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Nissan Pathfinder Real World MPG

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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [jimesq] by pete42
Dec 11, 2006 (10:08 am)
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Replying to: jimesq (Oct 02, 2006 9:18 am)

I just bought a 2005 Pathfinder LE 4x4 with only 15,500 miles on it. After my first tank full i only got 13.2 mpg.
I would have bought a v8 if i new my milage was going to be this poor.
 
                    Pete
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by mellowcat
Jan 17, 2007 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 14, 2005 5:44 am)

This is my 3rd Pathfinder. In the past I've had a '91, 97' and now a 2001.
 
Best economy of the 3 was pure highway with the '97, I could get 19mpg with 89octane gas. The 2001 gets much worse mileage. City driving can drop the mpg to 12, highway is usually 15-17mpg at best. I do have AT style tire on it now, I got better mileage running a highway rib style tire.
 
The 3.5 Engine needs Premium from my experiences. I kept getting check engine lights running 89 octane.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [pete42] by silverghost
Jan 25, 2007 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: pete42 (Dec 11, 2006 10:08 am)

You would have bought a V8 what? Toyota 4Runner is the only comparable truck with a V8 that I'm aware of. After both companies revised their HP ratings to reflect power at the drive wheels, Yota's V8 is at 260hp, vs Nissan's 266hp V6. Don't know about the MPG, but I'd bet a month's IRA distribution that Yota's is no better. Sure, there's the Ford Explorer V8. But it's . . . a Ford Explorer.
 
One full tank isn't sufficient to establish overall mileage. I'm on my fourth full tank of premium in my '06 PF LE, and I'm at about 16 mpg with NO highway miles. Reset the MPG readout now, drive it for a month without resetting it, then tell us how you're doing.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [silverghost] by villahidalgo
Feb 07, 2007 (8:58 pm)
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Replying to: silverghost (Jan 25, 2007 6:16 pm)

My wife's V8 06 4runner gets about 22 mpg in the highway driving 70+mph, and around 18 in the city, driving in a hilly area. I test drove both before we bought it and the 4runner engine defintively felt more powerful, quieter and smoother. A friend has an 05 PF and had been complaining about the poor mileage he gets, which we confirmed when we went on a ski trip from So Cal to Mammoth driving both cars, he spent $5 to $10 more both times we filled up the tank.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [villahidalgo] by paisan
Feb 07, 2007 (9:01 pm)
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Replying to: villahidalgo (Feb 07, 2007 8:58 pm)

Well a V8 is going to be more torquey than the V6 is. $5 is like 1.5 gallons at most. The ride in the 4-wheel indy suspension PF should be better.
 
-mike
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [paisan] by villahidalgo
Feb 10, 2007 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 07, 2007 9:01 pm)

It was actually 2 to 4 gallons more on the PF ($2.40/gal). More torque, power, better ride, better mileage and quality? I'll take the 4runner any day.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [villahidalgo] by paisan
Feb 10, 2007 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: villahidalgo (Feb 10, 2007 8:46 am)

4wheel indy suspension will ride better than the 4-runner, oh and cost.... toyota will be way more as well.
 
-mike
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [paisan] by villahidalgo
Feb 11, 2007 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 10, 2007 8:48 am)

We got the sport edition with XREAS suspension, handles great...Resale value in a toyota is way higher than a nissan, and when I quoted both, the 4runner was only $400 more, to me it was a no brainer. Sorry you made the wrong choice.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [paisan] by villahidalgo
Feb 11, 2007 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Feb 10, 2007 8:48 am)

These are the closing comments on the review of the 05 Pathfinder, and below the 03 4runner, by Edmunds.com
 
05 PATHFINDERAfter a week with a 2005 Pathfinder SE 4x4, we can't deny the wide-ranging capabilities of this SUV. It's certainly quick and it can haul kids and cargo with the best of 'em.
But it sacrifices the surefooted handling and braking of the old Pathfinder in the name of off-road capability. And although its cabin is comfortable and well equipped, it's not put together with a great deal of care. Were it our money, we'd think long and hard before spending it on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
 
03 4RUNNER
Mulling over our week with the 4Runner, we were struck by how Toyota nearly always hits the nail on the head when revamping one of its vehicles. With the 2003 Toyota 4Runner, the company has done it again by providing a level of ride comfort and on-road handling that rivals most car-based "soft-roaders," while also enhancing its already renowned off-road skills.
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Re: Nissan Pathfinder Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [villahidalgo] by paisan
Feb 11, 2007 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: villahidalgo (Feb 11, 2007 10:47 am)

You still have a solid rear axle, and $400 more for a v8 4-runner? would you mind breaking down the prices and also breaking down the Actual price one would pay v. list price?
 
Toyota does make a good truck however, your comments "sorry you made the wrong choice" are a bit un-called for.
 
Then again I paid $34k OTD for my Armada LE 4wd w/60 mo 1% financing so who really made the wrong choice?
 
-mike

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