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“I Love My Truck”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD SUV Review

By: Andy1319

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09/07/2009

I like that it is black.  The mileage is average, I get 19 mpg on
the highway and 15-16 mpg in town.  It is a very tough
vehicle.  It has a 3.3 Liter V6. I can hear the rumble of the
exhaust.

Pros: I can feel the road I am driving on

Cons: I wish the mileage was a little better

“Nissan Pathfinder 1996 4dr 4wd Le”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr LE 4WD SUV Review

1996 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr LE 4WD SUV picture

By: Joshua1548

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05/18/2009

Performance: the 3.3L V6 is a little underpowered but it gets out of its own way. It brakes really quick so be careful, and the 4wd can handle the trails out here, they get pretty bad too, mud up to the top of your rims sometimes gets you stuck.
Build quality: Its held together well, If you use 4wd a lot you will need to replace the axles at about 200,000 miles but only the front 2. Its quick breaking means it eats pads.
Appearance: It looks okay nothing special, the inside is also pretty average, it had a center console with the shifter, which I like better than column shifters.
Cost of ownership: Its gets 19mpg on low grade and 22-24mpg on mid grade. Parts are relatively abundant and low cost.
Fun Factor: This car is very fun to do a little trail running with. Its not meant for mudding but it can hold its own going on that camping trip.

Pros: Many

Cons: Smalish Engine

“This Truck Can Handle Anything!!!!”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD SUV Review

By: Charlie509

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04/13/2008

My dad bought this Nissan new at Rothrock in Allentown on May 24, 1996 right before we moved to California. He has kept all the service records since he bought it, and Nissan must have done something right because we have owned it for almost twelve years, the longest we have ever owned a car. It has a little under 110,000 miles as of today, and aside from a few dents and dings, and rust spots, and a little crack in the windshield, it is in perfect shape. Everybody who has seen it cannot believe it is a 1996 because it is in such good shape. Everything in it works perfectly and all it has ever needed is routine maintainance, and my dad just put several thousand dollars into replacing the suspension, muffler, tires, brakes, etc. It is like a brand new truck again. Handling is okay for an SUV, and the ride is comfortable, but it is not as comfortable as the van.
It has heated leather seats, power sunroof, keyless entry, Bose sound, off-road package (basically adds sporty blackout trim and beefed up suspension), and all the power options.

Features I have added include a K&N air filter, an Alpine CD player, and the Navy wings license plate on the front. The fog lights and the sharp alloy wheels are factory. Sweet eh?

I only wish it had a little more power under the hood. Under the hood is a dependable 3.3 Liter V6 making about 167 horsepower. It has plenty of torque, and that is where it really shines. It accelerates well on the highway and is very comfortable. The K&N adds about 10 horsepower, and the new exhaust probably helped a little, but another annoying thing is that the engine requires premium fuel, and this Nissan, like most SUVs, is a gas-guzzler. It gets at the most maybe 17 around town, and sometimes it gets 20 or more on the highway.

Pros: Go-anywhere and handle-anything abilities, very reliable, looks awesome, and of course, it's paid off.

Cons: Slightly underpowered engine that takes premium fuel.

“Terrible Performance”

By: Fernando96

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01/05/2008

not a very good suv. poor on power and its very small inside

Pros: Its A Jap

Cons: Horrible Performance

“Good 4x4 Car”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD SUV Review

By: Daniel399

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12/22/2007

this car is nice and confortable

Pros: confortable

Cons: handling

“Motor Is Outlasting Structure”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD SUV Review

By: a Car Guru

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06/28/2007

What a great truck 150000 and I am now replacing shocks, struts etc. Except for minor issues this is the best truck I have driven. This motor just keeps going-all city driving- the suspension is shot but that is expected on this heavy frame.

Pros: quality

“The Car Was Great Until It Hit 100,000 Miles, Now I Have Had Several Problems With It.”

1996 Used Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr XE 4WD SUV Review

By: Walter

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05/04/2007

The car was great until it hit 100,000 miles, now I have had several problems with it.

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