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73anth · 23-02-2010, 17:58

Hi, im looking to buy a 55-57 plate pathfinder, would like all the toys ect!!
i always join a owners forum before buying a car as people always give sound advice.

i like the pathfinder for its looks, bootspace and value for money.

are there any things i need to watch out for, things to stay away from ect?
what are the auto boxes like?

regards anth

lacroupade · 23-02-2010, 20:04

Not many new Pathfinder owners on here that I'm aware of Anth, but the running gear and engines are used on other trucks. But its always seemed to get good press, just the running costs are a bit on the juicy side....

Have a look here...

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/review...nder-2005.aspx

zippy656 · 23-02-2010, 20:12

http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/WD21/fwd.pdf
might be of some help if you get one.. the manual

lacroupade · 23-02-2010, 20:16

zippy you post whore, you only did that so you could do No. 6000 - that manuel is for the rusty old 1990s Pathfinder, not the shiny new one....right, go on - do it.

73anth · 23-02-2010, 21:08

cheers, i think a good test drive would help, ie noise at 70mph and mpg!!!

lacroupade · 23-02-2010, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73anth

cheers, i think a good test drive would help, ie noise at 70mph and mpg!!!

I did think about one but decided against it - there are much more efficient 4x4s out there, albeit a tad pricier if you want something heavyweight, but things like the Honda CRV or Hyundai Santa Fe knock it into a cocked hat unless you need serious off-road capability.

At this point, someone will come along and start telling you to buy a Jeep...

....and TBH you could do worse!

23-02-2010, 17:58	#1
73anth Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north east Vehicle: 2.7tdi Lwb terrano Posts: 35	newbie Hi, im looking to buy a 55-57 plate pathfinder, would like all the toys ect!! i always join a owners forum before buying a car as people always give sound advice. i like the pathfinder for its looks, bootspace and value for money. are there any things i need to watch out for, things to stay away from ect? what are the auto boxes like? regards anth

23-02-2010, 20:04	#2
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Not many new Pathfinder owners on here that I'm aware of Anth, but the running gear and engines are used on other trucks. But its always seemed to get good press, just the running costs are a bit on the juicy side.... Have a look here... http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/review...nder-2005.aspx

23-02-2010, 20:12	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	http://bebrs.pie-dabas.net/Webs/Terrano/WD21/fwd.pdf might be of some help if you get one.. the manual

23-02-2010, 20:16	#4
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	zippy you post whore, you only did that so you could do No. 6000 - that manuel is for the rusty old 1990s Pathfinder, not the shiny new one....right, go on - do it.

23-02-2010, 21:08	#5
73anth Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north east Vehicle: 2.7tdi Lwb terrano Posts: 35	cheers, i think a good test drive would help, ie noise at 70mph and mpg!!!