Surfingcat
New Member
Nissan Pathfinder ST 2.5 Diesel, 2006
Good Points
Versitile, I do a lot of out door activities, I have all the seats folded down most of the time for my Mountain Bike, or windsurfing gear or for my mate (Jock my staffie), It also has pretty good 4x4 capabilities.
You can't beat the fuel consumption - open road 8.6L/100km and 9.4 - 9.8(when fully loaded)L/100km in town - how could anyone complain - do I get a tax concession for minimal carbon impact on the environment???????. I get to take my dog all my camping gear and windsurfing gear with me when I go away.
Bad Points
Original tyers are Crap I have replaced with Pirelli AT's - they are great in the wet, nice soft compound and Quiet as....
Ground clearance pretty bad, easily fixed with ARB lift kit ($1500), the Pathy rides at the same hight as a std Landcruiser now.
What mods have you done?
Snorkel - Towbar (for bike rack) - ARB lift kit (200kg) - new Pirelli ATR's, roof top tent - 40L Engel fridge.
What mods are on the list to do?
Front Bash Plate, possibly a front bullbar, it has to add value, all the ones I have seen do not increase approach angles and extend the overall length of the vehicle to much? I am also looking into Some sort of low profile(ladder type) custom roofrack system for Rooftop tent, front and rear spotlights
Why did you buy this vehicle?
Highly versitile seating arrangement, High performance diesel engine (probably one of the best) Nissan reliability and build quality. After 2 Nissan Navara's 4x4's, 1 Nissan X trail, 3 Triton 4x4 dual cabs, I kind of new what I wanted, and have not been dissapointed, sometimes frustrated by the lack of ground clearnce but that has been sorted by the ARB lift kit just done. It is a really comfortable vehicle to drive on long trips.
How often do you go offroad?
every second month
What will your next vehicle be?
Have no idea will wait to see developments in next 2 to 3 years, not much on the market at the moment, I like the Range Rover Sport and VW Teurag
Good Points
Versitile, I do a lot of out door activities, I have all the seats folded down most of the time for my Mountain Bike, or windsurfing gear or for my mate (Jock my staffie), It also has pretty good 4x4 capabilities.
You can't beat the fuel consumption - open road 8.6L/100km and 9.4 - 9.8(when fully loaded)L/100km in town - how could anyone complain - do I get a tax concession for minimal carbon impact on the environment???????. I get to take my dog all my camping gear and windsurfing gear with me when I go away.
Bad Points
Original tyers are Crap I have replaced with Pirelli AT's - they are great in the wet, nice soft compound and Quiet as....
Ground clearance pretty bad, easily fixed with ARB lift kit ($1500), the Pathy rides at the same hight as a std Landcruiser now.
What mods have you done?
Snorkel - Towbar (for bike rack) - ARB lift kit (200kg) - new Pirelli ATR's, roof top tent - 40L Engel fridge.
What mods are on the list to do?
Front Bash Plate, possibly a front bullbar, it has to add value, all the ones I have seen do not increase approach angles and extend the overall length of the vehicle to much? I am also looking into Some sort of low profile(ladder type) custom roofrack system for Rooftop tent, front and rear spotlights
Why did you buy this vehicle?
Highly versitile seating arrangement, High performance diesel engine (probably one of the best) Nissan reliability and build quality. After 2 Nissan Navara's 4x4's, 1 Nissan X trail, 3 Triton 4x4 dual cabs, I kind of new what I wanted, and have not been dissapointed, sometimes frustrated by the lack of ground clearnce but that has been sorted by the ARB lift kit just done. It is a really comfortable vehicle to drive on long trips.
How often do you go offroad?
every second month
What will your next vehicle be?
Have no idea will wait to see developments in next 2 to 3 years, not much on the market at the moment, I like the Range Rover Sport and VW Teurag