Hey folks,
I sold my old pathfinder (the one with the 170hp 3.3 engine) because it was just too slow and got a car instead. But I now regret getting rid of a truck because now I notice that the roads here suck, and this country (Chile) is full of dirt trails which I now miss.
I hear the new pathfinders will be here around march, which gives me time to sell my car. Around that time the old pathfinders should be on clearance at good prices.
I loved the old pathfinder because it combined reasonable car-like dyamics with off-road ability. The new ones seem more truck-based, and if they ride like 4Runners, I probably won't enjoy it as much.
My concerns about the new pathfinder are the following:
- Bigger engine and heavier body means (a lot) worse fuel economy. I really don't need the extra space (I am single).
- More truck-like handling. (The unit-body pathfinder was just right for me).
- First product from new usa factory. Expect first-time issues.
About the only thing I can see in the new model is the 5-speed auto tranny. Might give better hwy fuel economy.
Anybody have any ideas?
-Indirecto