Where to go to get a trusted service on my Pathfinder

[Timothy48]

Hello all,

 

My question is for anyone out there that has worked on or had someone work on your Pathfinder.

My '95 Pathfinder is reaching it's 300,000 mark, and yes it's getting tired. I'm wanting to either rebuild

or by new, your info would be most helpful here, the engine and transmission. Get some work done to

the front ball joints. Basically give my Pathfinder some TLC. I just don't know anyone here in Tacoma WA

that I can trust to give me a fair shake. So I am hoping that you all maybe can point me in the right direction.

If you have had this kind of work done, tell me what I am looking at price wise.

Thank you for your help.

 

 

[Citron]

To be honest, the engine and front end work combined will probably cost more than the vehicles book value. Unless you really want to keep the Pathfinder, it might be time to sell and get something else.

 

If you were doing all the work yourself, it would be a different story.

[Bunchie]

I tend to agree w/Citron on his point. So, that being said, if you ARE concidering buying a new PF, may I suggest you look up here rather than stateside only, for 2 reasons: 1) your $ is worth 1.25 % more up here and 2) there are a lot of PF's for sale up here, in good condition, for reasonable $$'s. Budget dependant, for example, right now on CL, a 2004 R50 Chilkoot ed., 300K kms (that's 200K MILES), female driven from/to school (no 4x4ing-sez that in ad) touch screen stereo, etc, owner looking for a quick sale $3200 CAN OBO. You're only a couple of hours down the hwy and it might worth your while to check it out. I would be willing to forward some potential candidates if you are interested.

 

For instance just PU'd a 2002 R50 that needed repairs(spent a Grand on parts in total) for $1000.

 

Just throwing it out there.....

[ScottyB]

I tend to agree w/Citron on his point. So, that being said, if you ARE concidering buying a new PF, may I suggest you look up here rather than stateside only, for 2 reasons: 1) your $ is worth 1.25 % more up here and 2) there are a lot of PF's for sale up here, in good condition, for reasonable $$'s. Budget dependant, for example, right now on CL, a 2004 R50 Chilkoot ed., 300K kms (that's 200K MILES), female driven from/to school (no 4x4ing-sez that in ad) touch screen stereo, etc, owner looking for a quick sale $3200 CAN OBO. You're only a couple of hours down the hwy and it might worth your while to check it out. I would be willing to forward some potential candidates if you are interested.

 

For instance just PU'd a 2002 R50 that needed repairs(spent a Grand on parts in total) for $1000.

 

Just throwing it out there.....

Importing can be problematic though. Make sure you do your research on how to get that done. It is vehicle specific.

[Timothy48]

Thank you for the input guys. I really like my pathfinder. Frame and body are straight no damage, the interior looks good no rips in the seats.

I really don't want to buy another used Pathfinder only to end up dealing with potential problems that would come up as miles moves on.

At least with the rebuild I would know what would be coming. I can't afford another car payment plus upped insurance for a new truck. That

is why I wanted to go the way of a rebuild. Less on insurance, and I figured I can better handle a 5K repayment then a 20K. With that said

any ideas on where to get a rebuild done?

[Citron]

Sorry, I am not in the Tacoma area.

[adamzan]

What needs to be rebuilt? Ball joints should be fairly simple for any competent garage...Why does the engine and trans need a rebuild? Auto or Manual? Does it use oil or show other signs of failing? Mine has 270,000 on it and it still runs great.

[Citron]

What needs to be rebuilt? Ball joints should be fairly simple for any competent garage...Why does the engine and trans need a rebuild? Auto or Manual? Does it use oil or show other signs of failing? Mine has 270,000 on it and it still runs great.

Keyword competent. Many people call themselves mechanics, but few are.