Hi Jim: I agree with you about the sprinter.

I actually found a sprinter for 20k, It had 210,000 miles on it, but appeared to be in excellent condition. As you know, the mileage is not excessive for a diesel, but the van was the long wheelbase model, and really excessively large for my needs. I passed it up.
I'm not in a great hurry. The ideal van will turn up. Soaring season's a few months away.
Thanks for your advice.
Matt Herron