Guest Franco802 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hello everyone!! I am new here of course and also have some questions. I just want to get started by saying that I have always liked pathfinders(especially the 1990-1995 models) and have always been interested in them. I currently own a 2004 Jeep Wrangler that I rock crawl with on the weekends. My future wife needs a vehicle, so I am looking at pathfinders since I will also be driving it once and a while . We will be taking trips up to the local mountains and do some off roading in mud and snow mostly so I think having the Pathfinder will be more comfortable than my Jeep when taking my family with us. I am looking at mostly 1994-1995's because they seem to be in better condition and have lower mileage. I found a 1995 xe with 125K for $4000.00 . Its a v6 auto, 4x4. What do you guys think about that deal? The pathy is in excellent cosmetic condition as well. Also, are there any certain things I should pay attention to before I buy this vehicle as far as known problematic areas on a pathy? I trust Nissan because 3 of my buddies had Nissan pickups with the v6 that all went well over 250K, so at 125k this certain pathy I am looking at should still be ok for a while. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 franco, 4k is decent, but from what i hear you could possibly find a better deal but i'd look it over. as to the rest check threads in garage and general forums for answers. this topic has been discussed v. recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 welcome franco, I found this a really helpful little article too: first time buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Franco802 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 welcome franco, I found this a really helpful little article too: first time buyer Wow that's great info I also wanted to say that I went to look at the 95 Pathfinder I was talking about earlier. First thing I looked at was the Exhaust man. There were a couple of bolts missing from each side. I then started the cold engine and I immediately heard exhaust leaks from both sides of the engine. I then noticed a busted fog light because it looks like it was in a little fender bender. I also noticed that there was rust bubbling where the roof rack met the roof. I didn't get to drive it because I was in a hurry so I am still thinking about this one. I will NOT pay 4k that's for sure. What are you opinions on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Be very careful with rust. It's not a desireable thing to have on any potential car regardless of price. If you don't mind the work, you can do this: unneccessary work that manifold might cost big bucks, depending on many things. A test drive would also be in order, but the rust only gets worse and worse depending on your climate, unless you give it a decent amount of time/attention. If there are other choices in your area, I would pass on that one. Here's a spread of 95's in my area for comparison of price: here This one looked really good and still kinda young in terms of milage: here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Franco802 Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Here's a pic of the one I am talking about. http://images.autotrader.com/images/2004/9...1_A.565x360.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 it looks nice but i wonder why it's parked on the curb... you'll have to test drive it to make a better assessment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bluetribal Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Looks like it is on the curb just to make more room. The cars look pretty packed in there. I would assume anything wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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