Sprinters in the Dodge re-org - Sprinter-Forum

johnpfree · 06-02-2009, 04:26 AM

Anybody know what will happen to Sprinter distribution in the US in our new world of government-run auto companies?

I am getting my $$ together to buy one for a Sportsmobile conversion and I'm worried about availiability in the US.

as long as I'm here, and thoughts on Sportsmobile versus other ways to go would be appreciated also!

thanks!

jf

stp57 · 06-02-2009, 05:22 AM

My Dodge service writer recently told me that after they sell what they have on their lots (his Spring Texas dealership is the 5th most profitable one that Chrysler has in the U.S) that there will be no more Sprinter's through Chrysler. Mercedes just recently sold off their remaining 20% interest in the Dodge truck division, but they still own a big chunk of Freightliner.
Steve

sikwan · 06-02-2009, 06:29 AM

This waiting to hear what's going to happen is killing me!

glasseye · 06-02-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikwan

This waiting to hear what's going to happen is killing me!

And me!

Four yearsI've been waiting to buy a Sprinter and now, just as my financial stars begin to align, this MESS.

autostaretx · 06-02-2009, 02:35 PM

If you don't mind buying a Sprinter "off the lot", the prices are at a three-year low...
take a look at the recent "negotiating a sprinter price" thread.

--dick

gerrym51 · 06-02-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autostaretx

If you don't mind buying a Sprinter "off the lot", the prices are at a three-year low...
take a look at the recent "negotiating a sprinter price" thread.

--dick

surprisingly enough i agree. If you want a sprinter-buy one off the lot or buy one sportsmobile
already owns.(they have some new waiting to be converted).

Servicing is a separate issue. [I] would thing freightliner could still service even if they
don't sell them.

gerry

jdcaples · 06-02-2009, 04:30 PM

The fate of the Sprinter in the USA and Canada is unpublished, insofar as anyone outside of Chrysler and Daimler knows (or has posted on Sprinter-Source).

Many members are watching closely, but no official word's been published yet.

I think conjecture - while entertaining - is just conjecture.

-Jon

gerrym51 · 06-02-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdcaples

The fate of the Sprinter in the USA and Canada is unpublished, insofar as anyone outside of Chrysler and Daimler knows (or has posted on Sprinter-Source).

Many members are watching closely, but no official word's been published yet.

I think conjecture - while entertaining - is just conjecture.

-Jon

Jon,

conjecture IS more entertaining than a "stick in the eye" (a duck is a duck)

gerry

BULBASOR · 06-02-2009, 05:48 PM

BULBASOR Has an appointment at the dealer tomorrow - I'l see if i can get any dirt while I'm there (he's getting his 40K Sched Maint) so we will be ready for the summer travel and good times had by all!

I suppose it's going to be some kind of truck dealer in one form or another (the car dealers don't have the right lifts for the vans).

glasseye · 06-03-2009, 02:31 AM

I just had a word today with the only Sprinter-authorized dealer in my area (Western Canada) and the sales manager said words to the effect that MB still owns 20% of Chrysler and that the Sprinter biz is "profitable" and will "definitely continue". Who knows? Only time will tell, I guess, and by then it'll be too late.

06-02-2009, 04:26 AM	#1
johnpfree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reno NV, USA Posts: 21 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Sprinters in the Dodge re-org Anybody know what will happen to Sprinter distribution in the US in our new world of government-run auto companies? I am getting my $$ together to buy one for a Sportsmobile conversion and I'm worried about availiability in the US. as long as I'm here, and thoughts on Sportsmobile versus other ways to go would be appreciated also! thanks! jf

06-02-2009, 05:22 AM	#2
stp57 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 544 Thanks: 131 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org My Dodge service writer recently told me that after they sell what they have on their lots (his Spring Texas dealership is the 5th most profitable one that Chrysler has in the U.S) that there will be no more Sprinter's through Chrysler. Mercedes just recently sold off their remaining 20% interest in the Dodge truck division, but they still own a big chunk of Freightliner. Steve

06-02-2009, 06:29 AM	#3
sikwan 06 T1N Can Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 569 Thanked 895 Times in 483 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org This waiting to hear what's going to happen is killing me! __________________ Have you ~~visited~~ edited the *Sprinter-Wiki* lately?

06-02-2009, 02:35 PM	#5
autostaretx Erratic Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,980 Thanks: 502 Thanked 1,194 Times in 946 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org If you don't mind buying a Sprinter "off the lot", the prices are at a three-year low... take a look at the recent "negotiating a sprinter price" thread. --dick

06-02-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
jdcaples Not Suitable w/220v Gen Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA - USA Posts: 8,305 Thanks: 1,132 Thanked 2,758 Times in 1,577 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org The fate of the Sprinter in the USA and Canada is unpublished, insofar as anyone outside of Chrysler and Daimler knows (or has posted on Sprinter-Source). Many members are watching closely, but no official word's been published yet. I think conjecture - while entertaining - is just conjecture. -Jon __________________ 2007 F/Liner 2500 Cargo Van, 144" WB, 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio, Buttons on the Steering Wheel, Contractor Package, Heated glass and seats, no spark plugs or windows in the cargo bay. US Tech info: http://www.sprintertekinfo.com US Parts info: http://epc.startekinfo.com (Subscribe to world passenger car and light transport) Americans may learn to use MB technical resources and parts information here: http://www.sprintertekinfo.com/epcdemo/start.swf

06-02-2009, 05:48 PM	#9
BULBASOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 968 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org BULBASOR Has an appointment at the dealer tomorrow - I'l see if i can get any dirt while I'm there (he's getting his 40K Sched Maint) so we will be ready for the summer travel and good times had by all! I suppose it's going to be some kind of truck dealer in one form or another (the car dealers don't have the right lifts for the vans).

06-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#10
glasseye Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 195 Thanked 375 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Sprinters in the Dodge re-org I just had a word today with the only Sprinter-authorized dealer in my area (Western Canada) and the sales manager said words to the effect that MB still owns 20% of Chrysler and that the Sprinter biz is "profitable" and will "definitely continue". Who knows? Only time will tell, I guess, and by then it'll be too late.

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