I finally found a pre-'96 Pathfinder today. It's at a local used car dealer. '92 4x4 XE with a 5-speed and 140k. It's not in bad shape, but they want more than it's worth. I'm considering trying to talk some sense into them tomorrow morning.
The problem that concerns me most...it's sometimes very hard to get into gear. The clutch engages pretty low, so I think it's good, although I suspect the master or slave cylinder. Maybe it just needs to be bled. Once I'm rolling, it's better, but it doesn't slip into gear quite as easily as my old '87 PU with the 4 cylinder. When I'm at a stop, sometimes it's easy, and sometimes it's hard. The dealer said he had the same problem with it, and when he pumped the clutch, it helped.
What are first thoughts on the diagnosis? Should I steer clear? They're asking just under $3500, and I'm going to point them to Edmunds.com's pricing of $2,519 in average condition, which it is. Some minor rust, and a few mechanical problems, including this one.
Pre-'96 Pathfinders are very rare around here, and I would really like to get one.
Thanks in advance.
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