Now I’m a Used Car Salesman!
For Sale: My 1998 Nissan Pathfinder Chilkoot V6
My new job is only a block and a half from my house, so I don’t need my trusty Pathfinder anymore.
This is a great car, and well-serviced. It has power, great pickup speed, excellent brakes, AC to die for on a hot summer day, and the 4WD is a dream in snow and ice and off-road.
It’s big inside, enough to comfortably seat 5 adults or haul all kinds of furniture home from the thrift store – believe me. The average 12-16 liters per hundred kilometers (highway-city) roughly translates to 15-20 miles per gallon (city-highway).
I’ll include all service records and receipts. Since last year, this car has new brakes, new spark plugs, new valve covers, new wiper blades, all new fluids and filters, and even a new windshield because of a crack from a kicked-up stone. In the previous 3 years the rear muffler and gasket were replaced, as were the headlights, tires, shock absorbers, front gas struts, and the upper and lower control arms and link bushings (an inherent problem with Pathfinders of this era). Additional maintenance and repairs have been made as needed. This is a very well cared-for car.
Here are some details:
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Cylinders: 6 Doors: 4 Drive: 4×4 Engine: 3.3 L Exterior Color: Silver Fuel: Gas Interior Color: Grey Cloth Kilometers: 169,600 Net Weight: 1,808 kg Transmission: Automatic AirCare through 31 July 2011 Air Conditioning |
AM/FM Stereo Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-Theft Device: Passive Immobilizer Cassette Player CD Player Cruise Control Dual Airbag Jack Kit Intermittent Wipers Rear Window Wiper Power Locks Power Mirrors |
Roof Rack Power Steering Power Windows Rear Defroster Side Mirror Defrost Running Boards Running Lights Spare Tire Split Folding Rear Seats Storage Netting and Cover Tilt Steering VIN: JN8AR05Y3WW236211 |
There are prettier cars, I’ll admit, but most are not maintained this well. Run the VIN listed above for a complete maintenance history. Non-mechanical problems include rust on the front bumper, plus some on the exhaust pipe and rear axle surface (which the mechanic just cleared from any long-term problems). This and the slightly worn upholstery on the driver’s seat are signs of a durable machine. There’s also a hit-and-run dent on the driver side, plus the usual dings here and there. Hey, at least we don’t smoke or transport shedding dogs.
The VMR Canada retail book value on this car is $5,875, and I’m asking only $4,400. Yes, I know you want to pay less. There are cheaper Nissan Pathfinders out there, but they are less maintained and/or have far higher mileage and/or probably haven’t addressed the inherent upper and lower control arms and link bushings issue. Buyer beware! Our price is the trade-in value for this particular car. You may pay less, but you won’t get a better value than this.
Please email for more information or to arrange a test drive. By the way, I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I’m just saying…
Thanks!
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