easy Dave...just poking some fun....Other than driving a Ford Crown Victoria back in you're Canadian cabbie days, have you even owned a Ford product for expediting, or otherwise? Unless you can match the dependability and low cost of operation of a Ford, don't knock one...How long has you're properly maintained Sprinter transmission lasted before taking a dump in Dallas? And how much was that?? My Ford went 503,000 un-maintained miles, and was still working fine, when I pulled it into my friends shop to install a new reman Ford transmission for $2,400 out the door, and $200.00 labor, 3 year unlimited mileage nationwide warranty from Ford...Engine still running strong as can be..
i also owned a MANUAL old Escort as a winter beater back in the day....