Hi, this is my first post. I've had my 2005 for 10 years now (bought it at 113,000 miles for $8500 back in 2013). I used it for a lot of commuting and even uber xl driving up until like 2017 when I moved and got an office job. It currently has 213,000 miles on it.

Recently I've been shopping for a new car... but I went to my Nissan dealership, parked my SUV right next to a brand new Rock Creek same color, and I kept looking back and forth between the two, and then it dawned on me. These cars are the exact same. The only difference is my rear door handles are vertical which is way cooler anyways. If I got a new car, I would be worried about every little scuff and scratch too. I decided I probably have enough debt anyways, so I'm going to keep my pathfinder until she's ready to go.

I haven't really had any major issues with it. I did eventually get new shocks/struts, brake rotors, and catalytic converter, but I think that's pretty normal. My mechanic did say that the fuel injectors are starting to get dirty, so they cleaned them and now whenever it starts to idle a bit rough I use techron and it seems to fix it.
I bought a new boat and my Pathfinder tows it no problem. (did a 500 mile trip on to bring it home too!)
Anyways, I plan on doing a bunch of projects on it, and just discovered this forum so thought I'd make an account and say hi!

Thanks for getting on here.

Decent amount of miles, and the '05.

I'm always thinking to myself how well made these vehicles were made, as a pilot, in 2005.
(Apart from early radiator issues of course)

Welcome.

Welcome!

Enjoy your R51!!!
You know what's good

TooMuchControl wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:55 pm

Thanks for getting on here.

Decent amount of miles, and the '05.

I'm always thinking to myself how well made these vehicles were made, as a pilot, in 2005.
(Apart from early radiator issues of course)

Welcome.

I knew that as soon as I posted this something was going to happen not sure what it is yet, but it steaming and leaking engine coolant. Hopefully it just needs new hoses, otherwise I might be visiting that rock creek again lol!

From the location, probably cracked plastic in the heater manifold at the righthand firewall. Very common R51 problem, lots of discussions about it here and in Nico.

VStar650CL wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:19 pm

From the location, probably cracked plastic in the heater manifold at the righthand firewall. Very common R51 problem, lots of discussions about it here and in Nico.

apparently the whole heater hose assembly was cracked and failing in 3 places. I wish I was more mechanic savvy, could have saved $1100 I guess it's 2 months of a new cars payments. hopefully it's smooth sailing for a little while.

so sad watching my pathy getting towed

That has me sourcing preventative measures for mine as well.

thanks for the update.