Van Shopping

[Alaskan]

Have been looking around and there seems to be quite a few 2017s left on dealer lots. They don't advertise any deals either. Are they going to discount the 2017s at all? Saw one with the 4x4 conversion, $60K.

[ASD Dad]

Not sure if prices are higher up in AK but that is way overpriced for a 4x4 conversion in the lower 48 unless it has a lot of other mods done to it.  The NV doesnt get discounted much and used hold their value.  I have personally not seen any info on the 2018 either so I am assuming nothing will change from the 2017.

[Alaskan]

I should have mentioned the conversion also had a "lift" and 18 inch wheels and tires and it was an NVP.

 

SE Alaskans like to shop "the lower 48", avoid paying sales tax. So that is where I have been hunting.

 

Came across a 2016 NVP V8 SL, still advertising over $40K, but I would like to think they would work with you on that one. Pearl White.

 

Saw the literature from Nissan for the 2018 release, not much change. Nothing worth mentioning.

[Mark Rogers]

I wouldn't expect any huge sales, but you may be able to save two or three thousand in December if you shop around.  The 2018 vans will start hitting the dealerships soon.

[Alaskan]

Love the penthouse on the high roof.

 

[radin2son]

That belongs to Jon Nelson.

[Alaskan]

Looks like he sold it. I think CO vans raised the roof?

[radin2son]

Prior to this NV, he had 2 or 3 MB based RVs. He needed the poptop to be able to stand up. He works in commercial video and photography, if I recall correctly and used his NV for work and meetups. I wonder if he replaced it with another van.

 

Advanced did the 4x4 conversion.

[radin2son]

Found the sale info. Jon sold his 2013 NV 3500 high top in October, 2017. Had $100,000 into it and sold it for somewhere between $56 to 65,000. Reasons for sale included job changes and need to have a “garageable” vehicle.

 

Mileage was 45,000. Daily driver with 50% highway.

 

Colorado Camper Vans did the top and windows.

 

Interesting that he was able to insure his NV for $85,000 as an RV. Assuming his 4x4 NV cost $55,000, he should have only been able to insure it for $65,000 as a diy camper conversion. Since he bought his van out of state, it appears he was able to convert it sufficiently during the temporary plate period to convince CA MVD to classify it as an RV. Great thinking on his part, plus the second owner got a great deal on a RV...

Edited January 4, 2018 by radin2son

[Alaskan]

Been watching this one, but choking...

 

http://www.campbellnissancommercial.com/nissan-new-cars/detail/New-2017-Nissan-NV-Passenger-V8-SL/965/5BZAF0AA1HN850521

[radin2son]

If it is what you want, go for it. The advantage of buying it through a dealership is that Nissan has to deal with all warranty issues. Plus it is close to home...

[ASD Dad]

There is around $8k markup in that price vs. getting all that done yourself but Rad is right.  Dealership has to deal with warranty issues and you can just take it right to them vs. dealing with multiple vendors.

 

That price is still ten grand or more cheaper than any domestic that is comparable (and there isnt really one).  Look at the price of similarly equipped Suburban!  NV has better warranty, seats more, tows more, etc.

 

If I was in the market for a new 4x4 I would seriously look at that NV you found.  Only thing to ask is if it had the ECU update already that fixes the transmission issues some are having.  

[andy_george]

Dang, that looks nice....

[Pharomommy]

shop around! The NV's are sitting on most car lots so they will be willing to negotiate with you. I did it all from home and we ended up paying way less out the door then when we first saw numbers. Will share the blog link on there that details it all out. Hope it works out!!

http://veganrunnermommy.blogspot.com/2016/10/me-vs-dealership-how-to-get-best-price.html