Emissions and sales
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Emissions and sales
With the crackdowns that I’ve read about in regards to emissions compliance and “off-road” or “race track only” type programmers has anyone had issues with selling or, more specifically, trading in a deleted truck? I bought my truck 10 years ago and all the work was already done, I think I would have been screwed if it was like it is now because I “imported” it into the US from Canada. We are mulling over the idea of trading it in on a large van like a Sprinter or Transit but don’t know if a dealership can legally sell it again.
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In CA that (likely low flow EGR code) alone would be a no pass on a smog check - a clean smog is required to sell a vehicle here so I doubt any dealership would touch it (down here). Is the dealer you want to trade it in at located in a no test county in WA? If so, maybe they can be more lenient...
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In CA that (likely low flow EGR code) alone would be a no pass on a smog check - a clean smog is required to sell a vehicle here so I doubt any dealership would touch it (down here). Is the dealer you want to trade it in at located in a no test county in WA? If so, maybe they can be more lenient...
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I have a few friends that manage fleets for large companies and their main vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter van. Take it for what it is worth, but they say the Sprinter is the biggest PO$ that they've ever worked on. Very problematic, very difficult to work on, and nothing but headaches.
Just an FYI my friend.
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I have a few friends that manage fleets for large companies and their main vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter van. Take it for what it is worth, but they say the Sprinter is the biggest PO$ that they've ever worked on. Very problematic, very difficult to work on, and nothing but headaches.
Just an FYI my friend.
Joe
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I have a few friends that manage fleets for large companies and their main vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter van. Take it for what it is worth, but they say the Sprinter is the biggest PO$ that they've ever worked on. Very problematic, very difficult to work on, and nothing but headaches.
Just an FYI my friend.
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Just an FYI my friend.
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@BigGreenEx
I have a few friends that manage fleets for large companies and their main vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter van. Take it for what it is worth, but they say the Sprinter is the biggest PO$ that they've ever worked on. Very problematic, very difficult to work on, and nothing but headaches.
Just an FYI my friend.
Joe
I have a few friends that manage fleets for large companies and their main vehicle is the Mercedes Sprinter van. Take it for what it is worth, but they say the Sprinter is the biggest PO$ that they've ever worked on. Very problematic, very difficult to work on, and nothing but headaches.
Just an FYI my friend.
Joe
in general. We really want AWD and that’s like pulling teeth with a Transit, I haven’t seen a passenger Transit offered anywhere we’ve looked, not seriously digging yet though. Ram’s option is ugly as hell and front wheel drive, we still need to look somewhat cool in our choice. A minivan is out, just too small for how we travel.
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I appreciate that, thanks. I know they are spendy and difficult to work on. It seems to be hit or miss on longevity, but most that I’ve seen say they are good. Our daughter is in a wheelchair and will be with us for life because of her situation so we are wanting something big that is comfortable for going on road trips and to lacrosse tournaments with our boys while they still want us around. Our other option is the Transit, which is in all honesty not that much cheaper and is a gas engine. We have Transits at work and the guys at transportation hate them too. I’m wondering if mechanics are just unhappy people in general. We really want AWD and that’s like pulling teeth with a Transit, I haven’t seen a passenger Transit offered anywhere we’ve looked, not seriously digging yet though. Ram’s option is ugly as hell and front wheel drive, we still need to look somewhat cool in our choice. A minivan is out, just too small for how we travel.
in general. We really want AWD and that’s like pulling teeth with a Transit, I haven’t seen a passenger Transit offered anywhere we’ve looked, not seriously digging yet though. Ram’s option is ugly as hell and front wheel drive, we still need to look somewhat cool in our choice. A minivan is out, just too small for how we travel.Can you swing selling the truck locally and then getting your van?
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Only 2 data points I can offer: first is the guys I use for HVAC run the full size Transits with the 3.5 EB - last year I asked how they had been and was told the one with 130K miles on it had only been back to the dealer once for a repair - a minor coolant leak on a hose. Second: A couple we know bought a plain jane 1 ton Transit AWD with the 3.5EB - they had to get it from about a thousand miles away from where they live in WY. Took it to an outfitter for a full RV conversion. They were really pleased (surprised) with the mileage it got on the highway - like around 20 mpg and not going slow by any means. They haven't had any problems but it is still low miles.
Can you swing selling the truck locally and then getting your van?
Can you swing selling the truck locally and then getting your van?
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