Nautica 

"Jack Does Cars" (jackdoescars) 10/23/2015 at 08:43 • Filed to: Nautica

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So there I was, walking around a Target parking lot (again), and I see it. The classiest rebadged Nissan there has ever been. The 1998 Mercury Villager Nautica Editon.

What a beast. Producing 151 horsepower from it’s 3.0 liter V6, the Villager was the epitome of late 90’s upper-middle class minivans. And if you had the Nautica, you DEFINITELY made it.

I actually wouldn’t mind having a Villager. Because it was fitted with a popular Nissan engine, there is a wide aftermarket for performance modifications. And honestly, who wouldn’t want a turbo van?

itschrome > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 08:57

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I’m sorry what was that about making a turbo van? Couldn’t hear you over this turbo dodge running 13’s

Jack Does Cars > itschrome 10/23/2015 at 09:02

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Yes, one turbo Dodge van running 13’s, please.

vondon302 > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 09:09

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Yes ! Turbo mini van friday is a thing.

GTI Sprinks > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 09:18

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damnit vt. damnit.

Jack Does Cars > GTI Sprinks 10/23/2015 at 09:25

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They’re not even in the right state.

Jack Does Cars > vondon302 10/23/2015 at 09:26

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All Friday’s should be turbo minivan Friday.

functionoverfashion > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 09:36

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All I know is, THIS is the most 90’s thing. A Nautica badged minivan. If only it had a little turquoise and pink trim instead of blue/yellow.

Jack Does Cars > functionoverfashion 10/23/2015 at 09:59

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It’d basically be the kids section at JC Penney in 2004

BigBlock440 > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 11:08

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Producing 151 horsepower from it’s 3.0 liter V6

And honestly, who wouldn’t want a turbo van?

Wait, 3.0, 150 hp, and it’s turbocharged? Holy shit Nissan, you can do better than that.

Jack Does Cars > BigBlock440 10/23/2015 at 11:17

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Oh no, I should preface that it isn’t turbocharged, but a turbo would cause significant improvements to engine performance, especially in this van. Upon review, I can see why this is confusing.

I know there are turbo kits for the Maxima with the same 3.0 V6, and I don’t see why they wouldn’t be able to work in the Villager/Quest.

But 151 horsepower isn’t too terrible for 1998. I mean, it’s not good. But it isn’t bad either.

BigBlock440 > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 11:28

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Oh, Chrysler has made turbocharged minivans before, and I think the Previa was supercharged, so the precedence was there. Even if it wasn’t turbocharged, 150 hp for a 3.0 V6 was on the lower end in 1998. Not terrible, but definitely on the low end. The Mitsubishi 2.5 and 3.0 V6s used in some Chryslers had 160 and 200 ish hp, and the Chrysler 3.3 int he minivans was at 162 hp in ‘94. Not terrible for NA, but I thought it was turbocharged and it is terrible for a forced induction engine.

touring the brook - now with ZHP! > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 17:30

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BRUHHHHHHHHH... Raleigh has all of the good cars! Sign me up for this Villager!

Jack Does Cars > touring the brook - now with ZHP! 10/23/2015 at 19:05

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We have a wide selection of all types of minivans for the mom in all of us.

touring the brook - now with ZHP! > Jack Does Cars 10/23/2015 at 19:15

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Sounds interesting. The mom in me is very happy.

Jack Does Cars > touring the brook - now with ZHP! 10/23/2015 at 23:04

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Sometimes I’ll see a Grand Caravan R/T on the street, and I’ll nearly orgasm all over the place.

Frank Grimes > Jack Does Cars 10/24/2015 at 02:50

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I never understood this package. Who was into nautica gear and minivans? certainly not the wu-tang.

Jack Does Cars > Frank Grimes 10/24/2015 at 07:39

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They did roll around in a Mazda MPV, though

Frank Grimes > Jack Does Cars 10/24/2015 at 12:11

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hmm I stand corrected. but the MPV is cool.

Jack Does Cars > Frank Grimes 10/24/2015 at 14:26

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As is Wu-Tang.

Frank Grimes > Jack Does Cars 10/26/2015 at 01:13

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agreed.