Hey all! Just acquired a 2003 Pathfinder LE, originally belonged to my father who bought it new in 2003 when I went to work for Nissan North America. He since sold it to my sis, who just sold it to me as she doesn't need it anymore.
It's in great condition, especially considering it has 103,000 miles. I've put some maintenance into it this past week, new BFGoodrich Long Trail Tour tires, and have removed some of the accessories that my father had originally installed. He had installed a brush guard up front, but in the interest of trying to get better mileage out of it, I've removed the front brush guard, the roof rack crossbars, the hitch ball, and both factory standard running boards. The total weight savings: 105 lbs.! Hopefully that savings, plus the improved aerodynamics now that there isn't so much drag on the thing, will help boost it above 14 mpg!
I may post the brush guard for sale in the classifieds section soon. You can see it installed in the "before" pic below.
I look forward to getting all kinds of great tips & knowledge from other enthusiasts! Cheers!
Before I stripped it:
After I stripped it: