[Considering a pathfinder...question about the transmission problem]

Is it accurate that the cooler issue affects only automatic transmissions?

[Considering a pathfinder...question about the transmission problem]

As far as what would be a wiser choice, it really depends on what you want to do with the rig and how mechanically inclined you are.

 

I don't use a car for daily travel at all. Distance-wise I drive like 4K a year max. Those are some small road trips but more mountain excursions. Not so much offroading but generally getting about in rough winter mountain terrain. I like my cars reliable but I don't mind tinkering, as long as it's not leaving me on the side of the road I'm ok.

 

So I'm torn between the R50 and R51. I like them both. The R50 has more classic charm but the R51 is a pretty sexy beast.

[Considering a pathfinder...question about the transmission problem]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking at buying a pathfinder and am a little worried about the tranmission coolant issues I've read so much about.

From what I understand the fix is to bypass the cooler or somesuch, but is there any way I can figure out if this has been done? I doubt it'd be wise to just take the seller's word for it if I ask about it.

 

Would a late 90s models be a wiser choice? I can find those for almost half the price of the 2005-2007 models.