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Does anyone tow with a 2014 Pathfinder?
I just realized that I can get a new 2014 for the same monthly payment as a certified 2011 - but the newer design has a smaller towing capacity (5000 vs 6000 for V6) and is FWD. Has anyone towed with one? I'll be pulling a 6x10 cargo trailer weighing approximately 2500 lbs full.586Views0likes1CommentRe: Pathfinder vs 4Runner for towing
I drove the 2010 Pathfinder SE V6 (36k miles - $16k) today, and have to say that I actually liked it more than the 4Runner. It felt more powerful, and more like a truck - both of which are good for my towing purposes. However, the independent lot I went to turned out to be horribly shady. They failed to mention either time I called them with questions that it was certified, which cost an additional $3k. They also said that their lenders could match my pre-approved rate (2.79% at 48 months), but when their numbers came in they offered me a 4.99% loan at 75 months with $700 fee and non-negotiable terms. I could of course decline and pay them in cash - though their cash price was $6k more than their financed price. So the $16k Pathfinder was actually $19700-$22k. I walked out and called the other lot with a near identical 2010 Pathfinder listed at $17k and asked if their price had any hidden fees, and they were nice enough to not waste my time by telling me that their internet price was financing only, and did not include a $2k additional down payment. No more independent Brooklyn/Queens lots for me. On Monday I'm headed to a Nissan dealership and hope that they are not so shady, to look at the 2006 4Runner SR5 V6 (23k miles - $18k) and 2007 Pathfinder S V6 (55k miles - $12k).616Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pathfinder vs 4Runner for towing
I drove a comparable base model 4Runner today and it was nice and car-like, and I'm driving the Pathfinder SE tomorrow - which is way more plush with a lot more features. But the 4Runner has Toyota's 5 star dependability, and the Pathfinder only gets a 3 star rating - which is what is making it a hard decision.615Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pathfinder vs 4Runner for towing
Getting closer to purchasing! I have it narrowed down to three vehicles in my area and am horrible at making decisions like this: 2006 4Runner SR5 V6 23k miles - $18k 2007 Pathfinder S V6 55k miles - $12k 2010 Pathfinder SE V6 36k miles - $16k What would you do?615Views0likes0CommentsRe: Pathfinder vs 4Runner for towing
Thanks for all the help. Yes, for many non-towing reasons I'm set on a SUV or Van (no trucks) - though it does not have to be a mid size SUV. And we are pretty set on asian cars after approximately 10 bad US vehicles and 6 killer asian ones. Nothing against America, just past experiences forming a personal opinion resulting in personal choice. To be honest though we've never had a problem with an actual Dodge (just the Sprinter, as well as Chevy Trucks, Ford SUVs, and Jeeps) What it comes down to is lightweight towing (2k lbs) but lots of miles (a few times across the country and lots of steady highway inclines). I didn't think that light load would necessitate a 3/4 ton - though interior space is nice on the long haul (spoiled by the Sprinter). I guess what I should really solidify from this here braintrust is whether a V8 is totally necessary or would V6 suffice?286Views0likes0Comments
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