2021 model due?

[joe12pack]

anyone know when the 2021 models will be configurable and the typical time it takes to build and deliver them? Seems strange to me that their configurator is still on the 2020 model.

 

[dust999]

I've just bought a 2020 of a dealer's lot....they said earliest August delivery for the 2021, had 2 allocated to them, 4x4 high roof.

 

[joe12pack]

congrats! Are dealers discounting 2020's? which dealer had 2 allocations for '21's if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking for a 4x4 high roof crew.

 

[dust999]

Merc Westwood, MA. Got 2,5% off the 2020.

 

[Pickleball]

August delivery even for a 2WD, 4 cylinder diesel, 144 high roof cargo? I’ve been told it is the 6 cylinder diesel that it still needing EPA approval.

The online configuration is also strange in that it doesn’t allow 4 cylinder diesel for 144 high roof cargo but does for 170 extended. The Costco site does allow that. And no 4 cylinder listed for crew at MBvans.

 

[joe12pack]

You can order your Sprinter from Costco? You just go to the costco site and start the process there?

 

[Pickleball]

Well you can create a build on Costco with many more options than using the mbvans site and it seems to correctly add and remove conflicting options and ones that don’t allow or that do require certain combinations. But when it came time to locate a dealer none were found near Boston region. One was listed in WA but it didn’t appear to offer any special pricing, according to what the Costco site said.

 

[RVBarry]

August delivery even for a 2WD, 4 cylinder diesel, 144 high roof cargo? I’ve been told it is the 6 cylinder diesel that it still needing EPA approval.

The online configuration is also strange in that it doesn’t allow 4 cylinder diesel for 144 high roof cargo but does for 170 extended. The Costco site does allow that. And no 4 cylinder listed for crew at MBvans.

Hi, the configurator is broken re engines and roofs.

When I talked to a dealer in December, they said a 2WD 4cyl gas cargo could be delivered in March. So about 90 days?
Supposedly the 4cyl diesels are shipping as well.

 

[dust999]

August delivery even for a 2WD, 4 cylinder diesel, 144 high roof cargo? I’ve been told it is the 6 cylinder diesel that it still needing EPA approval.

The online configuration is also strange in that it doesn’t allow 4 cylinder diesel for 144 high roof cargo but does for 170 extended. The Costco site does allow that. And no 4 cylinder listed for crew at MBvans.

No, this was for the 4x4, so 6 cyl diesel.

 

[asimba2]

The online configuration is also strange in that it doesn’t allow 4 cylinder diesel for 144 high roof cargo but does for 170 extended. The Costco site does allow that. And no 4 cylinder listed for crew at MBvans.

Select a low roof 4 cylinder diesel then add the high roof as an option.

 

[Pickleball]

Merc Westwood, MA. Got 2,5% off the 2020.

Dust999-Is there a specific salesperson at Westwood dealer you can recommend that is experienced with Sprinters, knowledgeable, straight talking and doesn’t mind pesky detailed questions?
Can you compare that dealership with others in the area, say north of there?
Thanks.

 

[dust999]

Dust999-Is there a specific salesperson at Westwood dealer you can recommend that is experienced with Sprinters, knowledgeable, straight talking and doesn’t mind pesky detailed questions?
Can you compare that dealership with others in the area, say north of there?
Thanks.

The person I dealt with was ok, the deal was done over the phone, selection was limited so not much to chat about. After I paid and took delivery it was difficult to get any response out of him.....so not the best experience. I did not interact with any other dealers in the Boston area as nobody had anything close to the spec I wanted.

 

[StainlessJerry]

Select a low roof 4 cylinder diesel then add the high roof as an option.

ourkaravan, thanks for your utube channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/asimba2

I found the Mercedes website for Sprinters is outdated and you need to go to a dealership to configure 2021s.

I ordered my 2021 144 high roof Blue Grey 4X4 on 2/8/21 from Indianapolis Mercedes Benz with an expected ship date, according to the salesman, in late June 2021. Msrp; $68697 with a 3.6% discount of $2500 (see attached configuration sheet).

While waiting, I am designing and pre-building much of the interior's cabinetry in my cabinet shop. Many of my ideas are ideas inspired by ourkaravan. Sadly, I built my shop in 1984 without considering my future van's roof height. Check out my shop at; https://www.woodweb.com/galleries/shop/posts/1425.html

This is my 3rd van build. The 1st two were work vans. The first one was featured in Fine Homebuilding's book titled "The Toolbox Book" Check out a picture of that van in the link noted above.

 

[grooverider]

Seems to be June/July for the 4x4 2021's, my dealer has a 170 and 140 and both are already specced out and have a June/July ETA. I think I'm going to buy the 2020 RWD 144 that's on the lot now even though it's fairly basic.. they only have 3 high roof 144 RWD left but the discount they are giving is too crazy to pass up.

 

[vrrv]

We've got June production for our MY'21 144 Passenger 2WD with 4l diesel. Allocations are pretty scarce though...

 

[Sprinter SS]

Seems to be June/July for the 4x4 2021's, my dealer has a 170 and 140 and both are already specced out and have a June/July ETA. I think I'm going to buy the 2020 RWD 144 that's on the lot now even though it's fairly basic.. they only have 3 high roof 144 RWD left but the discount they are giving is too crazy to pass up.

If your dealer is saying June July delivery they are not well informed. The EPA certification for the V6 is July, thus approved production afterwards. There is going to be a long dry spell of no V6s and no 4wd models as inventory dries up.

 

[jmole]

If your dealer is saying June July delivery they are not well informed. The EPA certification for the V6 is July, thus approved production afterwards. There is going to be a long dry spell of no V6s and no 4wd models as inventory dries up.

What changed about the V6 that it needs recertification?

 

[Roamers]

The EPA certification for the V6 is July, thus approved production afterwards

If it is like the 2020's, vans were built and held until approval. Mine was built it February and held until (as I recall April) approval. Received mid May.

 

[Sprinter SS]

What changed about the V6 that it needs recertification?

Nothing! Why they do the recert mid calendar year i have no clue

 

[klempak]

Seems to be June/July for the 4x4 2021's, my dealer has a 170 and 140 and both are already specced out and have a June/July ETA. I think I'm going to buy the 2020 RWD 144 that's on the lot now even though it's fairly basic.. they only have 3 high roof 144 RWD left but the discount they are giving is too crazy to pass up.

What dealer are you getting the van from?