Those older Pathfinders with their squared off aesthetic, like others of the same era, are so much better looking than today's rounded blobs of aerodynamic plastic.

@zadokmotorfreight2423

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯!!

@frogger1580

2 жыл бұрын

I blame the Lexus Rx for leading that blob trend

@stevenclist6644

2 жыл бұрын

Agree fully I have 4 of these in different styles and think they're just better over all for a little truck , I take mine all the place most other makes can go , I did however give the body a lift to shift the height a little

@travelinman482

Жыл бұрын

AhBeeDoi Looks don't get you better fuel mileage. However, aerodynamics will keep your wallet fat with cash, not an oil tycoon's, and improve the feul efficiency of your vehicle. So...

@brettweltz8135

Жыл бұрын

Especially when the electronics heat up and fry then it really is a plastic blob😂

I had one, best vehicle I have ever owned. I was a geologist, that truck never let me down, always got me home.

@kingcraven8056

3 жыл бұрын

The issue being is it worth keeping alive? Do you want to buy one with 250 thousand miles? Back in the day they weren't bad its just finding a low mileage example in good shape isn't worth the time. If it falls in your lap at a cheap price have at it.

@HoffmansHoopties

3 жыл бұрын

@@kingcraven8056 The motors and (manual) transmissions are bulletproof! as long as it's had it's basic needs covered, don't be scared by the mileage. Just be scared of the timing belt and frame rust. You'll find these with 300k+ all day on Facebook for next to nothing.

@paulbarrow7126

3 жыл бұрын

The timing belts are not too bad to replace yourself. Just make sure you do the pulley at the same time to. Learned that the hard way and almost blew up my motor.

@derekisthematrix

3 жыл бұрын

once a geologist, always a geologist! (me too)

@williamparker7823

2 жыл бұрын

I had one and the gearbox grenaded itself. They designed it to not have enough oil and if it didn't get the higher fill plug put in it was a time bomb. If you find one that is making noise in every gear besides 4th stay away or plan on changing the box.

Duuuuuuude...literally everytime I watch a video of the first gen Pathfinder here I loathe what Nissan allowed to happen to the lineup over the years. Look at this thing!!! I love them!!!

@midge604

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. They should've stayed with the body on frame. They went from pathfinders to mallfinders.

@hexdude24

3 жыл бұрын

Look at the 2022. I think they realized their mistake.

@midge604

3 жыл бұрын

@@hexdude24 it looks good but still lacks a frame. My 95 and 2005 had a frame and were great off road. The Forerunner still uses a frame.

@hexdude24

3 жыл бұрын

@@midge604 Agreed. It also lacks a 4 low. I simply meant it changed direction from the little car looking BarfFinder crap that they called a Pathfinder.

@samtimo3002

3 жыл бұрын

Yall just got all the shitty small 4x4s and nothing else Nothing like a patrol or hilux or really landcrusiers compared to something like a dodge the cars i just talked about are small even a patrol or landie The patrols come with TD42s which is like a baby 6bt which makes volumetric efficiency but the drive line can take about 600hsp so you can drop a 6bt into a patrol once in the states and till be better than most "big american trucks" since a patrol is already heavy by hilux standards Oh also us strayans got 2.8 and 3.0 diesels in the hiluxes and 4runners or 3L and 5L engines "LN106r" is the car whistlingdiesel got L meaning diesel N meaning hilux 106 meaning body and frame configuration R meaning rear LSD Path finders are like shitty 4runners so pretty decent for a 1000-2000 dollar banger or first car since you wont have to care about ut

I got a 95 rust free from from Arizona with 149k miles on it. Only paid 2.2k for it. I'm beyond happy with it.

I have one of these, and have owned it for the last 10 years. its done nearly 500000kms (300k miles) still going strong. still got the original v6 engine, (engine has never been opened up). Absolutely bullet proof!

The late 80s to mid 90s was the cream of the 4x4 world. They where simple enough to be reliable and had simple fuel system. These older vehicles from the 90s have already outlasted 2000 to 2010 vehicles.

@flight2k5

3 жыл бұрын

Huh? These had computer controlled fuel injection. How have they already outlasted 200 to 2010 vehicles? 🤣

@devildog5354

3 жыл бұрын

Of course the 'older' vehicles have outlasted the newer ones; they are 'older'...

@flight2k5

3 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Jones & the Kool-Aide Crew yea everything you posted has been proven to be reliable 🤣😂. You just have rose colored glasses

@xxtm72xx63

3 жыл бұрын

@@flight2k5 So are you just simply pointing out they also had computers in them back then? Or are you disagreeing with op's whole opinion.

@xxtm72xx63

3 жыл бұрын

@Jimmy Jones & the Kool-Aide Crew What are you guys even disagreeing on?

This pathfinder has a larger ring gear ⚙️ in the rear axle than a Ford 9 inch. And has real metal skid plates even on the transfer case. This was a small tank back in the day.

@ToyotaNutjob

2 жыл бұрын

That's cool and all. But everything else will fail sooner then a toyota.

@lordlupusrex3781

2 жыл бұрын

That's bullshit I share a driveway with a Toyota and they have their problems. not as bad as a jeep tho...

@burntdog

9 ай бұрын

Ive used both ln106 and ln107 and i prefer the d21 terranos more stable less body roll and a lsd for my agricultural job in new zealand

@flight2k5

7 ай бұрын

A whole .1” bigger 🤣

The biggest struggle 90's era Nissan Pathfinder/D21's had was the lack of aftermarket availabilities. That is one thing the Xterra/Frontier fans got right. They demanded options, and especially today, people aren't afraid to cut and weld. I suggest you get rid of those tires though, get something a bit more grippy.

My boss back when I was in HS used to pick me up to go to work and he had one of these. I thought it was an awesome looking suv. Comfortable and his was fully loaded. These were great back then. I love the look. I see some from time to time still on the roads!

I had one and the frame rusted through at the axles, and the rear end of the body completely separated while offroad, to our surprise. With the cab flipping up every time we braked it made for an interesting butt-puckering drive home. lol.

I've had one this for 20 years 246k miles and still runs, it needs some work, it's never left me stranded, it might not be the best off road SUV from that era, but it's definitely reliable.

@Blue-moon12

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I am looking at a 95 tomorrow with 216k kms. The seller says the following: " Tach works when it wants, more often not. Had the wheels off brakes are good. Did oil change and spark plugs. Sounds like a bit of exhaust leak I did not look into. One cv boot could be done, stabilizer link kits." Doesn't seem too bad

I purchased a 95 pathfinder about 2 years ago with 170,000 miles for $2400. A very clean truck inside and out. I am very happy and pleased with its off-roading capabilities.

Pull the parking brake to preload the lsd. It makes a huge difference

@JMunn55

3 жыл бұрын

even with an open diff this can help a bit in rare offcamber situations

@kimloitran1786

3 жыл бұрын

Mine works great goes everywhere

@sugarnads

2 жыл бұрын

Or just trailbrake really lightly. Manual limited slip diff

@waynegorman408

2 жыл бұрын

My LSD starting to go down hill... It was going to be about same price as fitting a Detroit locker... So I did.... It's great on hard track's.. but hard to get used too for everyday driver.

@Thats_Unfortunate

2 жыл бұрын

What’s that mean?

We have a 2011 Pathfinder SV 4 x 4 and it has been the greatest. This last winter we were one of the few who could get out of our neighborhood

You've got to get a 90s Montero or Montero Sport sometime soon... or a JDM import Pajero (dispensa mi, hermanos Hispanicos)

@martinsanchez459

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, with the Toyota and all 4x4 prices going crazy I found the Montero to be perhaps the cheapest serious off roader right now along with the Isuzu Trooper. Would love to see either of them on the channel

@metalreaper493reaper2

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I had a 87 Montero sport it was sank twice. Cought fire 3 times and had nothing but mud in the trans when if finely gained all neutrals definitely a hardy truck. 10/10 would recommend.

@josiahlinquist4043

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@MFRiley

2 жыл бұрын

Gen 3's are great too! Throw an Elocker on and you'll get anywhere.

@deanwilliams7047

2 жыл бұрын

Here in Australia we also have a ute (truck) version called the triton. Love mine its a 2.8 intercooled turbo diesel work horse she's had a hard life but never let's me down. Actually I think you call them a mightymax?

Torsion bar rides like a Cadillac offroad even better than coilsprings and the reason they don't have much aftermarket support is because you can literally lift them almost for free.

@Sosaparks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 1-2 inches at the cost of making it ride like genuine garbage and that’s about it lmao. There’s a reason they aren’t well liked

@jamesgreen5560

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sosaparks Lets remember that the biggest buyer of aftermarket accessories is the same population that hardly ever off-roads. I think that's a big reason for the lack of "like". When I lived out in California in the 90s, the Rubicon was a big deal but overlanding...not so much. Heck, even mudding was bigger then. That means vehicles like the Pathfinder and Montero's and Troopers occupied a weird space among consumers in the US (but not necessarily the rest of the world). You don't modify them like Jeeps or pickups were what you get if you want to modify, not a Trooper! The Japanese SUVs were the original family grocery-getters that were inevitable destined to have the toughness refined out of them. Market research made real off-road components expendable. It's how the Isuzu Rodeo became the Axiom (then left the US), the Montero became an Outlander, and the Xterra died while the Pathfinder became the flabby POS that it is today. I think these old 80s and 90s SUVs are coming into their own today because all of these companies are trying to build in off-road "modes" to cater to a customer that wants to be outdoors but doesn't necessarily want to perform the suspension articulating antics necessary to the Rubicon or Moab. I think folks are starting to discover the limitations of these electronic aids and as they start to learn about the "real stuff" necessary to do what the Pathfinder does in this video (like 2 speed transfer cases, etc) they are rediscovering this class of vehicles that don't quite do what the Jeep can, but reaches that "just enough" threshold to make them a better option that the current crop of neutered crossovers at a much better price point.

First car was a 92 pathfinder, and I still have it. 100% best car I have ever owned. Definitely undervalued and overlooked.

I love those 90s Pathfinders...With a few upgrades it will be an excellent Overland vehicle👍

@waynegorman408

2 жыл бұрын

I have done upgrades on mine. 50mm lift, Bull bar with winch, rock sliders, gone to 245/75/16 muddies on R50 rim's,2nd battery in rear,LSD stopped working well, so put in a Detroit locker. Twin arm rear bar.,45 litre fridge, CB, and I'm at 169,000kms and changed the timing belt twice so far. Also took out 50mm from tow bar to make it higher. At this time the weight is at 2120kgs ... The rear springs are really HD as I carry about 80 litres of fuel and 40 of water on big trips... In home made box's for the twin arms.

I had a 1994 . It was great machine when I owned it back in 2003 .

Maybe its me but i feel like people now a days don't want to struggle not even a tiny bit, as soon as a wheel starts spinning they want all the tech in the car to kick in and "save them" and some of the hate towards some suvs is that it doesn't have a locker, it struggles a little bit, it has no crawl control, etc.. whats the point of driving if you are relying on the computer to do most of the work. Lets face it with a simple 4x4 truck or suv you can get to most of the places you need, i bet that with this pathy you could get to almost anywhere you could with a modern truck, you would have to think a little more while driving and maybe struggle a tiny bit but thats part of the fun of off roading and exploring..

Its a good looking SUV and has a decent 4x4 capability.

My homeboy had one, towed a fishing boat all over the west with it. About 250,000 trouble free miles before he needed to change out the transmission. He said "they built it to like, not break." That's about the size of it.

My first car was a 1995 Pathfinder and 2nd car was an 08 Pathfinder. I recently just sold both and bought a Nissan X-Terra. I am so glad this video is spreading the love for the first gen. Hearing the little noises the Pathfinder made in this video brought back so many memories of mine! I really miss it

Nissan has always made overbuilt trucks and they still do to this day. My 14 Xterra is a beast offroad.

@JD-wk8ty

3 жыл бұрын

Older Nissans are real hidden gems but the quality did take a hit for from 2004-2019. the newer stuff is good new but time will tell if that will be teh case in a few years and after a few hundred thousand miles.

Love those old pathfinders

Had a 5 speed 91’ pathfinder. Called it the pathmaker. It never let me down off road. Had 31” bfg at’s and it went everywhere with ease.

1996 pathfinder….just rolled 303,734 miles!!!! Same motor, same tranny, same transfer case….doesn’t burn oil!

Lokka in the front, warn hubs, crank the T bars a bit and lift shackles in the back and ditch the rear sway bar. It'll transform that thing off road.

Yes the later models of the Mitsubishi Montero and Montero sport had a rear locker

Bought mine when I was in high school and still have it. Suspension is lifted with aftermarket control arms and a bunch of other supporting mods. Sees heavy off-road use and still tight at 265k miles!

I've owned my for 2 years now. Love it. Very over engineering and tough. Easy to work on. Just did waterpump, timing belt and tensioner

Nice to see a video of the early 90s pathfinder. I got a 92 se and I love it. Just took it to Utah last month, did a bunch of off-roading and made it back to Los Angeles. Scary part was driving it through Death Valley knowing there’s nothing around and your vehicle is 28 years old 😬.

Had an 89 D21 Hard body. The truck was rock solid for the 180,000 miles I owned it. Had the 106 HP 4cyl with a 5spd. Went over Redcone effortlessly without any lockers, lifts or mods. Went over Medano pass to the Sand dunes every memorial day through the spring runoff. Was more tractable than any Toyota of the day with the 4.55 gearing. Great truck. 2001 was even better with the V6 5spd. I put the Pathfinder in the same camp. Would love to have one again.

I own a 2002 “R50” pathfinder SE and she’s a solid ride! Running 31” General Grabber At2 tires, Monroe struts with OME HD springs up front, Landrover Defender springs and Bilstein 5100 series shocks in the rear. Gives me just under 3 inches of lift and required no other mods. Gets me out to the boonies and back every time!!

Love your channel! Long time follower. I have a 1998 ford ranger 4x4, 3.0 v6, 5 speed manual, 3.73 rear end gear with a yukon grizzly auto locker out back. Welded rock rails and off road steel bumpers front and rear. Its on 31 inch mud terrains and absolutely destroys trails here in the muddy and hilly pnw, and it even keeps up with the jeeps! Old 4x4 rangers are much slept on as well, but the torsion bars do stink for offroad.

I had the hard body truck and it was great! I like how the older trucks have body design that is more off road friendly. The new ones have way to much plastic cladding.

You can "rebuild" those LSD's and add more clutch packs to them to increase the effectiveness! They are known to be quite weak stock, so this is a pretty common mod for these Pathfinders. I've got a Gen2 Pathfinder that I just love! Its a '99.5, has well over 200k mi on it now, and everything still works! Even the tape deck!

Had a '95 Pathfinder years ago. It did a great job handling the old mining trails on the western slope (i.e. western Colorado). It never let me down.

Have you ever considered getting an old issuzu Vehi cross those things were so far ahead of their time and were just flat cool looking. I would love to see one in your fleet one day.

@ianrodriguez4652

3 жыл бұрын

Shhhhhh don't tell anyone about them!!

@captmaverickable

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a Unicorn and very hard to find.

@brianmartin1139

3 жыл бұрын

@@captmaverickable There are a couple of my neighborhood. It makes me smile every time I see one. My wife and I have a 1999 Amigo.

@jonathanyoung5448

2 жыл бұрын

I remember getting passed by one on a highway somewhere in Kansas in the late 90's I just remember thinking it looked like a spaceship compared to every other SUV on the road at the time.

I love my little Pathfinder. She always gets me home and I live down a bad non maintainder dirt road for over 10 years now.

I own a Nissan Pathfinder d21 walkabout, 1995. 300000 ks on it, automatic, 3l V6. The engine is showing no signs of giving up, it does not burn one drop of oil, stays cool as (normally 25% of the temperature gauge) and even at 42 degrees Celsius it does not exceed 50 %. Very comfortable to drive, 2 fingers on the steering wheel do the job, can drift like crazy on gravel, superb on sand, cheap in Maintenance, spare parts easy to get. Best car I have ever owned! And no rust at all!

I had a 1987 2 door Trail, loved that thing. One of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. It was my favourite vehicle and I missed owning it after I sold it..until I bought my current FJ Cruiser. The 1st Gen pathfinders were the only Pathfinders ever made, the rest are just lifted station wagons.

I had a 91 pathfinder manual in army green for many years. I called it my tank. This video brought back good memories!

Ah yes, this relic was from a time when Nissan actually made good offroad vehicles, and looks a lot better than the new one.

@travelinman482

Жыл бұрын

You mean the new Mallfinder? Lol

I miss my first gen pathfinder. Mine had stock 31x10.5 tires which makes a huge difference. The ride quality was fantastic.

In love with my 2000 Nissan pathfinder that i owned for years now Added L.S.D so i never experiance the issue incountered at the beginning of the video Not the most HP producer engine out there but reliable & Relentless force when it comes down to off roading!! Runs like a tank in 2021💪

Should try a early 90’s and late 90’s Isuzu Trooper. I love mine!

@JS-ov9jb

3 жыл бұрын

We had a '97 when I was young, took that thing up some pretty gnarly stuff

@bdbd55

3 жыл бұрын

@Prakrit Biswas 150,000 miles

@bdbd55

3 жыл бұрын

@@JS-ov9jb I had a 95 and now a 98. I love the trooper. I also have 3 Jeep’s that I use off road, 86 CJ, 88 YJ and 07 JK.

@karlpatch4146

2 жыл бұрын

@@JS-ov9jb I have a 94Ls. Its a mess but no rust in Florida. Tranny sucks, motor ticks but I love it and just can't part with it. Bought it in 04 and has been parked in my driveway more years than driven on the road. It waits patiently for my poor health and cash reserves to improve. Had about 112,00 miles on it when I got it has about 179,000 on it now. Love it!

I remember lots of these on the road during High school..there was one in town like this one but with black along the bottom..older gentleman owned it

My mom had one of these when I was a kid. Great little family truck. Wasn’t enough for 3 kids so along came the mini van...

We own a ‘95 Pathy 5 speed still going strong after 265K+ miles. Factory 4.625 open diffs, installed a lock right locker, and 31’s. Remove the sway bars for better articulation and the thing is a beast off road. Never opened the engine or transmission. Only opened the rear diff to install the locker. Fun truck.

I've got those exact tires on my stock xj and i love them. They eat up snow and slush in the winter

I had a 91 Pathfinder with the 3.0 V6. They had great aesthetic, good manaual transmission, and good 4WD system. I vastly approved of it before others began to infiltrate the market. It was extremely reliable. I genuinely miss my 91 Nissan Pathfinder with 5 speed manual and manual transfer case.

We had one made in the year 1999. Tropical floods, a top overhaul and maybe over 300k kms on it, still goes hard and is still in daily use. A lovely heirloom i got from my dad. Possibly one of the best nissans

They are loved, my dad had a D21 pickup and I literally just bought a WD21 yesterday (a '95 in fact)

My grandpa had one of these in a beautiful burgundy. He couldn't say Pathfinder as English was not his native language, so it became lovingly known as the Pink Panther. I love these rigs and i want one.

I knew those old pathfinders weren’t popular but I didn’t know they were getting hate online. That’s crazy, those are pretty good little rigs and the nissan hardbody trucks they’re built on are great too.

I absolutely love my traction control in the rain with over 400 horses in my 15 AEV prospector power wagon. 4 high works great too in the rain. No slip when you give it the beans off the line in the rain. I push the botton on the center consol to turn it off. Don't know if traction control is connected when i use hill decent to come down a wet muddy mountain trail. walks right down with no tire slip. Sure footed 3/4 ton truck. Camera's are awesome as well. Can even use hill decent in reverse to keep you from rolling back down. Technology is amazing.

I definitely agree that '90s SUVs are some of the best things out there. I've got a '99 Explorer and it feels like it will just go through anything in stock form. Haven't done too much off roading with it but it goes through the snow like it's not even tnere.

My friends brother had several of these. Even had one pull my old Sierra out of a sticky situation. Fantastic off-road rigs!

I've always love the 1st gen Pathfinder, or Hardbody for that matter. Been looking to buy one for a while...

Unloved???? Cmon man. This is so many 90s kids' dream off-roader.

Yeah that time frame of nissans was amazing I've got an 89 d21 aka the hardbody with 325k on the original engine and trans, thing starts right up and will take me anywhere and you don't have to worry about dents because they were built like a tank not a single dent on mine, aside from the hail dents on my aftermarket hood

Loved mine. Had the 2.7 turbo diesel TD27T. Loved the flat floor sports car like driving position.

Finally a video about the Wd21 pathfinder!

I bought a first generation Montero. It came with locking hubs front and rear. Awesome 4x4

I drove a '92 for years, only let it go because I had a wreck on the interstate meeting black ice while doing 70 mph. Loved it. Recently bought an '00 Cherokee that's got a 3.5" lift. While I like the Jeep a lot, I remember the Pathfinder being a much smoother ride. The Jeep definitely has a bit more pep in the step.

Loving these older vehicle off-roading videos! I daily drive a Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 with the G80 and have always felt like it would do really well off road (certainly does awesome in the snow). I keep hoping to see a Trailblazer video on TFL Classics, but haven't seen one just yet.

Montero sports were so beefy and tough, I have two that we still use today for making back road deliveries, and towing a 5000# boat trailer. It’s tall but narrow and short plus it’s really big inside. I’d love to see how you feel it compares with the Pathfinder. Excellent job Tommy!

@flight2k5

7 ай бұрын

Were they though?

@WolfgaugeMozart

7 ай бұрын

​@@flight2k5Those 80s/early 90s Montero are to this day the most dominant Dakar rally SUVs ever. So tough enough to jump them off sand dunes doing 70+ mph.

Tons of those still on the road in AK. I have a 96 4wd hardbody with a welded rear diff, factory body lift flatbed and it's a blast to drive. Monomax front shocks are a must because the front of these trucks are severely under dampened.

my son found one earlier this year for under 3000. No rust, its great looking, he's been checking out places in Anza Borrego with it, still stock.

My 98 astro awd with the g80 rear locker and front lsd is a beast too!! Im with you Tommy"!! Old school is where its at"!!

I rather take something like this off road vs a brand new 80 k , makes more sense to bag up something old

These with the right tires are tanks my 1990 pathfinder stock with a stocked sized set of arctic claw winters out 4x4 my lifted 1998 Cherokee 2 door with 33's. We used to drive it up In the mountains in a couple feet of snow pushing snow over the hood pulling a snowboarder behind it on the nearly seized tire mount in the open position good times! And I just bought it back after selling 5 years ago. Looking forward to creating new memories!

It’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to find a good WD21 Pathfinder anymore. This is my FAVORITE truck in the world!!!

I always liked the look of these growing up; still do!

Have an 87 Nissan Pathfinder. Still running like a top! Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.

I had a 1997 pathfinder absolutely loved it now I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra love that even more with a five speed manual

This thing really surprised me! i'm not a fan of nissan, but i am a fan of the truck!

100% agree with you. These are underrated. 😎👍

Had an 88 Pathfinder in the 90's. Two door with the "opera side window". 1% of the time, I put it in 4wd while at Mammoth Mtn. and such. A truly great car based SUV. Yes at 143 HP, underpowered but it was durable, dependable and actually got over 20mph. For most of us that don't do the rad 4 wheeling, it is very capable. I never took it on what you did on your video. Damn, I may have to find a first generation. PS-hate to say but the new ones look like suburban mini-vans.

I just bought a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. First Nissan ive ever owned. So far in city highway driving its been awesome. Cant wait to take it on a little trail here and there nothing crazy. This looks like fun tho

I had a 1993 pathfinder se with all the options. Hand down the best vehicle I’ve ever had. If Nissan still made these exact trucks today I would buy one in a heartbeat.

Need more videos of this truck !!!!!

I bought my 95 pathfinder 13 years ago. aside from some stuff replaced and my recent fun time getting the cv axels, shocks, balljoints, tie rods(i didnt need to replace those but did it anyway), its ran like a champ and i have(probably hurt it though) went circles around other people with it lol

Thousands of these imported to New Zealand as second hand imports. Most here had the td27 diesel which was underpowered but very reliable . Not uncommon to see 4 to 5 hundred thousand kms on them I have had an 1997 r50 terrano now with the qd 3.2 diesel now for 10 years . 300 000 km and never been touched Love it.

They're solid rigs. I got my '93 for less than a grand because a) high mileage (though pretty clean all things considered) and b) the PO thought the engine was blown. Pulled the rat's nest out of the MAF sensor and it drove home. They do have issues. The engine, yeah, fuel economy of a V8, power output of a four-banger. Timing belt. Reliable, though, if you don't mind troubleshooting OBD1 electronics from time to time. The frames are prone to rotting out over the rear axle. The stock steering linkage doesn't hold up when lifted. Not a whole lot of bolt-on aftermarket stuff. On the plus side, they're about as simple as you can get and still have fuel injection. And you can download the factory service manuals for free. Cardiagn has a '90 manual that covers the four-door square dash, Nicoclub has a '94-'95 for the round dash. For anyone who's got one of these and hasn't yet, check out the NPORA forum. Lots of us Pathy nerds over there keeping these things going. Mostly WD21s and R50s, but the occasional R51 as well.

I loved mine! I did however spend a small fortune on front suspension chasing a creaking sound, only to find out it was loose engine mounts 🤯

Just bought an 88 trooper in pretty good shape so far pretty impressed with the old thing.

I love my 1999 chilkoot edition taught me manual and will never get stuck even has been able to get through 3 1/2 feet of snow with all seasons one of the best cars ever made!

I had a 94 pathfinder when I was 17 and 18 that looked identical to this one. But it was RWD only. Still a lot of fun though. I put it through hell on and especially off the asphalt.

I have a 89 pathfinder that thing always starts I love the 5 speed manual

You should see the trails we’ve gotten into in a 96 pathfinder and a 97 Montero sport. Not a lot of power and not a lot of clearance but very capable

I have a 1994 Pathfinder SE with the LSD in the rear and discs all around. From factory these things in SE trim came with 31's. When I got mine it had these same tires that this one had. I got myself a pep boys brand tire 31x10.5x15. Futura all terrains I believe and they made a huge difference. I've put this thing through hell and still drive it daily. Owned it 7 years now

These weren't bad for their time, I still love the way they look to this day, but I was always underwhelmed with their power. Off road, I found their main issue is the lack of suspension travel. It's the reason why I went to Jeep XJs back in the 90's...they were great offroad, had very good road manners, and the 4.0 was just a beast. Now Jeep XJs are ridiculous in price, so I would most definitely look at one of these Pathfinders if I wanted a fun toy to take offroad. BTW, those Goodyear tires were the stock tires that came with my '94 Jeep XJ from the factory.

JDM and Euro versions are very similar. The Terrano I and II, and the Mistral all are solid SUV's. I have a 1995 Mistral with a TD27 engine and even though I have problems I'm slowly fixing on the car, I love the way it handles and how durable it is.

I had a 95 Nissan Pathfinder with a 3" lift, i toke that thing up Mount Baldy, Eagle Rock, Saran Wrap, Mount Herman, China Wall, the Gulches, Rampart Range area all time with minimal issues. The stock LSD is rated really low at less then 100ft lbs, a common fix was to add an extra cluch patch to "super pack it" giving it a break rate around 600ft lbs. Highly recommend Manual over Auto.

I've been driving a 1988 Pathfinder for nearly 6 years, and I may be buried in it. It has throttle-body fuel injection and electronic ignition, so very simple maintenance (I grew up on points & condenser, and carburetors). The 3.0 liter sohc v6 has all the power I've ever needed.

That torsion bar front might ride better than the xj but you're already showing that the solid axel would he very useful in first couple minutes

That new one is never gonna find a path. I’d take a gen 1 (or 2) every time.

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The new one looked a jelly bean. Brand new looks a little better, but still just a mini van at this point.

I bought mine , 5 years ago . Done 125,000 KMs over that time. And hope to do anther 125,000 over the next 5 year's. Mine is a 1995 ,5 speed .