Well boys I Thank You for the info on your site about the Metris.
Buttt I will be choosing the Ford Transit T-150 XLT 130” Wheel Base Low Roof as the replacement
for my Chevy Astro Van over the Mercedes Metris for my next Service Van.
The Chevy Astro AWD, Mid size Van, 4.3L V6, 6” of ground clearance, Airbag setup -(so easy to do on Leaf suspension) Just was an all around work horse
These are the following reasons not going with the Metris Van.
Lack of ground clearance, In Central Canada in my city we have up to 6” deep ruts on roads during 5 months of winter we have here in Saskatchewan.
Lack of suspension upgrades available for the Metris, for my Constant load.
Lack of breaking power when towing.
Canada 2017 Metris Passenger 40,000K - 45,000K plus Taxes (Have to upgrade)
Ford Transit T-150 XLT 130” Wheel Base Low Roof 40,000.00K plus Taxes (Larger but no upgrading required)
The Metris I test drove was nice to drive and I enjoyed the size, but did not have my payload in it.
Metris Van was the closest in cargo size and total vehicle Length to my Chevy Astro Van.
I hope in the future some bright Auto Manufacturer Engineer will come out with another van
Similar or better than the Chevy Astro or GM Safari AWD, V6.
Thanks for putting up with my frustrations.