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2005 Nissan Pathfinder
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I tow my 4500lb boat all over the place with My 01 LE without any trouble. A 5 speed auto trans would definitely help, at 65-70mph, I really can't tow in O/D and 3rd runs around 3500rpm which gets old after hours on the highway. A gear to split the ratios would be perfect. I understand the new PF will have a 5speed trans with more power to boot. Performance shouldn't be an issue.
My question is if the Full time, All mode 4WD system will be available on the SE. in 04 models you have to get the LE to get that option and based on what Nissan has on their website it looks like that will stay the same. That would be dissapointing, because that's an important option for me, but the LE will get pricey.
2FastDre.
I think that you can still "build" a 2005 Pathy online at www.nissanusa.com (under "Future Vehicles" section). NissanUSA has enabled this feature 6-8 months ago. I think that it is the absolute best consumer study that any manufacturer can do. Allowing customers to virtually build and option a future product several months ahead of production and accurately measuring the most/least popular options and configurations.
Is it dang expensive? In my opinion, it is a little expensive (although not as expensive as a 4Runner). I think I might get a slightly used 2005 or 2006 Pathy and get a decent decrease in price.
2FastDre.
I agree that a min of 300+ft/lbs of torque and HP in the high 100s is a must for the diesel. What does the 2.5 diesel they are using in Europe put out?
And it split-folds, unlike the Armada/QX."
Wow! Nissan is really aiming at the 300+lbs and 5+ brood market. I thought the Armada was the nod to that segment. Hope they didn't forget to make standard the "super-size" cup holders and the "Baby On Board" sign.
What a pity. Bigger, uglier and with a third-row seat. And instead of Japanese quality, we now have Canton, Miss. quality (and it also looks like it was styled there).
And I was so looking forward to the new Pathfinder....
But can you blame them? The old unibody couldn't come close to the sales of the 4Runner, despite being a lot more car-like IMO.
-juice
I thought it was being built in Tenn. With a litte more TLC taken to ensure a better quality than Canton's 1st runs.
First sighting was of a silver one in front of an Atlanta dealership a couple of weeks ago. As I drove by, I saw a bunch of sales guys standing around it. Not wanting to mess with shark infested waters, I figured I would cruise by after they were closed. When I went back I could not see it anywhere on their lot, and have not seen it since. Then I read they were not coming out until late October, so even I began to question my sanity.
Yesterday morning I saw three driving in formation. All had California plates (I am in Georgia) and single drivers with walkie talkies.
My impression is very favorable. The overall design is very slick. Although they have a family resemblance to the Armada, they do not suffer from the ungainly proportions and odd roof line (IMHO)of the Armada, and the overall look seems better to me in a smaller and more reasonable sized package. I am looking forward to their official unveiling.
You must have seen either test vehicles, or a training program for dealer staff, something like that.
I swear I saw a new Golf on the roads the other day, and they're not supposed to arrive until late next year in the US. Might have been a diplomat's car, since all the embassies are here in Washington.
-juice
BTW, this MPG7 guy is super sizing:-) Outside of parts of the Third World and Utah, 5 kids is kind of a lot. He should stick to the minivan or school bus forums.
Any info would be great - ready to jump, but want to drive this first!!
But before making judgments on its looks, wait until you have seen one. I am not crazy about the Armada and was not impressed with the pictures of the new Pathfinder, but I think they actually look better in real life, since I have been lucky enough to actually see a few.
nissannews.com released final pricing for 2005 Pathfinder:
- XE trim 2-wheel drive starts at MSRP of $24,650
- SE trim 2-wheel drive starts at MSRP of $25,850 ($1,150 less than 2004 model!)
- SE Offroad 4-wheel drive starts at MSRP of $30,450
- LE trim 2-wheel drive starts at MSRP of $32,550
Wow, these are good prices - considering an all new vehicle. I hope that the interior material quality did not suffer too much.
2FastDre.
As far as the looks are concerned, I would hold judgment until I see it -- the pictures posted on Edmunds appear to be of a prototype vehicle, not the actual production model. The pictures on the Nissan website look a lot better.
~alpha
On the good side, there are 3 extra inches of second row leg room, better fuel economy than 2004 models, 6000 lb max tow rating (tow hitch is standard!), tire pressure monitors standard, voltage and oil pressure gauges, loads of advanced safety features, 5 speed auto box, speed sensitive steering, etc.
2FastDre.
Plus it's bigger.
Still, 500 lbs, wow.
-juice
Damn, it looks so much better in dealer pictures than it does in Nissan's own pictures.
-juice
I like it. Whenever I get my degree (GOD help me) I am getting one of those things...probably an LE with EVERYTHING.
Sounds like a sweet graduation present doesn't it
Thanks,
T
Probabaly an LE with every option.
Any idea if it's more or less than 6,000lbs?
GVWR(lbs) 4x2 - 5,800
4x4 - 6,000
I've been anxiously waiting for this SUV myself. Been contemplating whether to get either an '04 or '05 Sequoia or this SUV.
As you have probably guessed and has been reported in literature the third row is not big by any means and cuts down on the total space quite significantly. However, there is more than enough room for a couple of kids even in the third row where they should sit quite comfortably. Bigger adults will be cramped but kids should be no problem. The DVD system is also quite an impressive addition and both the second and third row have an excellent view of it.
In terms of general space, while on paper the truck does not seem a whole lot bigger Nissan seems to have reallye xpanded the interior room. I have had friends who previously had trouble being comfortable in my 2001 Pfinder tell me that they would now seriously consider this truck. There is quite a big difference in total cabin space from the older models for the better.
Hope this helps
I'd be happy to provide a ballpark...
I got black on black '05 Pathfinder LE with every available option including the dvd system, 9 speaker Bose stereo and teh navigation. The options also included all of teh little stuff like the microfilter, splash guards, etc etc.
The end result was a sticker of roughly 38k and change.
Is your model a 4x4 or 4x2?
I was thinking of maybe trading my Altima in for one..but I don't think I am going to do that just yet.
However, I really do like them. I saw a Silverton Blue model yesterday morning...
I really like that color. As long as I can get a black interior with it...