Postby bigseth2468 » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:25 pm
My girlfriend currently has a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE with just under 85000 miles on it. The car is very nice (four wheel drive, leather, BOSE, power everything, etc.), but it seems like the check engine light has been on for most of the past four years that she has owned it. Most of the problems we have had, have involved sensors going bad (O2, MAF, Intake Position sensor, etc.). She has always loved Land Rover Discoveries and has recently decided that she would like to trade her Pathfinder for a Discovery. We have read quite a bit about the common issues with these trucks. I have explained that she will have to maintain it and that things will break (I'm a BMW owner, so she has seen me face this first hand), but she still says she would love to have one even though it may be less reliable than her Pathfinder. I too like the Discoveries and even though they break, I recognize that these are incredible vehicles. I really think she would enjoy a Discovery. So my question for you, forum members, is, Do you all think she should get rid of her Pathfinder and go for a Discovery? It seems like her vehicle is worth a bit more than Discoveries with similar age and mileage, so trading shouldn't be too difficult. I am just looking for your opinions and advice on whether or not you all think she should trade her vehicle, especially with the difference in major reliability issues with the Discovery vs. the Pathfinder. Thanks for your comments in advance!