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He informed me that they wouldn't hold any vehicle for anybody, regardless of a deposit or not.
I guess I can understand this though:(
So now it's either go ahead and purchase sight unseen (if this is the PF we want no matter what) or wait another few weeks and hope the prices stay down where they are now.
Difficult situation I guess......the only comfort is knowing that I'll have my Pathfinder, eventually! I just wanted to get the best deal ever, I'm not asking too much am i?
And before you jump me Jon, I know the best deal is in CANADA! Wish I could manage the time needed into my schedule during my window of purchase come January, but I can't. Guess I'll just go for the best US deal possible:)
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As previously posted, I'm very pleased with mine. It takes no room when not in use. But it expands to 13 cu ft when needed. It's in the PF at all times in case I need it. Certainly more convenient than the rigid boxes.
ALSO... I've never ordered a vehicle before (I've always bought right from the lot) any suggestions. What have others been able to negotiate in terms of price for their LE with leather, mobile entertainment, sunroof,
I almost purchased an LE w/ Ent System sight unseen this week, but I decided against it at the last moment. I have not seen A PF w/ the Ent. System first hand....only pictures on www.nissandriven.com
The price on this LE w/Ent System was $31,398 (which was somewhat below invoice), scroll up about 10 posts and you should see some more of my posts about my ordeal/situation.
Note: For those of you who might be following my purchase: CarMax appears to have sold the Pathfinder I wanted (Sierra Silver) on Saturday. It's not on their web site anymore anyway. I sure hope they get another one in the next 2 weeks! My wife is kinda depressed, she had her heart set on that PF I think. Hopefully we'll find another one out there somewhere.
Also, I did read about the LE w/ent system for 31,398 but then today saw where someone paid 31,350 with no ent system???????
I guess I was just afraid to make the purchase on a vehicle I had never seen nor driven before. I'm sure it would have been fine and gone smoothly, I just couldn't do it is what it came down to I guess. That is alot of money to spend and then to "wish" for the best to happen. I want to see the process with my own eyes, I'll feel alot more comfortable I think, even if I pay a little more come Jaanuary.
I am willing to bet that if I would have wanted to hold the car for only a day or two versus the 2 weeks I needed, that they would have probably helped me out. But who knows, I'm sure other dealers would take credit card as down payment or deposit though..give them a call and tell them that it might make the difference on where you shop?
Where do you live? I started out by sending emails asking for price quotes from all the dealers around my purchase area. Some I have yet to hear from..but most of the others gave me pretty good quotes. You may give this a try. If you happen to live near a CarMax Nissan dealership..I'm sure some of the other dealers would match CarMax's price if you ask them.
Good luck...keep us informed! (Sorry so long!)
I did travel to almost 60 mph in 4x4 mode but the truck didn't feel anyway unstable. I was traveling mostly straight so that would explain why I didn't feel any speed differential between the wheels. This was the first time I have every driven in the snow in a 4x4, much less a truck. No pucker factors! :-)
I am now awaiting my Michelin LTX's which are on back order from Tire Rack. :-\
"Trod Firm!"
Unfortunately, the truck takes a LONG time to
warm up and never seems to put out a lot of heat on
those cold winter days.
Is this a problem with the heater or do all
Pathfinders have poor heaters/circulation systems?
In 20 deg weather, my '01 SE has been heating quite nicely.
Good luck!
I have some questions and comments:
Would like to know about after market entertainment systems (Gottria), how much? website addresses?
When I was looking for my sierra silver path, I had the worst time finding one but finally did.
Did Nissan not make enough of them or was there an unexpected demand for that color?
to MBUNTING: just keep on looking, I thought I wasn't going to be able to find one (almost gave up on that color) but I did and at a great price. Car sales are so bad these days that they are willing to negotiate!! Make sure to deal with the fleet manager and not the sales guys!
Thanks to everyone especially Jon Loquist for giving such great info and happy holidays!!
Be patient, young Jedi. The Force is strong with you...
Recall: Anyone read about the recall in the QX4 forum recently? Is this in anyway related to the Pathfinder? Sounds serious especially if the dealers are asking people not to drive in.
I'll do my best to hold off:)
18 days until I go Pathfinder LE shopping!!!
Thanks.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V410000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:OTHER PART
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC
Mfg. Campaign #: 00V410000
Year: 2001
Make: INFINITI
Model: QX4
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9200
Manufactured From: OCT 1999 To: MAR 2000
Year of Recall: '00
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have an ignition lock assembly with improperly seated key cylinder cap connector pins. Vibration can cause the connecting pins to loosen and/or fall out allowing the key cylinder cap to disengage from the key cylinder.
If this occurs, the steering wheel lock rod can move, which could lock the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the ignition lock assembly and assemblies with loose or missing end cap connector pins will be replaced. A ring clip will be installed on all others to prevent loosening of the pins. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Thanks,
Don
"Using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than stated above can cause persistent, heavy spark knock. [deleted] If severe, this can lead to engine damage."
I only want Nissan owners to enjoy their vehicles and not damage them due to misuse. Besides, with premium only costing $1.62 for a gallon, what is the big deal?
cheers!
Got my first speeding ticket today too, my luck is going down the tubes!
Thanks.
Hey, SF looked pretty nice to me when I was out there in October!
cwopete: Isn't your PF EPA rated for 16/19 MPG city/hwy? I'll be jumping for joy if I can get 20 MPG (been averaging about 17 with about 70% hwy driving). I suppose you can add octane boosters to your gas but that's probably going to cost you more in the long run.
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Good luck!
Drew
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Also, has anybody noticed a difference between running premium or regular gasoline? Premium is required for maximum performance, but if I'm going to burn a tank of gas on the freeway with the cruise set, I can't say as I'm to interested in performance at that time. I figure I'll run a mix of 87, 89 or occasionally 93 in the winter, then maybe spend some more on premium when it's warm and I can actually see the road.
I'm up to 167 miles so far!!! It seems to be a nice vehicle, though when it's dark on my way to work and dark shortly after I get home, there isn't much time to look at it or explore it's features.
Has anyone seen Dyno results for the PA, I was curious to see the difference between engine HI and HI at the wheels.
-Dan