1989 Nissan Pathfinder XE review from North America
"A nice reliable sport utility vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My transmission went out twice. It first broke about two months after I drove it. Repairs came to about $1,200. It's alot of money because i have a automatic transmission. Then after that I worked perfectly for about two and a half years and then the transmission broke on me again. So then that cost me about $800. Fixed broken exhaust manifold bolts. Brake lines have problems. I spun out a total of three times on the freeway trying to avoid bad Los Angeles drivers.
General comments?
This truck has a solid body. It controls very well, but lacks power. I would be happy if this truck had about 160 horsepower. I just want enough to past motorists when I change lanes and just enough to go up hills with ease. I happy with what I got. It's a very reliable truck. I would buy another one. The only downside is the transmission, but other than than it's a great truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187760 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2002 |