 I've always been a Nissan Pathfinder fan, till now ( I hate the new body style)
I've owned my 2003 for 5 years now. I live in Utah and it's the best 4 wheel drive I've owned. I've had a 1989, 1990, 1997 pathfinders and now the 2003. 
I have never had it strand me or had any expensive repairs. I do all the recommended maintenances though.
The gas mileage would be my only "con" but I wouldn't trade better gas mileage for the power it has. I do love the power and control this car provides. 
I think for the money this is a solid, reliable, well built car. I see lots of 2003 Nissan Pathfinders with over 200,000 miles. I think that says a lot. 
  