kefferjoe Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/ctd/4006134987.html 01 pathfinder with late 90's front end?? Opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That can't be an 01, it's one of two things: a pre-facelift 99, or a wrecked 2001 with a pre-facelift front clip installed. Ask for a pic of the engine, if it's a 3.5L engine then it's a wrecked 01 with a replacement front clip, if it's a 3.3L engine then they got the year wrong. Those wheels and rear are definitely post-facelift though. What a strange beast - but explainable with more info from the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I ran the VIN production date is 03/00 3.5L, AT, 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Then it is a MY 2001, but likely was wrecked and the front end replaced with a pre-facelift front clip. Keffer, if I was in the market, and I inspected it and the work was done well, I'd throw $2000 cash at them and see if they bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 On second thought, $2000 may be high. I'd probably try starting at $1000 and look to settle at $1500. But seeing as how they're not being upfront about the damage, the whole thing may be a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borninabarn Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 CARFAX? And remember to stay away from Pathfinders that come from states like Minnesota that use salt all winter long.Alot of rust buckets roll through the car auctions and can end up anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That is one heck of an interesting mix of old and new. If it was front-end collision damage, I wonder why it was repaired with parts from the 96-98 model years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Its a sleeper! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Its a sleeper! Beware of a Pathy that wants to drag-race! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Salvage title, it somehow has two??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Salvage title, it somehow has two??? Depends on the state. Some states you can rebuild a salvage vehicle and get a clean title again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kefferjoe Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hmmm well this has all been helpful I think the reason why he would have used late 90s parts is because they are everywhere in the junkyard around here where as the 2000s are harder to come by. My next question is when you all refer to the "clip" does that mean the fenders and such or would that also include the radiator core support and stuff. I might want to pick this vehicle up and reconvert it to an 01. Assuming he lets it go for cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Wrong year/right generation cosmetic swaps are nothing out if the ordinary (not necessarily in the pathfinder world, but in general period). My assumption would be wrecked/totaled and rebuilt with cheaper/more available parts (even without being previously wrecked I would personally prefer the pre-nose anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Wrong year/right generation cosmetic swaps are nothing out if the ordinary (not necessarily in the pathfinder world, but in general period). My assumption would be wrecked/totaled and rebuilt with cheaper/more available parts (even without being previously wrecked I would personally prefer the pre-nose anyway). I can dig that reasoning. I like the look of my pre-facelift R50, but would sure love the more horses of the VQ engine. Keffer, I haven't looked closely enough to determine if the front fenders of a post-facelift are the same, but I think it would be safe to assume that they are not. Front clip should be all sheet metal - hood, fenders - bumper, and unibody structure underlying it. That wouldn't include the radiator or other mechanical parts, just structural members. Unless you're a skilled body guy, I would leave it as is. Here's a question to consider for irony's sake: If it was wrecked twice, was it rebuilt as a pre-facelift both times? Or did the owner source the post-facelift parts and then, when he/she wrecked it again a year later, just went "Awww come on!!" and rebuilt it with older parts the second time? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 ...did the owner source the post-facelift parts and then, when he/she wrecked it again a year later, just went "Awww come on!!" and rebuilt it with older parts the second time? Lol The sad thing is that it was only 3 months between the first-time wreck and the second-time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariowner123 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Here's a question to consider for irony's sake: If it was wrecked twice, was it rebuilt as a pre-facelift both times? Or did the owner source the post-facelift parts and then, when she wrecked it again a year later, just went "Awww come on!!" and rebuilt it with older parts the second time? Lol Fixed that for you. -Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I can dig that reasoning. I like the look of my pre-facelift R50, but would sure love the more horses of the VQ engine. Keffer, I haven't looked closely enough to determine if the front fenders of a post-facelift are the same, but I think it would be safe to assume that they are not. Front clip should be all sheet metal - hood, fenders - bumper, and unibody structure underlying it. That wouldn't include the radiator or other mechanical parts, just structural members. Unless you're a skilled body guy, I would leave it as is. Here's a question to consider for irony's sake: If it was wrecked twice, was it rebuilt as a pre-facelift both times? Or did the owner source the post-facelift parts and then, when he/she wrecked it again a year later, just went "Awww come on!!" and rebuilt it with older parts the second time? Lol Front fenders have a different bulge and have a different cut for the markers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linewar Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Fixed that for you. -Kyle Front fenders have a different bulge and have a different cut for the markers. I figured as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbypathy Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Don't mean to be negative. I would be very suspicious and walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixinto Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ya same, Anything beat down in the front x2.....na i will pass. But its funny seeing the 96ish grill on it, looks like mine only mine is that cheap chrome plastic stuff instead of black. "which im going to change, and do a little experiment to see if i can turn the EL cheapo plastic chrome crap into some El Cheapo Black chrome finish. then matched with the rims and sliders and new bumpers all black chrome, should be pretty sharp. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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