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4.75 out of 5 stars

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Leigh, 01/15/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Our family bought a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder for the new 7 seating arrangement. We compared it to the Toyota 4Runner and the Honda Pilot. The 4Runner's rear seat hang in suspension can hamper the full use of the cargo area. The Pilot had no room at all in the cargo area if the rear seats are in use. For the money, about $7,000 less, the Pathfinder was a great value. The crossbars can only be used in preselected slots which I didn't like, but it's a small detail. Also it doesn't have daytime running lights. My overall review is great.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BestMidSuv

RGOCKOWSKI, 05/04/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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9 weeks and 3,000 miles after my purchase I am still of the opinion that this is the best mid-size SUV on the market. I was a lifetime Toyota man, but Nissan has out-designed and out- engineered Toyota on this one. Outstanding performance and build quality. I commute 54 miles RT daily and I actually look forward to my drive time. The vehicle has a smooth drive on the highway with excellent power (watch your speed). I have 4 kids (age 11 and under)and they fit comfortably in the second and third-row seats - they love this vehicle (the DVD location is very convenient). I average 17 mpg on my commute, but get 21 mpg driving to our cabin.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Watch out Toyota 4 Runner

MIKE P, 01/21/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off Road Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Well we test drove the Toyota 4Runner berore the Nissan Pathfinder and it seems like Toyota is stuck in a time warp compared to the new Pathfinder. The Pathfiner is all over the new styles for the interior and exteriior. The off road package is the way to go with leather. Also, to get a great deal, go through COSTCO auto services. I was able to take a couple grand off the sticker.

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5 out of 5 stars

'05 Nissan Pathfinder LE

Philip Masonoff, 01/16/2005
2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The tire pressure monitor light has come on a couple of times in my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, but Nissan asures me that it is becuse of the change in the weather and not to worry. The vehicle handles well and is a pleasure to take on short drives or long trips. We drove the Ford Freestyle and the Honda Pilot and the Pathfinder just kicked their butts.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love at first sight and now I'm in love!

Jerry, 10/14/2008
2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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A family w/ 1 teenager and 2 elementary graders who love road trips as a family tradition. Ever since we bought her new 3 years ago, we haven't had any problem at all. She took us coast to coast yearly and most of the time, driving for 8-18 hrs straight except gas, snacks or nap were a great plus. We chose her because of safety feature for our 2 kids in 3rd row seat. In addition, it has 2 pairs of A/C or heater exhaust vent (standard) each row on top of the headboard with dual automatic climate control-great for summer or winter time. Of all the SUVs we drove, she is the only SUV that picks up speed and power from 0-60mph. We know this and we had really fun!

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