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Looking for a Nissan NV 3500 passenger van to replace our aging Ford E-350. Since these old solid vans are phasing out, better get one now. Would like to know if any of you have addressed the several shortcomings (at least for our intended use)of the current NV's: 1) Storage box between seats blocks easy inside access to rear (I know, remove the box, but then still need some storage space, and what's under the box that'll need to be covered?; 2) Even the 2012 Ford had power plug in the glove box where I could easily route a line from the head unit for an out-of-sight USB plug. 3) How is step-up access without a running board? Also would appreciate some opinions on ride quality in the rear seat area (we'll be removing these and installing a platform for dog crates - they go wherever we go). The Ford is bone-jarring. While the Ford gave is 15-16 mpg on the road, down to 12-13 with the car hauler hitched up, what have you seen for the NV3500 V8 low top? Thanks for your help folks.