I am considering the purchase of a 2001 Pathfinder SE 4WD. Please provide any comments or recommendations you may have about this vehicle, both good and bad experiences.
2006-08-23 14:53:41 · 9 answers · asked by crispy critter 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
Please consider this. If your buying a stick trans, and if Nissan didn't change the way they built the early models, the combined trans/transfer case weights 300 lbs. and requires a lot of time to change the clutch. As for rust, look over the suv really good. If you don't see any rust then get it rust proofed, and not just undercoated. Also check the mileage and get a carfaxed history. People tend to beat what they drive and this one is six years old now. Average driving would be 90,000 miles, something to check on. look for head gasket leaks, exhaust studs broken, water in the oil or oil in the water. Was the oil changed every 3,500 miles ? Enjoy your Pathfinder, Mark
2006-08-24 01:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by mark w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mark W has some good points for an old timer like me 51year old Nissan Master Tech However 2001 pathfinder is the 3.5 engine like the 350Z engine is complicated and must have oil changes done on time. And I find the suspension very soft make sur you check with your local dealership for warranty repairs and ask for photo copies of work if any done these are long lasting Trucklets. Did you look at the NEW Pathfinder year end sale payments could be less NEW
2006-08-24 08:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES THEY ARE GOOD VEHICLES, MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING THE 3.5 ENGINE I THINK SOME OF THE 01'S MADE IN EARLY 2000 STILL HADE THE SMALLER ENGINE. NOT SURE THOUGH.. THE 3.5 IS A GOOD ENGINE THAT PUTS OUT A 245 HORSEPOWER WHICH IS 5 LESS THAN THE TOYOTA TUNDRA V-8 FOR THAT YEAR.. I WILL TELL YOU THOUGH THAT I HAD TO REPLACE TWO SENSORS,, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR FAILURE ON THIS VEHICLE. THE VTC SENSOR RIGHT SIDE, AND THE O2 SENSOR THE RED ONE, INSTALLED BOTH MYSELF, VTC WAS ABOUT $80 , AND THE O2 WAS ABOUT $130 PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER.. WHICH I RECCOMEND,, WELL U CANT GET THE VTC SENSORS ANYWHERE ELSE
2006-08-24 08:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by SUBYDUDE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lovely vehicle. Check the suspension, gearbox and transfer case.
2006-08-24 02:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by lew_lewisje 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I considered buying a used one several years ago, looked at mid 1990's models and determined they had a lot of auto. transmission problems,maybe newer ones are better.
2006-08-26 00:57:49 · answer #5 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have one. the tires are expensive to replace. it uses a lot more gas than my old corolla. my dogs love to ride in it.
it seems like a sturdy automobile.
check with kbb.com to make sure that you aren't paying too much.
2006-08-23 22:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by boardbiker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a 93 and the frame rotted. come problem i heard others say the same
2006-08-24 04:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 1995 one...
It goes and goes and goes... 200k miles with no problems
2006-08-23 22:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by guido_961 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a great car, I recommend it.
2006-08-24 17:37:37 · answer #9 · answered by Razi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋