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anyone on here do any real 4x4ing in their late model pathfinder??? i need some nissan friends over at www.offroadworld.net. I'm the only nissan on the board. everyone else has ford f150's.
I just came home from buying a 2003 Pathfinder SE. (White Pearl, "popular package", Sunroof package, Micro filter, XM Satellite radio)
The Dealer did mention that there is a redesign coming out in the spring of 2003. He gave the impression that it is meant to compete more directly with the newly redesigned Toyota 4Runner. (which IS really nice, but its base price is about what you'd pay for a fully loaded Pathfinder SE.)
I would expect a fairly significant price increase.
Steve, Host
Steve, Host
I just upgraded my tires from the OEM Bridgeston Duelers to the Michelin LTX/MS P255/65/R16. I'll be going up to ski resorts in the Reno, Lake Tahoe area more often this upcoming winter, and i wanted to ask the experts in this board what snow chains they recommend. I've asked a few of my friends who also have 4X4 trucks, and they said that as long you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, you don't need snow chains. Not sure if they're right, so i was wondering if someone out there can give me some good advice. Thanks!!
If you enter 50,80 in the search box it will show you road restrictions. In most cases the restrictions are similar to this:
" CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 1.5 MI WEST OF KYBURZ TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO)"
If you want to get a set of chains (or cables), it's unlikely you'll use them if you show the CHP officer you have M/S rated tires and 4WD.
Thanks again. Oh I found the frequency of posting in QX4 forum is much lower than Pathfinder so I'll post more here.
I agree that it is always better to have a chain with you going up to Reno or Tahoe this time of the year...
http://www.vulcantire.com
if as big as the sequioa - I am out
if as big as the gx470 with 3rd seat - hmmm might be tempted to trade in by fall next year...
Chain Requirements
R1: Chains are required - snow tread tires allowed.
R2: Chains are required on all vehicles except four wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels
R3: Chains are required - all vehicles - no exceptions
R1 and R2 are the most common conditions. The highway is usually closed before an R3 condition is imposed
I thought the same, but it involves replacing the display unit inside the car.
Seems more accurate now.
AW
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks!
Ron. . .
I've got a 2001 LE 4x4 that came with the Toyo Tranpath 255/65R16 tires. I slashed one open doing some off-roading and the OEM Tranpath is no longer available. Does anyone out there have either a used one with about 50-75% tread left or the unused spare they want to part with? I'll pay a reasonable price + shipping to get the match for what I have.
Alternatively, do you know of a source for that OEM tire? NOS maybe?
You can either reply here or e-mail me directly at: ron.chase@internetmachines.com
Thanks!!!
Ron. . .
I've purchased used tires and rims at used tire dealers before - the only problem is trying to find the size especially if the warehouse isn't well organized. Even worse would be trying to match the brand as well. But sometimes the owner will know the stock so well that they'll surprise you.
You may try a salvage yard, but a tire off a wrecked vehicle would be highly suspect.
Steve, Host
I definately have to say that I LOVE 4WD. I've always driven FWD and boy, what a difference!
I just happened to be in Florida right now with the pathy and the idiotic dealer here has no idea what I should be using in the colder weather.
Thanks in advance.....
I'm looking forward to test this ottoming out issue. I hope it won't happen, I would be disappointed because in the summer I would add another 300lbs on the hitch for the trailer and boat.
If I have problems I plan to install airlifts next spring to solve this problem and level the truck when I'll have the boat attached.
Look for my impressions next weekend !!
I just don't see how anyone could go wrong with a Nissan.
P.S. I'm on my 4th Maxima!
The manual says the same thing on the 2002. Has anyone had any problems with the newer PF's?
Initial fuel check came in at 17 mpg.Remember to remove the lead from your foot before driving. It is difficult to do with this engine!
The only knock we have on the vehicle is the lack of rear seat leg room. I've had no problems with it bottoming out with 2 adults and 2 teenagers.
Like you, we plan on keeping the car 10+yrs. After 600+ miles,no problems. At this price level,we do not expect any problems.This isn't a Ford. We currently own 2 Mercury's and all I can say if quality is job 1 at Ford, I'd hate to see what job 2 is!
A friend purchased an '02 4wd 4runner ltd. I think my 2wd PF is a far better value with a savings of almost $10g's.
Good luck!
The reliability of the Pathfinder or QX4 should not be in question. I expect mine to last 250-300 K miles especially with the synthetic oil I use.
On another note, I'm over 7,000 miles now, and only 1 oil change so far. I'm going with the 3750 per the manual and my dealership. (I went in a little bit early for the first, and my sticker says 7,050 for the next...) I haven't called them yet to make an appointment for a Oil change, and I'm pretty sure when I call first thing tommorow they will give me a date a week out at least.
Anyone know how long it really takes them to do an oil change?
Anyway I haven't driven it in over a week, missed a snow storm, but what the heck, it was 80 and sunny where I was :-)
TIA
"Would you say this is a long term quality vehicle (I know a 4Runner is)? I plan to keep the truck for at least 10 years." Absolutely. I plan to keep a long time too so reliability is #1. I posted a while back about Consumer Reports long term reliability being reported as equally superb between Runner and Pathfinder.
"What is stopping me with the 4Runner (like many of you who chose the Pathy instead) is the pricing (not as much bang for the buck)." Very important. I posted a ways back about the opportunity costs of paying 4-5k more for the Runner; along with another post about the two vehicles (for many people, not ALL) serving their needs similarly.
"Also, from what you guys have posted, the fuel economy is really bad (worse than the Runner's V8 mileage per posts in the 4Runner forum)." I have been following people's feedback on the new Runner as well, and at best, that vehicle is reportedly getting only 1 MPG at most more. Like here, everyone has different results. I basically get 14 MPG in CTY driving and that's about the same 13-15 MPG range posted over there I think. I'd call it a draw (or at least too close to base a whole decision on IMHO).
"Lastly, the ground clearance on the Pathy seems low (about the same as a CR-V). Do both the SE and LE 4X2's have the same ground clearance? I would be getting an SE, even though the LE seems to look higher." Recently posted on this (in the context of 4WDs; not sure about 2WD models). Dropping a tape from the pumpkin to the ground on the '03 LE and new '03 Runner (to get the 4WD minimum running ground clearance), I don't think there is too much of a difference to affect your comparison calculus. Now, compared to the '02 Runner clearance (which I always preferred), it would be a factor. On the SE vs. LE (again, 4WD models), I think the SE comes with 16" wheels, while the LE has 17" wheels, which explains the main difference.
"One last question, those of you who have purchased in the last few weeks, did you get the truck for a lower price than TMV?" Posted a while Back on this. In October, I bought in CAT region an '03 LE with mats, microfilter, side molding and DCP for: actual Edmunds invoice cost (which of course includes destination) + $400 marketing fee - $1000 rebate - $400 dealer discount (Internet Dept. purchase). So, basically $1K under invoice, which was basically $31K before T/T/T. Good price? Not many commented after my post, but seemed fair to me, as Dealer kept all his holdback % because just off truck. I don't know what Edmunds TMV is now, but often found it $1-2K too high. I got 3.9% over 5 years, but now you can get 0.9% over 5 years. I did not have to negotiate any of this; the Internet Dept. at VOB Nissan in MD just shot me the straightforward offer after a mass E-mail inquiry. [B/T/W, they were the ONLY one to do so with a no-games one price only from the get-go; all the others responded with the usual "call us, we got a special" stuff.] Hope this helps.