Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? - Sprinter-Forum

Schooner · 11-10-2008, 04:34 PM

DHL is cutting 9.500 jobs in the US - There may be a big sale on used Sprinters.
Wonder if they stockpile parts for their own use?

DeeTee · 11-10-2008, 04:56 PM

I've just bought an Ex-DHL, 05 registered Sprinter 311 CDI MWB/HR. It had done its' time on the Fleet and was sold through Auction by the Lease Company that holds the DHL Contract.I'm not aware of any job cuts over here in the UK,but hopes of a bargain might be dashed unless you have an "insider" to sort a deal out for you. Over here,the vans get replaced at a certain Mileage figure rather than age.

hkpierce · 11-10-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeTee

I've just bought an Ex-DHL, 05 registered Sprinter 311 CDI MWB/HR. .... Over here,the vans get replaced at a certain Mileage figure rather than age.

What was the mileage?

DeeTee · 11-14-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hkpierce

What was the mileage?

101000 Miles

FSQUAD · 02-28-2009, 12:14 AM

I Just Bought An 05 From An Auction. It Had 79,900 Miles. It Is A Little Banged Up As You Would Expect. Changed The Crank Oil And Trans Oil When I Got It. Had It Scaned As The Check Engine Light Was On. Came Back Bad Egr Valve. Thanks To This Forum I Knew The Emission Control System Was Under Warranty. Took It To The Dealer And Had The Egr Valve, Air Mass Sensor And A Hose Replaced Under Warranty. Truck Runs Great. I Am Useing It For My Service Van. Only Question I Have Is I Removed The Plastic Cover On The Injection Rack And It Looked Very Clean. I Was Expecting To See Some Leakage After Reading About It In The Forum. Is It Normal Or Has The Head Been Replaced. I Have No Access To Service Records. Thanks, Tom Farley

talkinghorse43 · 02-28-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FSQUAD

I Just Bought An 05 From An Auction. It Had 79,900 Miles. It Is A Little Banged Up As You Would Expect. Changed The Crank Oil And Trans Oil When I Got It. Had It Scaned As The Check Engine Light Was On. Came Back Bad Egr Valve. Thanks To This Forum I Knew The Emission Control System Was Under Warranty. Took It To The Dealer And Had The Egr Valve, Air Mass Sensor And A Hose Replaced Under Warranty. Truck Runs Great. I Am Useing It For My Service Van. Only Question I Have Is I Removed The Plastic Cover On The Injection Rack And It Looked Very Clean. I Was Expecting To See Some Leakage After Reading About It In The Forum. Is It Normal Or Has The Head Been Replaced. I Have No Access To Service Records. Thanks, Tom Farley

Normal - leakage is usually seen, if at all, after 100k+.

FSQUAD · 03-01-2009, 12:31 AM

Thank You, I Was A Little Nervous After Reading The Horror Stories About Leakage. Thanks, Tom

granth · 03-02-2009, 02:20 AM

What should one pay for one of these yellow ex DHL vans, assume simular use.

FSQUAD · 03-05-2009, 01:08 AM

I Think Most Of Them Are Going For Under $10,000. Most Of Them Are Rather Well Used And Service Has Been Lacking. Tom

11-10-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
Schooner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SE MA Posts: 37 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? DHL is cutting 9.500 jobs in the US - There may be a big sale on used Sprinters. Wonder if they stockpile parts for their own use? __________________ Schooner Fred 2005 140"WB High Roof http://www.fmvan.com

11-10-2008, 04:56 PM	#2
DeeTee BananaVanMan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tamworth UK (cheap Council Tax) Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? I've just bought an Ex-DHL, 05 registered Sprinter 311 CDI MWB/HR. It had done its' time on the Fleet and was sold through Auction by the Lease Company that holds the DHL Contract.I'm not aware of any job cuts over here in the UK,but hopes of a bargain might be dashed unless you have an "insider" to sort a deal out for you. Over here,the vans get replaced at a certain Mileage figure rather than age.

02-28-2009, 12:14 AM	#5
FSQUAD Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MAUMEE, OH Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? I Just Bought An 05 From An Auction. It Had 79,900 Miles. It Is A Little Banged Up As You Would Expect. Changed The Crank Oil And Trans Oil When I Got It. Had It Scaned As The Check Engine Light Was On. Came Back Bad Egr Valve. Thanks To This Forum I Knew The Emission Control System Was Under Warranty. Took It To The Dealer And Had The Egr Valve, Air Mass Sensor And A Hose Replaced Under Warranty. Truck Runs Great. I Am Useing It For My Service Van. Only Question I Have Is I Removed The Plastic Cover On The Injection Rack And It Looked Very Clean. I Was Expecting To See Some Leakage After Reading About It In The Forum. Is It Normal Or Has The Head Been Replaced. I Have No Access To Service Records. Thanks, Tom Farley

03-01-2009, 12:31 AM	#7
FSQUAD Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MAUMEE, OH Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? Thank You, I Was A Little Nervous After Reading The Horror Stories About Leakage. Thanks, Tom

03-02-2009, 02:20 AM	#8
granth Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? What should one pay for one of these yellow ex DHL vans, assume simular use.

03-05-2009, 01:08 AM	#9
FSQUAD Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MAUMEE, OH Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Sale on Used Yellow Sprinters? I Think Most Of Them Are Going For Under $10,000. Most Of Them Are Rather Well Used And Service Has Been Lacking. Tom

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