WoodduckMN
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- Joined
- September 21, 2012
- Messages
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- City, State
- Andover, MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2013 Explorer Limited
Have a 2013 Limited with a 302 package on hold at our dealer awaiting. But made the mistake of driving the Nissan today.
A fully loaded PPP I can buy for $42,300 (MSRP 44,300), compared to the Explorer for $43,000 (MSRP $51,000). The Pathfinder does come with dual DVD which the Ex doesn't.
The Pathfinder by far has more comfortable front seats, a bit wider and softer than the Ex. I like the higher ride and electronics in the Ex.
I'm concerned about quality with both. I lemon lawed by 2011 Ex due to the steering issue. Two of the four Pathfinders did have issues. One had a Canadian speedometer KpH rather than MpH, and another was delivered missing the rear right door panel, QA must have been sleeping on that one. Wondering about the CV transmission on the Pathfinder and how that will hold up. This redesign was just introduced. Wondering how many first year issues there will be.
If could have located a Pathfinder PP in Mocha with black interior, I think it would have been purchased. Can't locate one anywhere in the US. To order one will be about three months.
Anyone else have any feelings. My repurchase check will be at the dealer on Monday or Tuesday and I need to make the decision. Never have owned a non-US manufacturer before.
A fully loaded PPP I can buy for $42,300 (MSRP 44,300), compared to the Explorer for $43,000 (MSRP $51,000). The Pathfinder does come with dual DVD which the Ex doesn't.
The Pathfinder by far has more comfortable front seats, a bit wider and softer than the Ex. I like the higher ride and electronics in the Ex.
I'm concerned about quality with both. I lemon lawed by 2011 Ex due to the steering issue. Two of the four Pathfinders did have issues. One had a Canadian speedometer KpH rather than MpH, and another was delivered missing the rear right door panel, QA must have been sleeping on that one. Wondering about the CV transmission on the Pathfinder and how that will hold up. This redesign was just introduced. Wondering how many first year issues there will be.
If could have located a Pathfinder PP in Mocha with black interior, I think it would have been purchased. Can't locate one anywhere in the US. To order one will be about three months.
Anyone else have any feelings. My repurchase check will be at the dealer on Monday or Tuesday and I need to make the decision. Never have owned a non-US manufacturer before.