1988 Nissan Pathfinder SE review from North America
"This is a well built truck that has the comforts of a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the a/c compressor and the expansion valve when the unit was first purchased.
Replaced 4 shocks, all 4 brakes and the rear brake cylinders.
Replaced the right side window regulator.
Replaced the radiator.
General comments?
I researched the pathfinder prior to purchase. After operating this vehicle for over a year I have found it to be well built, and able to withstand some abuse. The vehicle drives better than my mustang on the highway and handles well off road. However, the mustang, even with a 5.0 engine gets better gas mileage than the pathfinder. This is a tough truck and yes I like it, so much that I just purchased a newer pathfinder. And before I purchased this truck I was searching for a blazer. (phew!!)
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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 | 3.0 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 169000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2003 |