surlyoldbill
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I've been watching the US release of the Transit (not to be confused with the Connect) for a while. I've been crossing my fingers for an economical diesel engine option as opposed to an over-powered fuel hog. The NCV3 Sprinters available in the US do not meet my needs; a step backwards from the T1N. I will probably have my van for another 200k miles, or 5 years, until I decide the cost of maintenence outweighs the utility. The Transit looks to be the the prospective replacement, especially if the mpg is above 25. I don't expect Mercedes to offer an economical option in the US again, their marketing research has determined that Americans want 15mpg 400hp passenger and cargo vans. A lot can happen in 5 years, the Ducato will be coming, and GM or VW may release an economical van in the US.