Pathfinder VS 4 Runner. Bought a Jeep Cherokee instead

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:55 am

I am still looking to buy one type of suv/jeep.
I was in Isuzu Laredo and Cherokee also but I really like the reliability of Toyota also. Even a 4 cyl. can be very strong and at worst it can be replaced with a V6.
Pathfinder 1987

4Runner 1986

How do they compare, they seem pretty much the same to me?
I know they are 20YO but that's what I am looking for .
Before the real estate I also worked as a mechanic and auto body worker for nearly 10 years.

What do you think?
Thanks

Post by **R00k** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:00 am

Are those the exact ones you're looking at buying, or are those just examples?

If I were getting a 4 wheel drive that old, I would go with the Toyota. Their older 4x4's were badass.

Post by **bitWISE** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:14 am

I think Toyota makes better trucks than Nissan. But this is just speculation.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:15 am

R00k wrote:Are those the exact ones you're looking at buying, or are those just examples?

If I were getting a 4 wheel drive that old, I would go with the Toyota. Their older 4x4's were badass.

The 4Runner is up for sale, I just put a pic of a pathfinder in order for you to compare both.
They almost look alike from the outside plus they are from the same cie Toyota. That's my question...What is the difference? Under the hood, driving it, suspension?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:23 am

bitWISE wrote:I think Toyota makes better trucks than Nissan. But this is just speculation.

Man I learned something tonight.
I always thought they were both from Toyota.
A fast Google search after I read your post brought me to this

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct ... x=.ef0f1e0
Thanks

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:58 am

bitWISE wrote:I think Toyota makes better trucks than Nissan. But this is just speculation.

older, definitely. nissan's new line is pretty sick though and quite dependable.

Post by **AmIdYfReAk** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:03 am

bitWISE wrote:I think Toyota makes better trucks than Nissan. But this is just speculation.

i would Agree to this Whole hartedle...

Especally STAY AWAY from the 4 cyl that the nissan offers if you DO go nissan.. The KA offers nothing but headace's

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:07 am

AmIdYfReAk wrote:i would Agree to this Whole hartedle...

Post by **HM-PuFFNSTuFF** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:24 am

the 4runner hands down

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:34 am

I will meet the owner with his 4Runner problably tomorrow.
What are the most common points to look for? Beside milleage, rust. Is there a common problem with them, as transmission. clutche, I don't mind about details like AC or windows malfunction but differencial and the like. I think this one has an independant front suspension...Any problems with it?

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:36 am

definitely suspension/transmission. since it's lifted you know the guy USED it like a truck. check the motor mounts too.

Post by **R00k** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:55 am

Tie rods, wheel hubs, motor mounts, transmission/transfer case, differential(s), obviously the engine.

Post by **Bdw3** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:06 am

I believe they did a fine job demonstrating how much Toyota's rock on Top Gear:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/downloads/
Check out the Toyota Hilux video.

:icon14:
The early model 4Runners like the one above are basically Hilux's with removable tops, they were actully called the Hilux Surf in other countires. :icon14:

I have a 90' 4Runner, 125,000 Miles, body is rusted to shit, but she can still tow like a motherfucker. :icon14:

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:07 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:definitely suspension/transmission. since it's lifted you know the guy USED it like a truck. check the motor mounts too.

Yeah I think that since it is lifted those must be non standard and thus if the job to customising them was not done properly ( we are not in Calif.) They have to be checked.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:09 am

R00k wrote:Tie rods, wheel hubs, motor mounts, transmission/transfer case, differential(s), obviously the engine.

All those things that have been customised/repositioned.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:15 am

Bdw3 wrote:I believe they did a fine job demonstrating how much Toyota's rock on Top Gear:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/downloads/
Check out the Toyota Hilux video. :icon14:
The early model 4Runners like the one above are basically Hilux's with removable tops, they were actully called the Hilux Surf in other countires. :icon14:

I have a 90' 4Runner, 125,000 Miles, body is rusted to shit, but she can still tow like a motherfucker. :icon14:

Thanks Bdw3
But it ask me to download something to view it. I'll try tomorrow.
GE Buddy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:22 am

Bdw3 wrote:I believe they did a fine job demonstrating how much Toyota's rock on Top Gear:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/topgear/downloads/
Check out the Toyota Hilux video. :icon14:
The early model 4Runners like the one above are basically Hilux's with removable tops, they were actully called the Hilux Surf in other countires. :icon14:

I have a 90' 4Runner, 125,000 Miles, body is rusted to shit, but she can still tow like a motherfucker. :icon14:

Do you have the independant front wheels on yours?

Post by **Bdw3** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:16 am

pete wrote:But it ask me to download something to view it. I'll try tomorrow.
GE Buddy

You need Real Alternative:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Rea ... native.htm

pete wrote:Do you have the independant front wheels on yours?

Yes, not so good for very rough off roading. :/

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 12:10 am

Bdw3 wrote:
pete wrote:But it ask me to download something to view it. I'll try tomorrow.
GE Buddy
You need Real Alternative:
http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Rea ... native.htm

pete wrote:Do you have the independant front wheels on yours?

Yes, not so good for very rough off roading. :/

Thanks I could finally see the video. They are really testing it to the extreme.
Just worried about the lifthing though It's not big foot and I think that it might be a bit fragile even if I am not planning to do off road with it, plus might be insecure in a rought turn to balance, flip over, even though I don't drive fast. Is that right that it weight more than 4000 pounds?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:47 am

Also found this one 1989 no rust new tires on mags.

I also like this one but not sure about it's handling in curves and how the lifting is ''strong''.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:01 am

I finally bought this one. It is very popular so I'm sure one of you have one 90 LTD. Opinion?

Post by **bitWISE** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:50 am

That thing looks terrible.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:00 am

then you probably think Cherokees look terrible altogether. except for the possibility of last year's (or this) Cherokee, they look the same. i think Grand Cherokees are even uglier.

Post by **YourGrandpa** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:11 am

It looks like a real clunker..

Post by **bitWISE** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:21 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:then you probably think Cherokees look terrible altogether. except for the possibility of last year's (or this) Cherokee, they look the same. i think Grand Cherokees are even uglier.

A friend of mine had some kind of Limited Edition 2003ish Black Cherokee and it looked bad ass. I just meant it looked like it was in pretty poor shape. The bumper is rusted at the mounts and the body appears to be rusting all the way around.