Hi Cheryl,
I am sorry to hear you had already placed your order. I held off ordering because I knew there was an issue on the door as soon as they released the U.S.order codes.
I would think under the circumstances you could cancel your order until the door issue is resolved. The other problem is if you are looking at the swivel seat option (aftermarket) for transfer, it is my understanding that the seat swivel for the 07 is not yet available.
One other thing that has yet to be resolved is the hand control issue, the 07 has a tilt telescoping steering wheel. The conversion companies I have spoken to have a concern on this issue until they see the sprinter and can make sure the controls can be installed.
I get the feeling that with DC on the auction block there is not much customer service happening, most are wondering if they will still have jobs and who they will be working for.
One last option would be for you to contact Sportsmobile, they insist they can do the door, but they farm it out to another company, who has yet to see an 07. Every time I have spoken with them I get a little different answer, but maybe they can help. And I am not sure they would do a conversion on a van they didn't sell, since that is part of their profit, selling the van.
I will continue to pursue the door issue until it is either avaialble from DC or there is a reliable aftermarket kit. I know the high end upfitters most likely will havea power door operator..when who knows.
I appreciate all of you who have jumped in on this issue. Hopefully something will come of this, especially for Cheryl who has an immediate need.
Good luck Cheryl, I will keep you posted as I obtain info..I am not giving up on a Sprinter.
Bill
I am sorry to hear you had already placed your order. I held off ordering because I knew there was an issue on the door as soon as they released the U.S.order codes.
I would think under the circumstances you could cancel your order until the door issue is resolved. The other problem is if you are looking at the swivel seat option (aftermarket) for transfer, it is my understanding that the seat swivel for the 07 is not yet available.
One other thing that has yet to be resolved is the hand control issue, the 07 has a tilt telescoping steering wheel. The conversion companies I have spoken to have a concern on this issue until they see the sprinter and can make sure the controls can be installed.
I get the feeling that with DC on the auction block there is not much customer service happening, most are wondering if they will still have jobs and who they will be working for.
One last option would be for you to contact Sportsmobile, they insist they can do the door, but they farm it out to another company, who has yet to see an 07. Every time I have spoken with them I get a little different answer, but maybe they can help. And I am not sure they would do a conversion on a van they didn't sell, since that is part of their profit, selling the van.
I will continue to pursue the door issue until it is either avaialble from DC or there is a reliable aftermarket kit. I know the high end upfitters most likely will havea power door operator..when who knows.
I appreciate all of you who have jumped in on this issue. Hopefully something will come of this, especially for Cheryl who has an immediate need.
Good luck Cheryl, I will keep you posted as I obtain info..I am not giving up on a Sprinter.
Bill
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