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    Posted: 08 December 2011 at 02:32
One problem there MazzaneV... Most people on this forum are
from the UK... So there won't be a dealer nearest us...
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Mine weren't the air con pipes, it was the heater pipes for the rear controls etc.  The only other option to replacing with a patch up job was to seal the pipes and not use the rear controls and heating vents, but didnt want to do that.  The repair has worked very well though and shouldn't re-occur as the new pipe pieces are flexible and will handle the issue.

Point taken with the air con pipes though, another reason to change the car.
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I knew about the Air con pipes corroding. Nissan didn't
think it warranted a recall. Dealers quote for renewing the
pipes... a wallet busting remortgage £1700....
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Originally posted by DealerSceptic DealerSceptic wrote:

All I would say is check everything with a fine tooth comb.  I am probably not the best AD for a pathfinder, mine is a 55 plate and I have had a lot of problems with it.  Check the heater pipes to the rear, they cross the axle and mine wore down so needed replacing.  Local garage did a patch up job as he said to replace the pipes would cost around £600 for the parts and would be a major stripdown to fit.  Other jobs I have had to do are thermostat, air con radiator, alternator and currently have an undetected issue which will probably cost me a truck load o cash, only had the car 18 months but it is a 55 plate.  Last car was a honda and couldn't kill that, struggling to keep this one alive.

All that being said, I do like the car, it will be a shame to see it go, fuel economy is around 34mpg regardless of use (apart from short cold journeys) havent noticed any excessive brake wear, tyres will be expensive and services arent cheap even at a local garage (if you have a decent service).

My next car will be a CRV.

 

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we have a 54 plate honda for commuting and its had nothing wrong with it really. the odd seatbelt sensor warning but thats about it.

great advice

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All I would say is check everything with a fine tooth comb.  I am probably not the best AD for a pathfinder, mine is a 55 plate and I have had a lot of problems with it.  Check the heater pipes to the rear, they cross the axle and mine wore down so needed replacing.  Local garage did a patch up job as he said to replace the pipes would cost around £600 for the parts and would be a major stripdown to fit.  Other jobs I have had to do are thermostat, air con radiator, alternator and currently have an undetected issue which will probably cost me a truck load o cash, only had the car 18 months but it is a 55 plate.  Last car was a honda and couldn't kill that, struggling to keep this one alive.

All that being said, I do like the car, it will be a shame to see it go, fuel economy is around 34mpg regardless of use (apart from short cold journeys) havent noticed any excessive brake wear, tyres will be expensive and services arent cheap even at a local garage (if you have a decent service).

My next car will be a CRV.
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Originally posted by Jayster Jayster wrote:

We have the 2.5 diesel. Our fuel economy is about
32.5mpg.
Towing, it only loses about 3mpg. At the minute ours has
heavy brake dust on the fronts only. Mind you I've just
done 1100 miles in 4 days touring the outback of Scotland.
She's in next week for a check up. Let you know the outcome
of the brakes....


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32.5 mpg I think is about the same as t KIA. What mileage are you
getting out of a tank of fuel?


How do u find the car? Would u recommend it?

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Originally posted by flash22 flash22 wrote:

If running costs are a problem the pathfinder imho
will be the wrong car for you due to its size and weight, disc's and
pads arnt cheap if done by a maindealer and the autos do eat them
depending on  what engine you go for mpg will be in the mid to late
20's


Thanks.

I don't ever go to a main dealer for parts, prefer a local job.

In terms of running costs, are they sore on pads

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We have the 2.5 diesel. Our fuel economy is about 32.5mpg.
Towing, it only loses about 3mpg. At the minute ours has
heavy brake dust on the fronts only. Mind you I've just
done 1100 miles in 4 days touring the outback of Scotland.
She's in next week for a check up. Let you know the outcome
of the brakes....
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If running costs are a problem the pathfinder imho will be the wrong car for you due to its size and weight, disc's and pads arnt cheap if done by a maindealer and the autos do eat them depending on  what engine you go for mpg will be in the mid to late 20's
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