FOR SALE: 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 — 170" Extended High Roof 85,650 Miles | Compression Tested | No Underbody Rust | Pre-DEF 3.0L Diesel Florida RV/Motorhome Title | Insulated Shell | Miami/Homestead, FL Asking $23,500 OBO
The Short Version
This is the maximum Sprinter footprint — 170" Extended wheelbase, High Roof, 6'4" standing clearance, ~500 cubic feet. It has 85,650 miles on a pre-DEF 3.0L OM642 diesel. For context: the average Sprinter 2500 work van logs 15,000–20,000 miles per year. This one has averaged under 5,100 miles per year over 17 years.
It was just through a 50-point inspection by a Sprinter-only specialist (German Auto Masters, Oakland Park FL — they work exclusively on Sprinters). The OM642 passed compression testing with all 6 cylinders in the healthy range. The undercarriage was inspected on the lift: no rust was found under the vehicle. The only rust present is on the roof panels and windshield trim, which is disclosed with photographs below.
The structural and thermal buildout is complete: professional 6-sided closed-cell spray foam, marine-grade subfloor, MaxxAir Deluxe fan, side windows, and a fully pre-wired 12V backbone. Florida RV/Motorhome title in hand — already re-titled, already done.
I have the full 50-point inspection report and OBD scan documentation from the Sprinter specialist available for any serious buyer.
What's Done — Your Head Start
85,650 Original Miles — Compression Test Confirmed Clean All 6 cylinders tested within healthy range by OBD scan at a Sprinter-specialist shop. The OM642 3.0L diesel is documented to last 300,000+ miles with maintenance. This engine is not at the beginning of its wear curve — it hasn't really started yet. The low annual mileage (babied, not a workhorse) means the engine components have low cycle counts even relative to the odometer.
Florida RV/Motorhome Title — Already Done Already registered as an RV in Florida. Saves most buyers $80–$120/month in insurance versus commercial plate. The re-titling process took months and several hundred dollars. It's done. This also enables RV loan financing for qualified buyers.
No Underbody Rust — Confirmed on Lift Sprinter specialist inspected the undercarriage and documented: "Under the car, no rust was found." On a 17-year-old van this matters. Florida's dry climate is not kind to roofs (sun and heat) but is relatively kind to frames (no salt). The frame is clean.
Full 6-Sided Closed-Cell Spray Foam — Professional Install Floor, walls, ceiling, wheel wells, bulkhead. Superior R-value and a continuous moisture barrier. The most labor-intensive part of any build, and impossible to retrofit correctly once walls are in. Done right, done once.
Marine-Grade Subfloor System 1" rigid foam beneath marine-grade plywood, topped with high-durability wood-look linoleum. Level, clean, ready for your layout.
MaxxAir Fan Deluxe + Side Windows Both professionally cut and sealed. Water intrusion from a bad window cut is a nightmare. These were done correctly.
Pre-wired 12V Backbone Wiring runs in place for solar and DC-DC integration. The house battery was removed (needed for another purpose); the system is otherwise complete. Note: several of the OBD electrical codes — TPM, CAN bus, terminal voltage — are consistent with the missing battery and will likely resolve when a functional battery is installed.
Pre-DEF 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642) 2008 is the last US model year before DEF became mandatory. No DEF tank, pump, heater, or associated failure points. Simpler, cheaper, and preferred by the long-term vanlife community. Now compression-tested and documented.
What It Needs — Full Disclosure, No Surprises
I'm including a tiered breakdown of what the Sprinter specialist identified, separated by urgency, and repriced to reflect standard diesel mechanic shop rates ($120–140/hr) rather than the specialist's rate ($198/hr). Full inspection documentation available upon request.
Overdue Scheduled Maintenance (~$550 at standard rates) Service B is approximately 15,000 miles overdue: engine oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, cabin filter. Standard on any purchase at this interval. Not a condition issue — just a calendar issue.
Active Repairs (~$2,200–$3,800 depending on rack diagnosis) The rack and pinion has a leaking shaft seal on the passenger side — this is the primary mechanical issue. At 85k miles it is likely a seal repair rather than a full rack replacement; a Sprinter-specialist can confirm. The return hose has a separate minor leak. Three of six glow plugs are showing open-circuit codes (cold start is functional but affected). Rear brake pads need replacement. The turbo resonator, fuel supply hose, and a few seals round out this tier. All are addressable by any competent diesel mechanic.
Recommended but Not Urgent (~$1,000–$1,250) Drive belt, tensioner, and pulleys (preventive at this mileage — belt looks original), automatic transmission fluid service (fluid is burnt, not just low — should be done within the first year of ownership), and diagnosis on an intermittent wiper speed issue.
Bundle Savings Only — Not Identified as Failures Ball joints were mentioned by the specialist solely because they'd already be removing the front end for the rack. Not flagged as failures in the inspection. Skip unless you're doing the rack and want to save re-assembly labor.
Roof Rust: Present on roof panels and windshield trim. Disclosed with photographs. Not present on the undercarriage or frame. Sale price reflects this condition.
House Battery Missing: The 12V wiring is complete; battery removed. Plug in a battery and the system is live. Several electrical DTCs in the scan are voltage-related and will likely resolve.
Full Inspection Documentation A Sprinter-specialist 50-point inspection was completed March 30, 2026 at German Auto Masters (Oakland Park, FL — Sprinter-only shop). Documentation includes the written inspection report and OBD scan photographs covering all control units. Available to any serious buyer.
Specs
- Year: 2008 | Make: Dodge Sprinter 2500
- Chassis: 170" Extended Wheelbase — Maximum cargo volume (~500 cu. ft.)
- Roof: High Roof — ~6'4" standing clearance
- Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbodiesel, pre-DEF (OM642) — compression tested clean
- Mileage: 85,650
- Transmission: W5A380 Automatic
- Drivetrain: 2WD
- VIN: WD0PE845085256603
- Title: Florida RV/Motorhome, clean, in seller's name
- Location: Miami / Homestead, FL
Who This Is For
You've done the math. A properly insulated 170 EXT shell with an RV title, pre-DEF engine, professional spray foam, documented clean compression, certified rust-free undercarriage — where the messy work is already done — doesn't come up at this price point often. You have your own vision for the interior. You need a foundation you can trust, not someone else's layout locked into your walls.
That's what this is. I'm a systems architect relocating internationally in May and need this in the right hands before I go. Cash preferred; serious buyers welcome to use KeySavvy for a secure transaction. Full inspection documentation available. I'll answer every honest question the same way.
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