New Shape Sprinters

[drichards]

I've been trying to order a new-shape extra-long Merc Sprinter 311 CDi from local dealers, but I've been quoted 4 to 5 months lead time!!! So I've been looking around for a nearly-new one. My mate told me about a used van dealer who has had a few new shape sprinters in stock, including an extra-long one. Their website is www.maunmotors.co.uk or the stock list page with all of the sprinter vans and vito vans they've got in stock is http://www.maunmotors.co.uk/stock/mercedes_benz_sprinter_vito_stock.asp

I'm very tempted by the "56" plate extra-long one with 21,758 miles - looks in mint condition.

Anyone know of anywhere else in Midlands area worth trying?

 

[BTB 500]

Have you looked on the M-B website? They have a used van search on there.

I ordered a Vito on April 20th and it got to the dealership at the end of August ... so 4 months sounds about right.

Apparently there's a 9 month waiting list for Transits at the moment.

 

[marcos]

Vans are a nightmare at the moment.
I wanted 2 Transit Connects and I was told 3 months, I enquired about a Transit and was told anything between 7 - 10 months.
I ended up ordering 2 Renault Kangoos and even they have a 2 month wait.

 

[Flash]

Sprinter is in high demand and only few stock vehicles are available that are either in silly colours i.e. red or not the correct model/engine size that you would require and wont be to the exact specification you want. Factory orders are on about a 3 month lead time.

 

[mikeouk]

I ordered a new transit 330 hi roof lwb at the start of march and its only just got to the dealer,,so over 7months going to pick it up saturday,,,well thats if finance docs dont get held up by the posty strike