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4.63 out of 5 stars

Everything you want in an SUV

John, 04/09/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is everything you would want to have in an SUV. I went for the fully loaded LE with the DVD entertainment. This vehicle is very quiet and is really fun to drive. I put on the billet grill which makes the front end look awesome. Next the 20" Rims are going to be put on.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2005 Pathfiner LE

atse16, 12/12/2004
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have had the new pathfiner for over a month now. I had the 2001 for 4 years. I like the extra power and room from the 2005 and all the luxury features the LE offers. I have no complains so far except for the squeaky brakes when I'm in reverse. I will have to take it back to the dealer to inspection.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

So far so good

dglo, 09/18/2010
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Initially bought the vehicle because the wife wanted third row seats, and I currently own 2 Nissan trucks, a 1990 4x4 hard-body with 270,000 miles and only replaced the head gasket, and a 2001 s/c frontier 4x4 with 140,000 and have only had to replace the timing chain which is maintenance anyway, so I have been more than pleased with the reliability of Nissan trucks and was very comfortable in the purchase of the pathy, it currently has about 90; 000 mile on it and has run like a top, I have driven it all over the western United States on many occasions and never had a problem. Today the check engine light says that the tps sensor is malfunctioning, researching the web I found about the trans woes

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5 out of 5 stars

THE PATH IS BACK!

GASTURBO1, 12/20/2004
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Simply the most impressive Pathfinder yet. I never caught on to the previous model due to its somewat conservative and station-waggonish looks, (no offense to those who own one) especially when I had the privilege to own a '92 model (remember those?). I don't believe there should be a thin line between cars and SUV's, and the new Pathfinder takes care of that real well. The features I was most impressed with, besides the new design, were the third row of seats and the 4.0 V6 engine. I like most everything about the Pathfinder, although it feels a bit tighter than my Trooper. I guess Nissan sacrifced a few inches of space between the front and the middle row of seats to accommodate a third one

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great truck!

tony, 09/11/2008
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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After 3 yrs and 40k, no issues or problems. Gas mileage is 15 mpg in winter and 17 mpg in summer. Still runs like a champ, great in bad weather, Nice on long trips. The Bose stereo is one of the best factory units I've had. Overall, a win!

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5 out of 5 stars

It's my third pathfinder and i love them

Connie Ehrke, 04/11/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We've been a Nissan family since 1993 (that was our first Pathfinder) they are so reliable and fun to drive. We just traded in our 2002 for 2005 (we leased) and I'm loving it just like the last two! It has the third row of seats (which we'll probably never use) and they fold down so flat which is great and has more room then our 2002

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better than my BMW

littledude30542, 12/13/2004
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I traded in my 2002 bmw 525 for this new pathfinder. I originally was looking at the murano but a brown one in the showroom caught my eye. there was 4 sets of people looking at it. I bought it an hour later. first of all it has a wonderful 270 hp engine which is very smooth . The nav and dvd entertaiment are very nice for long haul trips. cargo room is very spacious and third row fold flat into the floor.It has nice leather surfaces and my bmw didnt even have leather and i paid more. Ive only owned this car for an hour too! I used to have a 1994 maxima and i put 200,000 miles on it wothout a problem so I trust this car. I have also driven a 4runner and this is ten times better.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love It So Far

North Alabama, 04/15/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have only had this vehicle for a week, but thus far I am quite pleased. I had driven 3 different vans over the last 10 years and was quite nervous about transferring to a smaller vehicle, but so far so good. I enjoy the get up and go this vehicle has. I know that if I need to get out of the way of something, I have the power to do so. I have always enjoyed driving pickup trucks and the Pathfinder has the same sort of feel. I live in a small community and there are not many Pathfinders around, but the response it has gotten regarding its look has been astounding. My previous vehicles have all been white and my Pathfinder is Storm Gray, which has proven to be a refreshing change.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Nice SUV

malcsmith, 04/16/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This performs more like a 350z than an SUV. The engine is VERY powerful, almost too fast for an SUV. The gas mileage is HORRIBLE, however. I've averaged 13 MPG since I've had it. Maybe b/c I drive too fast, but either way, it's bad. Interior is great, no problems at all.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Styling, & performance to match

Steve, 04/29/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Considered buying Explorer & Grand Cherokee. Pathfinder wins hands down in terms of value for your your money. Best compromise of engine power and gas mileage (for an SUV). Love the unique styling, which hints at the power under the hood. Have 3,700 miles on the truck, no issues so far (except for an exterior molding piece falling off roof rack). Solid construction, excellent power & handling, great suspension feel. I couldn't be happier with the truck. I'm tempted to keep the secret to myself, but if you're considering a mid-size SUV, this is a great truck.

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