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Sprinter 2500: One Owner Low Miles 82k In Great Shape Mechanically And Body on 2040-cars

Year:2006 Mileage:82800
Location:

Dunedin, Florida, United States

Dunedin, Florida, United States
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This is the van that I ran my service company out of. The van has been very reliable ever since I purchased it new in Clearwater, except for the first 1200 miles: the voltage regulator went and killed the alternator along with the battery (warrantied). Other than that, I have never been stranded.

The van gets between 20-25 mpg depending on your driving conditions and if the A/C is on. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this van mechanically. The engine fires up with no problem and runs great. The transmission shifts smoothly too. I do all of the maintenance myself.

The body has some minor surface rust on the roof rain-gutters, along with a patch of paint missing on the front drivers-side part of the roof (check out one of the pictures). There are some minor dings that are no bigger than a quarter in size (not deep either) here and there—very very minor stuff. I still I get a lot of compliments on this vehicle all of the time, in reference to the condition that it is in.

The wheels do have some flaking paint and surface rust on the lug bolts. The alignment is pretty solid along with the tire balance. The tires are Continental 225/70/15 with plenty of tread life on them. 

You’re probably curious why the spare tire is in the van cargo area, and not in its original space: I had a U-Haul tow hitch welded to the frame. It was supposed to allow the spare to remain in the original position. The spare tire could no longer fit under the van, so that is why it is inside now. There is an aftermarket spare tire rack that can be attached to one of the rear doors to allow the spare tire to remain outside. I just never needed to purchase it.

               

Please feel free to email me with any questions, or if you would like to see the van in person. If you would like to talk on the phone, email me your number and I will get back to you. Please be patient on my return phone calls. I work out of my house, so it shouldn’t be too long to get back to you.

I don’t accept PayPal, a personal check, or credit card. Cashier’s check “only.”

I have the title in hand. You pick up or provide shipping arrangements at your expense.

 

2006 Dodge Sprinter/VIN# WD0PD144365889515

o   One owner/Smoke Free

o   118” wheel-base

o   Low top ceiling

o   White with some mild oxidation

o   82k original miles

o   Cold A/C

o   Tires have 25k on them with plenty of tread life left (Purchased 5/15/10)

 

Things I’ve done (I have a digital record to pass on to the buyer)

o   K/N air filter

o   3-tier shelf installed in aft van area

o   Oil (synthetic) & Fuel filter changes

o   Replaced air intake hose with OEM part

o   Added CD Player with MP3 USB & Phone input Jack (AM/FM radio feature doesn’t work)

o   Satellite radio antenna and power cord for Sirius/XM radio installed (radio not included)

o   Just replaced windshield wipers

o   Coolant flush with new thermostat

o   Transmission fluid and filter change

o   Axle fluid change

o   Turbo Resonator Mod

o   U-Haul welded-in tow hitch

o   Replaced drive-shaft with center-support bearing

o   Changed glow plugs and controller with no problems

o   Battery was changed 11/2013 with a DieHard brand 3year warranty

o   Brakes including front (3/30/10) and rear (2/9/11) rotors and pads

o   Belt replacement

o   Headlight restoration 75% clarity (better than before)

o   Paint is oxidized, but can be polished for a clearer shine

 

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