Pinip Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) some look alike...with Mitsubishi engines...but Honda always had burning or leaking oil problems... with those engines... http://www.edmunds.com/honda/passport/1994...ktid=ik16231730 still impressive to know that Honda tried to copie the Pathfinder...they had a good reason... Japanese were investing massively in Americas...a foreign rat race in America's invasion... ...i guess the Pathfinder really had a high hand then... and surpassed even more with it's engine... Edited May 16, 2009 by Pinip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 the passports are nice...they have a little more power than the pathy (or at least feels like it) my buddy that is coming out today had a 95...and funny thing is the passport is the same thing as the rodeo but the rodeo used "2nd hand parts" or so from what i hear from a couple of mechanic buddies...and almost every single one of them have lifter tap unless you give it some seafoam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 A friend of mine used to have an Isuzu Rodeo back in high school. Really nice truck and quite peppy when you hammered on the gas. I noticed it lookd identical to the Honda Passport, which, if my memory serves correctly, was never sold in Canada. I don't think it's half as good as the Pathfinder, though. I don't have the statistics in front of me but I think the Pathfinder/Terrano is one of the highest-selling SUVs ever. I highly doubt Honda or Isuzu can make that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 We have an isuzu rodeo, granted it's newer than the one in your link. The only problem we've had with it is the dumb mechanics who replaced the clutch under warranty messed it up. Other than that it's a solid rig, has a 3.2 l v6 that feels way faster than my pathy, I think its around 210hp. Plus, It gets like 25 mpg on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 We have an isuzu rodeo, granted it's newer than the one in your link. The only problem we've had with it is the dumb mechanics who replaced the clutch under warranty messed it up. Other than that it's a solid rig, has a 3.2 l v6 that feels way faster than my pathy, I think its around 210hp. Plus, It gets like 25 mpg on the highway. Isn't the 3.2L in the Rodeo/Passport a DOHC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I never liked the pasport and rodeo because of their imposterness. My dislike grew oneday when a passport owner appoached me and my 89 @ a gas-station and said. "Is that an Isuzu? It looks like my passport, its nice huh?" I told him it was a nissan and that I loved it (the truth!) But maybe my tone squashed his small talk 'cause he just shrugged and walked away. I never seen a 2 door pasport or rodeo so I'd think the mixup would be harder to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) I believe the engine is DOHC, but I also think it was an Isuzu sourced motor (IDK why they would use a Mitsu motor), thus the problems with it. They just don't look as nice as a Pathfinder or a 4runner, hell even the comparable Explorers look better. And my guess is that the 4runner sold better than the Pathfinder, at least in the US...just a guess though The older passport had a SOHC 4cyl and a SOHC 6cyl, with the 6 making 190hp. http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com...-passport-8.htm The newer one had an Isuzu sourced DOHC 6cyl, making 205hp. http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com...-passport-8.htm Edited May 16, 2009 by laxman0324 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm certain the 4Runner/Hilux has higher sales numbers than the Pathfinder/Terrano but I chose not to mention it. I wonder why Nissan never made the VG33E as a DOHC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I'm certain the 4Runner/Hilux has higher sales numbers than the Pathfinder/Terrano but I chose not to mention it. I wonder why Nissan never made the VG33E as a DOHC... I am no engine expert but I am sure there are properties of the SOHC engine they wanted to have in the Pathfinder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am no engine expert but I am sure there are properties of the SOHC engine they wanted to have in the Pathfinder... A lack of balls is the only thing that comes to mind... Seeing as how Nissan made the VG30DE, why not a VG33DE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) A lack of balls is the only thing that comes to mind... Seeing as how Nissan made the VG30DE, why not a VG33DE? I have heard of VG33de and vg33dett. I think some Z32 guys made them, and Badass was the word for the VG33DETT! too bad the DOHC heads are too wide to fit in the pathfinder. Edited May 16, 2009 by MY1PATH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I have heard of VG33de and vg33dett. I think some Z32 guys made them, and Badass was the word for the VG33DETT!too bad the DOHC heads are too wide to fit in the pathfinder. Really? Damn, that could be awesome in a R50 with a supercharger! Oh well... I'll have to tinker with the VG33E when I can afford/locate a QD32ETI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 my buddy had a fairly new rodeo;... the t-belt snapped on the freeway at like 65k miles and destroyed the motor !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC88Pathy Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Passport and Rodeo are the same car. All were made by Isuzu, the Honda's are just re-badges. This was done as an agreement between Isuzu and Honda. Honda wanted N.A. market share for the SUV sector, and so they contracted Isuzu to make SUV's for them. In return Honda produced cars (Japan only) and minivans (Isuzu Oasis) for Isuzu. Similar to the Pathfinder and Hardbody, the Rodeo and Isuzu Truck used the same frame and same parts from the steering wheel forward. Last time I went to Hollister we had two separate groups of people ask us if our trucks were Isuzus/Hondas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Those also had a D44, 4 link/coil rear on them. Isuzus 2dr they called the Amigo, or the Rodeo Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nismothunder Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) They get good mpg causr the g-ratio isnt as low.4.1 for 225/75r15, 4.3 245/70r16,the valves are suposed to be adjusted every15k,the 4x shifter is messed strange to shift and there a winter driving button that allows you to skip 1st and 3rd gear.There strange trucks. Edited May 20, 2009 by nismothunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Only the auto has the winter driving button. Our 4x4 is shifted with a button on the fly, but you have a lever to go into 4 lo. I kinda like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Only the auto has the winter driving button. Our 4x4 is shifted with a button on the fly, but you have a lever to go into 4 lo. I kinda like it. The one I looked at had a U-shaped t-case lever.Push forward 4hi,left and back 4lo.kinda odd.There a vid on youtube with a nice one wheel hardcore over rocks,stumps and stuff...it cool since there at a event and there bluegrass music playing during the whole vid...and yes you to...get off of my cloud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 An Amigo! Pink Amigo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I saw one just like that a few miles south of my house.It was cherry but I died at the 4300 they wanted for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovemyPathfinder Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hmm...i never thought of that. I guess they do look kinda similar. But i like the look of the pathfinder more compared to the isuzus...uhh extremely angled rear D pillar. And i bet the pathfinder is way more refined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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