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    4wd vs FWD and fuel economy

    in General Forums

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    Just about everything. FWD rice burners are for limp wristed people that don't know anything about cars. Take for one, the weight distribution. RWD platforms have a proper weight distribution because of how the engine and transmission is placed. FWD will understeer because all the drive train and powerplant is directly at the front rotated sideways. They will also torque steer because most of the time the drive shafts are uneven. The other thing you will notice is inferior part quality. Since FWD cars are just basic means of transportation, all the parts are value engineered. The majority of parts on a Pathfinder are overbuilt so they last a long time.

     

    FYI: Pathfinders have almost an even 50/50 weight distribution, which makes them ideal for handling on hilly roads.

     

    I'd take offense, but I notice you are from N.J. :)

     

    Why can't the weight-foward distribution with FWD be considered an advantage in many conditions just as RWD can be considered a disadvantage in some conditions? Of course they drive and handle differently. You have to adapt your driving technique.

     

    Also, seems to me the late 70's early 80's datsuns/nissans are pretty damn durable and reliable and most parts are cheap to replace. Still alot of them driving around stock.

    4wd vs FWD and fuel economy

    in General Forums

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    Hey folks. I'd like to bounce some stuff off y'all.

     

    After having a couple of toyotas, I bought a 1992 Pathfinder for cheap and put a little money into it. Always stuck to driving 4wd although I never was into off-roading much. I live in the north country so 4wd is convenient and I do go out in the woods, but rarely do anything "silly" if you know what I mean.

     

    I feel my attitude changing now, though, thinking about fuel economy. Do I need 4wd at the cost of 20+ mpg? I'm starting to think not, especially when I can get by with FWD in the snow.

     

    I've been looking at old subaru's, datsun/nissan, and honda civic wagons. I'd love to get a wagon for the space and gear hauling. All things considered, I'd love to get ahold of and old sentra wagon or other flat 4cyl wagon.

     

    So, anyone wanna trade me their good running 1984 sentra wagon for my pathy?

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    Tell this newb why Pathfinder and not 4runner!

    in New People Start Here!

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    Howdy and welcome!! I'm not going to bother answering the same as everyone else, rather tI will focus on the headers. That is a fairly significant upgrade, and as long as the rest of the system is upgraded, it makes a noticable difference in power. You might want to look into an intake upgrade to compliment it. ;)

     

    B

     

    What intake should I get?

    Tell this newb why Pathfinder and not 4runner!

    in New People Start Here!

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    Hi all.

     

    I just bought a 1992 XE for $800 with 205k miles, a bit of body damage up front and some interior plastic missing. To be honest, a Pathfinder was my second choice to finding a 1st gen. 4runner. When I couldn't find one in reasonable shape for a reasonable price I jumped on this XE 'caused it seemed like a good deal. Engine is strong yet with exhaust leak. Everything else works on it including the A/C. No other fluid leaks and some BF Goodrich AT tires that are fairly new.

     

    So, why should I keep this thing and fix it up nice instead of jumping into a 4runner that might need an overhaul?

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