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I'm looking to replace my '06 Sprinter passenger van with something that has 4x4. (I had to put tire chains on nine times to go skiing this winter!) This is my daily driver/family van (six kids), and the second Sprinter I've owned. I love it but I'm getting sick of making repairs on it (only 110k miles). It's a pain to find someone who will work on it and has a clue what they're doing. I'm seriously leaning toward a Nissan NV with a lift and 4x4 conversion because it comes with a 5-year warranty vs. Mercedes 3-year offering, and it would be much easier/cheaper to find service when needed. Nissan NV: quieter, rides better, side-curtain air bags, tows almost twice as much as a Sprinter, lower roof without external a/c - better for garage and ski racks. Mercedes Sprinter: factory 4x4, better seating and more cargo space, full electronic safety package (blind spot, collision avoidance, etc). And I love the rubber floor of the Sprinter. Any real-world feedback or other options I should consider? And why doesn't anyone make a van with seats that recline?!!!