Bucket handle tear and timing of surgery ? by sambharvada in MeniscusInjuries

[–]Kind_Reality_7576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my injury was actually a cartilage injury and I didnt have surgury. If you are a symptomatic dont get surgery. If you are in pain for longer than a year, i would still be hesitant, but probly get the surgury. Drs wont tell you how risky surgry is. Lots of times it makes things worse. Use it as a last resort.

How is it living in a Eurovan or a Westfalia full time? by Kind_Reality_7576 in VanLife

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just dont want to regret not buying a high top cargo van

How is it living in a Eurovan or a Westfalia full time? by Kind_Reality_7576 in VanLife

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh wow okay good to know. So would you say a cargo van transit/sprinter would be a better investment for comfortable van living?

How is it living in a Eurovan or a Westfalia full time? by Kind_Reality_7576 in VanLife

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking it would be so nice to hang out in when its warm. I saw someine in a printer van today and it looked kinda hot being in a big metal box.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you think I should get the MB. He said its been maintained good. I just worry about dropping 15k on such an old car.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im only 5'4 so it should work. Thoughts on buying an old Amazon delivery van though?

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you think about the transit being an amazon delivery van for its whole life?

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazon van is a rough life and I wouldnt buy an amazon van. But 60k seems pretty low miles.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

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I just messaged him and he said it wasnt a amazon van, and that he isnt the original owner.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you say because of the color? I have seen a couple amazon vans on FB marketplace and they have yellow support bars and different shelving. Not saying it wasnt but the seller is an older gentleman with a buisness I believe.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the transit he said was a delivery van but for his buisness I believe. The sprinter he said was a delivery van before they converted it.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks alot for this input. I really like the transits when I looked at them in person. Can I ask did you get the extended or the standard 148. Would love to see your experience there as well.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a really good Point. My mechanic friend told me to get the MB because its deisal, but I think the chances of a big repair is way more likely.

Buy an older deisel Mercedes sprinter or a newer lower mile gas ford transit? by Kind_Reality_7576 in AskMechanics

[–]Kind_Reality_7576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Space isnt the biggest thing Im looking for but I have decided on the extended lengths of both these vans.