CR-V gone, welcome Sprinter

Started by autokomppania, December 16, 2018, 05:15:00 AM

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Honda was getting old and cranky, so it was time to let it go. We currently have 2 dogs, but seems like a third one is on it's way, so XC90 is starting look too small. I've trying to find AWD M-B Vito, but finding one with our needs was difficult. And they didn't seem spacious enough for what we were looking for.

Then I started looking at Sprinters, not many AWD options, those availeble were mainly old ambulances. Then I found this one, went to for a test drive, wife liked it and we sealed the deal on this one. 2013 M-B Sprinter, 7-speed, 1+8 seating with rails going through to car, so easy to modify and attach cages. 2 webastos and I just got inverter installed for fridge, coffee maker and micro. Next step, trying to find 2 captains chairs at the back, so you can relax while spending a day at some competition locations. I'm suprised how much I like driving this thing.







XC90 looks small compared to this thing..


Soup DeVille

Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Galaxy

Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 16, 2018, 06:17:24 AM
What do you mean by two Webastos?

Probably auxiliary heaters, that can be run without the engine. They are quite popular in Europe and can be ordered for most vehicles.

autokomppania

Quote from: Galaxy on December 16, 2018, 06:36:23 AM
Probably auxiliary heaters, that can be run without the engine. They are quite popular in Europe and can be ordered for most vehicles.

That's what it means.

Soup DeVille

Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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Soup DeVille

Quote from: Galaxy on December 16, 2018, 08:28:00 AM
Same company.

Yes, but they sell more sunroofs here than heaters, so if you say "Webasto," people think sunroofs. That's all. They sell the heaters here too, but they're not very common.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

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CaminoRacer

Nice! I'd love to have one of those
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Submariner

Good to see you back.

What is the fuel Econ in one of those?  It has the 3.0 diesel, right?
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FoMoJo

What type of competition, the dogs?

Very useful vehicle.  Congratulations.
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autokomppania

Quote from: Soup DeVille on December 16, 2018, 08:31:26 AM
Yes, but they sell more sunroofs here than heaters, so if you say "Webasto," people think sunroofs. That's all. They sell the heaters here too, but they're not very common.

Funny, here the heaters are the same, people talk of webasto, when the actual hardware might be from someone else.

Quote from: Submariner on December 16, 2018, 09:39:39 AM
Good to see you back.

What is the fuel Econ in one of those?  It has the 3.0 diesel, right?

Thanks, 2.1 diesel, rural c. 8.2L/100km, mixed at the moment c. 9.5l/100km

Quote from: FoMoJo on December 16, 2018, 10:15:48 AM
What type of competition, the dogs?

Very useful vehicle.  Congratulations.

Yes, with dogs, mainly competing in agility, water rescue and obedience. Hoping to have puppy from Thunder bay next spring actually.

giant_mtb

Nice van!  Looks like a nice cabin to travel in.

Submariner

Quote from: autokomppania on December 16, 2018, 12:27:07 PM
Funny, here the heaters are the same, people talk of webasto, when the actual hardware might be from someone else.

Thanks, 2.1 diesel, rural c. 8.2L/100km, mixed at the moment c. 9.5l/100km

Yes, with dogs, mainly competing in agility, water rescue and obedience. Hoping to have puppy from Thunder bay next spring actually.

Wow.  That fuel Econ is surprisingly good.
2010 G-550  //  2019 GLS-550