johnm
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About johnm
- Birthday 10/17/1969
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Your Pathfinder Info
99 SE 4x4, 3.3V6, Auto, LSD, 113K miles
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Mechanical Skill Level
Wrench And Socket Set Mechanic
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Your Age
36-40
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What do you consider yourself?
Weekend Warrior
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Model
SE
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Year
1999
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http://
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Gender
Male
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Location
Alabama
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Well, I'm a traitor. Came across a really good deal on a 08 Wrangler X and the dealer offered me $3000 for my Pathfinder (like a $1000 more than I thought I'd get). So now I'm a Jeep owner. Thanks to everyone for your help during my tenure as a Pathy owner. And to the board owners for maintaining this corner of the net, I would have had a much harder time without it.
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Well, looks like this is a moot discussion, both sold on Saturday...talk to the guy today by phone.
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yep, maybe so.
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yes, I know all vehicles have issues. There are some "issues" that I'm simply not prepared to deal with, like a catastrophic failure due to poor engineering design. Especially when the manufacturer essentially denies it's a problem, extended warranty or not. Bad engineering once, is bad engineering repeated. It's the reason I don't buy Ford or GM vehicles.
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know what, nevermind...I'm not getting anywhere near the radiator/transmission and timing belts issue in these years and models. In case you don't know what I'm referring to, google, "2007 pathfinder transmission problems"
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OK, so I'm still shopping for a new vehicle. One of my local dealers has 2 vehicles on thier lot: 1) 2007 Pathfinder SE 4x4 "Off-Road" package, 79K miles, $14,900 2) 2006 XTerra X 4x4, 95K miles, $11,900 Both have the 4.0L V6 and 5 speed auto tranny. Just is case it matters, I don't do any serious off-roading. My driving is 90% below 55. 50% smooth paved roads, 25% crappy paved country roads, 20% dirt roads, 5% no roads. In the winter that 20% dirt turns into mud, so I need the 4 wheel drive. I can afford either. I won't be modifying them, stock capabilities and features are sufficient for my needs. Any thoughts, concerns, pointers? Is the pathfinder worth the extra $3K? I know this is the pathfinder place, but I figured you guys can give me honest opinions.
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70's datsun...not sure of the model
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Well, then, if you have the know-how, tools and time to replace an entire engine, you can do the cam-seals for the $50, or whatever they cost, yourself and you wouldn't have to spend $500 for a new engine, or $1400 for shop labor, would you? But that's completely beside the point, the OP asked what it would cost to have the cam-seals replaced (presumably by a shop).
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where are you going to get an engine and get it installed for $500?
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LOL, around here for 500, you get scrap metal. Shoot, I've been looking for a car with better mpg for my wife. For $1500 these are the kind of cars I find: 92 Saturn, blown head gasket 99 Civic, transmission blown 88 Accord, no reverse, needs tires, suspension, crash damage repair, and they don't have a title 04 Ford Minivan, bring your own wheels and tires cuz it don't have any, no 2nd gear, no lights, odometer broken Sorry to get off topic.
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Put in another what for 500? Auto parts and labor must be really cheap in Canada.
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Had a leak in the same place on my 99. It turned out to the be the cam seals (the other choice was the head gasket). It was around $1400 for labor and parts. Basically, it's a timing belt change with the cam seals. My cost was probably a little higher than average, but I have a good mechanic that I trust, which is worth the extra cost to me.
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Thanks for the replies. I sent the sales-dude an email on wednesday and got one back on thursday "oh, um, sorry that truck has been sold for weeks." Which begs the question, who maintains your website? I went through the same thing for weeks looking for my pathfinder. Looks like we are going to have a long search. Have I mentioned I hate car shopping?