Love or hate them there’s no denying the immense popularity of the Mercedes Sprinter. The 2WD has long been synonymous with the vanlife movement but in more recent years the 4WD variant has become increasingly desirable for overlanding. These vehicles from the factory are uprated with all-terrain features that include lifted suspension, locking differentials, low range, crawling mode, and more. As more people adopted this platform for off-grid travel the aftermarket scene began developing parts and accessories that further elevated this already capable vehicle. Nowadays, there’s a huge array of upgrades on offer from the likes of Van Compass, Agile Off Road, and ARB, which optimize the Sprinter for remote exploration. It’s a desirable choice on our forum with recent examples including this 2018 Sportsmobile, a 2019 Winnebago Revel, and a 2017 Whitefeather conversion. Today’s older 1999 Sprinter T1N 4×4 is still considered by many as one of the best and features premium modifications and a well-equipped camper interior.
From the Seller:
“After over a year on the road, our journey is coming to an end in the next couple of weeks. Since our plans for the future have changed, we have made the difficult decision to sell our Mercedes Sprinter T1N 1999 312D 4×4 5-speed manual transmission instead of shipping it back to Germany. The van was basically fully restored within the last year. The Sprinter has German papers and could already be officially imported to Canada or to the USA in 2024. Otherwise, it could be bought from anyone in Europe to continue to travel with it through the Americas as we did.”
1999 Mercedes-Benz T1N Sprinter 312D 4×4
The T1N is fitted with a reliable OM602 2.9-liter TD diesel that produces 122 horsepower and 166 pound-feet of torque. A long-lived motor is mated with impressive capability thanks to AWD, front and rear locking differentials, lifted suspension, and more. Inside the Mercedes is well-equipped with driver comforts that include:
- Multi-adjustable captain seats with air suspension
- Cruise control
- Premium audio
- Central locking
- Rearview camera
Distinguishing Features
- Roof rack
- Fiamma F45s
- House batteries 210-amp-hours total with 220-watts of solar
- Freshwater, 23.7-gallons
- Compressor fridge, 40-liters
- Diesel heater
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz T1N Sprinter 312D 4×4 is listed for $49,000 OBO and is currently located in the West of the USA (flexible). Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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