I'd beg to differ on the MB100... i'd defintely go with the Urvan Escapade if its a second hand unit. Parts are cheaper and the thing really performs well and lasts long. The shuttle drivers i've met in the province swear by their reliability as well.

I think the MB100 is another of the "hit or miss" vehicles. Otep may find their MB100 to be reliable but the ones of my Tito and some friends has had several major (costly) repairs and some rust problems despite being maintained regularly and well kept. These problems came out after around the van was 2-3 years old. They're now selling their vans BTW and are most probably going back to the Jap vans.

If there is one thing that i'd put to the MB's favor is that it has a front crumple zone. The only other van in its class that has the same feature is the Urvan Estate.

If you want to gather some info (although it might not be all too accurate), try asking the drivers in the mall or school parking lots.