Older is better I 100% agree. I'm a Yota fan, 2014 Scion xD and 2011 Toyota Venza AWD, but three years ago I bought a used 2019 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Midnight with 15k miles. The second gen Frontier has been around since 2005 but it's a basic, reliable and dependable little truck reminiscent of the decade prior when Japanese vehicles were bullet proof. Also it was $15k cheaper than Tacos with 80k miles 😂 In the near future I'll be looking, hopefully, for a 4x4 Xterra either 3.3L or 4.0L. You made extremely valid points in the video, great job man! Keep that Pathfinder until the wheels fall of bro shes beautiful 😍
Amen brother on that last point. I've been driving a 74 Suburban for the past 35 years and any time I get in my damn wifes Rav4 I feel like I've been blindfolded the damn thing is always beeping this way and that tellin me what to do I cant stand it. That visibility sure makes the difference too if you've had a few cans with the boys and youre drivin home on a dark country road if you know what I mean. Only point I'd add to your list is that these new "SUVS" don't often come with V8s haha if it doesn't have a chevy small block I, aint, interested. Keep up the good work but consider getting into something american instead of that little japanese tin can. A good ol XJ would suite you well I can tell LOL.
I love the line "The reason they don't have blind spot monitoring is because that have windows." So true and in you case an alert driver. Most of the driver assist/safety tech is people who are not are focused as you. They play with the vehicle's infotainment systems and their phones instead of watching watch they are doing.
I've been working on my 98 pathfinder now for about a year. MY question is about the rear passenger side and the large space around the wheel well and the rear storage space. I thought I had fixed everything, but when I took it for inspection there was a gaping hole below the rear storage on the right from the rear . ALso what do you do to replace the rusty framework?
I agree with all the points you made in the video Actually, I first saw the other one where you compare both versions of R50's and I made my mind and bought a 97 SE Pathfinder. The fact that you brought up the fact that it's easy to work on is sooo true, and I think it's because most of people that owned older cars don't give them the required maintenance. Right now it's been a month since I started to work on my car and so far I tore down my transmission so I can replace some internal components, also worked on the famous knock sensor and took the fuel injectors off to clean them and put some new O-rings and filters in them. The fact that YOU can work on your car is ''cash-saving'', and sometimes fun to do. But, newer cars have a lot of sensors in them that make you think twice if you want to do any work on the car at all. Once I drove my mom's Tucson and I can tell you is a comfortable car, there's no way I'd do any work in it because of the expensive the parts are. I love old school cars because of their simplicity and that some of them can last forever (if you treat them right, of course)
3:03 It's the difference between "durable" and "reliable". New ones are 10x less likely to break _down_ , but 10x _more likely to break_ , in general. Objectively ignoring the old feud part of this - comparing trucks, you used to see Fords broken down with engine troubles, but Chevys having nicely running engines but the entire goddamn steering knuckle broken off. Durable vs. Reliable
Its crazy how much visibility can make for a more enjoyable and even more fun driving experience. My sister has a brand new Ram and going from that back into my 2000 xj or 1996 f150 really makes me not want a new truck at all. And the new trucks are boring imo.
I definitely agree with you about the visibility thing in new cars. The A pillars really cut into my field of view. I know it's for safety, but in some ways I feel as though it makes me more likely to hit something lol. Btw your face is a little too close to the camera feels somewhat suffocating on a large monitor lol
What I like about old s.U.B's is their lack of features. No key fob just a car key No touch tone screen. Just knobs to turn. For heat and air conditioning and radio and c d player.
I've had an 86 and still have a 97, The 97 has 155k and still runs great, timing belt replaced at 96k. It's kind of a back up vehicle that gets driven maybe 50 miles a year when it snows or I need to haul something. I keep the tag and insurance up to date, it's cheap as a third vehicle. If things go south, it's the first thing I would jump in. It can go almost anywhere.
@totaloutdoors hey man quick question. Did your roof rack and canopy come with your pathfinder? I currently drive a 98 pathy and I've been searching the internet for your exact same style. I've found a few but not sure if they will fit. Would love to get some more information on it. Love the videos man never stop
Hey! None of my rack stuff came with it, it only had the stock crossbars when I got it. It's a Thule crossbar system with the Yakima LoadWarrior basket and extension. If your Pathfinder also has the stock tracks, here's every part you would need for the same thing: - Thule WingBar Evo 118 - Thule 460R - Thule Fit Kit 3101 - Yakima LoadWarrior - Yakima LoadWarrior Extension - Thule HideAway 8.5' Awning (sold) I was actually planning on making a video about my rack setup soon so watch out for that!
Older SUVs flip over 50% of the time when involved in a crash. They are also more often involved in crashes, and kill more people than sedans. For off-roading, yes, I’d pick and older one.
People that lifted their SUV would not be driving like madman on the road. Modern or old school SUV with lifts will flip if they corner fast or take a sudden hard turn. If you drive a tall truck everyday you'll already feel the limitations and naturally not push it. You can even have an opposing view about owning a Porsche 911. It's nearly impossible to flip and because there is almost no limitation you will end up driving more reckless since it hugs the road and inspires confidence you may not have otherwise
All good points. Being able to open the back window is why I still drive my 08 Mountaineer. Other than a 4Runner, there aren't any mid-size SUVs that offer that feature today. And your comment on visibility is spot on. Also have a 24 year old Wrangler and love it.
If you overland into rough isolated areas, having a more analogue vehicle is arguably a safer option than a modern SUV
bro is literally the surfer dude from spongebob
I’m on island time bro
Older is better I 100% agree. I'm a Yota fan, 2014 Scion xD and 2011 Toyota Venza AWD, but three years ago I bought a used 2019 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Midnight with 15k miles.
The second gen Frontier has been around since 2005 but it's a basic, reliable and dependable little truck reminiscent of the decade prior when Japanese vehicles were bullet proof.
Also it was $15k cheaper than Tacos with 80k miles 😂
In the near future I'll be looking, hopefully, for a 4x4 Xterra either 3.3L or 4.0L.
You made extremely valid points in the video, great job man! Keep that Pathfinder until the wheels fall of bro shes beautiful 😍
I have a 99 Land Cruiser and a 97 Grand Cherokee ZJ love both.
Great video and topic. I love love my 2011 Nissan Xterra pro 4X!
Amen brother on that last point. I've been driving a 74 Suburban for the past 35 years and any time I get in my damn wifes Rav4 I feel like I've been blindfolded the damn thing is always beeping this way and that tellin me what to do I cant stand it. That visibility sure makes the difference too if you've had a few cans with the boys and youre drivin home on a dark country road if you know what I mean. Only point I'd add to your list is that these new "SUVS" don't often come with V8s haha if it doesn't have a chevy small block I, aint, interested. Keep up the good work but consider getting into something american instead of that little japanese tin can. A good ol XJ would suite you well I can tell LOL.
I love the line "The reason they don't have blind spot monitoring is because that have windows." So true and in you case an alert driver. Most of the driver assist/safety tech is people who are not are focused as you. They play with the vehicle's infotainment systems and their phones instead of watching watch they are doing.
Best line of the video for sure. And so true.
Because they actually function as more than karen transport
I've been working on my 98 pathfinder now for about a year. MY question is about the rear passenger side and the large space around the wheel well and the rear storage space. I thought I had fixed everything, but when I took it for inspection there was a gaping hole below the rear storage on the right from the rear .
ALso what do you do to replace the rusty framework?
your pathfinder looks great! i really want an old SUV even more now. lol
I have 1997 still fixing it but runs good
I agree with all the points you made in the video
Actually, I first saw the other one where you compare both versions of R50's and I made my mind and bought a 97 SE Pathfinder. The fact that you brought up the fact that it's easy to work on is sooo true, and I think it's because most of people that owned older cars don't give them the required maintenance.
Right now it's been a month since I started to work on my car and so far I tore down my transmission so I can replace some internal components, also worked on the famous knock sensor and took the fuel injectors off to clean them and put some new O-rings and filters in them.
The fact that YOU can work on your car is ''cash-saving'', and sometimes fun to do. But, newer cars have a lot of sensors in them that make you think twice if you want to do any work on the car at all.
Once I drove my mom's Tucson and I can tell you is a comfortable car, there's no way I'd do any work in it because of the expensive the parts are.
I love old school cars because of their simplicity and that some of them can last forever (if you treat them right, of course)
3:03 It's the difference between "durable" and "reliable". New ones are 10x less likely to break _down_ , but 10x _more likely to break_ , in general. Objectively ignoring the old feud part of this - comparing trucks, you used to see Fords broken down with engine troubles, but Chevys having nicely running engines but the entire goddamn steering knuckle broken off. Durable vs. Reliable
Love my 2016 Nissan Frontier feels like a truck from the early 2000s 😂 good and bad
Its crazy how much visibility can make for a more enjoyable and even more fun driving experience. My sister has a brand new Ram and going from that back into my 2000 xj or 1996 f150 really makes me not want a new truck at all. And the new trucks are boring imo.
Holding on to my xterra and R51 pathfinder as long as i can.
I definitely agree with you about the visibility thing in new cars. The A pillars really cut into my field of view. I know it's for safety, but in some ways I feel as though it makes me more likely to hit something lol. Btw your face is a little too close to the camera feels somewhat suffocating on a large monitor lol
Old SUVs were designed by engineers. New SUVs are designed by lawyers and marketing managers.
What I like about old s.U.B's is their lack of features. No key fob just a car key No touch tone screen.
Just knobs to turn. For heat and air conditioning and radio and c d player.
I have a 97 too and an 87 triangle window
I've had an 86 and still have a 97, The 97 has 155k and still runs great, timing belt replaced at 96k. It's kind of a back up vehicle that gets driven maybe 50 miles a year when it snows or I need to haul something. I keep the tag and insurance up to date, it's cheap as a third vehicle. If things go south, it's the first thing I would jump in. It can go almost anywhere.
@@unti419 my 87 is hard to keep running on 6
@totaloutdoors hey man quick question. Did your roof rack and canopy come with your pathfinder? I currently drive a 98 pathy and I've been searching the internet for your exact same style. I've found a few but not sure if they will fit. Would love to get some more information on it. Love the videos man never stop
Hey! None of my rack stuff came with it, it only had the stock crossbars when I got it. It's a Thule crossbar system with the Yakima LoadWarrior basket and extension. If your Pathfinder also has the stock tracks, here's every part you would need for the same thing:
- Thule WingBar Evo 118
- Thule 460R
- Thule Fit Kit 3101
- Yakima LoadWarrior
- Yakima LoadWarrior Extension
- Thule HideAway 8.5' Awning (sold)
I was actually planning on making a video about my rack setup soon so watch out for that!
I agree, I’m getting a 96 Toyota RAV4 4 door awd but I won’t buy any newer then 2003
get a r50 and live a happy life its simple !
My 2005 subaru outback doesn't have too much of this stuff haha
Bin fan sir❤❤
Peoole would do anything to be able to buy a 70 series land cruiser in north America
Good points.
But sad for your are not active on you tube
omg you're so cute do you have a girlfriend?😍
Girl get in line 😍
Older SUVs flip over 50% of the time when involved in a crash.
They are also more often involved in crashes, and kill more people than sedans.
For off-roading, yes, I’d pick and older one.
Paranoid much?
People that lifted their SUV would not be driving like madman on the road. Modern or old school SUV with lifts will flip if they corner fast or take a sudden hard turn. If you drive a tall truck everyday you'll already feel the limitations and naturally not push it. You can even have an opposing view about owning a Porsche 911. It's nearly impossible to flip and because there is almost no limitation you will end up driving more reckless since it hugs the road and inspires confidence you may not have otherwise
All good points. Being able to open the back window is why I still drive my 08 Mountaineer. Other than a 4Runner, there aren't any mid-size SUVs that offer that feature today. And your comment on visibility is spot on. Also have a 24 year old Wrangler and love it.