Pathfinder questions

[DaleJr0803]

I am looking to buy a 2002 pathfinder, buy i have a few questions. Are they dependable? Anyone here have any serious troubles with them? Also Im would like some speed, how quick are they? One last thing, what can be done to them? Lifting/lowering performance and looks. Thanks sorry if these are to basic of questions.

[biggie]

I've had no major problems (couple things under warranty, such as exhaust leak), mine has 54K miles, bought when it was new.

They are quick, it is a 350Z engine (just tuned for less HP), but its a heavier vehicle and it does drink gas when floored. If its not fast enough and you're rich, through a turbo/SC kit on it.

Haven't really looked into the mods for suspension, etc.

[Axelpkt]

Yeah I have a 02 5spd 4x4 se and love it. I got mine last year off ebay for cheap. Since mine is the 5spd it gets 10 more hp, I also installed a cold air intake. I am saving up do my exhaust over (350Z headers moded to fit, with 2-1/4" piping with no resonators) and also for 2" lowering springs. Take a look at my cardomain site for some other things have done so far to mine.

[biggie]

The 5speeds were pretty rare, closest one to me when I was looking was NY and it had no options. And yeah the 5sp got 10 more hp, but lost 10 ft/lb torque. Don't know if I'd want to lower a 4x4.

[Axelpkt]

Rare is right. I've only seen a few others with the 3.5 and a 5spd. But I couldn't pass up the great deal I got on it. The only reason I got 4wd is for the awesome weather we get here in Rochester,NY. So most of the time my truck is 2wd won't be doing any offroading. Plus I like the slightly more aggresive look of it lowered.