PLEASE Buy These Unloved 4x4s Before It's Too Late! The 1995 Nissan Pathfinder ROCKS Off-Road!

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In this video I take our 1995 Nissan Pathfinder up the challenging Cliffhanger 1.0 to see how this old school 4x4 performs when the going gets tough!
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#Nissan #Pathfinder

[@AhBeeDoi]

Those older Pathfinders with their squared off aesthetic, like others of the same era, are so much better looking than today's rounded blobs of aerodynamic plastic.

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

Agree 💯!!

[@frogger1580]

I blame the Lexus Rx for leading that blob trend

[@stevenclist6644]

Agree fully I have 4 of these in different styles and think they're just better over all for a little truck , I take mine all the place most other makes can go , I did however give the body a lift to shift the height a little

[@travelinman482]

AhBeeDoi Looks don't get you better fuel mileage. However, aerodynamics will keep your wallet fat with cash, not an oil tycoon's, and improve the feul efficiency of your vehicle. So...

[@brettweltz8135]

Especially when the electronics heat up and fry then it really is a plastic blob😂

[@michaelphillippi4676]

I had one, best vehicle I have ever owned. I was a geologist, that truck never let me down, always got me home.

[@kingcraven8056]

The issue being is it worth keeping alive? Do you want to buy one with 250 thousand miles? Back in the day they weren't bad its just finding a low mileage example in good shape isn't worth the time. If it falls in your lap at a cheap price have at it.

[@HoffmansHoopties]

@@kingcraven8056 The motors and (manual) transmissions are bulletproof! as long as it's had it's basic needs covered, don't be scared by the mileage. Just be scared of the timing belt and frame rust. You'll find these with 300k+ all day on Facebook for next to nothing.

[@paulbarrow7126]

The timing belts are not too bad to replace yourself. Just make sure you do the pulley at the same time to. Learned that the hard way and almost blew up my motor.

[@derekisthematrix]

once a geologist, always a geologist! (me too)

[@williamparker7823]

I had one and the gearbox grenaded itself. They designed it to not have enough oil and if it didn't get the higher fill plug put in it was a time bomb. If you find one that is making noise in every gear besides 4th stay away or plan on changing the box.

[@mariowhyte2816]

Duuuuuuude...literally everytime I watch a video of the first gen Pathfinder here I loathe what Nissan allowed to happen to the lineup over the years. Look at this thing!!! I love them!!!

[@midge604]

Agreed. They should've stayed with the body on frame. They went from pathfinders to mallfinders.

[@hexdude24]

Look at the 2022. I think they realized their mistake.

[@midge604]

@@hexdude24 it looks good but still lacks a frame. My 95 and 2005 had a frame and were great off road. The Forerunner still uses a frame.

[@hexdude24]

@@midge604 Agreed. It also lacks a 4 low. I simply meant it changed direction from the little car looking BarfFinder crap that they called a Pathfinder.

[@samtimo3002]

Yall just got all the shitty small 4x4s and nothing else Nothing like a patrol or hilux or really landcrusiers compared to something like a dodge the cars i just talked about are small even a patrol or landie The patrols come with TD42s which is like a baby 6bt which makes volumetric efficiency but the drive line can take about 600hsp so you can drop a 6bt into a patrol once in the states and till be better than most "big american trucks" since a patrol is already heavy by hilux standards Oh also us strayans got 2.8 and 3.0 diesels in the hiluxes and 4runners or 3L and 5L engines "LN106r" is the car whistlingdiesel got L meaning diesel N meaning hilux 106 meaning body and frame configuration R meaning rear LSD Path finders are like shitty 4runners so pretty decent for a 1000-2000 dollar banger or first car since you wont have to care about ut

[@jasoncamilleri9147]

I have one of these, and have owned it for the last 10 years. its done nearly 500000kms (300k miles) still going strong. still got the original v6 engine, (engine has never been opened up). Absolutely bullet proof!

[@cesarconh895]

This pathfinder has a larger ring gear ⚙️ in the rear axle than a Ford 9 inch. And has real metal skid plates even on the transfer case. This was a small tank back in the day.

[@ToyotaNutjob]

That's cool and all. But everything else will fail sooner then a toyota.

[@lordlupusrex3781]

That's bullshit I share a driveway with a Toyota and they have their problems. not as bad as a jeep tho...

[@burntdog]

Ive used both ln106 and ln107 and i prefer the d21 terranos more stable less body roll and a lsd for my agricultural job in new zealand

[@flight2k5]

A whole .1” bigger 🤣

[@mblake0420]

The late 80s to mid 90s was the cream of the 4x4 world. They where simple enough to be reliable and had simple fuel system. These older vehicles from the 90s have already outlasted 2000 to 2010 vehicles.

[@flight2k5]

Huh? These had computer controlled fuel injection. How have they already outlasted 200 to 2010 vehicles? 🤣

[@flight2k5]

@Jimmy Jones & the Kool-Aide Crew yea everything you posted has been proven to be reliable 🤣😂. You just have rose colored glasses

[@xxtm72xx63]

@@flight2k5 So are you just simply pointing out they also had computers in them back then? Or are you disagreeing with op's whole opinion.

[@xxtm72xx63]

@Jimmy Jones & the Kool-Aide Crew What are you guys even disagreeing on?

[@mblake0420]

@@flight2k5 there are about the same amount of 90s vehicles left on the road as 2000 to 2010, being 10 years older plus that's outlasting.

[@edgarrivas5791]

The biggest struggle 90's era Nissan Pathfinder/D21's had was the lack of aftermarket availabilities. That is one thing the Xterra/Frontier fans got right. They demanded options, and especially today, people aren't afraid to cut and weld. I suggest you get rid of those tires though, get something a bit more grippy.

[@williamglover4150]

I got a 95 rust free from from Arizona with 149k miles on it. Only paid 2.2k for it. I'm beyond happy with it.

[@carlosgomez8663]

I've had one this for 20 years 246k miles and still runs, it needs some work, it's never left me stranded, it might not be the best off road SUV from that era, but it's definitely reliable.

[@Blue-moon12]

Hey I am looking at a 95 tomorrow with 216k kms. The seller says the following: " Tach works when it wants, more often not. Had the wheels off brakes are good. Did oil change and spark plugs. Sounds like a bit of exhaust leak I did not look into. One cv boot could be done, stabilizer link kits." Doesn't seem too bad

[@brad7670]

Pull the parking brake to preload the lsd. It makes a huge difference

[@JMunn55]

even with an open diff this can help a bit in rare offcamber situations

[@kimloitran1786]

Mine works great goes everywhere

[@sugarnads]

Or just trailbrake really lightly. Manual limited slip diff

[@waynegorman408]

My LSD starting to go down hill... It was going to be about same price as fitting a Detroit locker... So I did.... It's great on hard track's.. but hard to get used too for everyday driver.

[@Thats_Unfortunate]

What’s that mean?

[@308bar]

I had one and the frame rusted through at the axles, and the rear end of the body completely separated while offroad, to our surprise. With the cab flipping up every time we braked it made for an interesting butt-puckering drive home. lol.

[@alfredramirez4534]

I purchased a 95 pathfinder about 2 years ago with 170,000 miles for $2400. A very clean truck inside and out. I am very happy and pleased with its off-roading capabilities.

[@guiliangeronimo7474]

You've got to get a 90s Montero or Montero Sport sometime soon... or a JDM import Pajero (dispensa mi, hermanos Hispanicos)

[@martinsanchez459]

Absolutely, with the Toyota and all 4x4 prices going crazy I found the Montero to be perhaps the cheapest serious off roader right now along with the Isuzu Trooper. Would love to see either of them on the channel

[@FloridaMan493]

Dude I had a 87 Montero sport it was sank twice. Cought fire 3 times and had nothing but mud in the trans when if finely gained all neutrals definitely a hardy truck. 10/10 would recommend.

[@josiahlinquist4043]

Agreed

[@MFRiley]

Gen 3's are great too! Throw an Elocker on and you'll get anywhere.

[@deanwilliams7047]

Here in Australia we also have a ute (truck) version called the triton. Love mine its a 2.8 intercooled turbo diesel work horse she's had a hard life but never let's me down. Actually I think you call them a mightymax?

[@OGcryptonite]

1996 pathfinder….just rolled 303,734 miles!!!! Same motor, same tranny, same transfer case….doesn’t burn oil!

[@freded2694]

I own a Nissan Pathfinder d21 walkabout, 1995. 300000 ks on it, automatic, 3l V6. The engine is showing no signs of giving up, it does not burn one drop of oil, stays cool as (normally 25% of the temperature gauge) and even at 42 degrees Celsius it does not exceed 50 %. Very comfortable to drive, 2 fingers on the steering wheel do the job, can drift like crazy on gravel, superb on sand, cheap in Maintenance, spare parts easy to get. Best car I have ever owned! And no rust at all!

[@trentonjewett322]

First car was a 92 pathfinder, and I still have it. 100% best car I have ever owned. Definitely undervalued and overlooked.

[@daviddavis4444]

We have a 2011 Pathfinder SV 4 x 4 and it has been the greatest. This last winter we were one of the few who could get out of our neighborhood

[@evoemperor3776]

Torsion bar rides like a Cadillac offroad even better than coilsprings and the reason they don't have much aftermarket support is because you can literally lift them almost for free.

[@Sosaparks]

Yeah, 1-2 inches at the cost of making it ride like genuine garbage and that’s about it lmao. There’s a reason they aren’t well liked

[@jamesgreen5560]

@@Sosaparks Lets remember that the biggest buyer of aftermarket accessories is the same population that hardly ever off-roads. I think that's a big reason for the lack of "like". When I lived out in California in the 90s, the Rubicon was a big deal but overlanding...not so much. Heck, even mudding was bigger then. That means vehicles like the Pathfinder and Montero's and Troopers occupied a weird space among consumers in the US (but not necessarily the rest of the world). You don't modify them like Jeeps or pickups were what you get if you want to modify, not a Trooper! The Japanese SUVs were the original family grocery-getters that were inevitable destined to have the toughness refined out of them. Market research made real off-road components expendable. It's how the Isuzu Rodeo became the Axiom (then left the US), the Montero became an Outlander, and the Xterra died while the Pathfinder became the flabby POS that it is today. I think these old 80s and 90s SUVs are coming into their own today because all of these companies are trying to build in off-road "modes" to cater to a customer that wants to be outdoors but doesn't necessarily want to perform the suspension articulating antics necessary to the Rubicon or Moab. I think folks are starting to discover the limitations of these electronic aids and as they start to learn about the "real stuff" necessary to do what the Pathfinder does in this video (like 2 speed transfer cases, etc) they are rediscovering this class of vehicles that don't quite do what the Jeep can, but reaches that "just enough" threshold to make them a better option that the current crop of neutered crossovers at a much better price point.

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

I love those 90s Pathfinders...With a few upgrades it will be an excellent Overland vehicle👍

[@waynegorman408]

I have done upgrades on mine. 50mm lift, Bull bar with winch, rock sliders, gone to 245/75/16 muddies on R50 rim's,2nd battery in rear,LSD stopped working well, so put in a Detroit locker. Twin arm rear bar.,45 litre fridge, CB, and I'm at 169,000kms and changed the timing belt twice so far. Also took out 50mm from tow bar to make it higher. At this time the weight is at 2120kgs ... The rear springs are really HD as I carry about 80 litres of fuel and 40 of water on big trips... In home made box's for the twin arms.

[@scott8238]

Nissan has always made overbuilt trucks and they still do to this day. My 14 Xterra is a beast offroad.

[@JD-wk8ty]

Older Nissans are real hidden gems but the quality did take a hit for from 2004-2019. the newer stuff is good new but time will tell if that will be teh case in a few years and after a few hundred thousand miles.

[@bengaltiger96]

My homeboy had one, towed a fishing boat all over the west with it. About 250,000 trouble free miles before he needed to change out the transmission. He said "they built it to like, not break." That's about the size of it.

[@mr.c493]

My boss back when I was in HS used to pick me up to go to work and he had one of these. I thought it was an awesome looking suv. Comfortable and his was fully loaded. These were great back then. I love the look. I see some from time to time still on the roads!

[@ambienteterrazas]

Maybe its me but i feel like people now a days don't want to struggle not even a tiny bit, as soon as a wheel starts spinning they want all the tech in the car to kick in and "save them" and some of the hate towards some suvs is that it doesn't have a locker, it struggles a little bit, it has no crawl control, etc.. whats the point of driving if you are relying on the computer to do most of the work. Lets face it with a simple 4x4 truck or suv you can get to most of the places you need, i bet that with this pathy you could get to almost anywhere you could with a modern truck, you would have to think a little more while driving and maybe struggle a tiny bit but thats part of the fun of off roading and exploring..

[@MrClarkM]

I had a 1994 . It was great machine when I owned it back in 2003 .

[@imwithstupid9886]

Yes the later models of the Mitsubishi Montero and Montero sport had a rear locker

[@goldenwarrior2228]

Its a good looking SUV and has a decent 4x4 capability.

[@jareddodge8813]

Love those old pathfinders

[@grey-adventures]

Had an 89 D21 Hard body. The truck was rock solid for the 180,000 miles I owned it. Had the 106 HP 4cyl with a 5spd. Went over Redcone effortlessly without any lockers, lifts or mods. Went over Medano pass to the Sand dunes every memorial day through the spring runoff. Was more tractable than any Toyota of the day with the 4.55 gearing. Great truck. 2001 was even better with the V6 5spd. I put the Pathfinder in the same camp. Would love to have one again.

[@rslover65]

Lokka in the front, warn hubs, crank the T bars a bit and lift shackles in the back and ditch the rear sway bar. It'll transform that thing off road.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

I had a 1987 2 door Trail, loved that thing. One of the most reliable vehicles I’ve owned. It was my favourite vehicle and I missed owning it after I sold it..until I bought my current FJ Cruiser. The 1st Gen pathfinders were the only Pathfinders ever made, the rest are just lifted station wagons.

[@truth959]

Ah yes, this relic was from a time when Nissan actually made good offroad vehicles, and looks a lot better than the new one.

[@travelinman482]

You mean the new Mallfinder? Lol

[@carlitoneici4552]

Had a 5 speed 91’ pathfinder. Called it the pathmaker. It never let me down off road. Had 31” bfg at’s and it went everywhere with ease.

[@marshaldowns8957]

You can "rebuild" those LSD's and add more clutch packs to them to increase the effectiveness! They are known to be quite weak stock, so this is a pretty common mod for these Pathfinders. I've got a Gen2 Pathfinder that I just love! Its a '99.5, has well over 200k mi on it now, and everything still works! Even the tape deck!

[@edwhite4992]

I had the hard body truck and it was great! I like how the older trucks have body design that is more off road friendly. The new ones have way to much plastic cladding.

[@ghostofsparta6579]

In love with my 2000 Nissan pathfinder that i owned for years now Added L.S.D so i never experiance the issue incountered at the beginning of the video Not the most HP producer engine out there but reliable & Relentless force when it comes down to off roading!! Runs like a tank in 2021💪

[@jimfifield1674]

I've owned my for 2 years now. Love it. Very over engineering and tough. Easy to work on. Just did waterpump, timing belt and tensioner

[@jonathanyoung5448]

Have you ever considered getting an old issuzu Vehi cross those things were so far ahead of their time and were just flat cool looking. I would love to see one in your fleet one day.

[@ianrodriguez4652]

Shhhhhh don't tell anyone about them!!

[@captmaverickable]

That’s a Unicorn and very hard to find.

[@brianmartin1139]

@@captmaverickable There are a couple of my neighborhood. It makes me smile every time I see one. My wife and I have a 1999 Amigo.

[@jonathanyoung5448]

I remember getting passed by one on a highway somewhere in Kansas in the late 90's I just remember thinking it looked like a spaceship compared to every other SUV on the road at the time.

[@hochhaul]

I had a 91 Pathfinder with the 3.0 V6. They had great aesthetic, good manaual transmission, and good 4WD system. I vastly approved of it before others began to infiltrate the market. It was extremely reliable. I genuinely miss my 91 Nissan Pathfinder with 5 speed manual and manual transfer case.

[@charlesdiep4079]

I own a 2002 “R50” pathfinder SE and she’s a solid ride! Running 31” General Grabber At2 tires, Monroe struts with OME HD springs up front, Landrover Defender springs and Bilstein 5100 series shocks in the rear. Gives me just under 3 inches of lift and required no other mods. Gets me out to the boonies and back every time!!

[@thelonelyfry]

Bought mine when I was in high school and still have it. Suspension is lifted with aftermarket control arms and a bunch of other supporting mods. Sees heavy off-road use and still tight at 265k miles!

[@BooBooKittyFU2.]

I love my little Pathfinder. She always gets me home and I live down a bad non maintainder dirt road for over 10 years now.

[@albertlira7443]

My grandpa had one of these in a beautiful burgundy. He couldn't say Pathfinder as English was not his native language, so it became lovingly known as the Pink Panther. I love these rigs and i want one.

[@FosterScott]

Have an 87 Nissan Pathfinder. Still running like a top! Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.

[@bdbd55]

Should try a early 90’s and late 90’s Isuzu Trooper. I love mine!

[@JS-ov9jb]

We had a '97 when I was young, took that thing up some pretty gnarly stuff

[@bdbd55]

@Prakrit Biswas 150,000 miles

[@bdbd55]

@@JS-ov9jb I had a 95 and now a 98. I love the trooper. I also have 3 Jeep’s that I use off road, 86 CJ, 88 YJ and 07 JK.

[@karlpatch4146]

@@JS-ov9jb I have a 94Ls. Its a mess but no rust in Florida. Tranny sucks, motor ticks but I love it and just can't part with it. Bought it in 04 and has been parked in my driveway more years than driven on the road. It waits patiently for my poor health and cash reserves to improve. Had about 112,00 miles on it when I got it has about 179,000 on it now. Love it!

[@panoramama]

Nice to see a video of the early 90s pathfinder. I got a 92 se and I love it. Just took it to Utah last month, did a bunch of off-roading and made it back to Los Angeles. Scary part was driving it through Death Valley knowing there’s nothing around and your vehicle is 28 years old 😬.

[@johnleslie9493]

Montero sports were so beefy and tough, I have two that we still use today for making back road deliveries, and towing a 5000# boat trailer. It’s tall but narrow and short plus it’s really big inside. I’d love to see how you feel it compares with the Pathfinder. Excellent job Tommy!

[@flight2k5]

Were they though?

[@WolfgaugeMozart]

​@@flight2k5Those 80s/early 90s Montero are to this day the most dominant Dakar rally SUVs ever. So tough enough to jump them off sand dunes doing 70+ mph.

[@obviousgreyman]

I knew those old pathfinders weren’t popular but I didn’t know they were getting hate online. That’s crazy, those are pretty good little rigs and the nissan hardbody trucks they’re built on are great too.

[@TheBr0th3rsPrimm]

My mom had one of these when I was a kid. Great little family truck. Wasn’t enough for 3 kids so along came the mini van...

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

I had a 91 pathfinder manual in army green for many years. I called it my tank. This video brought back good memories!

[@andys1prayer]

Yeah that time frame of nissans was amazing I've got an 89 d21 aka the hardbody with 325k on the original engine and trans, thing starts right up and will take me anywhere and you don't have to worry about dents because they were built like a tank not a single dent on mine, aside from the hail dents on my aftermarket hood

[@DireWolf28]

I had a 1993 pathfinder se with all the options. Hand down the best vehicle I’ve ever had. If Nissan still made these exact trucks today I would buy one in a heartbeat.

[@godscommandmentsaretruthis2837]

Had a '95 Pathfinder years ago. It did a great job handling the old mining trails on the western slope (i.e. western Colorado). It never let me down.

[@stevenaylor3592]

Thousands of these imported to New Zealand as second hand imports. Most here had the td27 diesel which was underpowered but very reliable . Not uncommon to see 4 to 5 hundred thousand kms on them I have had an 1997 r50 terrano now with the qd 3.2 diesel now for 10 years . 300 000 km and never been touched Love it.

[@KangArya5758]

The most Underated suv. I own 2003 model with 2.4 litre carb engine. Very thirsty but very reliable. Never let me down and very easy to maintain. Very comfortable for corrugated roads.

[@robertlemmon9186]

I've been driving a 1988 Pathfinder for nearly 6 years, and I may be buried in it. It has throttle-body fuel injection and electronic ignition, so very simple maintenance (I grew up on points & condenser, and carburetors). The 3.0 liter sohc v6 has all the power I've ever needed.

[@jrbbikerxjrbbikerx33]

It’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to find a good WD21 Pathfinder anymore. This is my FAVORITE truck in the world!!!

[@R.Nelson]

I remember lots of these on the road during High school..there was one in town like this one but with black along the bottom..older gentleman owned it

[@sebastianmcclay7866]

I love my 1999 chilkoot edition taught me manual and will never get stuck even has been able to get through 3 1/2 feet of snow with all seasons one of the best cars ever made!

[@waynegorman408]

I bought mine , 5 years ago . Done 125,000 KMs over that time. And hope to do anther 125,000 over the next 5 year's. Mine is a 1995 ,5 speed .

[@mherrera7111]

Finally a video about the Wd21 pathfinder!

[@Stridsvagn-PanzerKommandant]

This thing really surprised me! i'm not a fan of nissan, but i am a fan of the truck!

[@RobletoYT]

My first car was a 1995 Pathfinder and 2nd car was an 08 Pathfinder. I recently just sold both and bought a Nissan X-Terra. I am so glad this video is spreading the love for the first gen. Hearing the little noises the Pathfinder made in this video brought back so many memories of mine! I really miss it

[@wontsay7923]

I've always love the 1st gen Pathfinder, or Hardbody for that matter. Been looking to buy one for a while...

[@ESPLTD322]

I had a 94 pathfinder when I was 17 and 18 that looked identical to this one. But it was RWD only. Still a lot of fun though. I put it through hell on and especially off the asphalt.

[@Darwinpasta]

They're solid rigs. I got my '93 for less than a grand because a) high mileage (though pretty clean all things considered) and b) the PO thought the engine was blown. Pulled the rat's nest out of the MAF sensor and it drove home. They do have issues. The engine, yeah, fuel economy of a V8, power output of a four-banger. Timing belt. Reliable, though, if you don't mind troubleshooting OBD1 electronics from time to time. The frames are prone to rotting out over the rear axle. The stock steering linkage doesn't hold up when lifted. Not a whole lot of bolt-on aftermarket stuff. On the plus side, they're about as simple as you can get and still have fuel injection. And you can download the factory service manuals for free. Cardiagn has a '90 manual that covers the four-door square dash, Nicoclub has a '94-'95 for the round dash. For anyone who's got one of these and hasn't yet, check out the NPORA forum. Lots of us Pathy nerds over there keeping these things going. Mostly WD21s and R50s, but the occasional R51 as well.

[@JD-wk8ty]

I had a 95 Nissan Pathfinder with a 3" lift, i toke that thing up Mount Baldy, Eagle Rock, Saran Wrap, Mount Herman, China Wall, the Gulches, Rampart Range area all time with minimal issues. The stock LSD is rated really low at less then 100ft lbs, a common fix was to add an extra cluch patch to "super pack it" giving it a break rate around 600ft lbs. Highly recommend Manual over Auto.

[@terrybaker8399]

We own a ‘95 Pathy 5 speed still going strong after 265K+ miles. Factory 4.625 open diffs, installed a lock right locker, and 31’s. Remove the sway bars for better articulation and the thing is a beast off road. Never opened the engine or transmission. Only opened the rear diff to install the locker. Fun truck.

[@davidglover5914]

Dont know who has been throwing shade at these Nissan's online, but they probably never drove one. These old nissan pathfinder and hardbodies are very very solid built reliable trucks. Anyone that's ever owned one can attest to that, they are very underrated.

[@dave33gify]

I rather take something like this off road vs a brand new 80 k , makes more sense to bag up something old

[@zyante1]

my son found one earlier this year for under 3000. No rust, its great looking, he's been checking out places in Anza Borrego with it, still stock.

[@colegarthwaite5633]

Love your channel! Long time follower. I have a 1998 ford ranger 4x4, 3.0 v6, 5 speed manual, 3.73 rear end gear with a yukon grizzly auto locker out back. Welded rock rails and off road steel bumpers front and rear. Its on 31 inch mud terrains and absolutely destroys trails here in the muddy and hilly pnw, and it even keeps up with the jeeps! Old 4x4 rangers are much slept on as well, but the torsion bars do stink for offroad.

[@bcyr-CO]

I definitely agree that '90s SUVs are some of the best things out there. I've got a '99 Explorer and it feels like it will just go through anything in stock form. Haven't done too much off roading with it but it goes through the snow like it's not even tnere.

[@bradmiller2464]

I miss my first gen pathfinder. Mine had stock 31x10.5 tires which makes a huge difference. The ride quality was fantastic.

[@Thalryu]

These with the right tires are tanks my 1990 pathfinder stock with a stocked sized set of arctic claw winters out 4x4 my lifted 1998 Cherokee 2 door with 33's. We used to drive it up In the mountains in a couple feet of snow pushing snow over the hood pulling a snowboarder behind it on the nearly seized tire mount in the open position good times! And I just bought it back after selling 5 years ago. Looking forward to creating new memories!

[@floridadonkfishing9848]

I just bought one a few weeks back for $500 dollars. Put a few hundreds dollars more on the front suspension and she’s a BEAST. Only 160,000 1995 pathfinder xe 4x4. Love these little tanks

[@paulbarrow7126]

Im in AZ and own 94 with a five speed manual and a Calmini two inch lift, beefed up A arms, and suspension. Thing is a tank and I love it, but the lack of power is a real thing going up the mountains. It will get you there, just not fast.

[@mikerinck8523]

That new one is never gonna find a path. I’d take a gen 1 (or 2) every time.

[@danielrn133]

The new one looked a jelly bean. Brand new looks a little better, but still just a mini van at this point.

[@stewartscott9856]

I have a 95 Pathfinder the little engines on these are near bullet proof and known to get 100's and 100's of thousands of miles on the powerplants but its a pain in the butt to change the spark plugs with one being at the rear of the manifold nearly impossible to reach, the way these are geared forget ever having to even use the low 4x4 range I live in a mountainous area and this thing will climb almost any grade, it is like a little tank, the only down side I've had with mine is the 'terrible' gas mileage for a 3.0 V6, 12 to 16 MPG and the latter if I'm lucky! A tough 4x4 for sure.

[@Shotter]

Unloved???? Cmon man. This is so many 90s kids' dream off-roader.

[@LayzeLyfe]

100% agree with you. These are underrated. 😎👍

[@vwmetal66]

I have a 1994 Pathfinder SE with the LSD in the rear and discs all around. From factory these things in SE trim came with 31's. When I got mine it had these same tires that this one had. I got myself a pep boys brand tire 31x10.5x15. Futura all terrains I believe and they made a huge difference. I've put this thing through hell and still drive it daily. Owned it 7 years now

[@kevinbialkowski3694]

I saved my 89 wd21 from the scrap yard. Its the most underappreciated 4x4s of all time

[@dat720_guy7]

I have a 89 pathfinder that thing always starts I love the 5 speed manual

[@user-cs9rk9yj2u]

I'd say that these old pathfinder trucks are some of the best trucks ever made!! I don't know why they would be hated? They really were a good solid truck and quite capable of doing off road driving even some more extreme driving, even stock no mods id pick one of those before id pick a newer one!!

[@GinoYambao]

We had one made in the year 1999. Tropical floods, a top overhaul and maybe over 300k kms on it, still goes hard and is still in daily use. A lovely heirloom i got from my dad. Possibly one of the best nissans

[@RonaldChapman-jg5xu]

These old pathys are built stronger then the GMC I had from the same years! No contest! Realy good little rigs.

[@markbratt6058]

I like the older pathfinders. The only thing I like about the new one is the updated interior. I had a 2002 pathfinder with over 325k miles. I loved that truck. I don’t do off roading but like these videos.

[@amandayother9196]

So ecstatic about my latest find...a 93 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 ‼️Paid $600 with clean and clear title. Owner thought the transmission was out in it. Turns out it was stuck granny gear due to a safety feature. Needed a knock sensor and fresh fuel along with a flush and change of all the fluids and it's running like new. It had changed hands a few times among family members but hadn't been driven much. I mean there's barely any wear to the pedals. It even has that stiff new vehicle steering....did I mention I'm ecstatic 😁❓

[@finerbiner]

The 1993 Montero has Super Select 4Wd and a 3.5 liter engine. It was very good off road and had a rear locker and a very advanced 4Wd system for the time. I got one as my very first brand new car. Had it for 17 years and 260k trouble free miles. GET ONE!

[@tracymacdonald4598]

Please stop promoting the Nissan pathfinder! I've owned four of them and I'm looking for number five! I currently own one Pathfinder and two hard body 4x4s.

[@jlsgarage872]

That torsion bar front might ride better than the xj but you're already showing that the solid axel would he very useful in first couple minutes

[@AKJeeper]

These weren't bad for their time, I still love the way they look to this day, but I was always underwhelmed with their power. Off road, I found their main issue is the lack of suspension travel. It's the reason why I went to Jeep XJs back in the 90's...they were great offroad, had very good road manners, and the 4.0 was just a beast. Now Jeep XJs are ridiculous in price, so I would most definitely look at one of these Pathfinders if I wanted a fun toy to take offroad. BTW, those Goodyear tires were the stock tires that came with my '94 Jeep XJ from the factory.

[@zero5559]

I bought my 95 pathfinder 13 years ago. aside from some stuff replaced and my recent fun time getting the cv axels, shocks, balljoints, tie rods(i didnt need to replace those but did it anyway), its ran like a champ and i have(probably hurt it though) went circles around other people with it lol

[@guitardude0909]

I just bought a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek edition. First Nissan ive ever owned. So far in city highway driving its been awesome. Cant wait to take it on a little trail here and there nothing crazy. This looks like fun tho

[@bt4b4]

Need more videos of this truck !!!!!

[@Sk00maPipe]

JDM and Euro versions are very similar. The Terrano I and II, and the Mistral all are solid SUV's. I have a 1995 Mistral with a TD27 engine and even though I have problems I'm slowly fixing on the car, I love the way it handles and how durable it is.

[@asadmo]

Loved mine. Had the 2.7 turbo diesel TD27T. Loved the flat floor sports car like driving position.

[@ivannarvaez367]

Montero is my favorite of this era.

[@dograishan8504]

Yup, especially a wide body one

[@jamesclodfelter6569]

Got a montero sport. A bit of issues with the harmonic balancer bolt backing out after owning just over a year. Been a bit of back and forth trying to get it fixed right but almost done. Only 2wd but feels like it'll drive anywhere i want it

[@BobNoDur]

The Montero only had a rear locker for the 98 and 99 models years, however they all had center locking diffs making them a full time 4wd

[@Deathless2288]

They had factory rear lockers starting in '94

[@BobNoDur]

@@Deathless2288 in the US, the only years that a rear locker was an option for the Monteros were 1998 and 1999. Internationally, all the Monteros/Pajeros had the option for a rear locker. The only Monteros in the states that have one that are not a 98 or 99 are either imported or have them added on aftermarket. I own a Montero, so I've done the research and Know my stuff

[@BobNoDur]

@@Deathless2288 however, I did have one oversight. Differentials for the Monteros are fairly plug and play, so it was very common to swap a locking rear diff from a 98/99 to any other second gen (91-99)

[@josiahlinquist4043]

I have a 96 Montero Sr with factory lockers

[@BobNoDur]

@@josiahlinquist4043 are you it's only owner? If not, a previous owner had to have just swapped in a locker. Like I said. It's a really easy swap, so it's quite common

[@dcole7092]

I just purchased a 1995 Pathfinder 4x4 93,000 miles. ECT needed replacement, that's all. Nice vehicle.