Is Vanette or Liteace a good choice for a used van?

**gbs** · August 7th, 2011 10:50 AM

We are looking for a used van to be used as a school service (no budget for brand new). Vanette or Liteace are our first choice but we are unsure if it is still wise to buy these models these days. Please state the pros and cons of having a used Vanette or a Liteace. Any suggestions and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

**myk384** · August 7th, 2011 12:36 PM

The Vanette or the Liteace are not good candidates for a school service duty. Better check out larger models such as the Mitsubishi L300, Toyota Tamaraw FX, Isuzu Hilander, or Hyundai Grace.

**gbs** · August 7th, 2011 02:02 PM

Thank you for your reply. But in your opinion/experiences, can Vanette or Liteace be good enough for family use only, in terms of maintenance, aircon capabilities (I've heard Vanette has strong aircon system for example, I don't know about the Liteace), fuel efficiency? We intend to use Vanette/Liteace (because of its cheap price in the market than L300, etc) as family van/school service for my three (3) children as well.

**myk384** · August 7th, 2011 02:09 PM

Yung sa Liteace, medyo maraming parts and matipid pero yung 1.5 Carb engine medyo mahina sa hatakan. Suggest ko kunin ang GXL Variants (may power amenities na yan and classy tignan). Sa Vanette naman, yes you're right, malakas at malamig ang aircon (a good trait among Nissans) pero may naririnig ako prone to overheating. The Vanette has more pulling power kasi 2.0L pero im not sure about it's fuel efficiency. Suggest ko to check out the Grand Coach variants.

Yep, both of these vans are good family haulers in a budget. Kala ko naman pang school bus service eh.

Good luck and Happy Shopping!

**renzo_d10** · August 7th, 2011 02:32 PM

Aces & Vanettes are known for their own overheating problems. The AC systems are also relatively weak, especially for the Lite-ace.

If it's bought from a relative, which should be known to be keeping his/her cars at tip-top shape then buying one of those two shouldn't be a problem, however, if you'll be purchasing a unit from a complete stranger I think you're better off with other models.

Those two cars do not come by often, hence, the higher the risk you have in getting one which is problematic.

For it to school service or a family vehicle, one should be reliable, and I think the given two vehicles doesn't quite fit that requirement.