Newbie from Gloucester.....

Tarmac Tanner · 10-09-2015, 19:01

Hi all, I`ve been looking at getting a Pathfinder Aventura as the family is growing & need more room, so I thought I`d hook up on here to do more research. I currently own a 2003 BMW 330ci Convertible msport which is a joy to drive but with only 4 seats & lack of legroom in the back it`s now time for it to go

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I use a 2009 Toyota d4 auto pick up truck for work so I`m used to using the 4x4 when needed !

I`m looking forward to visiting this site more regularly

P.S. On Saturday I`m looking at a black 2008 autobox model, 94000 miles,fsh (no towbar), so we`ll see how we get on.....will post pictures if successful.
Regards

John

Paultrol · 10-09-2015, 19:43

Hi and welcome,
Don't know anything about Pathfinders

but hope it's all your wanting, good luck.

don simon · 10-09-2015, 20:07

Welcome, there's a good article in the October edition of 4x4 magazine on buying secondhand Pathfinders.

Tarmac Tanner · 11-09-2015, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by don simon

Welcome, there's a good article in the October edition of 4x4 magazine on buying secondhand Pathfinders.

Thanks, I`ll pick up a copy later...

Regards

John

rustic · 11-09-2015, 18:18

Hi John, sorry not to have welcomed you any sooner, but a lot on my plate at the moment.
This is a great site with some great people, but most of our knowledge is Terrano based, then a lot on Patrols.
We do have a few Pathfinder owners, and a few Navara owners too.
As far as I am aware, there was an issue with the 2.5 litre engines on the Navara, which I assume are also on the Pathfinder, and a modification was done to help with oil circulation, so worth looking into that.

Welcome,
Rustic.

Daemo · 11-09-2015, 20:43

Welcome, can't help mechanically with pathfinders however I have seen one destroy the rear diff and spit the bits all over the ground on a fairly minor offroad excursion and this was done by a Nissan salesman demonstrating the capabilities of the vehicle to a bunch of farmers in New Zealand..he was very embarrassed to say the least..

Banshee · 12-09-2015, 14:24

I've never seen a decently modded one, maybe this could be the lab rat?

Welcome Mate

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terrano bob · 12-09-2015, 19:27

hi mate

johnb5177 · 12-09-2015, 21:00

Welcome mate, great site, great folks.....

In Edinburgh at the moment, and amazed at the number of newer Pathfinders up here.....the Nissan agent must have a good deal going.....

firebobby · 12-09-2015, 21:17

Welcome to the club

Tarmac Tanner · 14-09-2015, 17:09

Thanks for the warm welcome folks.....I went for a looksy & road test in a 2008 Pathy, I wouldn`t buy an early one due to engine failures, but the later one ticks all the boxes (but never buy the first one I look at)...+ my wife likes it !
Will keep you in the loop..

firebobby · 14-09-2015, 21:50

What is the road tax on the later ones ??

iansjones · 17-09-2015, 20:03

Hi, i have a Pathfinder and it has done me very well offload so far.

10-09-2015, 19:01	#1
Tarmac Tanner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Gloucester Posts: 3	Newbie from Gloucester..... Hi all, I`ve been looking at getting a Pathfinder Aventura as the family is growing & need more room, so I thought I`d hook up on here to do more research. I currently own a 2003 BMW 330ci Convertible msport which is a joy to drive but with only 4 seats & lack of legroom in the back it`s now time for it to go . I use a 2009 Toyota d4 auto pick up truck for work so I`m used to using the 4x4 when needed ! I`m looking forward to visiting this site more regularly P.S. On Saturday I`m looking at a black 2008 autobox model, 94000 miles,fsh (no towbar), so we`ll see how we get on.....will post pictures if successful. Regards John

11-09-2015, 18:18	#5
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Hi John, sorry not to have welcomed you any sooner, but a lot on my plate at the moment. This is a great site with some great people, but most of our knowledge is Terrano based, then a lot on Patrols. We do have a few Pathfinder owners, and a few Navara owners too. As far as I am aware, there was an issue with the 2.5 litre engines on the Navara, which I assume are also on the Pathfinder, and a modification was done to help with oil circulation, so worth looking into that. Welcome, Rustic. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

12-09-2015, 14:24	#7
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	I've never seen a decently modded one, maybe this could be the lab rat? Welcome Mate 2 Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

10-09-2015, 19:43	#2
Paultrol Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South east Vehicle: Patrol Posts: 403	Hi and welcome, Don't know anything about Pathfinders but hope it's all your wanting, good luck.

10-09-2015, 20:07	#3
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Welcome, there's a good article in the October edition of 4x4 magazine on buying secondhand Pathfinders.

11-09-2015, 20:43	#6
Daemo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Patrol y61, safari y60. Posts: 466	Welcome, can't help mechanically with pathfinders however I have seen one destroy the rear diff and spit the bits all over the ground on a fairly minor offroad excursion and this was done by a Nissan salesman demonstrating the capabilities of the vehicle to a bunch of farmers in New Zealand..he was very embarrassed to say the least..

12-09-2015, 19:27	#8
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	hi mate

12-09-2015, 21:00	#9
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Welcome mate, great site, great folks..... In Edinburgh at the moment, and amazed at the number of newer Pathfinders up here.....the Nissan agent must have a good deal going.....

12-09-2015, 21:17	#10
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Welcome to the club

14-09-2015, 17:09	#11
Tarmac Tanner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Gloucester Posts: 3	Thanks for the warm welcome folks.....I went for a looksy & road test in a 2008 Pathy, I wouldn`t buy an early one due to engine failures, but the later one ticks all the boxes (but never buy the first one I look at)...+ my wife likes it ! Will keep you in the loop..

14-09-2015, 21:50	#12
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	What is the road tax on the later ones ??

17-09-2015, 20:03	#13
iansjones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stroud, South West England Vehicle: Pathfinder Posts: 220	Hi, i have a Pathfinder and it has done me very well offload so far.