things are HUGE in comparison. Much
> > > higher roofline.
> > >