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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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hey guys , i have been reading this unreal website for a few dys now, in particular this section on the V series. i have been interested in purchasing one of these vans for some time now and have heard mixed reports. Many have been about there issues with relabity and costs to fix such problems, but many have been very positive. can anyone shed some light onto this unclear subject?
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hey guys , i have been reading this unreal website for a few dys now, in particular this section on the V series. i have been interested in purchasing one of these vans for some time now and have heard mixed reports. Many have been about there issues with relabity and costs to fix such problems, but many have been very positive. can anyone shed some light onto this unclear subject?
It depends on whether you are talking about the older Vito (638 chassis) or the new Vito (639 chassis). The new Vito will probably be more reliable, as it shares many components from other Mercedes chassis, such as the W203. It also has switched to rear wheel drive from the front wheel drive setup of the previous model. It actually has pretty good ground clearance!

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hey thanx man, yeah i am new to this so any info is great! cheers
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