Nissan Cargo Vans - Best Value in America!

Nissan Work Vans – the BEST Value in the Business!

 

 

Nissan of Vacaville, the #1 Nissan NV Cargo Van Retailer in California, has been on a HOT STREAK the past 3 years with the Nissan NV and NV200 Cargo Vans! Why? Because our VALUE far exceeds our PRICES!

Are you still buying the same Ford or Chevy Vans after all these years out of habit? STOP! See below for what Nissan has to offer and what you are missing out on!

Only Nissan offers a 5 year or 100,000 Mile BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY on all new Nissan NV Cargo, NV200 Cargo and NV 12 Passenger Vans! This truly is the best warranty in America!

Every business owner also receives No-Cost Upfit Packages including your choice of:

• Cargo Partition & Shelving Options
• Cargo Partition & Roof Rack Options
• Vehicle Graphics up to 70 sq ft[1]
• Additional Vehicle Rebates up to $700[2]

Plus, look at these STANDARD features that we offer!

• Radio w/ CD Player & AUX Input
• Power Windows[3]            
• 25 MPG Average Fuel Economy[4]
• Automatic Transmissions
• Air Conditioning
• 4 wheel Disc Brakes[5]

Think about the vans you are currently driving and ask yourself this:

1. How much peace of mind is having a 5 year or 100,000 mile BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WORTH?
2. How much would I save by getting 25 MPG Average in my work vans?
3. How much would I save by getting my vehicle up-fitting at NO COST?

Do the math! The Nissan Van could be the perfect choice for you and your business!

In closing and to top off this already VALUE PACKED vehicle, Nissan of Vacaville will extend to you 2 years of NO COST MAINTENANCE ON YOUR VAN[6] if you use the following Promo Code "FREEOIL" before September 30, 2016.

 

Please reach out to Scott Foy or Rich Sikoral at Nissan of Vacaville at 707-455-4500 or visit our website and www.vacavillenissan.com

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[1] NV200 = 40 SQ. FT. NV CARGO = 70 SQ. FT NVP = 55 SQ. FT (BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ONLY)

[2] NV200 = $250 NV CARGO = $700 NVP = $300 (BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ONLY)

[3] NV200 Only

[4] NV200 Only

[5] NV Cargo and NV Passenger Only

[6] 2 years or 20,000 Miles, whichever comes first. Includes Oil Change (Conventional Oil Only), new oil filter & tire rotation every 5,000 miles. 

Nissan NV200 vs. 2014 Ford Transit Connect

While the 2014 Ford Transit Connect is upgaded with new options and features over its previous model, it's still lacking in a few departments when compared to the Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van. Below is a comparison and review of said differences to help make your compact cargo van buying decision a little easier. 

First and foremost we have to talk about warranty. When considering Vehicle Return on Investment some of largest pieces of the pie are maintenance and repairs. With America's Best Cargo Van Warranty, the Nissan NV200 is the sure winner here. Featuring a 5 year or 100,000 mile limited bumper to bumper warranty, the NV200 offers  2 years and a whopping 64.000 miles of additional warranty coverage over the Ford Transit Connect. For higher mileage drivers this is a huge benefit and peace of mind ( and also speaks volumes about Nissan's confidence in the NV200).

Second we'll cover pricing. The Nissan NV200 has a starting price of $20,720 which excludes destination fees while the Ford Transit Connect starts out at $1,410 higher with a price (excluding destination) of $22,130. Keep this $1,410 price difference in mind - we will revisit this later.

Third point here is up-fitting. When purchasing a Nissan NV200 from Certified Commercial Dealers the customer has their choice of several up-fit choices to choose from at NO-COST. These up-fits include choices of cargo partitions, interior shelving, roof racks or even van wrap graphics. Ford offers their customers a $350 incentive which from our experience will cover very little up-fitting.

Now, based on the 3 points above let's investigate some TRUE cost. These are easy round numbers that we find are in line with real wold situations. These may not be the same everywhere across the country but you catch our drift. Nissan has a $4,655 price advantage based on our estimates.

Prices do not include destination or handling

Please contact our Fleet and Commercial Sales Manager Scott Foy directly if the Nissan NV200 is of interest to you! Nissan of Vacaville is the #1 Nissan Commercial Retailer in the Pacific Northwest! We can be reached at 888-708-2498 or via email at SFoy@VacavilleNissan.com

Nissan NV Cargo Van Payload Review

I get asked quite often about the payload capacities for the Nissan Commercial Van Lineup and how that relates to everyday usage. Here's a review of the Nissan NV Cargo Van Payloads and some helpful hints to assist you in picking the NV that best suits your needs. Something that needs to be mentioned when calculating payload is that you need to consider EVERYTHING going in to the back of the van plus fuel, driver and passenger body weight, weight of shelving, partitions and other up-fits. 

Nissan NV 1500 V6 Cargo Van - Low Roof

Payload Range = 2,535 -2,590 pounds

Nissan NV 2500 V6 Cargo Van - Low Roof

Payload Range = 3,031 - 3,141 pounds

Nissan NV 2500 V8 Cargo Van - Low Roof

Payload Range = 2,976 - 3,086 pounds

Nissan NV 3500 V8 Cargo Van - Low Roof

Payload Range = 3,747 - 3,925 pounds

Nissan NV 2500 V6 Cargo Van - High Roof

Payload Range = 2,866 - 2,921 pounds

Nissan NV 2500 V8 Cargo Van - High Roof

Payload Range = 2,755 - 2,866 pounds

Nissan NV 3500 V8 Cargo Van - High Roof

Payload Range = 3,582 - 3,637 pounds

Now, let's take a look at some weight ranges for common tools and materials to give you a better idea of what you carry and which van would work best for you!

4'X8' Sheet of 1/2" Plywood = 40-50 lbs.

1 Pallet of 530 Bricks = 2,400 - 2,600 lbs.

10 bags of Concrete = 500 lbs.

5 gallon bucket of Paint = 45-50 lbs.

Average Tool Bag = 30-40 lbs.

(100) 2x4's = 960-1,000 lbs.

By getting a good idea of how much cargo you use on a daily basis you can begin to figure out which Nissan Cargo Van would best suit your needs. Figure in 14 gallons of fuel at 8 lbs. per gallon, 200 lbs. per person in the vehicle, the weight of your van's shelving and there you go! 

For more information about the Nissan NV Cargo Vans please visit us directly at WWW.NVCARGOVAN.COM

Nissan NV200 Cargo Van vs. Ford Transit Connect

Nissan NV200 

vs. 

Ford Transit Connect

by Scott M. Foy
Vacaville Nissan

The NV200 sales cycle is in full swing and after 9 months I can say sales have been great here in the Northern California Bay Area. Our only true competitor, the Ford Transit Connect has been doing well also as we both share a compact, manuverable, and fuel efficient compact cargo van. While from the outside they may look similar, I can assure you there are a few key differences that give the NV200 the heads up.

Molded Adrian Steel Partition

The longer cargo floor and molded Adrian Steel Bulkhead/Partitions allow the driver seat to travel backwards to the maximum stopping point, allowing longer leg drivers much more comfort. I'm 6'6" and actually feel comfortable in the NV200.

Longer Cargo Floor

I've heard from several Ford Transit Connect owners that getting even a 6-foot ladder in their van is difficult, most of the time it's impossible depending on the configuration. With the specially designed cargo partition/bulkhead in the NV200, and 6-foot ladder fits with room to spare.

City Fuel Economy

With an estimated 24 MPG city, the NV200 has a 3 mile-per-gallon edge over the Transit Connect. While the transit connect has a 2 mile-per-gallon advantage on the highway, I've heard from many customers that the NV200 Highwayt Estimated MPG is much lower than what customers are actually getting.

All in all each vehicle has its own attributes and features that some buyers find attractive. Some buyers have an issue with the Transit Connect being built in Turkey (yes, the country) and some buyers prefer having a "long-lasting Japanese product.

There are a few other items which give the NV200 and edge over the Transit, which are listed below. 
For more information on the Nissan Commercial Vehicle Lineup in Northern California click here

	NV200	Ford Transit Connect
Engine Torque	139 ft. lbs.	128 ft. lbs.
Rear Doors	40/60 Split	50/50 Split
Power Windows	Standard	Optional
CD Player	Standard	Optional
Side Curtain Airbags	Standard	Not Available
Turning Radius	36.7'	39'
Leg Room	42.6"	40.5"
City MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG
Combined MPG	24 MPG	23 MPG

Why by a Nissan NV Work Van?

Why by a Nissan NV Work Van?

by Scott M. Foy
Vacaville Nissan 
Vacaville, CA 

With the release of the Dodge Promaster, the continued production of the Mercedes Sprinter and the rumors of the newly designed Ford Transit coming over from Europe, the question being asked is; Why should I buy a Nissan Work Van? With so many vans competing for the same business, what makes one better over the other? A huge part of the answer is your intent of use - how you plan on using the van and what features are most important to you. I have first hand Nissan experience, so here's my justification of why the NV is a good choice.

Forward Engine Design

The NV will still offer a pickup truck based van, with the engine mounted all the way to the front. While certain competitors will offer a "doghouse" design with the engine sort of half in and half out of the driver area. If you have grown accustomed to driving a pickup, the NV will feel more like home to you than sitting up very high over a short nosed cargo van offered by our competitors.

Center Console

While it sounds fairly insignificant, the center console has played a large role in decision making for NV Cargo Van purchases. The large, lockable center console in NV features a sliding surface for writing, large interior storage with a laptop shelf, 12V power, storage tray, section for hanging file folders, business card and pen holder and an optional 110V power outlet. This center console, when used in part with the hard back flat-floding passenger seat, truly creates a mobile office on wheels!

Standard 2500 Features

The designers of the Nissan NV put a lot of thought into features that business owners use most and then compared that list with the Standard Options on our competitor's work vans. Small things like, I don't know, a radio are options on some of our competitors? Really? Here are some very popular features that are standard on the Nissan NV that you may find yourself paying extra for on a competitor's lot, or maybe not at all since they don't offer it!

• 26 Speed HVAC system
• AM/FM Radio with Single CD and AUX Input
• Power Mirrors
• 5-speed Automatic Transmission
• Tilt Wheel
• Center Console
• Underseat Driver Storage Drawer
• (3) Overhead Storage Bins
• 3 sets of Interior Cargo Lights 
• 243 Degree Wide Opening Rear Cargo Doors

Customer Incentive Packages

Nissan Commercial Vehicles offers its customers multiple choices under their No-Cost Customer Incentive Program. Options include addition up-fit rebates, vehicle graphics, cargo partitions, shelving, ladder racks, and credits towards upgraded up-fit packages. Some of our competitors offer a credit, which typically requires you to come out of pocket for full packages like what we have to offer through Adrian Steel. Other competitors offer no type of customer incentive package at all, leaving you all alone to figure it out. I can say from experience with the NV that the Nissan CIP has been a huge part of our success.

Ride Quality

Part of my training as a Nissan Commercial Salesperson was to drive competitor's work vans and compare the ride quality to ours. The NV experience can be described as a pickup truck or large SUV ride - smooth and fairly quiet. It drives me crazy when people say "It feels a little heavy and sloshy". Really? A 9 foot tall cargo van that weighs 5,500 pounds didn't have the sporty feel like your 370Z sports cars? Say what???

When I drove the competitors vans I felt cramped, uncomfortable and noticed a significant amount of road noise. Sitting behind a wheel for 8 to 10 hours per day makes ride quality rank towards the top of my list. Very few people, once they drive a Nissan NV CargoVan, don't like. I've heard a thousand times, "This drives just like my Truck".

For more information on the Nissan Commercial Vehicle Lineup in Northern California click here

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Who Accepts Wright Express Cards? Vacaville Nissan!

Nissan of Vacaville Accepts Wright Express Service Cards

January 11, 2014

by Scott M. Foy

Many large Fleet Companies provide their drivers with the Wright Express Card for fuel purchases as well and Vehicle Maintenance. As of January 1, 2014 Nissan of Vacaville is proud to be a part of the Wright Express family. We offer routine maintenance on all makes & models as well as Nissan Factory Warranty Repair Services. If you are a Wright Express Card Holder in Northern California and are in need of fast, reliable and quality vehicle service please contact the Nissan of Vacaville Fleet Service Department at 707-455-4500 or you can schedule an appointment by visiting our website here 

Billboard Advertising on Wheels - Vacaville Nissan

January 2, 2014

Billboard On Wheels

BE YOUR OWN ADVERTISING AGENCY

Vehicle wrapping, billboards on wheels, carvertising -- when you wrap your Nissan NV Cargo Van or Nissan NV200, you take control of your message. The Nissan Commercial Graphics program will help you give your Nissan NV commercial van a personal touch while promoting your company, products and services at the same time. Wrap your NV with attention-grabbing logo and graphics. Using an online tool, you can decide to simply upload your business' insignia or create something from scratch.

Next time you are cruising on the highway in Sacramento keep your eyes out for all of the Nissan NV Cargo Van logos and graphics - they are hard to miss!

THE NEED TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

Advertising is the 'must-do' marketing medium that gets your business in front of your target customers. Because business is mostly local, it is necessary to find ways of advertising your business to the local market without breaking the bank. Placing a billboard ad on a major highway through an agency can be astronomically expensive. Apart from the high cost, other conventional advertising media may not get you the local impressions and business volume that a wrapped mobile vehicle can.

CONVENTIONAL vs INNOVATIVE ADVERTISING

For your business advertising to be effective, it must have multiple and on-going impressions on your target customers. We've all heard the experts say that a radio or TV spot must be heard or seen a certain number of times before the listener/viewer even registers what is be sold by the spot. Also, with the advent of the Internet, print advertising (newspaper, magazine, etc.) are no longer as effective as they used to be because a high percentage of consumers now turn to the Internet first to start their search for products and services they want to purchase in their local communities. A wrapped commercial vehicle wrap is the perfect way to send customers to your website.

HERE ARE SOME STATISTICS TO CONSIDER

An independent study performed by American Trucking Association (ATA) and 3M Commercial Graphics Division, revealed that

• a single Nissan NV Van with a wrap that traveled in or around a major city generated over 65,000 visual impressions per day 
• the same Nissan NV Cargo Van with a wrap when traveled in suburban areas of major cities generated over 30,000 visual impressions per day 

The study also revealed that people/customers who viewed the vehicle wrap had the following impressions:

• 98% of consumers feel fleet graphics created a positive image for the advertising company 
• 96% said fleet graphics (wrapped vehicles) had more impact than billboards or other outdoor advertising media 
• 91% of all people notice the words and images displayed on vehicle graphics 
• 75% of consumers develop an impression about a company and its products based upon vehicle graphics 
• According to the OAAA (Outdoor Advertising Association of America), mobile advertising can be the most effective and cost efficient form of outdoor advertising with a lower cost per mile.
• Always on. Unlike radio, print, or television advertising which can be turned off, vehicle advertising is perpetually on. You are always advertising your business -- even when your Nissan NV Van is parked in a private driveway or in front of your business.
• Advertise at places where you otherwise could not due to cost limitations for your business: For example, trade shows, conventions, and grand openings. Simple arrive in your wrapped Nissan NV commercial van and right away you are already advertising to attendees.

NISSAN NV VANS ARE READY TO WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Whether your business purchases the Nissan NV Standard Roof, Nissan NV High Roof or the new Nissan NV200, you have ample space to create captivating vehicle wraps that will give your business maximum exposure to your customers as you drive around town. 

As always you can contact us for more information by visiting our website here

Nissan NV200 Cargo Van Fuel Savings

 

Downsizing Your Cargo Van Fleet for Fuel Economy

January 1, 2014

As a major Commercial Vehicle Dealer in Northern California I must hear the "Fuel Economy" question 20 times per week. What amazes me about this question is that there are probably thousands of businesses driving the absolute WRONG vehicle for their business needs. I recently sold a Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van to a company you was using a 3500 1-Ton Cargo Van with a 5.4 liter V8 engine to deliver flowers! This vehicle was averaging 12 miles per gallon and this business was literally throwing money away month after month.

The question that needs to be asked is not what is the fuel economy of a particular vehicle, but what the van will be used for and what payload it will carry. I have yet to meet a florist that needs a 4,200 pound payload capacity, but they bought a van they found on sale or "for cheap" with that capacity. If you are concerned about fuel economy in your Fleet you need to figure out what each vehicle needs to carry on a daily basis. A van that far exceeds your daily needs will probably cost you more than buying the van that is a perfect fit.

The Nissan NV200 is a Compact Cargo Van new to the U.S. market this year. I have been finding over and over that businesses don't just want but need a van like this. 

 Here's a great example of why the NV200 may be a perfect fit for you.

Joe's Plumbing in Anytown USA has five 2500 Cargo Vans with a V8 Engine which average 13 miles per gallon. On any given day all five vans are in the field doing installation jobs and service calls. Driving roughly 100 miles per day there is a fuel cost of about $27.00 per van. If this company can replace two of their vans with NV200's they will spend about $16 per day. While $11 per day doesn't sound like a lot, that's over $2,800 per year in fuel savings. Multiply that by two trucks and there's about $5,700 per year saved just in fuel alone.

Now, this scenario only works if Joe's Plumbing can downsize their vehicles to a compact cargo van like the NV200, which in most cases the answer is yes. Ask any contractor what they have in the back of their van and they will usually say "Everything I can fit in it". Job after job, the unused materials stack up giving the illusion that the van is so completely full there is no way they can downsize. I assure you from experience a majority can - they simply choose not to.

Here's a simple table of what you can expect to save by switching just one van over to a Nissan NV200. As you can see over 5 years the NV200 could save you close to $15,000 in fuel over your current van. Imagine where you can put $15,000 into your business other than your gas tank! 

Based on 13 MPG Combined fuel economy for Full Size Cargo Van

As always if you have any questions you can contact us by visiting our website here.

Nissan rebate targets Ford and Chevy Owners

Nissan Commercial Vehicles Targets the Competition

November 4th, 2013

Nissan Commercial Vehicles announced Friday a new Customer Incentive aimed at acquiring more business from its competitors.

The Nissan Commercial Vehicle Conquest program rolled out the 1st of November offering current registered owners and lessees of competitor vehicles an additional rebate not previously available.

If a customer is the current owner or lessee of a Ford or Chevrolet Cargo Van or Pick-up they will be entitled to an additional $1,000 rebate on top of all other offers! This is obviously aimed and stealing business from its main competitors during the 4th quarter, which is typically "white-hot" in Commercial Vehicle Sales.

Which vehicles qualify? Well, here's a partial list of which vehicles will qualify for the program:

• Chevrolet: Express 1500, 2500 or 3500 cargo vans. Silverado 1500, 2500 or 3500 Pickups
• Ford: E150, E250 or E350 Cargo Vans or F150, F250, or F350 Pickups
• Dodge: Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 Pickups, Ram Vans or Sprinters
• GMC: Savannah 1500, 2500 or 3500 or Sierra 1500, 2500 or 3500 Pickups
• Mercedes: Sprinter Vans

Things to keep in mind in order to qualify:

• The Competitor Vehicle must be currently registered/owned by the Customer
• The vehicle does NOT need to be traded in at the time of purchase of a new Nissan NV
• The Nissan NV must be registered/titled the same way as the competitor vehicle 
• This program may not be in available in all areas (it is in Vacaville, CA though

Please follow the link here for more information about this program or contact Nissan of Vacaville directly at 888-708-2498 and ask for Scott Foy. You may also email us at SFoy@VacavilleNissan.com

Why I think the Nissan NV is better than a Ford Van

Aside from the obvious styling differences there are several things that set the Nissan NV Cargo Van apart form its competition. Let me preface the following paragraphs by saying each manufacturer has attributes that set it apart from one another, and then find ways to make those attributes sound like a benefit over the competition. Here are some of the Nissan NV Cargo Van attributes that I think are undeniably a benefit, no matter how one looks at them!

10. Braking - The Nissan NV has the largest brake rotors in its class with 14.2" Front and 14.4" Rear Rotors. The larger the rotors, the better they dissapte heat and in turn - the better braking power you have.

9. Turning Radius - The NV has a 45.2' Turning Radius compared the Blue Oval Van which has a 48.6' turning radius. Ever try making a U-Turn at a stop light in a Ford Econoline? I rest my case!

8. Horsepower - The widely popular 4.0L Nissan V6 has 261 horsepower and 281 lb. ft. of torque. When compared the Ford Econoline's 4.6L V8 engine (yes, comparing a V6 to a V8) the Nissan has a 36 horsepower advantage and only 5 lb. ft less of torque.

7. Cargo Height - The Nissan and Ford share similar height profiles yet the Nissan manages to squeeze in an extra 3.9" of cargo height in the back. 3.9" may not sound like a lot until what you are loading does not fit! Also the NV's near vertical sidewalls decrease the "wasted space" behind cargo shelving.

6 .Cargo Width - At 54.3" the Nissan offers over 3" of additional space between the wheel wells over our competitor. Add in the fact our wheel wells are flat and that's a winning combination!

 5. Standard Features - A side by side comparison shows that the Nissan NV Cargo Van has a wide variety of standard options that Ford requires you to pay for such as a CD Player, D-Ring Tie Downs, and a Sliding Cargo Door. There are also many features that the NV Cargo Van offers that Ford does not!

4. Center Console - Contractors need somewhere to store their stuff, charge their phones, keep their files and have a desk to write on. Nissan gets it. Our center console offers all this and much more!

3. Transmission - The NV's engine is paired with a 5 speed automatic transmission while the Ford is still rockin' a 4 speed automatic like they have for 20 years!

2. Incentive Package - At Nissan we don't tell our customers to figure out your up-fits on your own - we give them to you for free! With choices of cargo partitions, cargo shelves, roof racks, vehicle grahics and more - the Nissan NV will be ready to work in no time - all at no cost to the customer!

1. No Doghouse - This one is a biggie for me. Once upon a time I drove a moving van (Ford) across the country. With the engine literally at my feet it was cramped, noisy, hot and all around uncomfortable. The Nissan's engine is mounted out front like a truck - this means no doghouse, a more comfortable ride, more foot room, and easier vehicle maintenance.

For more information on the Nissan NV Cargo Van click here! or go to www.nvcargovan.com