Running/Service Costs for Mercedes Sprinter Van

Thanks everyone for the above. I too am considering an Autosleeper / Mercedes, with auto Transmission.  Probably the Winschombe model. How do you all find the auto transmissioN. Is it smooth, Is it as straight forward as the manufacturer claims?  

Mercedes are good at making auto transmission. 

The Sprinter auto is a 'proper' torque converter box. It's as smooth as could be with no lag in transmission. It's simple. 

I recommend a test drive so you can see for yourself, LDN.

Thanks tinwheeler.  I cannot find such a vehicle within 2 hours drive from me. So all contributions welcome before making a journey. 

Thanks everyone for the above. I too am considering an Autosleeper / Mercedes, with auto Transmission.  Probably the Winschombe model. How do you all find the auto transmissioN. Is it smooth, Is it as straight forward as the manufacturer claims?  

We have the Winchcombe and you can hardly detect the gearchanging.  We have tried several times to count the gears as they move up, but only made it to about 4.  We both drive it, and it is a pleasure to drive.  Have had it nearly a year now from new; had a few teething problems, and the fuse for the water heater went after a couple of months, but overall we're pleased with it.

Been to France twice in it for 6+ weeks at a time.  The gastank really comes into its own there of course, as there are no worries about whether you have enough gas to last you.  You do need a different adaptor for France though, but that is a minor issue, I think we paid around a tenner for one on eBay. Solar panel is good too, and we spent around half our time off EHU in Sept/Oct.

End bathroom is brilliant, lots of space, shower big enough to have a good shower in as well.

Have a look and a test drive in one, it'll be worth it to see whether it's for you before spending your hard-earned.

Thanks tinwheeler.  I cannot find such a vehicle within 2 hours drive from me. So all contributions welcome before making a journey. 

LDN, you'll have realised most AS vehicles tend to be on Marquis forecourts and last time I looked at their website it didn't tell you which branch the vehicles were at which isn't very helpful. Other dealers do exist though. 

We have no plans to change our MH but, if we did, it would be for another auto Sprinter based model. 

The CC classifieds are useful for tracking down various vans.