1996 Nissan Pathfinder

SE SUV

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

JN8AR05Y5TW025474

Clear

Gasoline

This particular 1996 Pathfinder SE was purchased in Long Island, NY. I am the second owner. This vehicle has a very, very low 96,912 miles on it, (which may increase a bit during course of this week as this is my "daily driver".) The run cars very well, the interior and exterior are in very good shape, save rust underneath the runner bars, and some small paint dings, concurrent with a car of this age. This car has had regular maintenance (at Harry's Auto in Brooklyn - http://www.cartalk.com/ct/mechx/shop.jsp?id=22407), including a new timing belt at 75k, a new starter, recently new tires (two wheels are missing hubcaps). The car starts up quickly in all weather, and is a strong driver with good pickup. I am a non-smoker, as was the previous owner. I have many of the service records. KNOWN ISSUES: When the car is turned ALL THE WAY left, there is a small rubbing noise. This is probably a simple fix. The power antenna is also no longer working. The steering is not in alignment. UPGRADE: I upgraded the original stereo with a Pioneer CD deck. There is an alarm. The car was used primarily for local shopping and small trips to the city, hence the low miles. Fully redesigned for 1996, Nissan's sport-utility vehicle went on sale after the model year began. This was the first major reworking of the Pathfinder since its debut a decade earlier. A new, longer-wheelbase unibody chassis replaced the old body-on-frame design. In addition to dual airbags and standard 4-wheel antilock brakes, the new Pathfinder got a bigger V6 engine. Overall length increased by 6.7 inches, wheelbase stretched 2 inches, and width grew by 2.2 inches. Despite the increased dimensions, weight actually dropped by about 200 pounds. The spare tire moved under the cargo area, but an outside-mounted tire carrier was optional. The 4-door wagon had a rear liftgate and a separate top-hinged glass back window. Three models were available: base XE, sport-oriented SE, and luxury LE. All three used a 3.3-liter V6 producing 168 horsepower. Peak torque increased from 180 to 196 pound-feet. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard on XE and SE Pathfinders. Four-speed automatic was standard on the LE, optional on others. The SE had standard part-time 4-wheel drive (not for use on dry pavement), with shift-on-the-fly capability via a console-mounted lever at speeds up to 50 mph. XE and LE models had rear-drive standard, with 4WD an option.