So I switched from looking at Jeep to this model. I'm considering pre-2010. Which years should I avoid and which are good? How is the fuel economy? Thx
Seeking info on Nissan Pathfinder
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Had several Pathfinders and no real problems with them till they switched in 2012 and then they had several problems with the transmissions of those models during the 2012, 2013 years.
The fuel economy of any full size SUV is shitty. 15-17 L / 100 kms is standard. They all guzzle gas. If this is a major consideration look at a Highlander Hybrid or Rav 4 Hybrid.
I’ve owned both a Pathfinder and a RAV4. True, pathfinder is a pig on gas, but if you’re looking at towing something or going off road into the back country I would prolly go with that. If you’re looking for reliability and low maintenance, 100% the RAV.
The RAV has less power, but better mileage (9 L / 100 km) in the vintage you’re looking at mostly owing to being 4 cylinders. Up to 2012,Toyota made a 6-cylinder RAV, which I owned. The thing was a rocket: 0-60 in 6 seconds, quiet, handled beautifully (better than a number of Mercedes I’ve driven), huge capacity inside, pretty good towing, no problems aside from regular wear and tear. Not as sexy Looking as some other competitors out there, but still the best dollar-for-dollar ride I’ve owned.
The RAV has less power, but better mileage (9 L / 100 km) in the vintage you’re looking at mostly owing to being 4 cylinders. Up to 2012,Toyota made a 6-cylinder RAV, which I owned. The thing was a rocket: 0-60 in 6 seconds, quiet, handled beautifully (better than a number of Mercedes I’ve driven), huge capacity inside, pretty good towing, no problems aside from regular wear and tear. Not as sexy Looking as some other competitors out there, but still the best dollar-for-dollar ride I’ve owned.
I cannot say anything new to what was said before ...... I had four Pathfinders in a row. Lots of fun, lots of headroom..... Good power to weight ratio, great for offroad. But you will know location of every gas station in town
Find one with the V8 option. That was my last vehicle before I got a Lexus GX and it was an amazing truck for the money. They're rare but worth the effort to find one. Mine had 250K on it when I bought it and I sold it with 290K. Thing to look out for, aside from basic maintenance, is a cracked exhaust manifold. Mine had it, but I drove it like that for two years with no problems at all. The Titan V8 is amazing in the R51 body. The V6 models were notorious for having radiator failures that would then destroy the transmission so if everything is fine, ask if the radiator bypass was done or if the radiator had ever been replaced.
When I was looking at pre 2010's the one that had a lot of solid reviews at the time was the Nissan XTrail. Worth taking a look depending on your needs.
I think it depends on the make and the mileage. For example a Prius will get to 500,000 km if maintained, so if that’s what you’re after you can find one for less than $10k with less than 100,000 km and get 10 years out of it easy.
I knew a guy who owned a 1984 Toyota Corolla and had 1 million km on it. He finally had to let it go a few years ago when he couldn’t get parts for it anymore.
A relative owns a well-maintained 2003 Pathfinder that has 300k km on it and still runs fine.
I guess it all depends on what you need the car for and how much having late model means to you.
A friend owned one and it cost him thousands due to this problem.
https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-art...itions-for-radiator-defect-investigation.html
His advice avoid them !!!
Cory
https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-art...itions-for-radiator-defect-investigation.html
His advice avoid them !!!
Cory
It's a simple issue to deal with if it hasn't occurred already. There is a simply bypass procedure that allows this issue to be avoided. Buying a new radiator at a local shop for about 500 bucks (I priced it) will also fix the issue. These trucks are incredibly reliable otherwise. I loved mine.
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Very reliable (if dated) machine that's easily to maintain/repair.
The rad issue is easily resolved with an aftermarket separate auto trans cooler. Something offered for decades on north American vehicles
