2003 Nissan Elgrand (Canada Import) Japan Auction Purchase Review

Nissan Elgrand Purchased and Exported from Japan
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[@hotenenko]

All japanese cars are awesome.

[@carlm8821]

Totally agree and currently working towards importing my first RHD JDM vehicle within the next couple of years! Waiting till the 25 yr rule moves up from the 90's as well as something NOT-so hyped (and pricey) like the series 80 Land Cruiser or Delica, both amazing vehicles but out of my price range, especially for first time starting out!

[@grantglaze8664]

Love the look of this.

[@plc143]

I have one of these Imported into the UK,E51 4WD XL model and i Luv it.

[@45AMT]

Definitely much nicer than any of the quest mini vans they sent over here to North America .

[@PatriceBoivin]

agreed. One year a Nissan dealership salesperson in Halifax told me the Quest was being discontinued, so no more Nissan vans. Either he was lying or he didn't know about the Nissan vehicles in Japan. Probably the latter.

[@HarmonySMvideo]

I need this!

[@cra_55]

I see that delicious S130 Crown in the background

[@C0C0_Nuts]

Love the Elgrand, also wish it had been exported to NA. Also, only 100k on a 15 year old vehicle - gotta love the used Japanese auto market.

[@ManX72]

Derek thats a series 1 highway star,circa 2002 they started,the E50 Nissan Elgrand finnished production late 2001 with a special edition,the E51 is Petrol only with 2.4 and 3.5 v6 engines,the E50 was petrol and diesl. the E51 has various models,V,VG,X,XL,Highway Star,Rider and the Rider S

[@visuals3d..]

ManX72 i think it is actually a series 2 due to the fully plated grill and manufacture date

[@ManX72]

Hi Shaun,no this is deff a series 1,a series 2 the headlight and indicators are all 1 unit,this is a split unit and the series 2 didnt come out till 25 Aug 2004,see this video as an example kzbin.info/www/bejne/p360gaCfoN2YqsU more info can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Elgrand#2004_update

[@shockjockey5274]

The white FC! Hope it will be on the channel:D

[@johnk5538]

Please advise me how I can get safety for that head lamps in Canada ( DOT or SAE). I have now 1996 Pajero and 1999 Nissan Elgrand higway star diesel AVWE50 so may be is time for another one

[@Sen-ys2qo]

How many airbags does this come with and where are they located? Also, are the seat belts in the rear, across the lap type or over the shoulder? Thanks in advance

[@TGMStefa]

I wonder if is it possible to find any LHD versions cars to import from Japan?

[@thenoscopy2511]

I know there is some European cars that you can get LHD

[@maxim430]

@@thenoscopy2511 almost all are

[@Ezalian]

Most European and American cars will be in LHD.

[@stevenwijaya8409]

How the storm? Hope you’re okay out there..

[@nakazul1]

Such a large engines, gas per kilometer must be terrible. Is there any smaller engine version?

[@Aaron-ot1xs]

Rear passenger multimedia and HVAC remotes like a Rolls Royce Phantom!

[@thebluejusty6941]

almost every car in Japan you can get with 4WD

[@ciello___8307]

Theres a lot of rain and snow so it makes sensr

[@cameronlovesevolve]

from this day forward let it be known ; 'i think that a lot of cars should have more comfortable seats!'

[@rajboxyshrestha7840]

I have bought a Honda Odyssey and it will reach out cars

[@rajboxyshrestha7840]

💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@johnq4354]

Feel like there is not a lot of black Elgrand been made, personally I think it would look better

[@alexandarpatsov5578]

How much do these go for

[@teapsan9974]

Can this van be imported to USA?

[@morganhartman1508]

I guess that was a mistake when you said FWD as these are definitely RWD if not AWD! As my dad has one which is definitely RWD

[@ryushishiratori2312]

It is. This generation of the Elgrand was built on a modified version of the rear-drive FM platform (ex. Skyline V35).

[@fascinatingGravesUK]

So he bought a car at auction to sell on that has underside rust and rear windows don't work

[@samuelberkun4466]

to bad it didnt have the wool interior

[@GoldPhish]

This generation is RWD or4WD.

[@PacificCoastAuto]

Did I say front wheel drive? I am sorry for my mistake. I knew that and must have slipped up in the video.

[@GoldPhish]

PacificCoastAuto yeah but it’s totally fine the third generation that’s twins with the quest is fwd

[@SvenQ45]

Yes. But the nice thing is it´s not mid-ship but it sits on the FM-plattform which means technically this minivan is a 370Z with 7 or 8 seats!

[@mynameisray]

It's cool... but not cool...

[@logicalnerd1517]

Yikes! I get it some people think Japanese/import/RHD cars are cool and exotic in their LHD markets but this is a mini van it's scary to think someone in Canada might drive their family around in this. I'm referring to the safety concerns of driving a RHD vehicle in LHD markets where they drive on the right.

[@porschedriverful]

One thing annoying with rhd is passing other cars. Just dont do it often.

[@missingremote4388]

I've driven both. Left or right wheel. Here in US, and over in around Tokyo / Fuji. It's odd at first but you get use to it fast.

[@logicalnerd1517]

I'm not talking about just getting use to it, but the some specific driving situations where driving a RHD vehicle on the right side of the road in a market full of LHD cars can be exponentially more dangerous. More specifically 1) passing when you have to use the on-coming traffic lane and 2) left hand turns through on-coming traffic. When waiting for a opening to do a left turn through on-coming traffic sometimes even I don't like my visibility sitting on the left (especially if there are on-coming cars also wanting to do a left turn) I couldn't imagine what it must be like sitting on the right. That's why in my original comment I'm quite shocked if there's an JDM/RHD enthusiast who'd be willing to put their family at unnecessary risk driving them around in a RHD mini van just for kicks and giggles when lets be honest their family would be safer in a LHD vehicle if they drive on the right in their country. It would be quite tragic as passing into on-coming traffic and turning into on-coming traffic are usually very unforgiving accidents if it happens.

[@stevejenqpnelson9770]

Having owned 4 rhd vehicles with 2 children onboard, your concerns are easily overcome. You can’t see? Then you don’t pass/turn. As simple as that. To try and insinuate that this vehicle is somehow not safe to transport children in is false and misleading.

[@logicalnerd1517]

Sorry don't agree but it's the internet everyone can say what they want. Good luck, though.