jahrs Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hello my name is Jeff and I just bought a 97 SE for my son who will be driving soon. I bought it so I could drive it awhile, do whatever repairs needed and then hand it over to him but I am having second thoughts and I may just keep it and buy him something not so nice. This is one fine SUV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 LOL A lot of people have bought a Pathy for a winter car or temporary wheels and wound up keeping it. Welcome to NOPRA!! No matter what you decide, we're here to help you keep it running and maybe share pictures. Congrats on the 'new' pathy... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Welcome! Search around a little and yo will find ALL kinds of good info we'll keep ya on the road. Don't be shy about a couple pics of it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Welcome! You'll find slot of helpful info for your ride in the R-50 section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkindred Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Welcome! And if you do turn it over to your son, he will know where to go for R50 info. HE BETTER TAKE CARE OF IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Your son is lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahrs Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yes he is lucky but he is also a great son and deserves to be rewarded. I may just have to buy another one. I guess that wouldn't be too bad having two pathfinders in the family. But finding one like this will not be an easy task. It took me 4 months to find this one. It has 112K miles, SE with leather interior (hardly a wrinkle in the seats) and the original paint looks like new. Thanks all for the warm welcome and I will post a few pics this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teixeira Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 2 pathfinders in the same house? nice. I would try to find a wd21... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 welcome to the family! sounds like you got yourself a real nice rig! may i suggest a wd-21 (pre 96 pathfinders) for your sons first vehicle? they are a bit cheaper to buy and verrrrrrrrrrrry sturdy and faithful. enjoy the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Or a wd21 for yourself, REAL pathfinder for the leader of the household (when the mrs ain't around ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertFox Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 If you do look into a second Pathy that's an R50, I would suggest a 2001 and up with the VQ engine. A lot more power plus it runs off a timing chain instead of a belt. I'm like your son, my stepfather bought me a 2001 LE. The funny thing is he bought it from the factory, sold it, then bought it back for me. Luckily, he owns a tir/repair shop and has done all the maintainance on it so there's no surprises at 130k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaHokie Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Hey Jeff, I live just south of Raleigh in Johnston Co. I just bought a '97 SE two months ago. Mine has 135,000 miles. Before that, I drove WD 21's for 23 years. I'm now on my third Patfinder. Welcome to the NPORA forum...I just found this website a few months ago - its a great resource! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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