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SUVs Nissan Pathfinder 4-RUNNER VS. PATHFINDER
39 messages, Last post on Jul 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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It's time to lease a new SUV, after an exhaustive search, it's down to the Pathfinder and the 4-Runner. Pathfinder LE with Nav 4-Runner Limited V8 with no Nav Lease numbers are within $25/month of each other. I really could care less about long term durability, it's gone after 36-48 months Any input on the way to go? |
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Replying to: jackel142 (Feb 12, 2007 3:51 pm) Here's why I chose the Pathy over getting another 4Runner: Ride, Noise, and Horsepower is all comparable. Pathy V6 vs. Toyo V8- While towing numbers are a plus for the Toyota, 7300 lbs, while the Pathy is 6000, I think MPG is the better compromise. How often do you tow? I got a 22 ft ski boat and I take it out 6 times a year. 6000 is respectable while still 1000 more than a Toyo V6. Getting 4 MPG more(Pathy V6 vs. Toyo V8) is a good trade off. Seating: You get 7 seats standard, optional in the Toyo. And saying "you can only fit children in the 3rd row" applies to both vehicles and most SUVs in the midsize class. Driver Position: In the Toyo you sit in a very low-to-the-floor seat. The Pathy is more of a chair, where your legs are closer to vertical rather than horizontally streached out. Controls: I never really liked the Toyo's set up for HVAC control. I don't have Navi on my Pathy, so I'm not sure if the controls are melded into that system or not. Cargo Space: The Pathy is better in this respect. The Toyo does have better 2nd row sholder room. But I'm never back there, so what do I care, right? Lol. I'm not sure if you're getting any premium sound with the 4Runner, but the BOSE in my Pathy is KILLER. I sat in the back with my daughter the other day in a mall parking lot watching a DVD while the Mrs. was shopping, and I couldn't believe how good the sound was. It gives my home setup a run for the money. All things considered, I feel I made a great choice and love the styling. The engine is super torquey and gets great mileage while being able to tow a decent load.
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Replying to: newpathowner (Feb 12, 2007 4:53 pm) Went to the local Toyota dealership on Saturday. I had already called several stores and they ALL were very difficult to deal with. Upon our arrival, the salesperson I was e-mailing was tied up, so they sent over another rep. He was the ultimate in "cheesy" salesman. After 2 hours of pulling teeth, we sat down to run some numbers. Before they would quote me, they insisted in a credit app being filled out. I informed him of our credit score, and told him that we would not buy that day. We were only going to compare the price of the Toyota vs. the Nissan. He went to "check with the manager" if he could even quote us a price! After waiting around for 30 minutes, we got up, walked out, and drove to the Nissan dealership and bought the Pathfinder. Funny thing is, we liked the 4-runner a little more, and may have went with it, if it wasn't for the dealership experience.
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Replying to: jackel142 (Feb 12, 2007 3:51 pm) I have been looking at this extensively for weeks - The V8 toyota to v6 pathfinder is closer to apples to oranges than apples to apples. two major differences between the two is the wheelbase and inrerior layout with the all the seats down. The pathfinder has a 4+ inch longer wheelbase than the 4runner. To me, that has got to be a noticeable difference in ride, and also in less rollover potential In terms of cargo - with all seats folded down - the pathfinder length of cargo area is a full 7+ inches longer - I say plus+ because the tailgate is rounded and bulges another inch longer in the center to give you 8" - I actually measured this on both vehicles If you compare the 4.0 liter path, to 4.0 liter toy - the pathfinder comes far out better, IMHO. What I did, was go to a local Carmax for weeks, and kept driving and trying them, along with comparing specs - I also wanted to see what they felt like with around 30K on them. The Toyota is a tighter, more solidly built, more solid feel and quieter engine - plus has better resale. The Pathfinders (compared 4 liter to 4 liter) are more powerful, better braking, more towing, more hauling - the pathfinder is a slightly larger vehicle - the pathfinder is closer to being a small suburban than 4runner is - As an old fart that has put many, many road miles on his life - if you're on the road much, those 4 inches of wheelbase are going to mean more than most people realize. While I just made a deal for a used pathfinder with everything on it but the leather package - I didn't really compare amenities - I am interested in performance, towing, size, wheelbase - None of this may matter to you, but these were considerbably important differences to me. Last but not least, one other thing I noticed that is also a common user complaint - pathfinder is somewhat noisy under hard acceleration - On the other hand, hard accelaration was surprising - that thing will fly and get up there quickly - I wasn't expecting the very quick way one of the 4 liter pathfinders will move out - Whle the two are similar - the mechnical and technical differences are pretty noticeble to me Hope this helps
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Replying to: pathfinder5 (Feb 19, 2007 4:52 pm) I also noticed the louder acceleration from the Nissan, but it wasn't a deal breaker. I really liked the seating height better, and the overall dealership experience is what sold it. As far as resale, and holding up after 5 years, I could care less if the doors fall off the day after the lease it up! |
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Replying to: jackel142 (Feb 12, 2007 3:51 pm) Pathfinder is 2+ inches longer wheel base than 4 runner - got that confused with another vehicle I was looking at actual specs are 4Runner Wheelbase109.8 track Track (Front)62.0Track (Rear)62.0 OA Width75.2 Pathfinder Wheelbase112.2 Track (Front)61.8Track (Rear)61.8 OA Width72.8 Making the pathfinder 2.4 inches longer, with a slightly narrower width and track |
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Replying to: jackel142 (Feb 19, 2007 7:38 am) I am in the same boat. I have a 4Runner coming off lease and Toyota has the stereotypical sales force waiting to pounce on uneducated customers. (I suggest you read Edmunds.com "I became a carsalesman for 6mo.") I am between Pathfinder and Landrover LR3. I have discounted Toyota as the price is not with the value. I think you get better value with Pathfinder, more options for the dollar and equal quality. I do not like the third row seat on 4Runner as Nissan has a workable third seat. I know Nissan's sales numbers are down and hope to get a great lease deal. Here the Nissan stores are easier to deal with. As for the LR3, the jury is out on the build quality. How is your Pathfinder for wind noise on the freeway? Is the motor noisy at xway speeds as on acceleration? Thanks
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Replying to: 50k (Feb 23, 2007 7:07 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Feb 23, 2007 9:05 pm) Freeway noise not a problem, but my previous vehicle was bad, so may not be a good reference. Was a lot easier for me to talk to my wife The "annoying noise" that they are known for is mainly under hard acceleration, not that bad, it just takes a little getting used to. Actually, since I have been prone to speeding tickets in the past, I'm thinking it may not be a bad thing. I drove a bunch of cars at CARMAX, trying to determine what I wanted, with cars that had some miles on them. One possibly underated area is the Pathfinders brakes - they seem to have the "drive by wire" thing down pat. The pedal feel is perfect during hard panic stops (which I did in everything I drove) - you can easily and quickly take it right to the edge of losing traction and keep it there for a short quick stop. Harder to try to write about than it is to do _grin_ I used to work for a dealer, cars are pretty "generic" tools to me. So, I was pleasantly surpised at the ergonomics, handling, ride, gauges, instrument panel. All in all, pretty well done. I bought a 4wheel drive - the ride is a little stiff - but hey, if it wasn't, it wouldn't do well in 4 wheel situations. In all honesty - a 4Runner feels tighter and better to me at first. However, the pathfinder feels and acts really good, and compares quite favorably with some miles. PS - if I was disappointed, I would say that too!
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Replying to: pathfinder5 (Mar 01, 2007 10:41 am) Thanks for all your informative posts! I've always wanted a 4runner for over 10 years now, but am kind of disappointed in the current body style the last couple years. I am now in the market to buy a brand new SUV probably in June or July once I move back to San Diego from Hawaii. I am now open to a Pathfinder since it's comparable in price...but am also liking the Toy Sequoia and Nis Armada but are more expensive and worse on MPG. I'm afraid that if I buy that Toyota will come out with the new 4Runner...anyone know anything about a new 4Runner coming out anytime soon? |
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