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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

great car

sojana, 08/31/2004
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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I love this car. I have it paid off now but I have no reason to get rid of it. I think this was one of the best investments I have made. It has been dependable and even eight years later it still has today's style.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Overall Best SUV...

Jabez, 03/04/2005
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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Bought my 96 used not quite a yr ago. I had around 87K from the 2nd owner who bought it of a lease in 97. I have done nothing to it other than two oil changes, previous owner was the same with two t-ups (1 brk job, 2 sets tires) and one window solenoid...that's it four 8yrs?! Still is mostly original (including the exhaust?!). Sure the 4 rnr may have one or two things over the pathfinder, but I don't believe it's worth the price difference (plus pathfinder has nicer intereor) better overall styling. Body is still rust free...no squeaks and still tight. Great job on this one Nissan...and the newer 3.5L engine...Wow, the one thing it lacked POWER (01 and up models)!!!!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Superb

Dutch, 06/29/2007
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
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Ten and a half years of trouble-free performance. Excellent build-quality; still no rattles. The vehicle has been totally bullet-proof.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

practical

oldtimer, 12/19/2006
1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV 4WD
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I bought this car in 2000 with 40,000, now it has 130,000 on it and the engine still runs well. Overall I have been very pleased with my pathfinder. It is very reliable, the only problem that i have had is an occasional starting problem which my local nissan dealer was unable to completely repair. That was at 100,000. The gas mileage is lousy, and the pick-up is below average when compared to newer SUVs. However I prefer the less aggressive exterior styling of the 96-99 pathfinders. The car is incredibly practical I have used this vehicle and nothing else to move my furniture 3 times in 6 years. The 4wd has got me out of a few jams over the years also.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

just needs more hip & leg room

DD, 02/18/2006
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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This car is there for me. I am so confident in it starting and being a good responder to my quick needs. Love the car. I'm just under 6', so naturally it would be wonderful if Nissan figured out that most Americans are not short and 90#s. Duh! I'd give up some of the hatch space, say 5 inches or so to get more leg room in the front and the back seats.

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