I just bought myself an Elgrand a month back ....we've got 5 kids and it's perfect for us! I absolutely love the looks of it and interior room is perfect! Love the engine too it sounds great 👍
It would be interesting to see a size comparison of the Nissan, the Toyota, the Mazda Bongo and the VW T6. Seeing them all parked side by side and simultaneously compared would help some of us (me) work out if they are big enough. I know the VW well but not the Japanese imports so it makes a good benchmark.
Good video, I think you must have a hefty right foot though. I get 35+mpg on a run and between 20 and 25mpg around town. (Best ever urban I managed 27!). The introduction of fully synthetic oil made a difference, as did the removal of the rear catalytic converters and the replacement of the front cats with sport ones. I replaced my roof dvd unit with a UK item ~ it works fine and who needs a player in the front anyway? Nissan can supply a UK/Europe satnav disc - or just buy a Tom-Tom. I fitted high-performance brake pads and "Greenline" tyres; much longer life. My vehicle is older than yours; I specifically wanted only one side door, and I think the older ones were more fuel efficient, unless you buy almost brand new. The Elgrand is, without doubt, the best MPV. Money can buy - unless you go American.
@@superheroman4600 can’t say I remember but download Google translate app for your phone and you can use the camera app and it’ll translate the buttons. You’ll find it.
Great video dude. Concise too. Love your work. I bought E51 my 2004 3days ago 🎉 (might need to buy a cheap hot hatch what I don’t need to size lol) looking forward to driving her. Guess that can’t play English DVD? You said something about mark3? Also looking to remove lower mididisk etc and replace with something compatible with iPhone/android, any suggestions what aid/vis system would work? Be nice to get DVD to play on rear tv too
Mine wasn’t under sealed, and tbh that’s how I’d rather buy them. You can see a true status of the metal work that way. If paint coverage is good then you shouldn’t have an issue.
@@1000gregory4 only the front two windows are like traditional windows. The ones on the doors are sealed shut. The ones at the rear are electric but fold out rather than roll down
I never used that remote. Download a Google translate app for your phone and hold the camera over the buttons or screen and it’ll translate for you. Thats the best way till you know the buttons
Ah yeah I see what you mean, but at 3.23, where my right foot is, are two rails for the centre seat , it’s folded the other way and pushed forwards to make a table in the video. So it’s a 2-3-3.
@@InitialB Ooo nice, didn't realise the centre table can become a seat as well. This van becomes more and more tempting the more I look into it! Thanks for the reply and the video, very useful info!
Well my Subaru is up and running and just don’t need that size vehicle anymore. It’s definitely a viable vehicle but it’ll depend on what mileage you do per year.
@@InitialB I was hoping to get one to use as a film production vehicle, so many miles each year. The vans I've had in the past are really unpleasant to drive, and Elgrands drive so well. Do you think LPG will make it viable in terms of milage cost and how has it been in terms of reliablity?
@@samallam705 yeah reliability is sound, everything on mine works like new. LPG is quite commonly used and don’t hear of anything on the clubs as a downside.
Hi!How it’s the suspension/ride in one of this?Parent of an special needs child. I’m thinking to purchase one ,the 2nd row swivel seats fits our requirements .Thank you!Marry Christmas 🎄
I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN ELGRAND IAM HAVING TROUBLE WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON AN NOBODY CAN SCAN DIAGNOSED WHAT IS WRONG THEY ONLY HAVE LATE MODEL SCANNERS YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT SCANNER TO USE ON MY VAN
I’ve bought an E51 Elgrand 3.5 in the last two weeks, what a beast and I’m slowly getting around to how things work on it, even buying and English language hand book.. However..can anyone tell me how the small mirror on the left hand wing works..please..cheers..
It’s a really rare car *identical Elgrand drives past*
I just bought myself an Elgrand a month back ....we've got 5 kids and it's perfect for us! I absolutely love the looks of it and interior room is perfect! Love the engine too it sounds great 👍
Great review, I know the fuel economy might not be that good but for long journeys it's cheaper than a train.
This information was exactly what I was looking for.
Great stuff, glad it’s helpful!
It would be interesting to see a size comparison of the Nissan, the Toyota, the Mazda Bongo and the VW T6. Seeing them all parked side by side and simultaneously compared would help some of us (me) work out if they are big enough. I know the VW well but not the Japanese imports so it makes a good benchmark.
Thank you for the great video can you please let me know how much is road tax I cannot find it anywhere?! Appreciate it
@@Kleslye2 it’s standard import car tax, around 280 a year.
Thanks for these videos on the Elgrand !
the VQ engine is thirsty in any car, I think it will be worth hanging on to these for engine conversions some day
Or use fuel catalisator (am I saying it correctly?) and use lower fuel ron?
Good video, I think you must have a hefty right foot though. I get 35+mpg on a run and between 20 and 25mpg around town. (Best ever urban I managed 27!).
The introduction of fully synthetic oil made a difference, as did the removal of the rear catalytic converters and the replacement of the front cats with sport ones. I replaced my roof dvd unit with a UK item ~ it works fine and who needs a player in the front anyway? Nissan can supply a UK/Europe satnav disc - or just buy a Tom-Tom. I fitted high-performance brake pads and "Greenline" tyres; much longer life. My vehicle is older than yours; I specifically wanted only one side door, and I think the older ones were more fuel efficient, unless you buy almost brand new.
The Elgrand is, without doubt, the best MPV. Money can buy - unless you go American.
That’s quite possible, I know the 4wd version uses a fair amount more. But yeah it’s a superb vehicle
I've a 2008 series 3 Rider 2wd, 18mpg ish around town, 25-27 fast motorway speed (70mph+vat) .
Are these expensive to insure ?
@@paulfallon181 my insurance was no more than a crv. So no not really.
How do you turn off the sat nav talking to you on this series.my grand kids pressed something it is activated in background.
@@superheroman4600 can’t say I remember but download Google translate app for your phone and you can use the camera app and it’ll translate the buttons. You’ll find it.
Great video dude. Concise too. Love your work. I bought E51 my 2004 3days ago 🎉 (might need to buy a cheap hot hatch what I don’t need to size lol)
looking forward to driving her.
Guess that can’t play English DVD? You said something about mark3? Also looking to remove lower mididisk etc and replace with something compatible with iPhone/android, any suggestions what aid/vis system would work? Be nice to get DVD to play on rear tv too
Ah yeah, hope your enjoying it. The series 3 e51 definitely does play UK dvds.
Great video. For insurance purposes is it classed as a car or van??
Its a car mate. Until you get to a toll road, then I have to pay for a van
Fantastic video. Did it come with underseal? How often do/did you have to get it recoated?
Mine wasn’t under sealed, and tbh that’s how I’d rather buy them. You can see a true status of the metal work that way. If paint coverage is good then you shouldn’t have an issue.
Thanks
Haven't got a need for this but love the look of it and all the features, going to check them out, is series 3 the best to go for?
I certainly think the series 3 is better looking, nicer dash, and the tv compatibility. Also it can be upgraded to the e52 system.
Has the elgrand got 6 electric windows please?
@@1000gregory4 only the front two windows are like traditional windows. The ones on the doors are sealed shut. The ones at the rear are electric but fold out rather than roll down
Thanks for that initialb
Where is a gas circuit located in the engine?
@@jamesfengwane5690 sorry man, I’m not sure
Hi mate, i have the elgrand 2007 e51 model (full japanese).. can you pls. share if it’s possible to connect iphone 13 to the carplay .
pls. & thnks …😊
Is the 360 camera's fitted on all elgrands past 2007 ?
@@1000gregory4 I don’t think so, mine was an 08, series 3, and didn’t have the 360 cam.
Any idea if there is a headlight buzzer , if i forget to switch off the lights ?
I don’t remember it being a problem to leave the lights on, they’ll go off automatically if I remember correctly.
@@InitialB After how long ? I would like to test it
@@marshaldesilva2798 I thought they went off as soon as you turn the key off
@@InitialB no they don’t unfortunately
What alloy wheels are they on that? I like rhose, fancy aset for mine...
370z alloys
What sort of roof rack can I put on my 2005 E51 XL
Hi mate, I never was able to look Into that. You’d need a ladder though haha
What is the small mirror wing attachment on the passenger side.?? Anyone know..??
You can just see the very edge of the front bumper and you can see the curb against the bottom of the passenger door. But I mean… JUST
Can't fine the dvd remote how can I play it without it
I never used that remote. Download a Google translate app for your phone and hold the camera over the buttons or screen and it’ll translate for you. Thats the best way till you know the buttons
3:23 - 7 seater, no? Sorry if I'm being dense but it looks like a 2-2-3 to me. Where are all 8 seats?
Ah yeah I see what you mean, but at 3.23, where my right foot is, are two rails for the centre seat , it’s folded the other way and pushed forwards to make a table in the video. So it’s a 2-3-3.
@@InitialB Ooo nice, didn't realise the centre table can become a seat as well. This van becomes more and more tempting the more I look into it! Thanks for the reply and the video, very useful info!
I read that the 3.5 is higher compression and MUST be ran on the higher octane fuel (V power etc)… is that true?
I run this on 97 octane. But it runs fine on 95. It just doesn’t last long . I’m not aware of it’s high compression.
Nice...!!!
Can that head unit be swapped into a series 2 ?
As far as I know it cannot, because the s3 uses software that’s in the e52. It’s a completely different system
Hey, how come you decided to sell in the end? I'm actually looking to purchase one, would love to hear your thoughts on if you think its a viable van.
Well my Subaru is up and running and just don’t need that size vehicle anymore. It’s definitely a viable vehicle but it’ll depend on what mileage you do per year.
@@InitialB I was hoping to get one to use as a film production vehicle, so many miles each year. The vans I've had in the past are really unpleasant to drive, and Elgrands drive so well. Do you think LPG will make it viable in terms of milage cost and how has it been in terms of reliablity?
@@samallam705 yeah reliability is sound, everything on mine works like new. LPG is quite commonly used and don’t hear of anything on the clubs as a downside.
@@InitialB Thanks mate!
@@InitialB Where can you buy LPG? It seems to be being removed or out of stock everywhere, especially gone in next 1-2 years. 31/12'22
what tire size please?
Hi!How it’s the suspension/ride in one of this?Parent of an special needs child.
I’m thinking to purchase one ,the 2nd row swivel seats fits our requirements .Thank you!Marry Christmas 🎄
Hi mate, mine was on coil overs and low profile tyres and the ride was super smooth. I’m told standard suspension is exceptionally smooth
My back boot won't open
You planned that other Elgrand to come driving by right?
Haha no I did not
Is it a blown fuse
@@susanogle4715 sorry, what?
What year is the series 3?
Pretty sure it’s 2007 to 2010
@@InitialB nice, cheers buddy
I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN ELGRAND IAM HAVING TROUBLE WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON AN NOBODY CAN SCAN DIAGNOSED WHAT IS WRONG THEY ONLY HAVE LATE MODEL SCANNERS YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT SCANNER TO USE ON MY VAN
Hi, sorry I have no idea what scanner to use. Never needed one on mine
I love these but do they do them with a manual gear box
No they don’t do a manual version, tbh, the auto suits it a lot though
@@InitialB Thanks for your quick response
I’ve bought an E51 Elgrand 3.5 in the last two weeks, what a beast and I’m slowly getting around to how things work on it, even buying and English language hand book..
However..can anyone tell me how the small mirror on the left hand wing works..please..cheers..
It's a curbside mirror to help you to avoid curbing those alloys. 👍
A late reply thank you ..
Can yo get it remaped for better economy
It’s not something I’m aware of but people do map them
They're very hard to map. General consensus is it's not worth it
225/45/18 ??
Hi, yeah that’s the size I had. But no elgrands come with 18s
£80.00 to fill mine up. Where do you buy your fuel?! What did you pay, and what mileage? Fantastic motor, so much better value than VW.
Wow that’s decent. I fill up with premium at just over 1.60 a litre. It’s on 90000 miles. I paid 9500 for it a couple of years ago
£121 to fill mine up this week, and I had 1/8th of a tank remaining.
Change pads and discs every 2 years ???......no chance
Pads I did yeah. Not discs though
What tire size please ?
225 45 18 on this one
Are the tires different sizes? or front and rear 225/45/18?
@@ЖанболатАлиев-ш8с the wheels on mine are from a Nissan 370z.
@@InitialB Yes, I know these are 370z wheels. I bought them! but now I'm tired of buying tires, do you have both front and rear 225/45/18?
@@InitialB Or do you have wide tires in the back?