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re: WTF happened to nissan and the pathfinder
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:27 am to CAD703X
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:27 am to CAD703X
I think all of it has to do with fuel standards. They had to switch from body on frame to unibody frames for fuel efficiency. When they did that everything else went to crap.
Now we get turbo 4 banger 4runners and cvt garbage instead of a bulletproof v6 with a 5 speed transmission.
Now we get turbo 4 banger 4runners and cvt garbage instead of a bulletproof v6 with a 5 speed transmission.
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:28 am to schatman
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Not sure why the auto industry got together and decided for all of these ugly designs
Like Horsemeat said, CAFE standards drove a lot of this. The switch from truck chassis to passenger cars for SUVs, the shitty shapes, the auto on/off we all hate, etc.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:29 am to schatman
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Look at Broncos.
Look at Jeep Renegades.
Look at Suburbans.
Look at Land Rovers.
Look at Jeep Wagoneers.
Broncos and Land Rovers are badass. Not sure what you're smokin.
Suburbans are fine.
The other two are arse.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:29 am to CAD703X
You hate to see it happen to a good old name like the Pathfinder (or Chevy Blazer) but the facts are:
(A) everybody loved the size and convenience of minivans
(b) nobody liked the mommy image of minivans
(c) everybody likes to be perceived as rugged, woodsy, off-roady
Ergo you are seeing a lot of storied offroading names like Exlplorer, Blazer, Pathfinder being put on what is basically a minivan with swinging (not sliding) doors. Because the doors dont slide and the name sounds rugged, it's totally not a minivan, right mom?
(A) everybody loved the size and convenience of minivans
(b) nobody liked the mommy image of minivans
(c) everybody likes to be perceived as rugged, woodsy, off-roady
Ergo you are seeing a lot of storied offroading names like Exlplorer, Blazer, Pathfinder being put on what is basically a minivan with swinging (not sliding) doors. Because the doors dont slide and the name sounds rugged, it's totally not a minivan, right mom?
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:30 am to Shexter
And the Chevy Blazer. Other than the 4Runner and Bronco, all the old rugged SUV's have been pussified.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:32 am to CAD703X
I would definitely consider buying an updated version of the older body style.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:40 am to CAD703X
Have you seen the new Landcruiser? It looks like a bitch mobile. Just horrible.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:42 am to CAD703X
This is not the current model
This is the current model
This is the current model
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:45 am to CobraCommander83
That’s the rock creek which is the sport version of the Pathfinder. Bought one last year and it has been a great vehicle so far. Has a pretty rugged sporty look that sets it apart from the soccer mom suvs.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:45 am to Lawyered
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I wish they’d bring back the Xterra so badly. I miss that one so much .
My Xterra is like a member of the family.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:47 am to TimeOutdoors
I believe they are bringing back the Xterra
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:48 am to TimeOutdoors
I learned to drive on a manual transmission Nissan patrol in the 90s. Nissan hasn’t sold the Patrol in the US, but that car was the absolute GOAT car for driving in sand and off road.
Very sad to see Nissan falling down as a company.
Very sad to see Nissan falling down as a company.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:48 am to Alt26
quote:Women would agree that the old styles are way better than the new styles for most SUVs. The boxy/sharper edges on SUVs always look better.
Women became the primary market for SUV. The styling was changed to reflect that.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:49 am to CAD703X
Pavement princesses is what happened
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:49 am to Lawyered
quote:2005 to most recent were absolutely badass vehicles. 4.0 v6, fast and super strong. Rear locker on the offroad or pro 4x models. solid clearance. and a solid/hard flat surface when back seats fold down, makes it HIGHLY useful.
I wish they’d bring back the Xterra so badly. I miss that one so much .
best suv's ever made in my opinion. reliable as a 4 runner long term? no. but i got a 2005 that is still ticking. almost 200k
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:52 am to L5ut1g3r
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Has a pretty rugged sporty look that sets it apart from the soccer mom suvs
Yeah bro. I'm sure it really stands out.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:57 am to m2pro
I couldn't tell you how many times i went airborne in my ol lady's xterra. It was a bad machine. I definitely would take a hard look at a new one.
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:57 am to AlxTgr
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They don't really look like that last photo though
That's because he posted an older model. The new 2025's actually look better and a little less crossover-y
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:58 am to Them
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My first car was a 2011 Xterra and I'd have another one in a heartbeat. Did so much cool shite with that car as a young person in Montana. Awesome off-road vehicle that was always ready for anything.
My parents bought me a 2007 Xterra in 2010 when I was in undergrad for Christmas one year and It was a great vehicle .
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:59 am to CAD703X
I had a 92 Isuzu Rodeo. The Rodeo and Pathfinder were two of the best looking SUVs in the day
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