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1996 Pathfinder
21 reviews
Fully redesigned for 1996, Nissans sport-utility vehicle went on sale after the model year began. This was the first major reworking of the...
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Fully redesigned for 1996, Nissans sport-utility vehicle went on sale after the model year began. This was the first major reworking of the Pathfinder since its debut a decade earlier. A new, longer-wheelbase unibody chassis replaced the old body-on-frame design. In addition to dual airbags and standard 4-wheel antilock brakes, the new Pathfinder got a bigger V6 engine. Overall length increased by 6.7 inches, wheelbase stretched 2 inches, and width grew by 2.2 inches. Despite the increased dimensions, weight actually dropped by about 200 pounds. The spare tire moved under the cargo area, but an outside-mounted tire carrier was optional. The 4-door wagon had a rear liftgate and a separate top-hinged glass back window. Three models were available: base XE, sport-oriented SE, and luxury LE. All three used a 3.3-liter V6 producing 168 horsepower. Peak torque increased from 180 to 196 pound-feet. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on XE and SE Pathfinders. Four-speed automatic was standard on the LE, optio
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A bundle of joy on four wheels
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Pros: great visibility, safety, reliability, smooth ride
Cons: Poor rear visibility if a back tire rack is mounted Read More at Epinions.com
great vehicle
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Pros: dependability, handling, roominess
Cons: gas mileage Read More at Epinions.com
Sorry to see it go...
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Pros: comfortable, sturdy, reliable, good residual
Cons: only seats 5, back seat gets cramped Read More at Epinions.com
And They Walked Away
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Pros: Safe
Cons: Size of the back seat (minor) Read More at Epinions.com
Nissan = Reliable
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Pros: Reliable and affordable
Cons: bad gas mileage Read More at Epinions.com
A Great Ride
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Pros: comfort, room, oad capabilities
Cons: price Read More at Epinions.com
Best Used Car on the Market
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Pros: It's smooth, it's stylish, it's reliable
Cons: Average acceleration and cornering Read More at Epinions.com
Months of research lead me to the Nissan Pathfinder
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Pros: HANDLING! Looks, Cargo, Quality
Cons: Torque, MPG, Cost
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Drives like a car, and has about as much power. Comfortable and well built with average gas millage.
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-96 Pathfinder still blazing trails
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Pros: Durability
Cons: Weak Engine Read More at Epinions.com
LOVE my Pathfinder--bought in new in 96
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Pros: Sporty styling, comfortable ride, plenty of room
Cons: A/C doesn't auto-adjust as its supposed to
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I highly recommend this model. I have had NO repairs or breakdowns. Only typical maintenance things. Comfortable ride, room interior, sporty style. Fold-down rear seats. Its GREAT!
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i love my truck
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Pros: lots of room inside
Cons: not to much power Read More at Epinions.com
