Nissan Elgrand - Have You Driven One?

[Stooge007]

Massive thred bump but how is the Elgrand going? I'm looking at an E51.

also toying with the idea of selling my RS Four S and getting an E51

[DJBarnstar]

They look Rad. I would really like a diesel one but don't seem to be able to get much info on Diesel. Do they even still make them?

[ECR33_RB25DET]

I personally believe the E51 is a massive improvement on the E50, interior and exterior all refined and not a boxy BUT comes down to personal preference. Both a packed with awesome features.

I love driving my father in laws E51 Highway Star, plenty of up and go, quite stable on the road too. I believe the E51 is that bit more mechanically refined too.

Quite funny coz the Axis and E51 side by side look like little brother and big brother....

[Howaitonaito]

They are a nice people hauler. Much better than the honda/toyota/chrysler/kia alterbative. The axis is super stylish and imposing on the roads and the interior is first class.

Drive was it is awesome. VQ power is awesome and there is more aftermarket stuff for them than people think. They race E51s in japan. Its awesome

[Daleo]

Imagine the Sydney sweatshop van drivers in VQ35 powered beasts!

Stay outta Cabra!

[DJBarnstar]

Seems the E52 is now availible. 60K is waaay to much tho.

[Hertz Donut]

Move to NZ?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/nissan/auction-701488823.htm

PS: BYO sheep, we don't look kindly upon polygamy.

[Blek]

Seriously, pimp. I saw this one for sale on carsales not long ago and the dude had installed business class seats in the back :|

These cars look really hard to work on though..

[Nzguzzi]

I have driven one. Late model 2005

The diesel version is the best if you can find it. So cheap to run and bullet proof engine.

The suspension and handling is very comfortable, I would rate it better than the Stagea wagon.

Autech make a sweet looking Elgrand, comes with all the usual Autech bells and whistles.

My mate had to buy a new work van, he went with the Elgrand and pushed all the seats to the side and forward ( as they are designed for ) and he could get a motorcycle in the back of it.

Very reliable , the petrol versions are grunty but older petrol engines are thirsty same as early Stagea so try to get the more modern versions if you go for petrol.

They are a very popular vehicle and this is why the price is quite high for a good one.

I rate them highly, I went with the Stagea Autech Axis in the end, just for the looks of wagon Vs van

[DJBarnstar]

Impul E52. Do want:

[Blek]

Wow, the perfect car if more than 3 children

[533 RYC]

I want one!

Wonder if they have a supercharged option......

[nickcorr]

Isn't the E52 FWD?

[DJBarnstar]

Yes, but there is a 4wd option. Most are FWD though with the vario 6 speed box. Better economy and more space.

[ECR33_RB25DET]

My father in law will be selling his E51 Highway Star Elgrand with 2WD/4WD feature in the coming months, anyone interested??

Great condition, well look after. He's retired so is finishing some projects at home and then time for it to go.

[Chris Rogers]

FYI I have the English E51 and E52 service manuals

[DJBarnstar]

Heaps of e52's now available. E51's coming down in price heaps.

[Fauzer]

Auto Japan in Perth now has E51 Elgrands in stock, licensed as 8 seater, many to choose from. They are complianed on the premises by JDM Compliance Pty Ltd. A number of after sales services are also available there. http://www.autojapan.com.au

Edited November 23, 2015 by Fauzer