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What I can't say for sure is whether it is a good *Canadian* price.
And I still stand by my undercoating, paint sealant, etc. comment.
I have just purchased an SE here in Atlanta. During the test drive, I did not detect the dreaded "shimmy" that others have mentioned, but on my first trip out of town, sure enough it does shimmy. I have read all posts here regarding this problem, but still am not exactly sure what it is. Is it a tire balance problem? Is it a TIRE problem itself? Is it something worse? What should I do? Will the dealer take care of this problem? Will they act as if they have NEVER HEARD of this problem before? If any of you have had the "SHIMMY" and then had it fixed by the dealer, please share your experience with us. I am in Atlanta with a shimmying SE with 300 miles on it. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I've gotten our PF back from service and tire rotation, and experienced a shimmy at certain highway speeds. Complained to the dealer, they took off the wheels and rebalanced them (put those lead weights on the rim). Problem solved.
I'm not saying this will cure your problem, but it's the simpliest thing to check first.
While in a later post you said $41,500 as a driveaway price, I'm assuming $41,500 + GST + PST ...
Also, is it worth getting winter tires. I have the Bridgestones and live in the Midwest. Thanks in advance.
Limited Slip
Navigation System
Leather Pkg
Floor mats
MicroFilter
Side mldgs
S/R Wind deflectors
Dest and Hdlg MSRP 36,852
I can lease this car with just first mo.,registration and bank fee total $1211. My monthly lease including tax is $581. Any comments on this price.
Sanandton - thanks for the reply. The noise isn't too bad, just wanted to be sure my PF is not missing a panel or insulation that should be there during manufacturing. I can live with it.
Maxzoey - I paid $41631 Cdn for a white LE AWD a couple of months ago, without the dealer add-ons you mentioned. I'm from the States, so that was a good price for me. As tonychrys said, I'm not sure if your price is a good Canadian price.
Jbuecker - There has been plenty of discussions about this issue a couple of months back. I think someone even posted a probable fix for it (something about index balancing?) Try searching in the archives section. Mine PF has been shimmy free (almost 1k miles now), except for one brief instance. Have not been able to reproduce it. Hopefully it never comes back. Good luck and keep us posted.
Cwopete - Sorry to hear that you will be selling a fine vehicle IMHO. One question though, why did you buy an SUV in the first place? I guess its not for the gas mileage!?
Kathycpa - What are the options? See above for what I paid for mine from Canada, loaded except microfilter, mouldings and hitch. I paid $27,196+TTL (with 1.5308 conversion)
Well, that's all from me. Hope everyone have a wonderful and save holiday season. Til next time...
Don
P.S. My wish for Edmunds is to fix the new software...Well, trying again to post...
Is there something you are leaving out? Is it a 2001.5 AWD? If it isn't, that would explain the price, dealers are trying to get rid of the non-AWD models.
I could use some information on your recent purchase from Tischer Nissan in Maryland. What salesman did you deal with when you bought your LE? How was your experience at the dealership?
You can either post here or email me if you like: bunting44@hotmail.com
Happy Holidays everyone!
Mike
That LE price seems right in line with the best of them - maybe a 100 better even. When I bought in Canada (to bring back to the US) in Sept, the Winnipeg dealers were all nice but couldn't touch the price in Toronto. What dealer did you work with and who was the contact? Email me if you prefer. Thanks.
-Jon
jonlofquist@aol.com
Second, can someone give me more info on whom and where to buy from in Canada? I won't be ready to buy until this summer or fall, but I would like to have everything well planned out before then. Please email me any info if you got it.
Lastly, opinions on 01 PF LE vs 01 QX4? Seems like only a couple $K difference. Any thoughts?
Thanks a bunch. You all are super helpful.
Travis
pyrenus@hotmail.com
Also is the extended warranty worthwhile, I've read that these are not all that great to buy.
Any advice would be appreciated.
In response to my prior question # 257 about the 4wd system of the PF I found this on an Australian car website: www.autoweb.com.au
"Proving that motorsport does improve the breed, the All-Mode 4WD system used by Nissan in the Series 2 Pathfinder is a derivative of the ATTESA E-TS 4WD technology first seen in the high performance Skyline GT-R coupe road and race cars...
Pathfinder's All-Mode 4WD system was developed having regard for the wide range of driving environments in which
recreational 4WD vehicles are used.
When set in the Auto setting, the All-Mode 4WD system automatically distributes torque between 100 per cent through the rear wheels to 50:50 front/rear when traction is difficult. In the Auto setting, front torque distribution varies with:
Difference between front and rear propeller shaft speeds;
Throttle opening angle;
Rate of vehicle acceleration;
Braking force;
ABS operation; and
Road speed.
Torque distribution is via a hydraulically operated multi-plate clutch and in the Auto setting, the maximum split is 50:50 front/rear which is the same as the 4WD High manual setting.
Hydraulic pressure to the clutch is varied according to requirements - the more pressure applied to the
clutch, the more torque which is transmitted to the front wheels.
Sensors monitoring factors such as front and rear propeller shaft speeds, engine speed, throttle sensor
and ABS actuation deliver information to a transfer control unit.
Following receipt of that information, the transfer control unit varies the hydraulic pressure to the clutch via a series of solenoids and valves.
Hydraulic pressure for the clutch is generated using two pumps. One is driven by the main shaft and produces oil pressure when the vehicle is being driven forward while the second is driven by an electric
motor and is used when the vehicle is reversing or travelling at low speed.
The two pumps guarantee constant pressure in the clutch system and are assisted by one-way valves
and discharge valves to ensure pressure is maintained and the oil flow is correct, even when the main oil
pump is in reverse.
Turning the 4WD dial on the dashboard to 4WD Low bypasses the clutch and locks the front and rear drive shafts,
unlocks the sungear/input shaft and locks the planetary carrier which produces a reduction of 2.569:1 - this is actually
lower than other Nissan 4WD models which have a reduction of 2.02:1."
I hope this satisfies some of you.
Mark ( soon to be 01 PF owner)
What is the difference between the Xterra and Pathfinder? I know you can get more horsepower, but is that all? It seems like the size and capabilites are roughly the same. Thanks in advance.
Give Art Marbury a call at Gwinnett Place Nissan in Duluth, GA @ 1-800-845-0385 or his direct # @ 1-678-480-7033 and make him an offer. Gwinnett Place promises to beat anyone's price - I called their bluff and got out for WELL UNDER INVOICE. They are the largest volume dealer in the southeast (so they say). Tell Art you got this info off the internet from Alpharetta Mike and I think he'll make you a deal! We're quite happy with our price!
later - mjow
P.S. Im getting a car within the week or the begining of next week (monday) so any hints to prices or oppinions would be Greatly appreciated thanks again.
any news on the popping noise? we've got a 00 qx4 with 12,000 in the upper midwest and have the same issue. the dealer is checking it this week, so let's compare responses.
If anyone has any information, please let me know.
Do you happen to know where this is available?
When does it expire?
In about 10 days I'll be purchasing a PF in the Baltimore area (or I may be even buying in Canada, thanks to Jon, but still unsure) and would like to get this incentive if possible.
Please contact me via email at: bunting44@hotmail.com or post here, of course!
Thanks for any help-
Mike
I am considering selling my 01 SE. With the increasing cost of gas and other things I can't help feeling that I am overall paying too much for my PF. Don't get me wrong, I love the car and do not want to get rid of it but I am feeling as though I have over paid a little bit. I have a 01 SE with everything but leather and 8K miles. Does anyone have an idea of what type of price I'd be able to get for this car. I don't want to take a bath of this thing so I would like to know what I should expect if I trade it in or try to sell on my own. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Mark
I am looking to lease a 2001 Pathfinder SE with moonroof. I live in Maine and I would like to make a deal anytime in the next couple of months. Does anyone know of any lease specials, rebates, or incentives coming up in the near future? What should I expect to pay per month for a 3 year lease? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Lisa
Hope you had a great holiday. The trip to Santa Barbara was fantastic. The PF ran great, even loaded down with presents and our black lab. I even got about 20 mpg zipping along between 75 - 80. It's hard to keep the speed down! I was curious to know if you ever got an answer to the Canadian $ versus US $ for the GST tax. If not, then fellow Canadian PF purchasers --- did the refund come in Canadian or US dollars?
Jerry
I went back to have a tow package installed and had the tires rebalanced. So far it has solved the problem. BUT, the service tech did tell me that several owners have come back and the only way they solved the problem was to have the tires replaced. IF you get to that point, have them put michellins on instead of bridgestones. I had this done on my Infiniti I30 a few years ago and it was like a different car on the highway. Hope you enjoy it !
Happy in Atlanta
on the wheels 180 deg and rebalance. Tires 30 years ago needed to be trued
on a trueing machine befor the ran smooth. I wish you luck. Steve
and ice. Very impressed with the AWD . Slow to 30 or less to shift or better
yet stop and then shift. Should here a "beep" then the 4wd lights come on then
off you go ....have fun...... steve
the tires are'nt Bridgestones. They are Dunlop TG 35's. Are these common on the SE's? It sure seems a lot of folks have this "shimmy" . I am assuming replacing the tires with new ones are covered under our warranty?? -- Some one else told me that it might be a Rotor problem...Could this be? I do not notice any problems when braking.....
other than the shimmy , I love the truck...Feels Strong and solid.
Hey thanks again all for the help
-Jason
Sorry I didn't answer your question earlier. I am on a holiday break from the big B here in Seattle and I haven't had much time to fire up the old laptop home. The GST refund comes in US dollars. They gave me a fair exchange rate. I think it was .65 something. That is a little lower than the conversion I got going the other way but the rates have changed since I bought. I think I was at about .67 something. Of coarse you had perfect timing and the rate was really good when you bought. You'll probably make money on your refund. I don't think they care what your rate was, they use whatever is current..
I noticed the last time I filled up that I was able to put in 2 or 3 more gallons after the nozzle shut off the first time. That seemed like quite a bit and should help on with the short range I have been getting (less than 300 miles to a tank at about 15 mpg).
Does anyone know how much gas is left when the light comes on and how much of it is usable. I guess the only way to know is to run it out of gas. Has anyone done that??????
As far as road noise goes, I can't hear anything, the stereo is usually turned up loud to cover up the howling from my ski rack.
I forgot to ask, did you get the rest of the parts for your rear deflector?
Are you happy with it? I have to order one myself.
There is approx. 4-5 gallons left when the light comes on. Total tank capacity is approx. 21 gallons. The times that I've filled up right when the light comes on takes approx. 16 gallons or so.
SAVAGE4:
$1000 cash back here in New England until 1/2/00
Ads have been in Boston Globe here.
LRICHARDS:
Current leases in Boston area are $299/mo ($315 w/ tax) for 36 mos, approx. $2k - $2500 down. This is for an SE with Bose and sunroof, 12k miles per yr.