Guidelines for Choosing a Van – Nissan NV200 or RAM ProMaster


Posted March 15, 2013 by jeffburke

Do you need to select a van for your business but are at a loss as to whether you should opt for RAM ProMaster or Nissan NV200 or any other model of the same caliber?

 
Do you need to select a van for your business but are at a loss as to whether you should opt for RAM ProMaster or Nissan NV200 or any other model of the same caliber? One should keep in mind that not all vans are created equal and they differ from one another in terms of many factors like engine types, interior features, size, performance and mileage to name a few. Keeping in mind this fact, the task of selecting a commercial van can become quite challenging for a business owner in case he/she is not aware of the key considerations that should be kept in mind for this task.

The first factor to be borne in mind when choosing a commercial van would be the engine. Vans like Nissan NV200 and RAM ProMaster are used in a number of different industries and for various purposes ranging from hauling heavyweight machinery to delivering flowers. Therefore the weight of the products to be carried by the van on a daily basis would be the ideal factor for dictating the type of engine required. After all, it would be very difficult to move heavy items if the van has an improperly matched engine type. Moreover, it would also destroy the van’s engine over time.

Size of the van is the second-most important factor after its engine. To decide whether you require Nissan NV200 or a larger vehicle like RAM ProMaster, you will have to first look into the products being hauled by the van on a day-to-day basis. If the products have fixed dimensions, like pallets then it would make things much easier for you because you can easily calculate the space required. On the other hand, if there are no fixed items then one must consider the size of the largest product carried on a daily basis to dictate the overall size of the van required.

Windows - these are extremely important and should be kept topmost in mind when choosing a business van. While having windows in the van is great to get a rear view when the van is in motion, these can be a huge drawback in case expensive items like electronic gadgets. While the packaging of the product can help a lot in concealing the contents and protecting it from public view, it would be best to opt for a windowless van like RAM ProMaster for transporting expensive and fragile items. In case the products being transported are not vulnerable to theft via windows, you can select Nissan NV200.

Business vans need not specifically remain restricted for business use. One can purchase a versatile vehicle like the Nissan NV200 in case one wants the vehicle to multi-task, i.e. carry passengers as well as goods. The NV200 by the popular automaker Nissan is multi-functional as its passenger’s seats can be removed for the purpose of adding more inventory transport space. However, in case the employees are the ones commuting in the car then the seats can be added for a more comfortable experience. If the van is solely meant for transporting goods then the RAM ProMaster would be more ideal.

Last but not the least in the list of parameters is price of the vehicle. Price is yet another important factor that one should bear in mind when choosing a business van. All facets of business should ideally have a budget that should be followed for smooth functioning of the vehicle and therefore it is best to fix a tentative budget for the van. In case the budget does not support the purchase of a van like the RAM ProMaster or the Nissan NV200 then one can consider leasing of the same or hiring a purchase deal for the same. After using it for sometime, decision pertaining to purchase can be taken.
All models of vans have their distinct pros and cons and in case of Nissan NV200 http://www.adriansteel.com the biggest advantages are that of flexibility and versatility. In comparison the RAM ProMaster http://www.adriansteel.com is more suitable for transporting goods although in terms of price there is not much difference between the two.
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Issued By jeff
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Last Updated March 15, 2013