Nissan Pathfinder my new Dream Off-Road Starter

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  • eltonfern
    August 16, 2014 at 4:11 pm #2104

    Hi

    my name is Elton New to de Forum . i need help to decide on my first Off-road Car my budget is 50 to 60k i have Nissan Pathfinder (model 2008 or 2009)in mind as this cars will also be used as a family car for daily use.

    off-road has has always been a dream n i want it to come true .. i had in past driving Hummer H3.
    at present i m driving a CX9 Mazda, which i want to get rid once i finalize on my new car

    thiz iz my Dream

    Ahmad Pervez
    August 16, 2014 at 6:58 pm #30685

    Pathfinder is not the right car for the sort of offroading that we do.
    The top 3 contenders for the top spot are FJ Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler and X-terra.
    You could also consider the Prado and the fortuner in the 4 litre versions.

    EnerJeep
    August 17, 2014 at 4:31 am #30688

    Hi Elton
    As an alternative
    Why not keeping the Mazda (its a great family car) and getting old Pathy just for the purpose? (2002-2005, very capable car off-road)

    Hamid Sajjadi
    August 17, 2014 at 6:10 am #30689

    Hi Elton, I agree with Ahmed that the Pathfinder is not the best offroad car. Mainly because it needs so many modifications that you are better off buying one the cars Ahmed mentioned. But I am confused is that black modified pathfinder yours?

    Now that one with 16 inch wheels with tire locks, and 32 in tires, nice skid plate and a 4 inch lift to accommodate 32 inch tires is a winner if you can get that for 50000 derhams then go for it! 😡

    But if your dream is to modify to that level. That suspension for a pathfinder will cost you 5000 Derhams, Tires and wheels will cost you 6000 derhams alone, all those off road lights 3000 Derhams. Bull bar integrating fully skid plate 3000 derhams. And I bet you about 3 days of full time back and forth of your time to the shops to find the parts. :(( Toyota and Jeep parts are much more available than any other 4×4.

    So it is not worth it. If you still want a pathfinder then make sure it has the factory “off road package”that comes with a 1.5 inch lift and a rear differential lock and a tuffer skid plate, which is handy. 😕 Do not get a regular Pathfinder. 🙁

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