Nissan Serena

Tonio600 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:12

Has anyone got one?
I think it would be a good cheap alternative to the Kia Sedona (which is really not in my budget...). There are plenty of Serena between £1K and £2K and I might fit the DD bike in it.
So my question is can anyone give me the internal dimensions (width and height) of the said car?

Cheers
Tonio.

Scooter916 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:22

Tonio
I`m positive its van derived anyway, Hve you tried to google group it??
What about a mazda bongo frendee, Do a search for them on the net, quite a few are finding ther way to the uk now, Used mostly by surfers as they are the new VW camper, My old fella has just got one, Would easilly fit a dd bike in it and has living space too, i would have thought you could shop sensibly and get one for about the 2k mark
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-MAZDA-BON...QQcmdZViewItem

Glyn

Tonio600 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:29

Cheers Glyn, had never heard about that one. It seems very similar to the Serena but unfortunately much more expensive

A quick search on Autotrader and the cheapest one is more than £3K... The Serenas are way cheaper (less than £1K for the cheapest ones). Anyway thanks for the input, much appreciated

Zimbo16 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:31

The only problem with the Serena is that it's very very s l o w I seem to recall that 0 - 60 mph takes around 26 seconds even when empty! Apart from that they seem reasonably sound.

Tonio600 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:32

Zimbo did you remember what was the engine you're talking about? (can I pay for your springs at Cadwell mate?)

Scooter916 · 17-Sep-2006, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonio600

Cheers Glyn, had never heard about that one. It seems very similar to the Serena but unfortunately much more expensive

A quick search on Autotrader and the cheapest one is more than £3K... The Serenas are way cheaper (less than £1K for the cheapest ones). Anyway thanks for the input, much appreciated

Yea but Auto trader is for the optimist, Ebay is for the realist.
Glyn

Zimbo16 · 18-Sep-2006, 00:00

http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca...x?range_id=251

Tonio600 · 18-Sep-2006, 08:21

"sluggish performance; bouncy ride"

That's the one for me

Thanks for the article mate, looks like it's not a race van

NBs996 · 18-Sep-2006, 10:23

Spending £2k on a Mazda Bongo is going to get you a pile of cr.ap antoine. You need to be splashing out £4k for one of them.

As for the Serena... the build quality is reputed to be poor, the spare parts are expensive too. But there's plenty of room inside, certainly enough for a bike and kit.

I know a renault espace for sale

psychlist · 18-Sep-2006, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBs996

I know a renault espace for sale

One careful owner, never raced?

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17-Sep-2006, 23:31	#4
Zimbo16 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,057 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Mood: Feeling peckish The only problem with the Serena is that it's very very s l o w I seem to recall that 0 - 60 mph takes around 26 seconds even when empty! Apart from that they seem reasonably sound. Reply

17-Sep-2006, 23:32	#5
Tonio600 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,379 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorking, Surrey. Mood: What a wonderful world. Zimbo did you remember what was the engine you're talking about? (can I pay for your springs at Cadwell mate?) Reply

18-Sep-2006, 00:00	#7
Zimbo16 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,057 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Mood: Feeling peckish http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/ca...x?range_id=251 Reply

18-Sep-2006, 08:21	#8
Tonio600 Registered Forum User Ducati in my Blood Posts: 4,379 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dorking, Surrey. Mood: What a wonderful world. "sluggish performance; bouncy ride" That's the one for me Thanks for the article mate, looks like it's not a race van Reply