My butt is absolutely itching for something automotive to scratch around in.
I have been thinking about Mk 4 Escort vans for a long time, the VW Caddy type vans, and even Fiat vans.
I do like my multi purpose commercials....... a benefit of having the 1.5 Diesel Focus as a company car is that I pay a pile of benefit in kind tax on it, but it is insured etc.
The downside is that I cannot move stuff about and collect parts when I want to, unless they pose no risk to,the company car.
I like the Nissan Vannette Cargo as its bigger than the small Renault, Peugeot, VW vans and even the Ford Connect, but still smaller than a Toyota Hiace and small Transit and the overpriced VW vans.
My question to you guys who know their way around these cars or similar Serena MPV's is what are they like to buy and own and run?
I am not sure if they only come with the Nissan 2.3 Diesel as that's all you see advertised.
I really only need two seats up front, and they seem to have a decent ladbay.
I have also Googled some pics, see below.
Looks like they can get fitted with alloys, and there are a few body kits out there for them.
As far as I know, the older models, which are the ones I prefer the look of, despite the new one being lovely, are rear wheel drive too.
Any info and advice much appreciated.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/CD8E16D8-21EF-464B-82ED-24BDE49D1FC1_zpscdsi1imm.jpg)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/1DA9D591-23F2-468B-8FE3-44CC602FC286_zpsqkmmpa8m.jpg)
I think the semi blind could be sensible too.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/A5FAD0DB-0ABE-4371-BA70-2C4ABAD7B6B1_zps4dr7akv6.jpg)
Twin side loading doors.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/483AD736-2474-4BA0-8E57-621B416815BB_zpsgvsfrcir.jpg)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/72AA2460-6ABB-4D05-8534-5988E3B0B8B6_zpse4jnwh49.jpg)
Lastly, a body kit, suspect they could carry off wheel arches if you want to go mad.
Not sure what DIY Facelife means.........![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/FB07D64D-5B31-4F1B-9542-2FB46A1E217F_zpsup4xvk5p.jpg)
GO MAD, ADD IN WHATEVER YOU FIND OF THESE THAT ARE MODDED ETC.
THANK YOU.
I have been thinking about Mk 4 Escort vans for a long time, the VW Caddy type vans, and even Fiat vans.
I do like my multi purpose commercials....... a benefit of having the 1.5 Diesel Focus as a company car is that I pay a pile of benefit in kind tax on it, but it is insured etc.
The downside is that I cannot move stuff about and collect parts when I want to, unless they pose no risk to,the company car.
I like the Nissan Vannette Cargo as its bigger than the small Renault, Peugeot, VW vans and even the Ford Connect, but still smaller than a Toyota Hiace and small Transit and the overpriced VW vans.
My question to you guys who know their way around these cars or similar Serena MPV's is what are they like to buy and own and run?
I am not sure if they only come with the Nissan 2.3 Diesel as that's all you see advertised.
I really only need two seats up front, and they seem to have a decent ladbay.
I have also Googled some pics, see below.
Looks like they can get fitted with alloys, and there are a few body kits out there for them.
As far as I know, the older models, which are the ones I prefer the look of, despite the new one being lovely, are rear wheel drive too.
Any info and advice much appreciated.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/CD8E16D8-21EF-464B-82ED-24BDE49D1FC1_zpscdsi1imm.jpg)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/1DA9D591-23F2-468B-8FE3-44CC602FC286_zpsqkmmpa8m.jpg)
I think the semi blind could be sensible too.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/A5FAD0DB-0ABE-4371-BA70-2C4ABAD7B6B1_zps4dr7akv6.jpg)
Twin side loading doors.
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/483AD736-2474-4BA0-8E57-621B416815BB_zpsgvsfrcir.jpg)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/72AA2460-6ABB-4D05-8534-5988E3B0B8B6_zpse4jnwh49.jpg)
Lastly, a body kit, suspect they could carry off wheel arches if you want to go mad.
Not sure what DIY Facelife means.........
![???](http://storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png)
![](http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm90/niknakpix/2015%20Continues/FB07D64D-5B31-4F1B-9542-2FB46A1E217F_zpsup4xvk5p.jpg)
GO MAD, ADD IN WHATEVER YOU FIND OF THESE THAT ARE MODDED ETC.
THANK YOU.