Keep my 04 or buy new 09

[sicwitit]

I'm trying to weight the pros and con's of buying a new $40 vehicle, or keep my 04 thats pretty much flawless. I'm tired of fighting with myself, and wife on this so I'll let the masses decide!

Cheers

[fueler]

dont fix what aint broke you will likely have problems with a brand new 09 sooner than the 04 !!

Not to mention the 09 is heavier, slower, and has independent front AND rear suspension (basically its a minivan) the smart choice is keep what ya got

[sicwitit]

I know thats the smart choice, I just hate the fact that I'm a unibody that can't lift if I ever was so inclined..you know, for when the world reaches impending doom and the only way out is by off roading. other then that, I'm just nit picking about little things.

[Fisherdude]

keep it! put the 2inch on it and s*** you can get through anything! just do what i did and youll be able to conquer the end of the world or whatever the hell ur fantasizing.

[Buzzman]

Couple things: If I was shopping for a new SUV, it wouldn't be a Pathfinder.I don't like the new ones at all, and they have not been all that reliable.Look elsewhere.Secondly, I doubt you would get a decent price on your old one as a trade.The dealer will probably screw you over.Even selling privately may not get you what it's worth.If the '04 is running good, I'd keep it and drive it 'til it breaks.(That's what I'm doing with my '02.)

[hospitalbuilder]

Financially speaking (I do not want to assume that is a critical factor to you, but it is for most), you are almost always better to stick with what you have. Unless you got a real sweetheart of a deal, you likely lost a significant chunk of value when you drove the car off the lot, and would take yet another hit with a trade in value. Same thing happens with the new car, so the longer you drive what you have, the better off you are financially.

I plan to drive my 99Q until it totally craps out on me. It has nearly 180K right now. I suspect it will be the transmission that kills it, and I might even repair that, depending on how everything else is working. When it does finally give up the ghost, I will probably scratch off the VIN and call a cab... Not really, but I will probably donate it, as the tax deduction can often be worth more than you can get for a trade.

Anyway, I say keep it.

[screwinitupagain]

I'm not gonna vote until I ask, is the '08 the 4.5 V8? If so... I would go with the R51.

[sicwitit]

I really like the V6 in my 04, and havnt felt the V8 at all. I have driven a 07 with the V6 and it felt a little more solid then mine, which I like. I don't think I would be hurt with either, but I would probably lean twards the V6 just because they are easier to find. But the V8 would probably sound really mean with the right exhaust work. I won't be towing a whole lot, but when I do, its my race car which with trailer and tools, its probably around 5-6K lbs

I mainly just want to know if all the new bits the a fully loaded 08/09 would be worth forking out another 10-15K for? I found a black on black 08 V6 fully loaded for 28K and I can get 13K for mine, so $15k for built in navi, new styling, 3rd row seating for children or midgets neither of which I have, and I can't get the itch of buying something out of my head.

[screwinitupagain]

keep it! put the 2inch on it and s*** you can get through anything! just do what i did and youll be able to conquer the end of the world or whatever the hell ur fantasizing.

Not everyone tries to beat the hell outta their ride like us...