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Old 12-22-2012, 08:05 PM
Sonic04edge Sonic04edge is offline
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Cool Traded the mazda in

Needed more room so we picked this up.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder 2wd
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4.0L V6 270HP and 290TQ

It looks and drives like it is brand new. The more I drive it the more I like it. Anyway here's the pictures. Already did my first mod which is a pioneer double din.













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Old 12-22-2012, 08:16 PM
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Very nice, doesn't look like anyone ever drove it !! Oh, but that black paint is going to be a Mother to keep looking like that!!!
Had a Black car once , brand new 70' Cuda...I just wanted someone kill me Every car I've owned since has been White..
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Old 12-22-2012, 08:21 PM
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Very nice, doesn't look like anyone ever drove it !! Oh, but that black paint is going to be a Mother to keep looking like that!!!
Had a Black car once , brand new 70' Cuda...I just wanted someone kill me Every car I've owned since has been White..
Thanks! It's really hard to believe it even has 60k miles on it. It was well taken care of and it will stay that way. Not my first time with a black vehicle. Pollen season is going to be horrible, but I will survive lol. Paint is super smooth to and it has a mirror finish. Someone put some good elbow grease into the paint maintenance.
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Old 12-22-2012, 08:29 PM
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Thanks! It's really hard to believe it even has 60k miles on it. It was well taken care of and it will stay that way. Not my first time with a black vehicle. Pollen season is going to be horrible, but I will survive lol. Paint is super smooth to and it has a mirror finish. Someone put some good elbow grease into the paint maintenance.
The paint looks awesome ... It looks like someone wet sanded the factory orange peel down, or does Nissan cars and trucks have a factory finish like that already?
Can you tell that the Nissan 4.0 has 63 more HP than Ford's 4.0?
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Old 12-22-2012, 08:54 PM
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The paint looks awesome ... It looks like someone wet sanded the factory orange peel down, or does Nissan cars and trucks have a factory finish like that already?
Can you tell that the Nissan 4.0 has 63 more HP than Ford's 4.0?
Most likely. The 4.0 in the nissans and yotas are 4 valve and years newer.
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:05 PM
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The paint looks awesome ... It looks like someone wet sanded the factory orange peel down, or does Nissan cars and trucks have a factory finish like that already?
Can you tell that the Nissan 4.0 has 63 more HP than Ford's 4.0?
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Most likely. The 4.0 in the nissans and yotas are 4 valve and years newer.
This 4.0 DOHC would destroy a 4.0 SOHC. It's actually one of my favorite engines now. It pulls more like a v8 mustang then a v6 suv. I could only imagine a supercharger on this thing. As much as I love rangers I might end up in a frontier instead when Its time for me to get a newer truck. This is shared by me and the wife, but will eventually be hers.
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Old 12-22-2012, 09:20 PM
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This 4.0 DOHC would destroy a 4.0 SOHC.
It should. The ranger 4.0 is 90's tech and the nissan 4.0 is like 2006 tech.

You should see how well the 3.7l does in the new mustangs. 305 hp 280 lb/ft of torque.
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:32 PM
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That paint is hella shiny! As much as I would like a black vehicle, I don't think I would be able to take it. My OCD would go overboard trying to get every smudge off of there.
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Old 12-22-2012, 10:34 PM
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those Nissan 4L are amazing. Want one so bad with the 6 spd manual
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Old 12-22-2012, 11:25 PM
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Your next mod should be to take off the SE badge and the dealer sticker
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Old 12-23-2012, 11:50 AM
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That paint is hella shiny! As much as I would like a black vehicle, I don't think I would be able to take it. My OCD would go overboard trying to get every smudge off of there.
Haha yeah I imagine I will be going nuts during pollen season.

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those Nissan 4L are amazing. Want one so bad with the 6 spd manual
Same here I am considering a frontier crewcab 4wd with the 6spd when its time for a new truck.

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Your next mod should be to take off the SE badge and the dealer sticker
Dealer sticker will definitely be coming off.
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Old 12-23-2012, 03:56 PM
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Haha yeah I imagine I will be going nuts during pollen season.



Same here I am considering a frontier crewcab 4wd with the 6spd when its time for a new truck.



Dealer sticker will definitely be coming off.
I came this close to buying an 06 white Frontier Crew Cab manual before the ranger. Unfortunately The payments were just slightly beyond my means But I still think back at that truck and wish I could have afforded it, Then I wouldnt have to worry about the kid situation threatening my truck.
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Old 12-23-2012, 03:58 PM
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Looks good mike...welcome to the world of having a black vehicle lol

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Old 12-23-2012, 04:00 PM
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Looks good mike...welcome to the world of having a black vehicle lol

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Lol yes... Welcome
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Old 12-23-2012, 04:00 PM
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Looks good mike...welcome to the world of having a black vehicle lol

Sent from my HTC One X using FRF App so you can hate on my F150 no matter where I am
isnt it fun? I just washed mine 20 mins ago and the short ride from the carwash to work (heated garage) the truck is back to being dirty lol. At least some of the salt is cleaned off
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