For those interested in the 4x4 Sprinters - Page 2

billwilson · 02-18-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RickL

The narrow design of the Sprinter and its wheelbase is so that the van can be used on the narrow streets of Europe. Mercedes wisely included several features to make this tall van behave nicely during turns and to afford a higher degree of stability during sharp cornering.

i am sure but it looks so, how do i say, Un manly

saabman · 02-18-2010, 12:02 PM

Ain't much narrower than my Chevy... just a tad taller...

For looks there aren't many "Manly" vans in Europe, I would say the Merc and the Iveco would be the best of the common ones...

Got to say one thing is that over here the Conversion Van thing never really caught on like the Chevy Explorer Conversions or others...the closest are Merc Vito and Viano VW T4&5 and some sprinters for VIP transport...

Therefore they have always been designed in a more commercial van style than good looking...

surfgeek33 · 02-18-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by billwilson

i am sure but it looks so, how do i say, Un manly

Hey Rob, This looks manly.

Ray

billwilson · 02-18-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by surfgeek33

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Originally Posted by billwilson

i am sure but it looks so, how do i say, Un manly

Hey Rob, This looks manly.

Ray

ok ok thats pretty manly

but i miss the monster BFG's!

saabman · 02-18-2010, 01:40 PM

Yup the black 'un don't look to bad

kripper10 · 02-18-2010, 05:10 PM

Thats the conversion from OutsideVan.com I toured their facility in Portland last month, they do sick work. And their vans are the coolest looking forsure!

johnnymac · 02-19-2010, 04:36 PM

who is the proud owner of the black rig? know where to find him?

surfgeek33 · 02-19-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnymac

who is the proud owner of the black rig? know where to find him?

Don't really know. That rig was on the Outside Van website. All I know is, who ever owns that rig must not live in the southwest. That black rig would feel like an oven during summer!

Ray

kripper10 · 02-20-2010, 02:09 PM

That specific rig named "Zion" went out to the Northeast I believe. I think a venture capitalist out of NY bought it. OutsideVan has another van named "Monster" that is very similar on the exterior, but a little different inside in stock right now, I believe........