Hi guys (Kaz in particular). Looking at buying a mid 2000's Nissan Serena auto for a relative who needs hand controls, seating for four and a chair lift in the back that will handle a 135 kg electric wheelchair. So far the Nissan Serena is ticking the most boxes. What's the opinion on them out there? Thanks for the replies.
tamarillo,
Jul 14, 3:26pm
Slowest nastiest thing on our roads.
tgray,
Jul 14, 4:08pm
You have to compare apples with apples, so to speak. Yes, with the 2 L Primera engine pulling around all that extra weight, it may appear a little sluggish to other cars, but not to other vans. Want more power? Go for the later models that had the bigger engines. I am driving one around at the moment (2000 model) and think it is fine for what it is. A van.
petermcg,
Jul 16, 12:40am
SR20DE motor not a bad engine keep up the maintenence, dont worry about 0-60 times.
brapbrap8,
Jul 16, 2:54am
Or just add the T to it if you are worried about the 0-60 times. There is an excellent video on Youtube of an SR20DET Serena drifting, it is NZ too I'm pretty sure.
sr2,
Jan 31, 11:39am
Thanks guys, I'm happy to supply and fit the hand controls myself but needing a lift that will handle the weight of an electric chair has limited our options (within our budget) to a vehicle that already has a lift fitted.
Re: brapbrap8. We ran a GTIR Targa car in the late 90's, I know all about pulling big HP out of SR20DET's. (And blowing the odd engine as well). Those little pocket rockets were sure quick in their day!
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