If you want a truck with the benefits of an SUV, this is the vehicle for you -- but remember that it is a truck at the core. It's a rough ride, even on the highway, so plan on getting tossed around a little on rougher city streets. Handling is truck-like and you can feel the idling engine throughout the body of the truck. The tradeoff is that it has terrific off road capability and a high fun factor. Personally, I love the truck feel and don't mind a little bit of unrefined-ness. Gas mileage is better than most in its class while performance is excellent. I got the V8 and get about 19-20 MPG average on the highway. Stop-and-go depends on how heavy your foot is but my mileage hovers around 16-17 MPG. The interior is extremely bland unless you're getting the LE, which is quite nicely equipped. Fit and finish is very decent. Every car has its particular issues and the Pathfinder is no exception. When buying a used one, be prepared to replace a few minor sensors (speed sensor, tire pressure sensors if equipped) and bushings (stabilizer bar bushings, hood stops, body mount bushings). Some bigger issues common to the Pathfinder to watch out for are a commonly defective radiator which causes transmission failure, corrosion of rear A/C lines, and engine timing chain guide failure. Overall, this is a great truck and I've been quite happy with mine.
When I bought it, it had 108000 mile had my reservations, but after driving it I was blown away. The vehicle had one owner and how aver it was took care of vehicle very well and took pride in its upkeep and curve appeal and its performance. If I could post pictures I would post so you can see looks like it just drove off the assembly line. The inside has NO scratches no fading nothing looks showroom new. I am very very pleased.
At first I was looking at a few different SUV's however my wife really wanted a Nissan Pathfinder. I was sold on it once we checked out the inside. It's a very nice vehicle. The back seats fold flat which really makes it nice for storage. Also the vehicle drives wonderfully. The only thing I wish is that it got better MPG. We are currently getting around 16-17. I know it's a big SUV but it's only a V6. I would expect it to be closer to 20.
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