CD Article: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8

[CD_Editor]

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The Nissan Pathfinder is available with a new 310-horsepower V8 for 2008, but though it's powerful and very capable, says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh, the timing couldn't be worse with today's gas prices.

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[initial_D]

Agree with the viewer, ill timed intro for a very good vehicle. But does the world need another V8 SUV?

Saw it on Driving TV last night as well.

[ktm525]

I took a V8 LE for a test drive year. The interior upgrades got rid of some of the plastic nastiness. I also didn't mind the firm truck ride. The snarly V8 sound and thrust was the star of the show though. I am not sure if I would pay for it new. Perhaps a used cherry that is 2 years old. The cash savings could go towards gas...

[sailor723]

The last good Pathfinder was built in 2004

[ktm525]

The last good Pathfinder was built in 2004

How so? Didn't Nissan return the Pathfinder back to it's frame/body roots for the 2005 model? Running gear is similar also. Know if you said last GOOD LOOKING pathfinder was 2004 I could understand that. I wouldn't agree but I could understand.

[stickshift]

The last good Pathfinder was built in 2004

Many Pathy enthusiasts might say the last truly great version was built in 2000 - the last year the 3.3-litre engine was used.

The 3.5 the 2001 model got was way more powerful, but isn't as reliable.

I'd rock a pre-2000 Pathy all day long.