1987 Nissan Pathfinder review from Australia and New Zealand
"Solid Off-Road, Car-like On-Road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition Points Burnt out.
Starter motor is on it's way out. Needs to be reconditioned.
Exhaust runs too close to passenger foot-well and has melted the carpet.
Seats (front and rear) have very little comfort on long trips however trim has held together and in "As New" condition for a 15 year old car.
General comments?
I knew very little about the service history when purchasing my Pathfinder, but have been very happy with the reliability of it.
It's ability off-road is excellent. It goes where some brand new vehicles get stuck. I have yet to find a track to stump my pathfinder.
The only problem I have with my car is the fuel economy is not the greatest. I get approx. 400-500 kilometre's per tank. I suspect this is because the engine is under-powered and has to push a little over 1.6 tonnes without a load.
It definantely needs the 3.0L V6 of the next model.
Plenty of passenger and luggage room.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 227000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2003 |