Nissan Pathfinder opinions?

Nor · 2 Dec 2010 at 14:49

Helping a friend who's wanting a 7-seater.

We'd looked at Disco 3s but they are obviously quite expensive, so turned our attention to the Nissan Pathfinder.

Anyone have one or can shed any light on any issues to look for etc. Probably looking at 2-3 years old, 13k give or take.

Thanks.

latercomer2 · 2 Dec 2010 at 17:57

MIL has one for towing - got to say I like it. Its not that comfortable for long periods of driving compared my golf but then its great in the snow

They have had some problems with the electronics, mainly alarm and also the brake discs needing replaced after about 12k miles which wasn't covered under warranty unless they sent them off to be checked which they were told would take 3 weeks.

Thirsty too but then most vehicles that size are.

mikeh501 · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:23

Great car. Good as a disco3 90% of the time. Get the one with toys and it's very good.

Had one for about 3 years and would get another, definitely a economy disco

Had only one issue with mine. Injector issue sorted under warranty. Only bad points is that it's a touch underpowered. Mine did an avg of 33mpg over the duration I had it.

latercomer2 · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:00

but the discos are/were about double the price that you could pick up one of these for.

DM · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:14

I ended up getting a long wheel base Shogun when i wanted something for about the money you are spending, you had a look at them?

Skidder · 3 Dec 2010 at 09:40

ratface said:
The Navara thats its related to has a bad reputation for clutches and throwing con rods, regards to towing the disco is a much better car to use

I had a Navara for 6 years and didn't cost me a penny other than normal servicing.

Skidder · 3 Dec 2010 at 11:29

ratface said:
Yours may not have been affected or the work had been carried out, but they are know to throw rods and even the ownerscub has infomation on work required

http://www.navaraownersclub.com/2009/10/the-infamous-d22-engine-problem/

I was not saying those problems don't occur. All I said was I had trouble free motoring from it. Just providing balance. My example never had those issues - I had it from new.

Nor · 3 Dec 2010 at 12:59

Thanks everyone, appreciate the comments. Will have a look at the Shogun long wheelbase. From what everyone has said though, the Pathfinder does look like a viable option. Cheers.

mikeh501 · 3 Dec 2010 at 21:01

Better than the shogun IMHO. I looked at both before going with the pathfinder

Felix · 18 Dec 2010 at 21:44

ratface said:
Yours may not have been affected or the work had been carried out, but they are know to throw rods and even the ownerscub has infomation on work required

http://www.navaraownersclub.com/2009/10/the-infamous-d22-engine-problem/

Is that not the old Navara? The pathfinder is based on the D40 Navara.

Zip · 19 Dec 2010 at 02:08

Just curious to why Toyota never even get a mention in threads like this on here? :confused:

Are they just too expensive or just not marketed over there for this type of thing? :confused:

mikeh501 · 19 Dec 2010 at 08:43

Zip said:
Just curious to why Toyota never even get a mention in threads like this on here?

Are they just too expensive or just not marketed over there for this type of thing?

Expensive with bland looks/interior would be my guess. The quality/robustness doesn't make up the gap when you consider most of these vehicles go no farther than the shops. If you want a "proper" 4x4 in the uk then most would go land rover, which i know is different in oz etc.

Vampire · 19 Dec 2010 at 09:15

ratface said:
The Navara thats its related to has a bad reputation for clutches and throwing con rods, regards to towing the disco is a much better car to use

Several contractors I work with have had Navarra's which had big end failures around 60k miles, they've all switched to Mitsubishi L200's now.