Nissan ELGRAND who has one?

**dvldoc** · August 3rd, 2012 09:09 AM

oh they are not my neighbor, just a car shop. i just added 2 people on facebook so one is probbably u guys. if u come to Angeles I can run u up to #ubic and we will check theres out, there units have much lower kilometers on them.

**jsaure72** · August 3rd, 2012 09:54 AM

Might be too much of an imposition on you doc. I could text or call the one near your place if you have their number. My cellphone number is 09214080438, name's jayson. I think you added someome else on facebook, wife's name is Kristine. Maybe i could strike a deal with them thru texting or calling.

**dvldoc** · August 3rd, 2012 10:50 AM

no problem for me, we are trying to ditch our starex for another elgrand.. I wont be back that way to get the number till later

**blue_gambit** · August 3rd, 2012 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by dvldoc

no problem for me, we are trying to ditch our starex for another elgrand.. I wont be back that way to get the number till later

That was me Doc, might need a van by next year... hehehe

**jsaure72** · August 7th, 2012 01:52 AM

Was with the dvldoc the whole day today and with his help, I got a very nice elgrand, and a rider at that. Whole trip was educational as I learned from the master himself. U DA MAN DOC! Owe you a big one bud.

**dvldoc** · August 7th, 2012 02:21 AM

No problem man, it was a pleasure, biggest lesson pics from ads are very deceptive. I looked at at least 12 elgrands only 3 were in what I would call ready to go condition. thats why I like were i got my van they only carry the best ones.

That Rider is one awesome looking elgrand, One of the best looking Elgrands i have seen. I have a keen nose and eye for used vehicles been helping people find cars for years and I dont play games with the sales men, which youu found out today wen I told him his vehicles were in terrible shape and not worth buying in San Fernando. so it was off to subic from there.

Seeing more and more of these vehivles every day, best van for the money when u can find a nice one.

**jsaure72** · August 8th, 2012 12:01 PM

Doc,

Will havd to lift my elgrand, too low for mountain roads bud, eye catching though. I will try the spacers that you suggested. I thing that about 3 inches would be needed.

**dvldoc** · August 8th, 2012 12:19 PM

you just need spring spacers, not hard to raise,,

**E50FTW** · August 10th, 2012 06:44 AM

dvldoc - You have been an immense help to me. I bought a 1997 Elgrand V in Japan and had it shipped to Canada where I just moved to. I'm going to do the MAF mod and cleaning asap.

Canada has some strict rules about safety inspection when importing a vehicle. They gave me a whole bunch of things that need correcting - one of which is the rack and pinion is leaking. They say I must replace the whole unit. Is that the same unit used on Nissan Pathfinder of the same year?

Also failing the inspection are the parking and turn signal assemblies (front and back) which apparently are not DOT/JIS/JASIC certified. What could I use to replace these? They also said the headlight reflectors/lenses are facing oncoming traffic (RHD) and need to be changed for LHD.

I really want to drive this baby in Canada, but can't do anything until I pass the inspection. Any advice?

**dvldoc** · August 11th, 2012 10:25 AM

The rack and pinion is pathfinder of the same year. you would have to get some custom lenses for the headlights and look for aftermarket tail lights for the back. elgrands safety wise meet Canada and US standards but the lights will not. they were not intended for our market. best place to look would be ebay japan.