Chris_CommercialManager

As a non tax id client you can get the $500 under any scenario, if the dealership tells you anything other than that they it's probably a lack of understanding of the programs. You WILL get the $500 if going through your credit union. So obviously I'm in the car business. Personally I buy almost all of my cars used as well. However I'm in and out in a year. My commercial vehicles and clients are a different story and for 99% of my commercial clients (business's) it makes a lot of sense to buy new. There are some scenarios where buying new does make sense and my personal opinion is that your is one of them. Not only are you paying up for a used car (high resale values) but you stated your basically going to drive it to the ground. In that scenario (for me) I'd buy new, probably for no other reason than I would have owned it since new. I would know I broke it in right. Drove it easy, changed oil at 500mi and 1500 mi (because that's what I do :) ) etc etc. To me, it's piece of mind. If it were a 10k spread i get it, take the money and run. Just my .02. I'm sure you'll do what's right! Good luck, you will love the van, uber reliable, great ride, on and on and on ;)

So i did some looking, looks like I'm slated for my first V8 mid January.

yes, 2017 model year. We just started being able to order 17's. I would guess 100 days out, maybe a little less. No promise that the new v8 will hit then but we will see the 6's for sure soon. V8 should not be far behind.

This is true. And to add to the problems, most I ever hear a snicker about is a backup sensor or something one off. I don't know of any re occuring issue with any of the products in the commercial line up I sell. My customers return for that very reason. These vans are VERY stout.

I don't know how one could be 37k O.T.D. on a new SL unless you are a business customer and have a tax ID and can get rebates a normal consumer without one can't. I'm not going to talk numbers, and I don't know taxes where everyone lives but I will say this. I am the 3rd largest NV dealer in the country meaning I can afford to work on narrower margins than most anyone else, if you don't have a tax ID, and if you happen to be somewhere where you pay 0 sales tax, that number makes no business sense and is not attainable. In regards to resale, there have NEVER been large rebates on this vehicle, which is why resale is high (especially when comparing to domestics that offer huge rebates and devalue the used market in doing so). If you are fortunate to be paying cash in your purchase this is irrelevant but please remember on the difference of new and used you will be paying different interest rates as well, so the gap you are looking at may very well narrow. In my market, it makes very little sense to buy a used NVP with 25k on it, resale is too high. I get calls about them all of the time and I tell people quite frankly that I don't bring them into my store. Resale is simply too high, when you look at the interest rate difference and the spread in price it makes no sense not to buy new. 80k-100k miles and a few years old is a different story, not everyone can afford a new vehicle price and then maybe it makes sense as opposed to other alternatives in that price range. Best of luck on your hunt!!

This is a duplicate post, if a moderator notices this, please delete the other one, it was in the wrong area. Here is some info. Have barely had time to be on here, business is insanely good!!! In addition to the below, it will be mated to a 7 speed trans. Before anyone asks, I don't think I'll have pricing info. As for MPG, word is it will be better than the available v6 right now. But of course with no EPA rating it will be some time, in the hands of real users before I can at least get some real first hand data. Cheers guys, hope everyone is doing well for the holidays!!! ENGINE/MOTOR 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine updated The new VK56VD takes advantage of advanced engine technology to provide more power and higher fuel efficiency than the previous-generation gasoline engine. The engine produces 375 hp @ 5800 rpm and 387 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm. Notable engine features include: Lightweight components such as aluminum-alloy engine block and cylinder heads, which improve performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control by reducing engine weight and allowing the engine to warm up more quickly. Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), which varies intake and exhaust valve timing continuously to help improve power, driveability, and fuel economy and reduce emissions. Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL®), which continuously varies intake valve lift to enhance acceleration, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce exhaust emissions. It works in conjunction with CVTCS. Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG), which injects highly pressurized fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder to enhance engine power, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce exhaust emissions. An electronically controlled Multi-Control Valve, which provides flexible management of water temperature to the engine, throttle chamber, transmission fluid cooler and heater, heater, and radiator to help enhance warm-up, cooling, emissions, and fuel economy.

Here is some info. Have barely had time to be on here, business is insanely good!!! In addition to the below, it will be mated to a 7 speed trans. Before anyone asks, I don't think I'll have pricing info. As for MPG, word is it will be better than the available v6 right now. But of course with no EPA rating it will be some time, in the hands of real users before I can at least get some real first hand data. Cheers guys, hope everyone is doing well for the holidays!!! ENGINE/MOTOR 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine updated The new VK56VD takes advantage of advanced engine technology to provide more power and higher fuel efficiency than the previous-generation gasoline engine. The engine produces 375 hp @ 5800 rpm and 387 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm. Notable engine features include: Lightweight components such as aluminum-alloy engine block and cylinder heads, which improve performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control by reducing engine weight and allowing the engine to warm up more quickly.Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), which varies intake and exhaust valve timing continuously to help improve power, driveability, and fuel economy and reduce emissions.Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL®), which continuously varies intake valve lift to enhance acceleration, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce exhaust emissions. It works in conjunction with CVTCS.Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG), which injects highly pressurized fuel directly into the combustion chamber of each cylinder to enhance engine power, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce exhaust emissions.An electronically controlled Multi-Control Valve, which provides flexible management of water temperature to the engine, throttle chamber, transmission fluid cooler and heater, heater, and radiator to help enhance warm-up, cooling, emissions, and fuel economy.

Still no more details......post up when I hear something. In fact you guys that r googling may know sooner than I. Not sure. No time to keep up lol.

It was deemed that contaminants were at play on his roof.

Hope all you guys are well, haven't been on much. Honestly, business is sooooooo good here in Charlotte. The new titan V8 will hit the NV model lineup in 2017. Said to have better gas mileage than the current six. Expected to be mated to a 7 speed transmission. It will likely be re tuned.

freedman seats fit great. They really do OWN the market, not that it's a bad thing. They make a wonderful product. Unless your going to buy a factory take out like the gentleman who started this thread did you will end up with a freedman. They do not install, that is either up to you or an upfitter. Don't let an upfitter take you for a ride if you pay them for install, should only cost you a few hundred to install. There are greedy firms out there that will try to talk you into numbers waaaaay higher than that though.

Be careful, if your out of warranty that's one thing, be careful.

I too have not heard of any of the complaints that you have, get it to the dealership.

no pics that I can see

Nissan has been hinting at something for awhile. We have no idea what and if we will see that something. An extended makes sense for alot of reasons and our current wheelbase would allow for it technically speaking. Other somethings, are cab chassis, diesels, etc. Not to go off topic, but if you needed more wheelbase I'm buying the benz with my own money. I sold them so maybe I'm partial, but I saw them used everyday, with a TON of miles and am ok with saying that with the way that I know I could take care of it I'd get 500,000 miles out of it. I regularly walked the lot and would walk someone past an old sprinter that would have anything between 400-600k on it and it was still going. If neglected there wouldn't be a darn thing working on it (like windows, locks, etc ha), but you'd put the key in give it gas and it'd go. The FORD or the Dodge I don't believe I would feel comfortable making that statement, too many unknowns. And yes, it will take money to get it there but engine and tranny you should be ok. So generally speaking no MAJOR repairs. I do however have a mechanical background and can wrench so maybe that makes a diff. Again with that said. The Nissan is so many light years in front of it's peers in terms of reliability, initial cost, cost of ownership, build quality,warranty, service prices post warranty, ease of replacing the parts if service is needed (truck front end), etc etc etc etc if the space works, it's a no brainer. :)