Topic: 4runner vs pathfinder (Read 6176 times)

97Econobox · « **on:** December 02, 2011, 12:32:57 PM »

So i sold my ungodly badass Honda Pilot not too long ago and for whatever reason was looking for another vw. i started to think about it and honestly i think id miss 4wd as i often go to the outer banks and ride the beaches. So im looking in the 7k range for a used 4runner or pathfinder between 95-2000, not too picky so long as the mileage isnt like too high and the truck is nice.

Someone tell me something about them. i figure both are fairly rock solid but what are somethings i should look for.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:38:20 PM »

In my opinion they are very similar vehicles as far as mpg, power, offload ability, etc. I would go with a pathfinder personally. I hate working on toyotas but can tolerate nisAnd because I'm an intellectual being, . Toyota just does weird shit that always makes me scratch my head. The only real issue I have come across on pathfinders are the distributors going bad.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2011, 12:57:53 PM »

Quote from: SecksyPeePee on December 02, 2011, 12:38:20 PM

In my opinion they are very similar vehicles as far as mpg, power, offload ability, etc. I would go with a pathfinder personally. I hate working on toyotas but can tolerate nisAnd because I'm an intellectual being, . Toyota just does weird shit that always makes me scratch my head. The only real issue I have come across on pathfinders are the distributors going bad.

Your out your mind!

4runner > pathfinder

I had both, the 4runner is better in every way. Also pathfinders have shit trans that loved to die if you just look at it wrong.

350,000 miles on my old 4runner before selling it, last I heard was it had over 420,000 miles and still running strong.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:20:51 PM »

I worked at a Nissan dealer for about a year, only thing I have ever fixed on them was distributors.

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2011, 01:26:48 PM »

Quote from: SecksyPeePee on December 02, 2011, 01:20:51 PM

I worked at a Nissan dealer for about a year, only thing I have ever fixed on them was distributors.

I work at a engine importer a few years back, that was one of the most bought trans.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2011, 04:02:41 PM »

I'm not saying you are wrong, just putting in my experience. I have worked on plenty of both and I would pick the pathfinder over the 4 runner

92CXyD · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2011, 04:36:53 PM »

Toyotas last long period.

Every 'toy I've ever owned I end up put the well past 200k miles

Never owned a Datsun

What about the Isuze Tropper 2 / Honda Passport?

97Econobox · « **Reply #7 on:** December 02, 2011, 04:50:48 PM »

Having already owned the Pinnacle of 4x4 excellence (Honda Pilot Naturally) i don't want to hog all the awesomeness and would rather try something that is obviously inferior to the rock crushing, obstacle hurdling, god given perfect design that is Variable Torque Management.

jeremy_nash · « **Reply #8 on:** December 02, 2011, 06:05:37 PM »

I have had both, but prefer the pathfinder. granted, both of mine were older than what you'r looking for. fuel economy, off road capability, were on level playing fields, but the pathfinder just seemed more solid. was quieter driving down the road, and had a more comfortable interior.

Hotrodlincoln · « **Reply #9 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:00:50 PM »

Have had both. im daily driving a 94 pathfinder, i like them both pretty well.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #10 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »

Quote from: SecksyPeePee on December 02, 2011, 01:20:51 PM

I worked at a Nissan dealer for about a year, only thing I have ever fixed on them was distributors.

That's because with how expensive it was to put an automatic transmission in them every ten miles they couldn't afford dealership prices. Fuck you?

Quote from: 97Econobox on December 02, 2011, 04:50:48 PM

Having already owned the Pinnacle of 4x4 excellence (Honda Pilot Naturally) i don't want to hog all the awesomeness and would rather try something that is obviously inferior to the rock crushing, obstacle hurdling, god given perfect design that is Variable Torque Management.

Get a Cherokee for $3000. What you save in the purchase you pay back in the first two years of gas, though.

HiProfile · « **Reply #11 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:24:55 PM »

Quote from: 97Econobox on December 02, 2011, 12:32:57 PM

So i sold my ungodly badass Honda Pilot not too long ago and for whatever reason was looking for another vw. i started to think about it and honestly i think id miss 4wd as i often go to the outer banks and ride the beaches. So im looking in the 7k range for a used 4runner or pathfinder between 95-2000, not too picky so long as the mileage isnt like too high and the truck is nice.

Someone tell me something about them. i figure both are fairly rock solid but what are somethings i should look for.

Get a pathfinder. Sounds like something Jesus would drive.

jdmhatchracer94 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2011, 01:50:38 AM »

^ mexicans drive toyotas. side not there cherokee is a good call had a 97 bought for $2200 with 160,xxx on it. solid vehicle uncle still hase it with over 250,xxx not one major problem

myae86turbo · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2011, 03:31:06 AM »

Toyota has a longer/more prestigious off road history than Nissan. And nisAnd because I'm an intellectual being, are the ford of Japan.

Lowerit · « **Reply #14 on:** December 03, 2011, 10:02:13 AM »

Too bad you're so far away my brother is selling a 96 with leather and a 5spd he's owned since nearly new for $1000>

brine04 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 03, 2011, 01:04:27 PM »

be a baller and get the infiniti QX4, or a Land Cruiser.

snm95ls · « **Reply #16 on:** December 03, 2011, 01:09:01 PM »

Trashfinder's suck dirty anus.

dvst8r · « **Reply #17 on:** December 03, 2011, 07:17:31 PM »

Quote from: brine04 on December 03, 2011, 01:04:27 PM

be a baller and get the infiniti QX4, or a Land Cruiser.

This.

Add LX450/470

patsmx5 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:19:46 AM »

7K will probably get you an 01' Isuzu Trooper with ~50-60K miles. They are more of a truck than a 4 runner though, worse mileage, ride rougher, etc. Avoid the 99-00's as they burn oil, but otherwise are fine.

ironcrx · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2011, 02:38:08 PM »

Grow some balls and get yourself a Trooper.

Phate · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2011, 05:39:40 PM »

Get a vehicross:

97Econobox · « **Reply #21 on:** December 05, 2011, 08:29:50 AM »

that might be the most ugly thing ive seen all month.

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #22 on:** December 05, 2011, 10:13:56 AM »

I have seen one of those running around town a couple times lately. I was wondering what it was

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #23 on:** December 05, 2011, 10:14:47 AM »

Quote from: 97Econobox on December 05, 2011, 08:29:50 AM

that might be the most ugly thing ive seen all month.

Nothing a few VW badges and some heated leather seats with built in cupholders won't fix, right?

97Econobox · « **Reply #24 on:** December 05, 2011, 10:24:57 AM »

My VW did not have any cup holders. i had to make some.

YOUR ARGUMENT IS INVALID SIR.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #25 on:** December 05, 2011, 10:38:20 AM »

Argument? I was being agreeable, sir. Turn the other cheek and all that.

Phate · « **Reply #26 on:** December 05, 2011, 12:01:51 PM »

Quote from: SecksyPeePee on December 05, 2011, 10:13:56 AM

I have seen one of those running around town a couple times lately. I was wondering what it was

They are fairly rare. Mechanically they are just a trooper that they shrunk down a little bit, put a bigger engine in, and made handle semi-decently (probably stiffer sway bars). I kind of want one, they are badass off road and look like they are from the future.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #27 on:** December 05, 2011, 02:54:51 PM »

LOVE my 98 PAthy SE.... Very good handling, decent milage and runs GREAT.

Nissan tranny issues were more related to earlier (95 and older). Even when they did shit, 90 percent of the timer it was a ssolenoid, nothing more.

I bought my Pathfinder gbecasue it was so clean, I grew to really like it, quickly.

You wont be dissapointed.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #28 on:** December 05, 2011, 06:42:02 PM »

Quote from: bigdaddyvtec on December 05, 2011, 02:54:51 PM

You wont be dissapointed.

Unless you drive a Toyota first.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #29 on:** December 05, 2011, 07:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on December 05, 2011, 06:42:02 PM

Quote from: bigdaddyvtec on December 05, 2011, 02:54:51 PM
You wont be dissapointed.

Unless you drive a Toyota first.

Incorrect.

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