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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / 4x4 Cars (UK group) / October 2005UK Nissan pathfinder (2005)
Hi Anybody out there got any experience towing/living with the new Nissan Pathfinder. Thinking of changing cars soon, currently driving a Volvo XC70, excellent car but after 5 Volvos I just fancy a change. Any comments appreciated. Thanks. Hodge I seriously considered buying one - but after waiting 6 months for any (reasonable) discounts to become available I couldn't wait ant longer and decided to buy something else. I cannot understand how Nissan can command full list price for these - I have only seen 3 on the road since they were launched - I can't see demand being that great, especially as reviews have been less than glowing. Stu > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Hodge Hi Stu I know what you mean. Out of interest what did you end up buying? Hodge > I seriously considered buying one - but after waiting 6 months for any > (reasonable) discounts to become available I couldn't wait ant longer and [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > > Hodge I came very close to buying a landcruiser a couple of times but decided that I need the 7 seats more than the 4WD so I bought a Mazda5 would you believe! It has traction control which will help with my light off-road excursions plus I still have some money left in the bank. No good for towing though. If the Pathfinder was made in Japan rather than Spain (reliability/build quality) I may have considered paying full price for one. Stu > Hi Stu > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > > > > > Hodge Hi Stu Quite liked the landcruiser although a bit expensive, one of the reasons for going for the Nissan is that we have dogs and the Pathfinder has the tailgate and opening rear window. Talking of having money left in the bank I'm going to have a look at the Kia Sorento tomorrow which has just been voted 'Tow Car of the Year' by the caravan Club. It seems to get as good a report as most and is slightly cheaper. Only problem possibly is it's resale value 3 years down the line. Hodge > I came very close to buying a landcruiser a couple of times but decided that > I need the 7 seats more than the 4WD so I bought a Mazda5 would you believe! [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > > > > > I cannot understand how Nissan can command full list price for hese - > I > > > have only seen 3 on the road since they were launched - I can't see [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > > > > > > > Hodge Hi I was looking at both Pathfinder and landcruisers. I ended up with the Shogun 3.2 Lwb DID. Bit heavy on the juice, but don't even know the caravans on the back! (1770kg) As they say, it will pull a house out of quicksand lol... Good luck! AE > Hi Stu > [quoted text clipped - 60 lines] >> > > > >> > > > Hodge Hi Andy What made you go for the Shogun over the others? Hodge > Hi I was looking at both Pathfinder and landcruisers. I ended up with the > Shogun 3.2 Lwb DID. Bit heavy on the juice, but don't even know the [quoted text clipped - 70 lines] > >> > > > > >> > > > Hodge Price I should imagine. There are some excellent deals to be had on the Shogun at present. This is probably due to a new model being just around the corner. I found the diesel engine to be unrefined and agricultural, also there was excessive body lean when cornering. Auto box is very good, though. Stu > Hi Andy > [quoted text clipped - 81 lines] > > >> > > > > > >> > > > Hodge Hi Stu I didn't know a new Shogun was due, any idea when? Still rather fancy the Pathfinder but a couple of reports I've read lately say it's underpowered and sluggish, Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year test being one of them. I find this a bit odd as the Pathfinder bhp/ torque figures (171/297) seem to be good with a 0-60 time of around 11.7 seconds which seems better than the Kia Sorento 138 /343 0-60 14.6 secs. which they voted Tow car of the Year! I did have a test drive of the Pathfinder but that was only in busy traffic around town. I shall definitely have to have another with a bit of motorway included. When I first posted this I was hoping to hear from somebody who has towed with one (apart from the CC testing panel) to see how they found it. Hodge > Price I should imagine. There are some excellent deals to be had on the > Shogun at present. This is probably due to a new model being just around the [quoted text clipped - 96 lines] > > > >> > > > > > > >> > > > Hodge > Hi Stu > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Hodge dont know about this one but when i was looking for a ute, nissan couldnt be bothered about even giving me any info, 'its on the net' was the answer. they didnt have them in the showroom so therefore not interested. so they can shove there datsuns up their bums, i bought a mitsi. I was really impressed with all aspects of the Pathfinder during my hour long test drive. I drove the showroom model (when the salesman eventually managed to squeeze it out of the showroom) as the demonstrator I had originally arranged to drive was in the hands of the sales manager. Apparently his licence only covered automatics and this was the only auto they had! However, this was the only time I have been placed under any pressure to buy following a test drive (from any manufacturer) and it really put me off. That and the fact that most of the sales staff were young men with silly haircuts. I was getting confused - new Mitsubishi is the Outlander (www.jalopnik.com/cars/mitsubishi/index.php) but a new Shogun/Pajero can't be far off. Regards Stu. > > Hi Stu > > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > they didnt have them in the showroom so therefore not interested. so they > can shove there datsuns up their bums, i bought a mitsi. Hi again I bought it, because its a bit of a work horse. Price was not the factor, because I still paid a few quid for the my 12month warrior model(8000miles). It does look the part with its 285/18 wheels and tyres etc etc.... Ideal car for caravanning I thought...just pull off the mud with ease! Good look with your searching. Wouldn't be without ours :-) Andy >I was really impressed with all aspects of the Pathfinder during my hour > long test drive. I drove the showroom model (when the salesman eventually [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] >> they didnt have them in the showroom so therefore not interested. so they >> can shove there datsuns up their bums, i bought a mitsi. |
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