Hey guys....finally found a forum for some good technical discussion about offroading my pathfinder!
Okay, here's my background info, for the last 10 years, I have been heavily into Land Rovers for offroad and my daily driver. I have a 1973 RHD air portable Land Rover Lightweight for my offroading. And I have a 98 Discovery that is my daily driver that I am looking to replace with the 2003 pathfinder LE. My dad has a 2003 SE and it's been an awesome truck for him.
My questions about my 2003 are:
#1 Just how reliable is this "all mode 4wd system". I much prefer a manual stick for shifting into 4wd and I am not so sure how a dial on the dash can do a better job. Also, what about this auto mode? To me, it's totally ridiculous and won't even use it but I am just worried about long term repair issues.
#2 Is there anyway I can tell from the VIN if my vehicle has the limited slip?
#3 I haven't bought it yet, just left a deposit pending the dealer looking at 1 problem, a bad vibration in 4WH when you hit 40mph. Has anyone experienced this and what can it be?
#4 PO has mismatched tires on the front and back. The front is a much more aggressive tread compared to the back, would you recommend I match up the tires asap?
#5 Other than the precat issue I have heard of, are there any other problems that you guys have experienced?
Sorry for all the questions in my first post!
Thanks for the help.
Lisa