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  1. Posted

    Matt that started this thread is on strike three.

    1 post asking for a price in this thread.

    1 email asking for a price.

    1 phone call to his cell, brief conversation about asking for a price, then never heard back from him.

     

    Typical

     

    Joe my contact only has 2500 High Top silvers coming in . DOnt give up yet , you just have to find the right deal for you and do not let anybody sell you less than !!

  2. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    The dealer that I got both my vans from has two High roof silver's coming in . They were the only dealer on the West Coast that had what I needed both times .

     

     

    But there in Oregon .

     

    I'm not selling vans :) but its Willsonville Nissan in Willsonville OR . Talk to Kevin

     

    He controls his own inventory and knows what sells . Unlike most dealers that only order whatever fills the gap .

  4. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    If anyone is interested in swapping out the incandescent interior lights with brighter, cooler, more efficient LEDs, here's the part numbers you'll need:

     

    I used www.superbrightleds.com for all of these.

     

    Front Map Lights:

    2 X 3022-xHP4

    http://www.superbrig...p_3022-xHP4.htm

     

    Rear Cargo Lights:

    3 X "UPCB-CWHP30" (NOTE: Choose the "UPCB-FES" UPCB Mating Festoon Base option)

    http://www.superbrig...bbase_specs.htm

     

    Total cost shipped is around $70. This makes a HUGE difference in the quality and quantity of the interior lighting.

     

    Thanks for the tip . I ordered those part numbers and the front led map lights work great .

     

    But the back rear cargo LEDs with the festoon base did not work out so well . The led light just lays on the lens When i installed them - How did you work this out ?

     

    Thanks

  5. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    Says without mudfaps ? Not sure if this can be installed if you have the oem mudflaps ?

     

    http://www.owens-pro...?series=classic

     

    Update - I taked with Owens this morning and the they said the full runners will not work if you have the mudfalps . So I talked witth the engineering Dept to get on this to make it work ! ,, :banvictory:

     

    http://www.owensproducts.com/images/runningboards/classic/OCN70107X_lg.jpg

  6. Posted

    Glenn,

     

    I ordered them online at clipsandfasteners.com I also ordered longer pop-in fasteners since the fabric added enough thickness, that the original fasteners would not hold.

     

    I did all the work without drilling holes with the exception of the A/C and the shore power inlet.

    When cutting between the wider rafters, the A/C was installed without trimming the rafters, I was pleased with that. Also the roof curvature was perfect for the Polar Cub A/C.

     

    Hi Glen,

    Do you have a part number for the " pop in fasteners" you ordered for the roof ?

     

    Thanks

    Dave

  8. Posted

    One of the addictive hobbies I am into is Kiteboarding , and one thing I could never get around is getting my seats wet with salt water or spots of spilled coffee or just plain dirt . Coverking has the best custom fit seat covers for the NV ( unbiased oppinion ) They also have one of the best custom floor mats on the market . Check it out !

     

    http://www.coverking.com/

     

    Since I am wiating on another NV 3500 SV to arive I wanted to do some more assesorizing with a custom dash mat . You can have them embroider your company name or whatever . there are also pre-selected logos you can add as well . Just ordered mine

     

    http://www.coverking.com/

  10. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    Tip - when you find your back tires slipping / or lack of because of the traction control - just hit the button and turn it off . Your wheels will get a better grip and speed ( depending on the situation your in ) and pop it manually into first gear when going down a steep incline in snowy / icy conditions .

     

    Dave

  12. Posted

    I've had my NV now for 8 months.

     

    PRO'S:

     

    Great handling

    Great turning radius

    Nice ride

    Good side "split" mirrors - different enough as to not cause confusion

    Comfortable seats

    Excellent leg room on both sides

    Lots of built in storage compartments

    Strong engine

    Good headlights

    Good backup camera

    Very good climate control hot AND cold

    Grab handles all the way around

     

    CONS:

     

    Lousy gas mileage - I average 14mpg and I do 90% highway driving

    Braking slightly inconsistent...sometimes fades.

    Plastic window sills can cut your fingers up....they have to be sanded down

    Fit and finish of interior plastic parts not very good

    Orange display lights not the greatest

    No Nissan-made running boards. The aftermarket ones arent that good.

    Step-up a bit high

    No side windows available on the cargo van model

     

    ***********

     

    In most respects this is the best cargo van I've ever had. Chevy a close second and Ford a distant 3rd.

     

    No real word complaints . I do think the engineers could re think the back door handle . It sits low and could be a major ubstruction depending on how you upfit your van . I had to build around it with Adrian Steel .

     

    The 3500 Tall boy V8 has been a true work horse and has satisfied my every need for the work I do . I did not purchase this unit for the gas mileage . I just charge my customers more if need be . I am still waiting to race a Toyota Tundra one day .. Hehe . Picking up my second one in a couple weeks ( first one got totaled - their fault. ) I had shopped around for other Vans on the current market . The NV was hands down a no brainier winner again .

     

    I do like the looks of Sprinters don't get me wrong . It's just that their GUTLESS AND NO BALLS !

     

    Oh yea I purchased the NV for a work truck - sorry .

  13. Posted

     

     

    Yep. I don't speed, use cruise control and I use Sunoco gas when I'm on the highway. City driving it totally sucks. I avoid city driving at all costs. Allot is how you drive it, I've learned. I've learned, take your foot off the gas down a hill; if you see a stale green night, take your foot off and let gravity slow you down. Saves your brakes too. I take it to Nissan every month for an oil change and they are shocked when they see the mpg on my screen.

     

    My sales man said, allot is how you drive.

     

    Nice going ..!

     

    But I just can not keep my foot off the gas keeping everyone in my side mirrors ;) always have a emergency call and I have to get there fast . And the 3500 V8 5.6 does a damn good job of it . :):)

  17. Posted

    Yes it will void the warrantee if you actually drive into the dealer and someone that's smart enough catches it . I have been looking for a CAI for 19 months with zero luck

     

    Custom headers mmmm sounds good to me ;)

     

    I may shoot you a email if someone can find the van I am looking for

  18. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    My first NV got totaled when someone decided to text on the freeway . Pride and joy it had 54,000 on her and was loaded with high tech toys in back

     

    I need another one ASAP -

     

    3500 HD SV Tall boy

    Tech package

    Factory tow

    Rear glass

    Blizzard

    2013 or 2012

     

    Are you up for the BIG challenge of locating this exact specification ? West Coast preferably - but will fly

     

    Leave me a message I will check back daily - today is

     

    1 23 2013

     

    Best Regards

     

    Dave ..

     

     

     

     

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  20. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    WOW ?? My j-pegs are to big to uplolad on here . I can post them on everyother site but here ohhh welll . No wonder there are no pictures on this site ??

     

    BUMP ! Can the moderators pls edit the PHP to allow bigger upload files -

     

    Best Regards

  21. Posted

    Hi All

     

    It's been a wile since I posted my initial frustrations . In the end everything got smoothed out and streamlined. Maybe they will change it's policies in the future .

     

    I elected to go with a trade pkg with Adrian Steel and used a local Wrap company . I saved some money but all in all I am extremely happy with the responses I got from Gary and some other executives that called me . This is a huge flagship model and things were a little sticky at first . Nissan stepped up to the plate and made things right .

     

    Dave

  23. Posted

    Ok I am very happy about the new Van and the purchase of a fully loaded 3500 High Roof NV .

     

    I have elected to go with the wrap option of the insentive . The only problem is every one thinks they know the answer but no one knows how to put it to action .

     

    I want a local qualified wrap company to desighn print and install the product

     

    Original Wraps says they are the only ones period that can desighn and print the artical .

     

    Local dealer qualified wrap professionals says they have the go ahead to do it all .

     

    The dealer says talk to Original Wrap .

     

    WHOS ON FIRST !!? .

     

    I as a small bussiness professional has not been through the run around like this in along time and I am getting a little pissed off . I have left several messages with regional managers but no calls back yet .

     

    Next I guess I am going to have to fly to Japan to have a sit down with Corporate.

     

    Does any body know anything anymore ?????

     

    I do not want to have someone thousands of miles away to drsighn and print the wrap .

  24. Posted

    This is actually good news for Nissan . Competition creates innovation which will lead to more models down the road for the NCV market and there customers . There has already in the second month of production been offers of big freight companies ordering multiple NCV units - which have been declined with corporate Nissan .

     

    This is a statement for Nissan " Our small business owners are our 1st priority " . If Nisan continues to maintain this line of thinking and keeps the innovation on the table for further models -- It will be a big time fighting contender for the Big 3 and Ford in particular .

     

    Ford has been sitting on it's laurels to long with it's Commercial Van . There customers have been screening for years about a diesel Van and as well a high roof version . Have they listened ? Who's intersest is in favor here for Ford ? There pocket - or there loyal customers ? It's true that the market belongs to Ford and have a pretty healthy lead in the market place .

     

    This is why the NCV is going to be a huge success and give them a run for there money . They want to import there European models ??????? C'mon man what is up with that ! Where is the innovation in that ? That is a copy and paste mentality :banghead: wich is exactly why I have have given Nissan and the new NCV a hard look as a viable option for my company .

     

    Dave S

  25. Posted · Edited by Locksmith

    This is actually good news for Nissan . Competition creates innovation which will lead to more models down the road for the NCV market and there customers . There has already in the second month of production been offers of big freight companies ordering multiple NCV units - which have been declined with corporate Nissan .

     

    This is a statement for Nissan " Our small business owners are our 1st priority " . If Nisan continues to maintain this line of thinking and keeps the innovation on the table for further models -- It will be a big time fighting contender for the Big 3 and Ford in particular .

     

    Ford has been sitting on it's laurels to long with it's Commercial Van . There customers have been screening for years about a diesel Van and as well a high roof version . Have they listened ? Who's intersest is in favor here for Ford ? There pocket - or there loyal customers ? It's true that the market belongs to Ford and have a pretty healthy lead in the market place .

     

    This is why the NCV is going to be a huge success and give them a run for there money . They want to import there European models ??????? C'mon man what is up with that ! Where is the innovation in importing a ice cream truck ? That is a copy and paste mentality :banghead: wich is exactly why I have have given Nissan and the new NCV a hard look as a viable option for my company .

     

    Dave S

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