BigFamilyVan Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Just purchased a new NV3500 HD SL Passenger, standard roof. Came with tow package -- will be using it to tow my travel trailer. Only had the vehicle a couple of days now. So far, so good. Looking forward to sharing information with other owners . . . . Edited July 30, 2012 by BigFamilyVan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY-Vmax-Joe Posted August 13, 2012 Just purchased a new NV3500 HD SL Passenger, standard roof. Came with tow package -- will be using it to tow my travel trailer. Only had the vehicle a couple of days now. So far, so good. Looking forward to sharing information with other owners . . . . Well... How's the new van???How does it tow??How many miles on it now?Feed back!Price you paid?MPG??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigFamilyVan Posted August 14, 2012 Overall, the van has been great. Still happy with my purchase. Handles great. Huge improvement in turning radius versus my Ford and GMC vans! We have used it on one camping trip thus far. It towed great. Improved turning radius made a big difference when back into a campsite. My travel trailer probably weights 7,000lbs loaded. Even with 10 people in the car, it towed great. Plenty of power. Hills were more manageable. Noticeable improvement over my GMC. I think I averaged about 8.4 mpg on the hwy with the 5.6L V8. This too is an improvement over my GMC (I averaged about 7.4 mpg while towing). When not towing, I have seen better than 17mpg on the hwy. Mpg on any full-size van is a drag. Unless you need it tow a big trailer, you might want to downgrade to the 4.0L.. Others have said that Nissan claims mileage will improve after 3,000 miles -- We'll see. I have approximately 1,600 miles on it and have not had any major issues. From time to time, I think I hear a dull thump somewhere near or in the sliding door. The door seems tight. (On that note, overall construction seems really tight.) However, I have not been able to easily replicate the noise or isolate it for that matter. I'll have to ride back there and see if I still hear it. I have noticed that the front bumper is just a tad crooked as others have reported . . . the bumper guy at the factory must have a crooked level. Although I have read this is an easy fix, I have not had time to check it out. As far as price, my dealer advertised it at invoice. Through my employer, I qualified for VPP pricing. The interior fit-up, leather seats, etc. is terrific. Nissan did a great job on the fit and finish in my opinion. As far as the little things go . . . It did not come with floormats . . . really! There is no master shut-off for the cabin lights from the driver's seat (helpful when have little ones in the seat.). I'll probably remvoe the center console to make it easier to move around inside. The users guide says it comes out easily by removing 6 bolts and unplugging the power cord underneath. You will want a back-up camera wether you get it in the technology package or aftermarket. The rear view mirror is useless with the headrests on the rear seats. We opted for an after-market JVC system with rear camera and it is terrific. Some illumination on the front seat cupholders would be nice. That's all for now. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll be back . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xavman Posted September 3, 2012 Just bought my NVP. Posting a bunch over this website...why, because this van is the future! Trust me, in 1-2 years, they will cost 10k more than they do now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX77 Posted September 3, 2012 Just bought my NVP. Posting a bunch over this website...why, because this van is the future! Trust me, in 1-2 years, they will cost 10k more than they do now. Lets see some pictures, saw one on the highway, when I first got NV Cargo last year all the limo drivers in NYC wanted to know if it came with seats!! I had a bench installed in mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xavman Posted September 4, 2012 Just posted a pic into my albums Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX77 Posted September 5, 2012 Nice, just put 2 of mine into the albums, Good Luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
van Posted September 9, 2012 Just bought my NVP. Posting a bunch over this website...why, because this van is the future! Trust me, in 1-2 years, they will cost 10k more than they do now. You're probably right about the price increase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hefner Posted December 29, 2012 Just got mine, a java colored SL. So stoked. Going to have it converted (somewhat) into surf van. Keeping two single seats and putting them next to each other and taking the rest out and installing heavy duty vinyl foor....then a killer couch on the back that folds to a huge bed. Surf racks in ceiling and under couch, center console is being moved to rear to make a office back there. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axulsuv Posted December 29, 2012 See if your dealer will part with a factory cargo van floor mat , they come with a jute backing glued on and you could trim it for your needs ... And save your carpet from abuse and ground in sand ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
