High Mileage 1999 Pathfinder

[Nay-Sayer]

Considering the purchase of a 1999 Pathfinder with 175,000 miles. The owner says the T/B was changed @ 147k back in 2008. What should I look out for on this truck?

 

Thanks.

Edited April 19, 2010 by Nay-Sayer

[tekazgtr1984]

Timing belt, water pump, front struts, harmonic balancer... I mean you could, in all fairness, give the whole truck a once over. Better to be thorough than not...

[FUELER]

drive it on the freeway, see if it wiggles side to side. The rear suspension bushings are a somewhat common problem.

[Precise1]

You didn't say if you are in the rust belt or not. That raises questions I don't comprehend.

 

Having recently bought a 99 with 150k, check the brakes, driving (pulling, brakes, vibration, hesitation, etc), tire wear (for evenness), tune up items, etc. Make sure to test every light, switch, power function, etc. Check everything, bring a flash light and a creeper to look around underneath, and rags for checking fluids. When in doubt, walk away.

 

That said, our purchase seems pretty good so far!! A loaded, comfy driving R50 is nice to own in addition to a wheeler.

 

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[180sx]

drive it on the freeway, see if it wiggles side to side. The rear suspension bushings are a somewhat common problem.

 

I agree with this one. very common. but also not hard to fix either...