Just had an interesting chat with someone who has had their company recently transition from a fleet of [12] RWD Sprinters to Transits.
Basically, at some [high] mileage point their sprinters became very expensive to maintain (lots of >$3k repairs) so they got Transits with regular v6 and a couple with ecoboost v6 to see if there was a difference. He said their sprinters averaged 22-23mpg(*). The Transits get 16mpg regardless of ecoboost. Said with the standard tank and the amount of miles they do it was frustrating to have to fill up all the time. Maintenance has been great though. The sprinters with high mileage still sold very easily for good cash value.
* - bear in mind these were commercial vans not converted/built out. I forgot to ask if they were high roof or not but the transits were a mix of medium and high roof.
He generally that if you are doing reasonable yearly mileage (not like a commercial truck) a new Sprinter would likely be better choice. He also mentioned it pays to register diesels in a county that does not have SMOG checks ("DEF" what?! ).
Basically, at some [high] mileage point their sprinters became very expensive to maintain (lots of >$3k repairs) so they got Transits with regular v6 and a couple with ecoboost v6 to see if there was a difference. He said their sprinters averaged 22-23mpg(*). The Transits get 16mpg regardless of ecoboost. Said with the standard tank and the amount of miles they do it was frustrating to have to fill up all the time. Maintenance has been great though. The sprinters with high mileage still sold very easily for good cash value.
* - bear in mind these were commercial vans not converted/built out. I forgot to ask if they were high roof or not but the transits were a mix of medium and high roof.
He generally that if you are doing reasonable yearly mileage (not like a commercial truck) a new Sprinter would likely be better choice. He also mentioned it pays to register diesels in a county that does not have SMOG checks ("DEF" what?! ).