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Curious what kind of issues you've had (or expect) from your NV I'm personally kind of sick of how frequently my 2007 sprinter has been in the shop since i bought it (at 80,000 miles). When buying I didn't realize the high top version could be had from 27k-32k brand new.. they can also tow much more and the 4x4 conversion is around 10k. The NV's do use more gas and seems like space efficient is less as the hook sticks out so far compared to euro style sprinters. Does anyone know the distance from the back of the seat to the back door?

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?!!!