Is the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder a good car?
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How do people like the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?
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Review
Just bought it after selling my 1996 Ford Bronco which I loved but at 11 mpg was beginning to feel the pinch. So thought a stickshift 2 wheel drive Pathfinder would do the same as I don't 4x4 ever really. I like the lite but sturdy feel and I just feel like I am saving gas as I coast everywhere in nuetral 1/2 the time and use the gas the other 1/2 it seems. Only issues have been general maintenance stuff I guess, as never had to deal with on the Bronco. I have already had to to the front struts, carrier bearing at center of driveshaft, right side exhaust manifold (cracked), charcoal cannister, trailing arm bushings to stop "pathfinder death wobble". If paid a shop $2,000 so did on own.
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What options are available on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder?
Available Nissan Pathfinder 1997 Submodel Types: SUV, Hybrid
Available Trims: SV, SL, S, Platinum, SE, LE, Silver Edition, Platinum Hybrid, XE, LE Platinum, S FE+, SE Off Road, SL Hybrid, SV Hybrid, SE Off-Road
Exterior Colors: Brilliant Silver Metallic, Magnetic Black Metallic, Pearl White, Gun Metallic, Cayenne Red Metallic, Super Black, Dark Slate Metallic, Glacier White, Caspian Blue, Moonlight White Pearl, Arctic Blue Metallic, Avalanche, Caspian Blue Metallic, Mocha Stone Metallic, Midnight Jade Metallic, Super Black Metallic, Silver Lightning, Java Metallic, Sandstone, Storm Gray Metallic, Chrome Silver Metallic, Navy Blue, Silverton Blue Pearl, Storm Gray, Granite Metallic, Dark Slate, Desert Stone, Glacier Pearl, Majestic Blue, Red Brawn, Scarlet Ember, Sierra Silver Metallic, Silver Lightning Metallic, Desert Sand Metallic, Espresso Black Metallic, Majestic Blue Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, Red Brawn Pearl, Red Brick Metallic, Sunlit Sand Metallic, Merlot Pearl , Midnight Pine Metallic, Polished Pewter Metallic, Sahara Beige Metallic, White Frost, Woodland Bronze Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal cloth, Charcoal leather, Almond leather, Almond cloth, Graphite cloth, Charcoal, Graphite, Graphite leather, Graphite premium cloth, Desert cloth, Cafe Latte leather, Café Latte cloth, Beige, Cafè Latte cloth, Desert, Cafe Latte cloth, Cafe Latte premium cloth
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Alarm, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Third-row seating, Trip Computer, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, AWD/4WD, Bluetooth, Power Driver Seat, USB Inputs, Parking sensors, Remote Start, Aux Audio Inputs, 6000lb Towing Capacity, Towing Hitch, Heated seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Back-up camera, Leather Seats, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Navigation, Sunroof/Moonroof, Post-collision safety system, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360-degree camera, Cooled Seats, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Stereo, Adaptive Cruise Control, Upgraded Headlights, Rear Entertainment System, 3500lb Towing Capacity
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4, 8 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive
