Recirculation controls don't ever make it "blow harder". It may sound louder in some vehicles when the recirc is on. But the fan does not spin any faster. Recirc only closes a flap that stops air from the outside from coming in. That way it is only "recirculating" the inside air.

I have a 2013 that I use for work and it has almost 130k miles on the odometer and two 2014 sprinter with over 60k each. I don't have the windshield noise issue but have gone through 2 of them. The cruise control was weird at first but it's awesome now. We also have transits and hands down the sprinters are built better. Most of the features are explained in the manual.

Loved your review - had me chuckling a couple of times. We just purchased a 2006 MB Leisure Van conversion with the 5 cyl diesel and the fuel mileage was beyond anything we expected. Better than any motorhome out there. Yes, there are a couple of things in the vehicle that are kind of odd (same things you mentioned and our vehicle is 10 years older!) - odd door locks, the cruise control and blinker levers are to similar/close together, weird heater control switch - all little things. Already put on almost 5,000 kms (one month) and love the vehicle. It is easy to drive - I started off in the centre of Toronto - and had control of the vehicle throughout the city as I navigated my way out. I will say that my cup holders are better as they are deeper and at the bottom of the console out of the sun. :) Happy motoring.

I prefer Transits they are simple,cheap parts,Cheaper,well thought. I could name much more but I will save you the time. Lastly I am not trying to bash on your choice I agree Mercedes has the coolest looking van on the market but on the other side it has its flaws. Thanks for the honest review that goes a long way.

"I don't know what the heck this does" 3:48 You should know, you definitely should, especially because you live in a humid area. Been driving Sprinters for years now, both private and business, never had any real issues.

PLEASE do another video like this after 100K miles. :) Can't wait to see what you honestly say then.

The conclusion is that the van was built for Europe. We have a lot more speed restrictions than the USA. We have smaller cups of coffee and most of Europe does not have your heat.

Love this Channel , I’ve had my Sprinter for two (2) months. It’s all because of this video. The Sprinter so much better than a SUV, my wife and kids loves it. Thanks

Josh, thanks for taking the time and effort to give your review, likes/dislikes, about the Sprinter. We enjoy our 2016 170 WB ext high top very much! We do not drive as fast as you do and average 26-30 mpg. Another observation was our cargo van does not have a fuel fill cap like yours nor the dash. Guessing passenger vs. cargo and the options that go with each. Never had the fuel leak issue due to the cap, maybe....? Keep on keepin on!!

they usually have two power outlets, one is within the drinks holder tray that you pull out, the other is usually very well hidden, and is below that drinks holder tray right at the bottom of that same panel just before the panel meets the floor of that vehicle, you wont usually be able to see it unless you get out of the vehicle and take a closer look.

After I got a load of the price for a Mercedes Sprinter I went and bought a 2005 Chevy Astro AWD from the WA State auction for $2,000. I took out the seats, got a cot and set it up as a camper. I don't have a heart attack over rock chips on dirt roads and pasture driving. I get 18mpg and have put 6600 miles on it with -0- problems. I love it. Just my .02

Things I like in the MB sprinters is that the side mirrors are huge and the lower mirror for dead corner can be adjusted for every driver needs. Most of the vans have much smaller mirrors and the dead corner mirror cannot be adjusted at all. Also you can fit in the driver seat no matter how tall or short you are. My friend is approx. 160cm (sorry for the metric numbers, I live other side of the world) and I am 200cm tall and we both can get good driving position. Also tall ppls can get their legs pretty straight between the pedals on long high way trips (the automatic transmission with only two pedals). I also like the cruise control stick that you didn't like, its crisp and very easy to use when you get use to it. In my opinion much better than buttons in the steering wheel on some of the ford transits I have drive for example. Something you forgot to say is that the top air vents on the dashboard are always blowing cold air no matter what you choose from the temperature wheel. The one button you didn't know whats its made for, was side mirror/windshield heating switch in case you have either one in your vehicle. The radio buttons you didn't know what to do with them are excellent for saving 10 different radio channels or entering the frequency in case you know what you want to listen, other than that they are pretty much useless. As far as I know the SD card reader is mainly for integrated navigator in case you might have one (to update maps), that's probably why it doesn't work with music very well. Next time when you are looking for a place to put cellphone in try the slope in front of your gauges, its like made for that :P And lastly the fuel tank cap or what ever that weird yellow thing is supposed to be, is something that I have never seen before and I am almost 100% sure that is not genuine MB part right there. At least in Europe there is no such stupid things at all, there is normal cap on it and a hole that fit the fuel pistols of all sizes and they don't leak and drip all over the place when you refuel.

Some of those negatives would drive me crazy....I thought German designers/engineers were supposed to be braniacs.....but those shortfalls are deal breakers. Really good recap of good and bad. Cheers

Hi from Germany! I had 3 Sprintervans Longwheelbase, each one of them had no Problems at all! i am just going 100mph across Germany hunting small Cars all the Time ;-). The 164hp engine is a exellent Motor: 27mls to the gallon when you only go 80mph. when you read the ownwers Manual you see that the top Lockbutton is for the front Doors, the down Button for the rear Doors. the Fillercap is not German, never seen ! they are working Vans, yes really expensive but also Long Lasting! You really have to take care about the Paint, wax it at least 3 times a year, otherwise the rost is very fast! Nobody cares here about Cupholders, we drink out of Bottels and they fit in the Doorpockets. My hardest Ride was from Hamburg to Augsburg in Bavaria wich is 760km distance, I did it in exactly 5 hours drivingtime! Maybe there is a Quality difference between Vans build IN Germany, and Vans build in other Countrys, could be. Sorry for my bad Englisch ....... ;-)

Hi Josh, I buy the ex ambulance here in Sydney Australia. They are usually three years old, MWB, 316 CDI’s with around 100,000 ks on the clock. When commissioned they have the Ambo pack, extra air bags, larger alternator etc. I then fit them out as a camper van. To overcome the sore neck on longer trip as I am 5’10” high I have designed a fibreglass roof pod This fits in perfectly with the interior furniture. This way you do not need to buy the high top Sprinter. Additionally it add to the stealthiness as the vehicle is completely self contained. I find the Sprinter (bytheway, these are German made) especially the MWB, a delight to drive they are easy to park and fitted out are the best value. Instead of overpriced oversized vehicles with all the comforts of home, having a smaller vehicle which allows more freedom is the way to go. Not only do I build them I use them and my wife and myself are off on a two and a half month trip, end of Fed. Travelling to Tumut NSW then to Victoria to the Silo way (look it up) and across to explore Tasmania for a month. I enjoy your utube posts keep up the good work

Nice review. Very American. Watched it with pleasure. I work with a Sprinter and did 500.000 km without any problem with it. I see US models are slightly different from EU models. That yellow thing at the fuel inlet...we don't have that. Thanks for the review, I liked it!

Here in Europe the Mercedes Sprinter is very popular when bought NEW. But after a few years they RUST and as most Sprinter vans are white it is very noticeable. Other brands of van - Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, etc do not rust [Galvanised]

Totally busted my interest in this van. Thanks for the info!

You nailed a bunch of my complaints too. I have a 2016. But it's best van I've ever owned. A joy to drive and great diesel mileage.

Hi, first I'm in th UK so some things may be a bit different. First, the lock switches. They lock or unlock the rear and side loading doors only on the panel van for load security. Driver passenger doors are unaffected. It's probably the same on all variants. If you look at the switch icon/ logo it will make sense to you. All sprinters I've seen have two power outlets. One is switched via ignition and the second is permanently powered. The second one is not obvious as it is way below eyeline at the bottom of the radio/ aircon etc., panel. 25 Amp maximum load as I recall. Your windscreen problem is, I think, an isolated problem which MB should fix under warranty. Another commenter mentioned the fuel reserve and he/ she is correct. It does have a fairly large fuel reserve. When the fuel light comes on you are now on reserve fuel. Can't really comment on the cruise stalk position because I've never had a problem with it. Maybe because I'm left handed? Just a thought. I have a feeling that the wheel spin and lack of traction you mentioned is the ESP kicking in. If the van loses traction on one wheel it reduces traction to the other until stablised. Revs can vary from low to high depending on what the ESP determines is correct for the conditions. For example if you try a mega quick getaway on stony ground and one wheel loses grip, the road speed will drop even though revs are still high. It simply won't let you try to accelerate out of it. The ESP is now in charge. Cup holders. Yep, in hot climates the dash mounted ones are wrongly placed. Here in the UK it's not too much of a problem. If it's really hot, I just have a 2 litre bottle of water in the door bottle holder. Engine reliabiltiy has not been an issue for me. My 2007 2.1 litre long wheelbase panel van has 349,000 miles on the clock without an issue and still pulls like a train with a full (and probably over the top) load. Older models did have an issue with water pumps and lower ball joints. I can think of several little gripes with the sprinter generally, but on the whole I consider it to be an excellent choice. Comfortable seating with great forward and side vision and drives like a car. If something does go wrong then MB will ask you to leave all your cards and wallet with them. Way over the top pricing. The MB worker should be sacked for his comments

The fuel level is a calculated value by the computer so that is why it is not very accurate. You can get an option code added so that the reading is taken from the float in the tank rather than calculated.

I lift the fuel hose up after the pump stops, this drains the fuel still in the hose into your tank, then when you pull the hose out, there's no fuel left in the hose to drip out.

Put a peace of pool noodle on that bar for the little lady

Your girlfriend stood in the middle of the road probably thinking to herself “ f#*k my life” what the hell am I doing with a man who likes to talk to himself for hours. 🤣

I'm a trucker and have been for almost twenty years. we wear gloves when we fuel, and when you're done, holding a rag near the fuel spout to catch the drips

Ours has a habit of locking itself when keys either in ignition or not. Have to exit vehicle with keys in hand or get locked out. Sprinter 316. Also it blows turbo hoses a lot and keeps going into limp mode.

to be clear, if your rear wheels are spinning when on slippery or uneven surfaces that is the differential in action. So you do not have a "limited slip differential", which is what i think you said you would rather you had ordered. there are some drawbacks of limited slip differentials (sometimes this is called positraction ) the main being that since the rear wheels will always spin at nearly the same rate, when you are taking sharp turns on dry pavement, particularly at higher speed, your tires may chirp or squeal. you need to decide what is best for you ... A) you don't want to spin your wheels when the road is slippery or uneven or B) you don't want your rear tires chirping when you make sharp or high speed turns on dry pavement. You can have either A or B, but not both: )

Well I only paid $17K for my 6C dodge and it gets 25MPG. I have none of those complaints. I think you pride is keeping you from admitting to a huge mistake. I hope it is a tax write off.

Great review and thank you for sharing all your dislike. I think the best approach to purchasing a vehicle is to reach an agreement with the dealer to test drive it for five days. It gives you enough time to learn of these repugnance before committing long term.

Thank you for your comments and is helpful

I drove a 2006 Dodge 3500 version as a wheelchair lift paratransit bus and loved it. Looks like it's gone down hill since then but still pretty sweet. I can't put a photo but on 8/5/'09 my analog fuel gauge was showing E, 4 miles later I pulled in to the bus barn with 7/10 gal., or about 10 miles left. Just like my 1988 420 SEL it had zero cup holders. I think the Germans thought is if you are driving you can't have beer, so why have a drink holder?

I wish 4wd version was available. You can get a 2016 Ford Transit passenger van for less than 25k. Also with the Ford you can get it serviced in any town in the US, cheaper to service and parts are available.

Not sure how many miles you have, I just went over 20K with a 2014 (purchase new in 2015). I bought used, had 10k miles on it. Mine has 6cyl. We’ve taken 4 long trips, and been in dealer 4 times with check engine lights (CEL). First was a speed sensor, no big deal right? Wrong, the speed sensor controls transmission, the speed sensors are located in rear wheel brake housing, and when they go bad, or in my case get clogged with brake dust, it doesn’t send signal, which puts you in...wait for it... limp mode...oh glorious limp mode. The wife really loves limp mode, won’t come out of first gear, it’s protecting the transmission. Second CEL was any easy one, the wiring was faulty on the fuel pressure sensor, it was drivable, but annoying to head to the dealership again. The third and fourth were the best, on long trip, CEL comes on, my wife looks at me with death stair...are you f@&@$# kidding me?! Another check engine light, head to the dealership, oh Mr. Jones, seams your vans NOX sensors are bad, we don’t have any in stock, we’ll give you a loner while you wait four days. My wife was sooo happy, man, wish I had a picture of her look. So we get that fixed. Now we are headed of on a 3k mile trip up to Bar Harbor, my wife jokingly says, if we get another CEL we’re put the thing on Craig’s list. Three days into our adventure, we are 100 miles from Erie Pa, what is that I see...can I cover it up with a piece of gum I think to myself...no...might as well tell her. Sweetie pie, guess what? We have another CEL. Won’t go into our conversation. Stopped at camp ground, had to drive 90 miles in the wrong direction to the closest MB dealership that worked on sprinters. And guess what, our Nox sensors were bad once again. Yippee, another set of Nox senors. Well this time they were in stock. To cut to the point, Mercedes sprinters run great, fast, quiet, smooth ride Handel very well. And the engine runs awesome. But the emissions system is terrible. I’ve read more about how the Def system works, along with the DPF and Nox sensor blah blah bla. Bottom line, at least for me, I don’t trust my van, there are many preventative things to do, to take care of the emissions system, using the MB spec oil, using fuel additive to clean the fuel, so on and so forth. But now, the next trip ( yes we kept the van) I am going to pre plan and know where the MB dealership are on my route. I wrote all of this so someone out there that never heard that Mercedes has a problem with the diesel emissions system will hear it from me. No one said anything anywhere when we were researching. And it’s true, they run great, they drive great, great fuel economy. But when someone ask “what model is that?” we jokingly say, it’s a sprinter 3500CEL. I hope this helps someone. Take care, and I hope you never get a check engine light.

Best review yet on the sprinter 4x4. Im about to trade in my 15 aev ram ctd g56 for one. With my 4th child on the way, trucks arent an option anymore. Looks like most of the gripes are based on the fact that it was designed for the european consumer, but most of the issues are solveable with a little ingenuity. Thanks!!

When I bought my package delivery business in ND I inherited two 2012 Sprinters with Mercedes diesels with $1000/mo payments. WORST vehicles EVER!! Best day in my business was when one of them got totaled. Both vehicles constantly went into limp mode. Remaining van can only run in limp mode. In order to utilize it I run it in town only when I need a spare-I can't send it out on rural routes. Both vans were 150-160k miles on them when I purchased the biz. The remaining van had a new motor put in just before I purchased, so mileage on it isn't even 20k miles. Closest dealership is 4 hours away and to tow it there costs me $1200. Had it towed there to fix the limp-mode issue, which they charged me $2k to do. After pickng it up in Fargo from the dealership the van went back into limp mode about 1/2 hour away from home. Dealership won't pay to have it towed back, so I use it as a limp-mode vehicle only. Stay away from Mercedes!! Also, the dealership in Fargo is very unreliable.

We have the high top long version dually wheels Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in r limousine Fleet. I drive this vehicle everyday and I love it. Not one thing to complain about. Great visibility on the windshield the power is unbelievable for a van of that size. When I decide I want to go it gets up and goes with absolutely no problem. Keep in mind sometimes I'm fully loaded with 10 to 12 people Plus just as many suitcases in the cargo area and the van performs very well. I'm a 19 year chauffeur driver and we've had our particular Sprinter now for the past 4 years. I would have gotten this dually it has good stability on the road.

used to have a dodge sprinter , great van almost 300,000 miles till the rust killed the body , all the dodge dealers could work on it , I bought a new ford van because you cant get the Mercedes worked on hardly anywhere , not sure why anyone would buy one of these if the closest dealers 160 miles away. one thing I don't miss is the stinky diesel smell every time I fill up , their is ford and chevy dealers in almost every town easy to get worked on everywhere. not so much with the Mercedes....

They all look the same! Just say “I wanted the pretty emblem”

I have a regular fuel cap so I never have the drip issue. The drink holder in the dash is a bit strange but I use the cupholder on the door. It holds large drinks very well. I could be wrong but I thought there are 3 cigarette ports (one in the cup holders, one below that and another one under the driver seat. The nice thing about the one under the driver seat is that it stays on even when the van is off. I could charge my phone when I am away. I don't have the issue with the windshield making the noise. I wonder if there is a new part that would address it... The fuel thing is a bit strange but it is nice to know there are 4-6 gals left when the light is blinking... BTW, many of us experienced leaks in the rear AC. There is a recall on it. You might want to test this out now before it starts raining... Enjoy...

the fuel gauge leaving 6 gallons in the tank is a smart design, most fuel pumps use the fuel to lub it. and people will run the tank to almost or empty destroying the pump.

I drive a high top extended Mercedes Sprinter for work & agree 100% with everything you’ve said!! 😂

Put pipe insulation on the bar, there is a type for 1/2” copper that has sticky tape. Comes in 4’ lengths

Gas gauges are not linear. I.e., each division does not represent the same amount of gas. Some claim that the reason for this is because people like to see their tank full for a while after they fill it. It gives them a false sense of getting good a MPG. So once you see the gauge down to 3/4, your car has already burned more than a 1/4 tank.

10yrs factory trained MBZ Sprinter technician. The 4 cyl is good up to about 100-200k miles. Then expect a myriad of expensive repairs (timing chain noise, check engine light due to overly complicated cooling system incorporated into boost control system (wth?? why are they related?) OM642 6 cylinder turbo can go 300-500K with minor problems if you maintain them correctly at least. Most problems are emission related and now covered under extended warranty by MBZ. Don't run it out of AdBlue/DEF or you will pay the price. Do your maintenance, top off your AdBlue/DEF and you are good to go 500K with a 6 cylinder. Don't take to Jiffy Lube please. 6 cyl Made in Berlin. Pre 2017 models are more durable because they are made in Germany. Later models 2017 plus made in the great 'ol USA and are trash. "Made in USA" models are garbage. Very poor work quality. 907 models. 906 much better Drove the OM651 4 cylinder a lot... has light weight and crazy torque but V6 is better any day of the week.

before you pull out flip the fuel nozel upside-down shake it and rotate down to normal position, usually does the trick.

Idk but I think you need to hit the defrost button and turn it off...

I’ve had this for about two years and the v6 for two years before that and the v6 has EGR valve issues. The 4-cylinder is great and I like it much better.

Keep it out of overdrive or in a lower gear on on those mountains! Saves your trans and less strain on your motor because you have more power in a lower gear

u should get the 2019 model ....they seemed to have heard 80% of your gripes lol!!

You can get the governor removed. And also get it chipped or ecu remapped for more power up hills .

I was going to buy a Sprinter van but I bought a 2016 Nissan NV 3500 van instead. Its comfortable like a pick up truck because the engine is forward. The Sprinter cockpit seats did not seem that comfortable. You sit high but I felt like I was going to fall into the windshield. The NV has a 400 watt power inverter with front and rear outlets. The Nissan 5.6 liter V8 is a proven 500k mile engine with 317 horsepower. The warranty on the Nissan sold me. 5 years/100k mile bumper to bumper warranty. Now the bad. It is a fat pig on gas. I only get 16 mpg on the highway. The Sprinter van gets much better fuel mpg. The NV is not that long and does not have as much cargo room like the Sprinter van. But it is wide and square hand has a lot of headroom for the standard roof model. I call it the Japanese Bread Box. Lol. I guess every vehicle has its good and bad points. Good Luck with your new van. Thanks for posting.

FYI-. I rented a VW transporter 9 passenger diesel van in Germany. Drove it for 10 days. It gets 56 miles per gallon and goes over 100MPH. I wish they sold it in the USA.

Pull up on the slack in the hose about 2-3 feet behind the nozzle and allow the remaining fuel to drip in the the tank before removing nozzle. Your welcome

8:48 "We're not a pack of idiots here." Overall this was an informative video. However, this is a fine example of the need to question your source of information and do your own research. "Maybe we should read the manual?" Yes, indeed. -There was definitely a manufacturers defect with the way that your windshield and the seal were installed. -I agree about the fuel fill problem, what a mess. -I agree that the choice of cup holders and their placement is terrible. -I agree that there is a shortage of charging ports/receptacles. -The two lock buttons are for different purposes, as someone else here has pointed out. -If you don't want that vent blowing upward, you can close it and obviously more air will flow out of the other vents. -With the hvac on recirc mode, it recirculates the air from inside instead of drawing in fresh air from outside, it's not meant to blow harder. -Of course a 4WD is going to be better off road. Yes, a 2WD is definitely meant for road use. If this gentlemen would have glanced at the owners manual for the things that he was having problems with, most of these problems would have been solved.

I just came from a 1700 mile trip from Riverside , Southern California to Twin Falls, Idaho via Nevada. Cruised mostly at 72 mph. Being very careful not to follow closely behind other vehicles ( passed them at 82 mph easily with the 3 liter V6). Zero cracks on the windshield and no nicks on the paint ( hood protector made of painters masking tape). My 2017 Sprinter Crew Van is fantastic, I purchased it brand new for $44K And came with Nav. 10OK 60 month warranty. And thank you for the tips on the windshield.

So right that you are saying . I have bin thinking about many of this things after driving sprinter for many years. Good work ;)

You keep saying you love the van but all your complaints are for things you need to use everyday. It would drive me crazy!

Thanks for your honest review. That sort of review is helpful to newbies. I wish you good luck with your German/Chinese plastic van. I've had two Mercedes in the past and I stay far far away from them today.

You matched the pitch of the flapping weatherstripping noise with your voice perfectly, and my first thought was - yep, this guys gotta play music. In fact, thats probably his (sweet) guitar playing edited into the video.

Lock unlock button is positioned for anti theft purpose, makes gaining entry harder for thief or repoman

awesome review. thanks for sharing! I have a 2017 metris van and I have pretty much the same complaints about the cruise control stalk, the solitary single usb outlet and the awful cupholders.

The windshield and all other windows need ceramic window tint to reduce the heat.

I had a 2016 and it was sketchy. The acceleration was weak and driving in snow and ice was terrible. Have a 2021 now and it's got better acceleration but so expensive to maintain and replace parts not to mention the oil change. It sucks.

On my 2016 sprinter passenger 2wd is we lowered the tire pressure. Factory recommendation is when the van is loaded to the max. We ran 38 psi front and 36 psi rear and the ride is much better unladen. Tire wear is even for the past 16k miles

85 mph = 140 kmph so why would you even need to go this speed at all?

I'm done with German vehicles. Overpriced, weird ergonomics, expensive to repair and not all that reliable. Buy a Japanese vehicle.

Love Moab! Drove my old Ford E150 from Mobile, Al all around the US several times (257k miles now)....keep thinking about the Sprinter

Love mercedes, and loved your review. You could say I m die hard mercedes fan but the problems you pointed out was reasonable.

I have an 08 Chevy Express with a 4.8 v8 and I get 18 mpg. 70k miles I gave 7k for it. The water pump on that Sprinter cost as much as my transmission!!! 50 grand and you had to buy your own duct tape for the windshield. Precision German engineering.

I just dont like Mercedes cost to much to fix.Thanks for the post keep up the good work.

Excellent EXCELLENT Sprinter review! I hope Mercedes watches this!!

All the items that you point out or pretty much a hundred percent spot on we have a 2014 Sprinter with a Coachmen back 3.0 V6 very happy with it aside from the stupid little problems and yes I don't know if you go by the odometer or your GPS but mine will not break 82 miles an hour it has a speed limiter in it which they refuse to remove when I'm out west it's very annoying not being able to go over 80 miles an hour even though I'm 25 ft and pulling and 17 foot trailer it's very easy to drive and we do love it love the video you did a great job.

So glad I watched this. I've been thinking about the Sprinter but you just talked me out of it.

Wow, I really appreciate the honest review. Mostly minor issues, seems like a good van overall. I wish someone with a transit would do the same...

you really need to read the manual the locking switches are 1 for the front doors the other for the side door . the switch with the square and squiggly lines on is for your heated mirrors . I have never spilled diesel down my van i' guessing its something to do with that yellow device attached to the filler hole we don't have that here in europe , the cruise control problem i completely agree with it makes no sense having it so near the turn signal stalk the times I've hit that is countless . i have 2017 and it doesnt have that rubber round the screen so I'm thinking they changed that . as for the fuiel economy i have the 4 cylinder 2.1 diesel and i get up to 45 mpg but i never go over 55 to 60 as i don't rush . the stereo i finds a bit crap and worth changing . quite a few of your dislikes are simply because you haven't read the owners manual , I adore my sprinter its tough reliable economical and very pretty .

the button on the air conditioner that you did not know about look like the older Mercedes and is when your window fog up.

The Ford Transit is very versatile. You'll never enjoy the Sprinter. That wind noise not going to go away. Tape may help temporally. Lets face it, if you have to tape the windshield on your "Van", then that in itself speaks to the quality of the vehicle.

Done watching and I'm going to buy one.

When your rear wheels are spinning you need to press the ARS-switch. Fuel cap is aftermarket. Remove it, and replace it with an original. Reset the limiter handle, and the van drives faster.

On you lock button, If you hold the top button in for a few seconds and it flashes twice tithe doors will stay unlocked. Go the one of the sprinter forums.. Very helpful. I have the same with a hight top. the 17's have a different filler neck, so when you go to truck stops you can use there fillers. Also speaking of truck stops go around back and get you DEF it's like 2 a gal not 12 for 2.5 gals! The 4x4 sits allot higher yes. It comes with the 6 cylinder and get 18 to 20 mpg. 16 with a tandon axle box trailer 8.5 x 16 for motorcycles.

50 thousand dollars? I thought I was an idiot when I bought a 27,00 Lexus. What is wrong with us?

Well.... very over priced and I just dont care for the European style vans / Your best bet is a 4x4 truck - dual wheel - 1 ton - with a flat bed . then you can add a camper ? a large or small tool boxes ? interchangeable as needed. Just a thought

Pre 2007 sprinters are the best imho, mine has none of these issues mentioned in this video (except the hills but hey, it's huge). I've got a 2005 high roof long wheel base and average at 27 mpg and it's got at least 500 lbs of tools in the back. Extremely reliable. Sure, maintenance costs more per visit but service intervals are longer than a regular gas engine. And let's be honest, an oil change is easy and we should all be able to do it in a pinch Keeps the fluids topped and clean and you could have a van easily hit the million mile mark

The lock buttons allow you to lock rear "cargo" doors only and leave cabin doors open or vise versa. Like I do with my work van, I lock cabin doors but leave rear doors unlocked to get tools in building site.

Very thorough/ Mercedes should be watching/ great review !

I agree on some of your gripes but I found myself wondering why you bought it. There should be usb connection in drivers side dash on left of center hump. I have 2014 170 wheel base and love it. Drove from Texas to Halifax and back. Ours is a 4 turbo diesel tall top and averaged 20 mpg. If Rubber is an issue take it back have it fixed. Anyway if I didn’t have one and saw your review I wouldn’t buy one.

I think the first button that you do not know is for a heated front window. The sign looks like a window and the wobbly lines remind me of heated rear window and also because it has a light to tell you it is on. If you press it and the little pea bulb does not light check the fuse? Normally they stay on for a set time then turn them selves off. Will do when you switch off ignition If you have heated rear view mirrors they normally come on with the heated rear widow and light a little pea light next to the rear view mirror adjuster. My only other thought is if they have a electric heater for the front windscreen so you do not have to wait for the engine to warm up. Your air Recirculate is to give you the option to have the air sucked in from outside or to reuse the air from inside. It is not supposed to give you warmer air it is to give you fresh air option which you can turn off when it gets to cold.

Thanks for your honesty...considered the Sprinter but went with a Chevy Duramax 4x4 Sportsmobile...A major condo on wheels..no diesel additive necessary...did 10K miles last drive...Seattle to Key West, Austin tx. to Sedona Ariz. Love our ride...anyway...Keep a handful of disposable plastic gloves( like at a sandwich shop) in my door and never get diesel on the hands...enjoy your journey....can't wait to start our next one...

I haven't read the other comments but I believe that symbol on your fan control that you said you didn't know what it was for, is your rear window defrost. I could be wrong of course, but that's what mine looks like on my Jeep. Thanks for the review and wish you nothing but good luck with your tobacco farm!

This was an awesome, very informative review! I plan to buy a van for full-timing someday and the details you pointed out would drive me crazy. Thanks!

9:30 same problem different company. consperacy? cupholder is right above the wheel so with every speedbump or turn, coffee spil all over the place. I've put an aftermarket universal cupholder in the middle above the handbrake. works perfect.

I feel the same way about the air conditioning system and the fuel guage in my 2015 sprinter 3500 3.0 diesel Coachmen prism 2150le motorhome. The fuel tank is very small, mine is 26.4 gallons and we have to stop every 200 miles, I carry a full 5 gallon diesel can with me, we ran out of diesel once in Utah...Not fun, luckily for us we were flat towing a jeep behind us, we disconnected it and went and found some diesel..

Makes me appreciate my 2004 Sprinter. Fuel gauge same thing. I would rather own an older one. Good choice on the 4 cylinder. Better engine from what my mechanic says.

Firstly, you need to use window screen bond on the rubber around your screen. Second, that fuel nozzle is nothing to do with Mercedes, should just be a black cap, maybe some stupid American idea. Thirdly there should be a cig lighter in the centre ashtray/cup holder. Also pretty sure there’s normally some in the back but depends on the sales code when bought. There are large cup holders in the door cards for bottles and we don’t all have super sized cups. Sounds like you may need to update your audio unit and maybe Instrument cluster or at least have tech diagnose for you. On the heating, that button is rear window screen heater. There’s nothing wrong with the button layout and all works well and easy to use. Sounds like you ordered the wrong van to start with, unless you have diff locks all diffs work like that so it doesn’t screw your tyres around corners. Sounds like the 4x4 option would of been better if you off-roading, obviously this is not an off-road vehicle. Also the v6 diesel is the most reliable engine Mercedes has ever made, slightly more thirsty but goes much better than the 4 cylinder. There is no van on the market that competes and all the major companies, couriers, rentals, ambulances and police choose sprinters. Only negatives to to your van is plastic window switch break, common for intake manifold bolt leaks and coolant leak between head and inlet housing near fuel filter.

On the cupholder inside the drawer note: you can adjust the radius of the hole to adapt to the cup.

I do try to watch all your videos and enjoy all of them and have learned a thing or two, keep them coming.

Would you get a 2019 with a V6 diesel ?

Hated some things about ours. Had the '14 short wheel base high roof with a/c. High roof caused alot of sway on the highway especially with slight winds. The DEF light had this thing in the shop 2x every winter. We are a family of 8 so my 6ft tall son loved it and we all appreciated the room. A/C and heat were great, navi and video were awesome but inside it was still just a passenger van with the rubber floor and fabric seats. Great room up front for mom and dad with okay cup holders. Rear cup holders under the seat sucked and broke off when closing! Also, as we had the raised roof this Mama could never just pull through the drive-thru. Had to check my clearance religiously. Bumped a carport once and the roof leaked forevermore :-( Yes, the lock button mechanism was a big pain in the butt!

I agree, I drive a Mercedes E350 tourer, the only thing I hate is the cruise control arm (it should be on the wheel)!