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Old 10-08-2018, 04:30 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Anyway thanks all for the ideas & suggestions but I'm trying to get an idea of my cost and effort for reward ratio. Is there a site to help me compare different modifications and what the energy savings would be?
1. How much can you get for your vehicle today? It would make a great work truck for a builder.

2. I so much more favor a Diesel Sprinter as your starting point as myself and others have been leading to towards.

Will you ever get it this nice?

Winnebago
https://winnebagoind.com/products/cl...avato/overview
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Class B Starting at: $111,645*
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No, but it can be a nicer end product with less effort and money than if you start with your ambulance.

2006 Dodge Sprinter - $7200
Diesel 5 cylinder
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...717993528.html
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Selling my 2005 Sprinter van. Strong engine and transmission. No leaks. Good tires.
I'm second owner. Clean title. 250k miles. Super efficient - 21 MPG.
2013 Mercedes Sprinter Bluetech Long-wheel base One owner - $1 (NE Couch st)
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...713535697.html
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Hello, Im selling my 2013 177" extended wheel base sprinter van. This van is in great shape and has never let me down. It has 231,624 miles all of those miles are strictly freeway miles as I drive to Missouri very often. The inside of the van is already insulated and upholstered. The van holds a clean title as it has never been in any kind of accident. The check engine light is on, and I have been told by a mechanic that it is the DEF system which I never had the time to repair and was quoted $1000 to fix it. I am the original owner from 2013 and have taken care of it very well.
WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED.
06 sprinter van high top short model runs perfect very reliable 24mpg - $4900 (Turbo diesel 5 cylinder Marysville)
https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/c...710593951.html

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odometer: 396,708
Oh my God, 400,000 miles................dang, those other ones at 250k are just babies.

What a mule that thing is, in a good way.



The artwork I would do for one of these Diesel Sprinters would be far less involving, that much alone tells you what a superior starting point they are.

The 8-point list would be down to less than half.

Chin spoiler, rear box cavity baffles and pizza pan wheel covers with zip ties - DONE!
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