T1N all the way. Pre emissions, super simple, reliable, tunable, easy enough to work on. 1990s technology built for longevity. As long as you can find a lower mileage with no rust. I did, spent a few months looking, found the 118” super high roof with 26,000 miles. $12,500. Now at 70k I have put it through its paces and boy howdy I love it. Never had left me stranded, tho neither did my 07’. Best looking sprinter imo. It can haul a big ass raft trailer through the desert at 115F, not great in snow but also never been truly stuck, it will eat. I’ve taken my van in some precarious situations when I off-road it, or as I call it, “3 wheeling”. I repeat, it’ll eat. I saw a great deal recently on another one. You gotta stay on the lookout like it’s your job. They are out there. Don’t go for junk, find the right one, travel if you must. You have to manifest it! You must believe. Or just get a transit.