nv 3500 v-6

[bigbob1]

Thinking about buying a 2012 nv 3500 v-6 sv. 85000 miles just little nervous about a v-6 engine how do any of you with the v-6 motors like them. My wife will be driving kids around and a few trips per year.

[Ryan Stotts]

Mine gets up to highway speed just fine on the on ramp.  It's peppy.

[David Cauble]

I purchased a 2017 NV 2500 SL V6 this week, and the engine has plenty of power.

[Chris Dempsey]

2014 2500 Hi-roof. I have the V6 and it’s been great. I carry about 500# and occasionally pull a 6 x 12 enclosed trailer loaded with about 700-800#. Barely feel I’m pulling anything. I live in SE Michigan which is very flat, so take that into consideration.

The general consensus here seems to be if you’re towing a sizable load, get the V8. 

[mk1_62]

What kind of mileage do you v-6 folks get?

[Ambulock]

I have a 2015 2500 SL V6 high top cargo with 17000 miles, loaded with all my equipment, cabinets etc. I think it is very strong and gets going very well. I love it. Mileage is about 12-13 for me rural area.

Edited January 8, 2017 by Ambulock

[Ryan Stotts]

I get 17 in mixed highway/city. 

[Chris Dempsey]

13.5 MPG, mixed. I tend to lead foot it on the highway.

[David Cauble]

So far, I am averaging right around 16mpg. That is primarily highway driving.

[breeze]

Your wife and kids? You are a lucky man. Just how good of a deal is it, and when will your family outgrow it?

 

If I can swing a 2017 NV 3500 Tall V8, I will be looking for 1M miles lifetime, if I live that long: and I will be shooting for 16 mpg average (unless towing, and then I just want to get there without tearing anything up on the powertrain.)