Building an Adventure Van

[Holaday]

Geek I was trying to find the wheels you got online but haven't had any luck. Are you able to still find them, I'm wondering if they don't stock them and you got lucky. Thanks Blair

[Geek]

I got them at genuinemercedesparts.com

[Holaday]

Thanks. Cant find them there on the website, I'll give them a call.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by Holaday

Thanks. Cant find them there on the website, I'll give them a call.

Here's a cut/paste on the receipt I received in email - maybe you can search on the text used as it's probably auto-generated.

Never compromise, always use Genuine Mercedes Parts.

If there is a difference between your shipping and billing address, we will contact you to send you a verification form to fill out and fax back to us before we process your order request.

Items Ordered:
Item: , Wheel alloy
Price: $96.00
Tax: $0.00
Qty: 4
Total: $384.00
*this is the wheels*

Item: , Aluminum wheel
Price: $2.80
Tax: $0.00
Qty: 24
Total: $67.20
*this is the new longer lug bolts*

Item: Wheels, Covers and trim, Wheel cap, Aluminum wheel, WHEEL HUB CO
Price: $14.40
Tax: $0.00
Qty: 4
Total: $57.60
*this is the center hub*

Item: Wheels, Wheels, Valve stem, Valve stem
Price: $2.00
Tax: $0.00
Qty: 4
Total: $8.00
*these are the valves stems - which you don't need if you buy sensors - I ordered my sensors from Ryder*

-----------------------------
Items Total: $516.80
Shipping: $8.99
Handling Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $525.79

Hope this helps


p.s. you don't need the valve stems if you get the tire pressure sensors.

[Geek]

...and here are the posts in this thread I made about the wheels in case they help:

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=282

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=255

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=320

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=366

With the following post being the full summary:

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....&postcount=404


Hope this helps

[Holaday]

Thanks Geek.

[pfb]

Originally Posted by Geek

I got them at genuinemercedesparts.com

The parts listed here?


Wish I could buy nice OEM alloy wheels for any of my vehicles for $525 shipped! What a deal...

[ducnut]

Stumbled onto this.

[Gummee!]

I really wish those NVs weren't so freaking hideous.



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[papalobster]

I'd like to point out that the Team Nunbus adventure van started this morning at -13 degrees F. The wifes minivan did not

[TooFast]

Originally Posted by Gummee!

I really wish those NVs weren't so freaking hideous.



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Pics are bad enough, they are even fuglier in person. Very seldom even see one on the road.

I drove the V8; good power, handling and lots of good ideas like the tie down points.

If it had 4WD, better mpg and body styling they would sell a lot of them IMO.

[FishTaco]

And if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle.

[ducnut]

Originally Posted by TooFast

Pics are bad enough, they are even fuglier in person. Very seldom even see one on the road.

I drove the V8; good power, handling and lots of good ideas like the tie down points.

If it had 4WD, better mpg and body styling they would sell a lot of them IMO.

The biggest problem I see is their dealer-network strategy. They put requirements in place that potential dealerships have to adhere to. Many aren't willing to do it, thereforere, not becoming a stocking NV dealer. No dealers equals no sales.

I don't think they're ugly; just different. We've become accustomed to seeing the ordinary van. Sprinters weren't/aren't good looking by any stretch. But, they've been around long enough to be accepted. Different strokes, I guess.

[TooFast]

Originally Posted by ducnut

The biggest problem I see is their dealer-network strategy. They put requirements in place that potential dealerships have to adhere to. Many aren't willing to do it, thereforere, not becoming a stocking NV dealer. No dealers equals no sales.

I don't think their ugly; just different. We've become accustomed to seeing the ordinary van. Sprinters weren't/aren't good looking by any stretch. But, they've been around long enough to be accepted. Different strokes, I guess.

I never did hear why all the Nissan dealers can't sell them. What were the special requirements? Many of the parts including the drive train are shared with other Nissans like the Titan and their big SUV

The one dealer that did sell them in my area, doesn't stock them anymore - I had to tell em to quit calling me even though they offered one at cost just to get rid of it.

Never heard anyone say it's just "different" looking before. What's an ugly vehicle to you?

[Gummee!]

Originally Posted by TooFast

Never heard anyone say it's just "different" looking before. What's an ugly vehicle to you?

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