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Itulah:
It is very difficult to say when the boundary that separated four-wheel drives and passenger cars was broached, but one thing is clear, Nissan’s Pathfinder was one of the first vehicles to do it. It wasn’t the first, but the R50 Pathfinder was in the first wave of a new generation of off-roaders that were civilised enough to be at home in town.

Before the new Pathfinder, and others like Toyota’s RAV4, arrived in the mid-1990s four-wheel drives were rugged vehicles that were heavy, noisy, thirsty, with handling more in keeping with the Queen Mary than a family four-door.

Cars on the other hand were fast, agile, quiet and comfortable. The R50 Pathfinder was closer to the car end of the scale than the old style four-wheel drives, but still had the ability to dive deep into the bush.

MODEL WATCH
The earlier Pathfinder was something of a trail blazer in that it was a compact four-wheel drive wagon that was more adept at handling city traffic than the larger, more ponderous four-wheel drive wagons like the Patrol and ’Cruiser, but it was the R50 that really lived up to its name.

Before the R50 arrived in 1995, four-wheel drives were mostly built on tough, strong chassis, the body bolted on top in a separate unit with rubber bushes for isolation.

The separate chassis construction was tough enough to survive the harsh conditions in which the big four-wheel drives were often used. But while it made a tough vehicle, it also made a rather clumsy, and less safe one.

Nissan broke the mould with the R50 Pathfinder by using the unitary body chassis construction that was once reserved purely for passenger cars. By using a single body/chassis unit, Nissan was able to create a strong, stiff, vehicle that was a perfect base for a modern vehicle with the characteristics normally associated with cars.

There are a number of benefits of the unitary construction that makes it a much better method of construction than having separate chassis and bodies.

In the case of the R50 Pathfinder, the torsional stiffness went up by a massive 130 per cent over its predecessor, the bending rigidity by an even more miraculous 190 per cent. That means a much stiffer base on which to build an agile, responsive handling package, and that means increased primary safety.

Unitary construction also affords engineers the possibility to design in crumple zones, ones that deform in a crash and absorb the energy released instead of passing it on to the occupants. More points for the Nissan’s safety package.

It’s also possible to make a lighter vehicle, the R50’s body was 50 kg lighter than its predecessor’s.

By comparison to previous four-wheel drives, the Pathfinder also brought more style to the class. Designers were able to bring more car type styling to the 4WD wagon than they had been able to with the older style, which was inhibited by its construction and rugged end use.

The Pathfinder was a sharp looking wagon, with clean lines, toughened up with some aggressive wheel arch flares on the luxury Ti model.

Under the skin lay MacPherson Strut front suspension, with a five-link live axle at the rear. Steering was by power assisted rack and pinion, and brakes were disc front and drum rear, with ABS for added safety on the Ti.

Generous ground clearance, and steep approach and departure angles meant the Pathfinder wouldn’t easily be grounded in the heavy going.

For power the Pathfinder relied on a 3.3-litre single overhead camshaft V6 with two valves per cylinder. Power peaked at 125 kW at 4800 revs, torque was tops at 266 Nm at 2800 revs, nice and low for offroad use.

Unusually for a four-wheel drive wagon, Nissan offered the Pathfinder with a four-speed auto trans only. Shock, horror, there was no manual gearbox available!

If the lack of a manual ’box sent a signal that the Pathfinder was not a serious offroader, a scan of the drive choices was enough to get another massage. In addition to the regular two-wheel drive high range, and high and low range four-wheel drive, there was the choice of an auto mode which did it all for you.

Two models were available at launch, the RX and the Ti. The RX kicked off the Pathfinder range, and came equipped with air-conditioning, power mirrors, central locking, cloth trim, radio/cassette sound, carpets, map lights, cup holders, and a split-fold rear seat. In 1997 it also got power windows.

The Ti was the one with the lot. On top of the RX’s array of features, the Ti had chrome wheels, colour coded bumpers and mirrors, roof rack, side steps, wheel arch flares, remote central locking, chrome grille, CD player, ABS, velour trim, and dual airbags.

ON THE LOT
For the entry level RX pay $19,000 to $26,000, for the Ti pay $20,000 to $35,000.

IN THE SHOP
The first thing to do with any offroader is to check for signs of offroad use. Look for things like bumps on the bumpers, scratches down the sides from brushing up against branches and other things overhanging bush tracks, and scrapes under the front and rear bumpers where it might have been caught up on banks and other obstacles.

Having gone over the body, get down and take a look underneath. Take particular notice of scars on the underbody, brackets, fuel and brake lines, exhaust, and suspension components.

Also look carefully for any splits or cracks in rubber seals and boots, particularly in the drive line that might have let water into vital drive line joints.

Finally, open the doors and tail gate and look for dust in locks, hinges, and other hard to clean points. It’s hard to get rid of dust once it gets in, and it’s always a good indicator of off road use. If you like you could also lift the carpets and check for dust.

Going off road is not necessarily a problem, but any vehicle that is used off road regularly should be serviced more thoroughly than one that is confined to the black top.

Most Pathfinders spend their days doing duty in town, so there’s not much damage to speak of. These are the vehicles to seek out.

Nissan service specialist Jerry Newman reports no major problems with the Pathfinder. The engine, gearbox, diffs are all virtually indestructible, he says.

It is important that the cam belt be replaced at the recommended 100,000 km, he says.

The only downside is that the VG33 engine is heavy on fuel.

IN A CRASH
According to the recent used car safety ratings issued by the Monash University Accident Research Centre, the R50 Pathfinder has average crashworthiness and is on the average in terms of impact on others.

Generally it rates better than the traditional big four-wheel drives, and on a par with a large family sedan.

The RX missed out on airbags, but the Ti was fitted with frontal airbags for the driver and front seat passenger.

OWNERS SAY
George Nastevski rates his Ti Pathfinder an inexpensive, quality built mid-sized 4WD that has almost all the creature comforts you’d want in a 4WD. It is a fun car to drive, looks great, and the V6 is a sound performer, but he says it does tend to drink a bit.

LOOK FOR
• attractive wagon styling

• responsive handling

• good build quality

• capable on or off road

• plenty of standard features

• thirsty V6

RIVALS
• Holden Jackaroo – 1998-2001 – $25,000-$32,000

• Jeep Grand Cherokee – 1996-1999 – $19,000-$30,000

• Toyota Prado – 1996-2003 – $22,000-$41,000

THE BOTTOM LINE
A well equipped, comfortable modern mid-sized four-wheel drive wagon that copes well on or off road.

RATING
65/100

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SamuelAnyawu:
Kill All Corrupt Judges

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Well Senator Samuel Anyanwu 2019

this senator go cure ur craze?

Ezenwachi, they have all said it.
1. You used the wrong transmission oil. Ur vehicle needs Toyota T IV transmission oil. And please stop saying it's expensive. Until u are made to cough out money for new transmission, u wouldn't kn how cheap that oil is.
2. You have not scanned that car. A scan without codes is useless. Your speedometer not working may be linked to a code P0500. Once had that problem, bought the sensor, still didn't work. Later turned out to be a loose fuse connection under the dashboard. Correcting it also resolved abs issue.
3. Buy 2 gallons of T IV oil. Change what you have in ur gearbox with one gallon. After about 4days, do another drain and refill with the remaining gallon.
4. Do a real scan on the car and come back here with codes.

Trancetek:
If you download your car service manual you will also see that there is also the gear differential oil, which if not guaged will also cause a gear selection issue.

What are u talking about. Differential gear oil in 2005 camry? Teacher, teach him well.

Etoo, have u solved your problem? I annoyingly unfollowed this thread until someone liked my post. It's always good to give the "and they lived happily ever after" side of the story.

dyrocks204:
Pls, who knows any expert in Lagos who can help do prepurchase inspection of this car? It's urgent!

look for gazzuzz on nairaland. U will thank me for this

dyrocks204:
1) Even if the custom paper says it was cleared in Nigeria (@ Seme border) in May 2016?

2) Also, kindly note the odometer reading when it was shipped to Benin Republic was 137830 while the odometer reading when I checked it is now 138205: difference of 375.

I'll like more of your opinion on this.

where is the ride. Are u buying it direct from Cotonou? it speaks a lot for a vehicle brought in in 2013 and still claims toks in 2016. Cross check the Custom C number/code to ensure its genuine. Y will u buy a car that was brought into Cotonou in 2013 and allegedly bought by another in 2016 into Nigeria and still claiming tokunbo. Just do due diligence investigation

Op, if this car is truly in Nigeria and not some Internet picture, then buy the whole car for parts. Of what use is the body if the engine and ecu are gutted out. Just buy the whole car for the 2.5m. I believe the original owner never knew a day would come when he would get up to 2.5m from sale of this car. Since he has condemned it cos of pneumatic shocks (which I strongly doubt), he has lost hope in the car. If u offer him even less than 2.5m, he will give u the whole car.

dyrocks204:
°°° Yes, I did. 2013. The mileage is now 138k plus. Any eye opener? Kindly give your advice. Thanks

nothing much. Just to let you kn it's now naija used should the seller claim toks.

Please help me check JTJBT20X670138206 WDBRF52H97F921841

dyrocks204:
Thank you so much. Seems the vehicle is good from the report

hope u saw the date it was exported to Cotonou

modath:
If the cost of keeping something running far outstrips its earning potentials, the ONLY & WISEST course of action is to LET IT GO..

If a leg is going gangrene /or has gone necrotic, rather than risk sepsis which is most likely sure death, the leg is better cut off to prolong life.

With Life, there is hope, This spells the [b]russian roulette[/b situation] of Nigeria and its national assets.. She is damned if she does but it's sure death if she doesn't..

sometimes i de shame for you.

Obynolee:
The Choice, $3.1 and #330 clearance/kg,delivery time:4-7 days.

this isn't bad at all. Pls complete ur good work with their phone details.

I was pleasantly shocked and surprised today by uche logistics. Couldn't believe it. Express shipping was exactly 24hrs and normal shipping was 72hrs. I have never seen this speed before. But their exchange rate no be here. Kudos to lily. Whenever she is around, work is efficiently done.

Good, but op, you failed to mention the normal steam seen more in the morning and during cold weather mostly from heavy engines like V6, V8, V12. You also failed to mention your source.

Where is chillex8 when u need him most. I want to mention the moniker chillex8 so he will have many mentions from this thread and show up. Started with this thread from day 1 but too sad to comment. Now I suspect I see light at the end of the tunnel. Hope that light is real. Chillex8 please come and furnish us with details.

Linda's boyfriend de the 7th pic. The guy with dreadlocks.

please export1, check this vin for me WBAEV53412KM17876. thanks

winningwinner:
You still behaved like the people you are downgrading. To butress your point further, common sense demands that you pull out the link where it was advertised for all to see. Without that, I keep my hands crossed!

Please stop being plain stu.pid. It was never done it secrecy. I really don't know how most Nigerians reason. This recruitment was well publicised. Applicants even wore white to the screening exercise done over 3days in different zones. Successful ones were given an aptitude test to write. Y not check Google. It was on newspapers. Was on nairaland. Check job section. U were probably in romance section when all these happened. U guys should start taking responsibility for your misfortunes.

melanch:
lol I won't be raped neither my children. You talked about Fela, he was one out the millions that spoke out. You too can speak out, you don't need 80 percent of the coward population. I just gave you guys my perspective. Since Nigeria began, people has fought against the government but what were the outcomes. There's a difference between a social critic like you and a humanitarian, one just talks while the other improves lives. A better way to live a better life is to invest in yourself and improve other people's lives. Look for projects to do (no matter how little). The time you would use to criticise govt, you look for what you can do to help others you are better than. But if you think criticising on deaf ears will make the difference. All the best!

u must not comment. I really laughed at ur first comment. U took his statement literally. Ur shallowness is too deep.

Breed:
Hello sir, I own an Autel Maxiscan MSN 609 scanner. It recently refused to come on (I've replaced the battery - no luck)

Is this something that you can help with?

the problem is with the connector head. One or more of the pins is not making contact with the car obd port. Look at the scanner connector head well, u will see it. Alternatively use another person's cable. It will work.

cecegorz:
You're absolutely right.
Never had any warning prior to that day. It would have easy if I had noticed when it was just the cats, before it tore my other components apart

but Bro, u had check light for a long time. Just cos the car was moving well, u ignored it. It pays to have a scanner. U would have taken action a long time ago before spilling 100k. Contact me for ur car scanner.

Cool. This is what the real change is. Somehow, just somehow this recession is bringing out the best in us. Kudos. Try on a larger scale.

defhenry:
He also has an accomplice.
She uses a skye bank account.
Sonuga Oluwafunke Fasipe, Skye Bank 1020169617

probably the wife. Family of fraudsters. He has deactivated his handle.

How much is ms509

sleekiii:
Please l need help urgently for my suv.l parked it down for the past 7months and now l want to move it but it has refused to start though the engine rolls but its not just coming on.mechanic has tried to no avail.please expert advice or someone that has the same car model should please help me out.its a 2002 model infinity qx4

fuel, spark and what rodents must have feasted on.
Fuel- ensure fuel is being delivered.
Spark- make sure plugs are good and coils are also good and well grounded.
Check to make sure rodents have not feasted on the harness of sensitive sensors like camshaft and crankshaft sensors.
Costee, nisspart, gazzuz, kingreign take over.

Check the radiator. If it's not that, check ur fuel pump. If it's not that either sell it.





Must everything be brought to nairaland?

Had a wonderful transaction over the weekend with tosinjay. Very trustworthy guy and down to earth. Keep it up Bro.

Does this car have a cable to the transmission from the gear lever? If yes, then it may have snapped. Don't have much experience with transmission but it may have to do with transmission neutral switch sensor where the cable connects transmission to the gear lever.

My best TV series. Will definitely download episode 9. Which which episode did Mike get out of prison. I neva saw any episode of Mike while in prison, but saw when Harvey dropped him off at the prison gate. Am I missing something somewhere?