I'm pretty sure the Odyssey will fit 10 sheets of drywall inside. I've got a small trailer to tow the bike. I can seat eight adults when necessary. A truck would be nice, but it isn't as versatile in the ways that I need. Sprinter can take 12 people and up to 4 bikes, but how often would one need that?
My other buddy has a Sprinter (I think 3rd one now) and loves them. Said he’s looked at alternatives but there’s nothing else that compares and fits his needs.
There’s a small mini version of the Sprinter that frankly I’m considering buying from him once he’s done with it. Comfortable, fast, and cheap on gas...Metris.
But in Poland we have a saying ‚bez gwiazdy nie ma jazdy’ which translates to ‘there’s no ride without the star’
but its not a simple bolt, its got a special head and a short body. And it comes from a parts bin attached to a 9 million dollar showroom . And its advertised in glossy magazines, sponsoring Paris Dakar riders, that ain't cheap.
you never see bolts on sale in the Home Depot flyer
My other buddy has a Sprinter (I think 3rd one now) and loves them. Said he’s looked at alternatives but there’s nothing else that compares and fits his needs.
There’s a small mini version of the Sprinter that frankly I’m considering buying from him once he’s done with it. Comfortable, fast, and cheap on gas...Metris.
But in Poland we have a saying ‚bez gwiazdy nie ma jazdy’ which translates to ‘there’s no ride without the star’
A friend bought a metris as a work van a couple years ago... spent so much time at the shop and cost him so much stress and customer goodwill he traded it and his other 2 personal Mercedes and won't go back to the brand if they paid him to drive their stuff.
Wonder why north America doesnt get the Toyota Hiace. Crazy reliable, lots of room, diesels I used to drive would do 800kms on a tank. Easily fit a bike in the back.
There’s a small mini version of the Sprinter that frankly I’m considering buying from him once he’s done with it. Comfortable, fast, and cheap on gas...Metris.
Although I see merit in the Sprinter (we have one in the fleet) and I likely won't ever get one again,
I'd avoid the Metris at all costs. it definitely felt cut rate, and when I studied it, reminded me of a chrysler minivan quality and build.
very thin metal, wimpy hinges, generally overall crappy. nothing compelling about it. and that price???
Honestly, reminded me of a toy, not a serious vehicle. It would work as a flower delivery van, but wouldn't last in construction type settings or any other serious work.
A Transit would be far better value than a Metris.
A friend bought a metris as a work van a couple years ago... spent so much time at the shop and cost him so much stress and customer goodwill he traded it and his other 2 personal Mercedes and won't go back to the brand if they paid him to drive their stuff.
Wonder why north America doesnt get the Toyota Hiace. Crazy reliable, lots of room, diesels I used to drive would do 800kms on a tank. Easily fit a bike in the back.
Wonder why north America doesnt get the Toyota Hiace. Crazy reliable, lots of room, diesels I used to drive would do 800kms on a tank. Easily fit a bike in the back.
The HiAce up until a couple years ago was the cab-over-engine style. Not so good in crash tests ...
When I was in Australia on a group motorcycle trip, the support van was a HiAce. It "functioned". Driver reported that it had awful handling, and we could feel it getting blown around in cross-winds.
The HiAce up until a couple years ago was the cab-over-engine style. Not so good in crash tests ...
When I was in Australia on a group motorcycle trip, the support van was a HiAce. It "functioned". Driver reported that it had awful handling, and we could feel it getting blown around in cross-winds.
I was passing a construction site the other day and I counted 11 pickups parked on the road. All of them had 4 doors and a neutered box that wouldn't hold a bike or a sled w/o it it hanging on the tailgate. No doubt the interiors would rival a caddy.
I bought a new 86' Ford ranger. It had a bench seat, rubber flooring and my KZ650 would fit in the back with the tailgate closed. Small yes but it was TRUCK. These new ones are just cars with an open air trunk.
Scarey! A good friend is building 5 of these frames in his Elmira shop right now.He built the finished product behind a while ago.Everything but the motor and drivetrain.
Scarey! A good friend is building 5 of these frames in his Elmira shop right now.He built the finished product behind a while ago.Everything but the motor and drivetrain.
Scarey (sic)? 240 mph down the Mulsanne Straight. In the dark. There must be a better adjective. You don't realize the scale until you stick a human inside one.
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