rotus7 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 New to the forum... I found a 2001 Pathfinder and was all set to buy it but the financing fell threw. I have to wait a while before I can buy, but I want want to do a little research before the time comes again when I do buy. I've decided I want a 2001 to 2004 Pathfinder, most likely focusing on an 03-04. What I want to know from you guys it the best model to get. I know I want to get 4wd. Leather with heated seats would be nice as well as a sunroof. I've noticed that some have the manual 4wd with a lever and some have the electronic with a switch. Which is better for offroad? I plan to do light to moderate offroading, not extreme rock crawling. I doubt I'll ever make it out to do the Rubicon Trail or anything remotely close to that. What are the models and options to look for? I may eventually do a lift but haven't decided on the direction I want to go as I don't have one yet. Thanks for your input, look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 hello. welcome. sounds like you picked a pathy with every option already..... heated leather seats are pretty much top-o-the tree. pick which trans suits you... if yer gunna do a lot of in-town driving. trust me! a 5 speed is NOT what you need lol. i have both a 5 spd and auto pathy. my auto is my wheeler... i love them both, i love my 5 speed, but it sucks in traffic and in town to shift all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotus7 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Share Posted March 18, 2007 (edited) Yeah...I forgot to mention, it will be an automatic. Mostly my question is about the 4wd: electronic or manual. But it if there are other things to look for like locking diff and stuff like that. The 01 I was looking at was in amazing shape and only had 57k miles. The only flaw I found was the button on the parking brake was deformed with some gouges but it still worked. Would've been an easy fix though. BTW: Thanks for the welcome Edited March 18, 2007 by rotus7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govols74n Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Manual 4wd is way better, I personally stay away from the push button crap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdpathy Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Manual..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Welcome! The "push button" 4wd system doesnt have many problems that I know of. I guess, if you are not going to be much of a hard off-roader, its no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Welcome to the family I love my auto. You've always got drive, just put your foot down harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Welcome! The "push button" 4wd system doesnt have many problems that I know of. I guess, if you are not going to be much of a hard off-roader, its no big deal. Ditto, I havent heard anything bad about the switch version... although I dont have one, and dont know much about it -- I am sure there are a couple threads in the R50 section about them. I think a lot of us prefer the manual 'stick' version of the T-case, simply because it just feels right to put it in 4 that way. Welcome to NPORA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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