I will soon be placing a deposit with SMB West for an order. I am as yet undecided between a Classic and a Sprinter RB-High Roof (265/70r17 KO2s, 4.18 gear ratio, dual/low range, lockers-if available). I have an extensive list of pros and cons for each vehicle. The one variable that I don't have a clear understanding of is this: If I went with the Sprinter, how much am I limiting the off-road destinations I am able to navigate and reach? In other words, how much more off-road performance does the Classic have and what places could I get to in the Classic that I couldn't reach in the Sprinter?
In the YouTube done by the British guy who travels the Mojave Road in the PH Sprinter while Alan takes the Classic, Alan states that he revised his estimate and stated the Sprinter could go 85% of the places the Classic could reach. In that there are millions of places you can reach via paved roads in both vehicles, there isn't enough point of reference.
Using the
Cruise Moab - Trail rating system what level of difficulty can each vehicle attain? Can you name a few amazing and spectacular destinations I could reach in the Classic that I would be denied in the Sprinter? This is the huge nagging question that I need answered before I decide.
Thanks,
Tom