xterra Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I came across this dodo in the JY last weekend while looking for parts for my Pathy. Anyone else remember the 1987-1990 Nissan Van (aka C22, aka POS)? They had a nasty habit of catching on fire. And despite having been in the yard since November, I couldn't find a single piece that had been puled from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I actually kind of like the way those vans look. I had a buddy with a Toyota van that had that cabover look. Had a five-speed and the stick was about 2 feet long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I see similar one's down here that are 4wd, not Nissan's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Well, it sure as hell doesn't look impressed. More like, "Meh' .. kill me". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I miss those little box vans. I'd take one of those over a Quest (any style) any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 RUN AWAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What, those things are sweet! I would totally own one! Some upgrades to the cooling system and p/s system and your good to go! Or swap on a sr20 like they do in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I've seen quite a few where I live over the years (west coast, BC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I want a Mitsubishi Delica, that offroad van gets down man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The horror......the horror..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Rob, do tell. Why the horror on these things? Details, sir, details. . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 From Wikipedia: " The Nissan C22 was modified for the United States market to compete with the similar sized Toyota Van and Mitsubishi Van, and to join the growing minivan market in the USA. This van was sold as the "Nissan Van" in the USA from 1987 to 1990. Nissan had to engineer its larger 2.4 liter Z24i engine into the C22 in order to handle American requirements such as air conditioning. The C22 was not originally designed for such a large engine, and the resulting tight quarters would later contribute to overheating and engine fire issues.[citation needed] In 1994, after four safety recalls did not end the engine fire problems, and with a class action lawsuit pending,[citation needed] Nissan took the unprecedented step of recalling every Nissan Van sold in the USA.[6] Van owners were offered blue book value or more for their van,[7] and most accepted, but a few opted to keep their vans.[8] The class-action settlement offered discounts on the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.[9] Never before had an entire vehicle range been bought back by its maker. The vehicles which were recalled were crushed en masse" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A bit extreme.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A 100hp shoebox that caught fire! Crushed "en masse"! OK, I'll pass... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 From Wikipedia: " The Nissan C22 was modified for the United States market to compete with the similar sized Toyota Van and Mitsubishi Van, and to join the growing minivan market in the USA. This van was sold as the "Nissan Van" in the USA from 1987 to 1990. Nissan had to engineer its larger 2.4 liter Z24i engine into the C22 in order to handle American requirements such as air conditioning. The C22 was not originally designed for such a large engine, and the resulting tight quarters would later contribute to overheating and engine fire issues.[citation needed] In 1994, after four safety recalls did not end the engine fire problems, and with a class action lawsuit pending,[citation needed] Nissan took the unprecedented step of recalling every Nissan Van sold in the USA.[6] Van owners were offered blue book value or more for their van,[7] and most accepted, but a few opted to keep their vans.[8] The class-action settlement offered discounts on the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle.[9] Never before had an entire vehicle range been bought back by its maker. The vehicles which were recalled were crushed en masse" Wowzers! I had no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well, I guess that explains why I've never seen one. And why there aren't any parts missing from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Kill it with fire! Oh wait... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Kill it with fire! Oh wait... I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Sucicide by fire!!! I'd drive it, risk of more burns and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast5speed Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Wow. If not for the Nissan badge, I would swear that's one of those Toyota vans. Those Toyota Previa vans were cool though. Mid-ship rear set up, and you could get them with a supercharger and a stick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Previas had their own death trap issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmann Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) That just means it's rare and will go for big money on Barrett-Jackson one day. Good investment Edited January 19, 2014 by Karmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hey, the ones that didn't get crushed and are still running. I see a few around here from time to time. I missed buying one by ( ) that much! If they are still going, what does that tell you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 That just means it's rare and will go for big money on Barrett-Jackson one day. Good investment Nah, they'll just get ripped off on one on Fast an Loud and try to sell it for 5x profit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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