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boardsurfr
Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 1266
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:43 am Post subject: |
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We have a Nissan NV2500 high roof that's quite decent. Drives well, no problems making the annual 2300 mile trip from MA to Corpus every year; we usually drive through one or two nights, taking turns. Reliable, no issues in 5 years. About 16 mpg with the V8.
However, when it needs to be replaced, I'll look at alternatives for three reasons:
1. Dealer service is a pain, since most Nissan dealers won't touch it - has to be a "commercial dealer". I have to drive 40 minutes. I checked out local non-dealer repair shops when it needed new brakes, but they came in a lot more expensive.
2. The sides are not perfectly straight, which makes putting in racks a bit more tedious. No big deal, but the newer vans look straighter.
3. It's a bit to short to put longboards on the inside. A 10.6 ft board fits in the top rack, but a 12 footer fits only diagonally, with the nose almost touching the windshield. I'd prefer a longer wheel base, which is not available from Nissan. But when we bought it, the Sprinter was the only alternative, and that was a lot more expensive. |
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quigley
Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Posts: 58
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:33 am Post subject: |
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I have a Ford Transit . Love it! Transits come in three lengths and three heights. Mine is medium length and height. It fits 6 boards and a 10 foot plus SUP no problem with room to stand and change out of a wetsuit . Backup camera and touch screen are handy and the ride is very comfortable. Mileage depends on speed and headwinds but runs from 17 to 21 mpg. |
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neilhannon
Joined: 22 Jul 2006 Posts: 2
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gobigkahuna
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 144 Location: Eastern NC
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Wind-NC.com
Joined: 30 May 2007 Posts: 980 Location: Formerly Cape Hatteras, now Burlington, VT!
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Looks like I'm not the only one who noticed the weird ergonomics of the ProMaster! _________________ formerly known as hodad.andy
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5328 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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Want wierd, measure the cargo space of the Nissan vs it's overall length. |
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carl
Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Parking garages may be an issue with the tall vans, if you ever need to park in one.
The traditional full size Chevy Express cargo van is a little less tall but has a huge cargo area. It drives very nice, much better than the traditional Ford E-150 van. They were both reasonably priced a few years ago when I was looking.
Maybe worth considering. |
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dllee
Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Posts: 5328 Location: East Bay
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Length and height are always considerations, as is mileage, warmup time, ergonomics, reliability, and literally dozens of other factors.
Like any other choice question, sit in, talk to, and drive them all. |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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zirtaeb wrote: | Length and height are always considerations, as is mileage, warmup time, ergonomics, reliability, and literally dozens of other factors.. |
Like dealerships. In >50 years of buying and servicing motor vehicles in 10-12 states, I've found only a couple of dealerships worth a crap. |
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