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#57 of 271 Pathfinders by sdc2 Jan 30, 2001 (2:29 pm)
I owned an 88 Pathfinder; it was an awsome vehicle that had next to nothing go wrong with it in 162K miles. However, the new Pathfinder is very different, most notably the unibody design. I'm not crazy about the long-term viability of unibodies here in the rust belt. Body-on-frame makes it much easier to replace rusty body panels.   The Nissan engine is derived from the old 300ZX engine, as was the old 3.0 in my 88. It has a very good reputation - I know mine never burned a drop of oil.   The torque numbers are not as impressive as the horsepower might indicate, that is why it isn't as quick 0 - 60 as you might think.   The Pathfinder has always been a solid vehicle, but for the respective prices you will pay, Trooper is a better value, IMO.
#58 of 271 Axiom by baddestbob1 Jan 30, 2001 (4:59 pm)
I have been real close to jumping on Trooper model but have been considering other models, especially new Isuzu Axiom. Found a review with lots of pics on www.suv.com and I love this vehicle, gotta have it.
#59 of 271 Nissan's 3.3L engine by bluedevils Jan 31, 2001 (5:45 am)
I thought Nissan's 3.3L engine, or the 3.0L it grew out of (is this correct?) was widely known to have a very serious problem that was quite common - head gasket seems to stick in my head. Is there no real truth to this claim? My understanding also is that the new 3.5L 6 in Pathfinder is not related much, if any, to the previous 3.3L (which is still in the Xterra).
#60 of 271 re: pathfinder by sbcooke Jan 31, 2001 (9:58 am)
The trooper is not a compromise vehicle. I think it really depends on what you are looking to get. The pathfinder is nice, I looked at Durango's, Jeeps (both Cherokee and JGC), 4runner and RX300, when I was shopping. Price is an important factor in buying any vehicle. The standard feature list of the trooper is much better than any of the others listed above, and there is a lot more room. The pathfinder and 4 runner, SUV's on pickup truck frame, very small inside. The Durango, well, it just wasn't what I was looking for. The RX300 offered no real off-road capability.   I have a Nissan altima, I have had no better a time with their dealerships than isuzu's, maybe even worse. I was able to find a good isuzu dealer after some looking.   It is not a super-truck, but it is pretty good, and has great offroad. ability (much better than many others). I am one of those people looking to augment my suspension (new OME shocks), not because the stock are bad, but because it is a fun project and will improve offroad. handling. And to that end, everyone in my family preferred the offroad. ride in the trooper compared to my brothers expedition? Still it is not a topic to lose one's cool over. I suggest you trade your trooper in for a pathfinder, Nissan has been on the financial ropes lately (check your facts) and they are offering similar deep cuts into sale prices. You can get a new pathfinder at similar deals to the trooper.
#61 of 271 Nissan engines by sdc2 Jan 31, 2001 (4:01 pm)
You may be right about the 3.5, I'm not sure of it's heritage.   I have not heard of head gasket problems on the Nissan 3.0 - 3.3, perhaps you are thinking of Toyota. They had a ton of head gaskets go out on FourRunners.
#62 of 271 I've heard bad electrical stories by paisan HOST Jan 31, 2001 (4:12 pm)
on the maximas and nissans in general. But they are still good cars. Just not as much value as the current actual selling prices of the Troopers and Rodeos. Heck the X-terra is still selling or near MSRP IIRC.   -mike
#63 of 271 Trooper is not a compromise vehicle by ilit Feb 01, 2001 (7:46 am)
Yah right! Keep lying yourselves and dreaming your proposed Trooper, while watching Isuzu dumping its best model and launching the new Axiom!
#64 of 271 trooper is just right by gpm5 Feb 01, 2001 (8:08 am)
The trooper is a rugged, no compromise, go anywhere vehicle. The best deal on the planet that I know of for what I want. An SUV with lots of cargo space, back seat legroom, 215 hp, offroad capability that is awesome, and durability. I have had no problems with my '99 and plan to run it for 100,000+. I'll see the exploders in the junk yard by then.
#65 of 271 Here's a link by paisan HOST Feb 02, 2001 (12:39 pm)
To a list of people and the problems they've had over 100,000 miles on the Isuzu 3.2l engines... http://www.outdoorwire.com/ubb/Forum68/HTML/002404.html Thought you guys might be interested in it. -mike
#66 of 271 Trooper for sale by chrismiller1 Feb 12, 2001 (3:07 pm)
I am thinking of upgrading to a 2001 limited from my current 2000 LS 2wd. That would require my selling my LS. It has 3,500 miles on it. Dragon Green with tan interior. Would ask around 22K for it. have put hood guard,aluminum steps,rear mat,and hitch on it. All factory items. It is very sharp and draws alot of comments. It really surprised me how much the ladies like it. You can reach me at chrismiller007aol.com   Chris

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