Nissan Pathfinder • 1997 • 145,000 mi

Published 03/23/2023
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Nissan Pathfinder • 1997 • 145,000 mi

Cash
$ 5,000 USD
San Jose, San José

Vehicle Details

Condition
Used
Manufacturer
Nissan
Model
Pathfinder
Year
1997
Car body style
SUV
Transmission
Automatic
Mileage
145000 mi
cylinders
6 cylinders
Traction type
4X4
Fuel type
Gasoline
License plate
California

Description

Hi everyone, looking to sell my California registered, 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Motor, Chassis and Transmission works like a charm. A/C works cold. There are plenty of little qwerks for a 25 year old car and happy to be very open about what I know after spending 5 months with her. The Pathfinder is a 4x4, comes with $400 of camping gear (6 x man tent, , table with 4 stools, a camping chair, some small pots and pans, plates, cutlery, a thermos, some wine glasses, picnic rug, esky, pantry stapes), some basic tools and maintenance equipment, a $200 bottle of tequila (lost my taste for tequila shortly after buying it, bit of a story …). I am a traveller from Australia, purchased the car 5 months ago in Los Angeles and spent my time driving down the Pacific Coast, travelling, camping and surfing. The car will go and has been very reliable through all the less than ideal roads on the way down. Low mileage for this age of this car and you’ll find Pathfinders for sale with twice the mileage of this one (a good sign she has plenty of life in her). I’ve spent time at a few mechanics fixing bits and pieces so I have a good idea of how much life some of the other bits and pieces have (nothing serious that will stop the car driving). My plan is to drive to Panama to sell it over the next months then drive back to San Jose to fly home. If there is someone here who is interested in the vehicle, I am happy to drive it on the way down to Panama. I’ll be in San Jose and Nosara around the 4 of April. Cheers all. Update: Had a bit of interest, the Californian plates seem to be the main gripe, which I can understand. I understand that there could be costs roughly equal to $2xxx usd. Please check that you know how this works before coming to inspect the car. I’ve cleaned her up and put some more photos. Pluses: Engine, transmission, 4x4 transfer, chassis, exhaust. Interiors are pretty good condition New items: Battery replaced a month ago and new battery bracket and bolts. Put in new suspension sway bar links 4 months ago Oil change last month and 4 months ago. I’ve kept her important parts serviced. Things that don’t work: Sun roof, no leaks Radio antenna is broken, but it stereo works with iPhones and Spotify. Tachometer isn’t working The door sensor on the passenger right is faulty so the opened door light stays on Cruise Control does not work Front passenger seat does not slide back and forwards. Things on their way out: Rear brake pads probably need to be changed in 6months or so Front suspension bearings and ball joint are worn and need to be replaced in the next 3 months. rear passenger window is a bit weird but has a work around Rear roof rack needs another bolt All in all the car will drive and keep you comfortable for years to come with normal maintenance 😁.


Additional information

Comfort

✓ Air-conditioning

About the seller

Private Seller
Member since 2023
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Frequently asked questions

This 1997 Nissan Pathfinder is 16+ years old, which moves it into project / collectible / hand-me-down territory. Pricing in this band has more to do with condition and rarity than age. Inspect for rust, frame integrity, and electrical wear — none of which the 1997 fuel-economy spec sheet will warn you about.

This listing falls in the typical mileage band for a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder (around 15-20k km/year). At average usage, expect normal-wear consumables to need attention — brakes, tires, fluids — but no major-component surprises if the service interval has been followed.

San José, San Jose is a smaller market — comparable Nissan Pathfinder listings are scarce, so this suv can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For an older Nissan Pathfinder like this one, prioritize: timing belt/chain interval (ask for the last replacement receipt), suspension bushings and shocks, brake-fluid condition, transmission service history, and rust on the rocker panels and subframe. A pre-purchase inspection at an independent shop pays for itself many times over at this age.

Costa Rica requires SOAT (or its local equivalent) — basic third-party liability included with annual registration. For a mid-tier Nissan Pathfinder, full-coverage private insurance on top usually runs 3-7% of the vehicle's market value per year. Quote with two or three carriers before listing day; rates vary widely by San Jose.

Gasoline pricing in Costa Rica is moderate. For this Pathfinder, expect monthly fuel cost to scale roughly with kilometers driven and the manufacturer-rated economy minus 10-15% for real-world conditions.

This is a private-seller listing. For a mid-tier purchase like this Nissan Pathfinder, the buyer usually pre-arranges financing with their own bank or credit union — get pre-approval before contacting the seller. The seller will typically wait for funds to clear before signing over the title.

In San Jose, Costa Rica, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by San Jose, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own Nissan Pathfinder, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

A 16+ year-old Nissan Pathfinder is past its depreciation trough — pricing from here is condition-driven, not age-driven. Documented examples of desirable trims can appreciate; rough examples stay flat or depreciate as parts availability tightens. Set the price by recent comparable sold prices, not by asking prices.

On a mid-tier listing in a smaller market like San José, San Jose, sellers often hold firmer on price because comparable Nissan Pathfinders are scarce. Lead with your timing (ready-to-buy) and your willingness to handle transfer paperwork — a frictionless transaction is sometimes worth a few percent to the seller.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this Nissan Pathfinder, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in Costa Rica: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry Costa Rica uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.