hagge Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It seems as the Pathfinder is a quite popular offroad car in North America. How common is it compared to other cars for example Jeep? Here in Sweden they are (or was) quite popular SUVs, but you hardly ever see a Pathfinder go offroad. At an offroad meet the most common car would be Zuzukis, and after that the Cherokee i guess. Then Pajero, Patrol, Wrangler etc. And off course the old Swedish military truck, the Volvo TGB... Well....just curious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Not very popular off road vehicles in my area. I'm surprised whenever I see one on the trail. Chevrolet, Jeep, Toyota, Ford, I see those all day, but Nissan Pathfinders are a rare bird in my experience. I used to turn heads in mine, people always thought I was a soccer mom that got lost....Till they noticed the guy behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erathge Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'd say lifted Jeeps compared to lifted Pathfinders in my area is like 100:1... I've never seen another lifted R50 and theres one other lifted WD21 that I see around town. Other than that I see a few 4runners or FJ's every now and then but thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I think the big thing is the older pathfinders are quite capable off roaders, as the newer one's have basically turned into "soccer mom" SUV's, the Jeep on the other hand has stayed basically the same since it's introduction, talking about the CJ,Wrangler types. Of course the Jeep's have evolved from solid axles to coils and straight six engines to V6's but they are basically the same. So I think that is why there are so many Jeeps out there. Also unfortunately aftermarket support for the Nissan's has always been hard to find where as the Jeeps parts are available every where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I think the big thing is the older pathfinders are quite capable off roaders, as the newer one's have basically turned into "soccer mom" SUV's, the Jeep on the other hand has stayed basically the same since it's introduction, talking about the CJ,Wrangler types. Of course the Jeep's have evolved from solid axles to coils and straight six engines to V6's but they are basically the same. So I think that is why there are so many Jeeps out there. Also unfortunately aftermarket support for the Nissan's has always been hard to find where as the Jeeps parts are available every where. Jeeps have had v6s since before the straight sixes. But I definitely agree with that statement. I've taken my '92 to places that some stock Jeeps had trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I was referring to the CJ's and Wranglers which until recently had straight six engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 No prob, you were partially correct, I guess early CJ5's had a V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 No prob, you were partially correct, I guess early CJ5's had a V6. Yep, '66-'71, they were factory optional. That's what my '68 has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 There are more Jeeps than Pathfinders around here. I do see them around, but I haven't seen one lifted... I think there's one lifted Jeep in town (I live in a small town LOL) and a few lifted late-model Dodge pickups. I think I saw a lifted Xterra once. There isn't a huge offroad scene where I am, so the trucks I see are probably used more for snow and ice than for wheeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 There are a lot of Pathfinders here, mainly WD21 and R50 but most of them are stock and do not go offroad. I'd say only 5% have modifications beyond rims and tires. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 most I see are lucky if they have more than ventshades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stalker Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Jeeps are everywhere in Southern oregon and they wheel pretty good too...they are great for a person that likes to be like everyone else and aftermarket support is unreal...pathfinders and their owners are a different breed...aftermarket support is hard to find so we have to build our own...but that gives every pathfinder owner the ability to build it how they want it and not just store bought mall crawler mods that get put in mass production and everyone lines up to buy what they built and feel is best for "your" Jeep.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagge Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks for all your replies! I thought maybe it was more popular, with its own forum and all. Great forum by the way! I have never seen a lifted Pathfinder here, maybe mine will turn some heads when done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yup...we are a unique group on the roads and off That's its allure...when I get an oil change at a Nissan Dealership its fun to watch all the mechanics come and gather around to admire my '95. Have fun with your Classic Truck...hope you keep it on the road for many fun filled years to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I was referring to the CJ's and Wranglers which until recently had straight six engines my 69 CJ5 had the 225 v6 which willys had got from gm it was orig[nally in the buick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 my 69 CJ5 had the 225 v6 which willys had got from gm it was orig[nally in the buick Yes, Buick designed the 225 V6 from the 198 v6, which originated in the 215 V8. From there, Buick sold the tooling rights in 1965 to Kaiser Jeep Corporation, and 225s began appearing in 1966. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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