Used Cars: best of three options...?, nissan pathfinder, fuel mileage


Question
Looking at used car lot. 95 Nissan Pathfinder 85000 miles (very low for the year), 97 Pontiac Grand Prix 158000 miles (seems high for the year), 97 Accord 150000 (reputation says not an issue). All 3 are similarly priced.

We have owned 2 Bonnevilles and really like the 3800 motor, and the general ride of the wide, comfy Pontiacs.

Accords reputation I trust but it seems a bit small for a family of four that enjoys tent camping at times. (1 vehicle family fight now)

Neither we or anyone I know has ever owned a Nissan before. I like the relatively low miles though.

Opinions?

Answer
This really depends on how important fuel mileage is.  The Pathfinder would be my choice, if I went camping and such but their fuel mileage is only about 15 to 17 mpg.  I have owned a Pathfinder much like that one, and they are absolutely fantastic vehicles.  I had to replace the exhaust manifold and water pump/timing belt, after that did not do anything with it.  And the 4wd system in those is unbelievable, I am a true fan of the Pathfinders.  The Grand Prix will do a lot better fuel mileage, but the mileage on it really scares me, typically pontiacs do not have a long life type of reputation, but if it has the 3.8 engine, that is a really good engine.  I am also a big fan of Hondas, fantastic vehicles all the way around, and for a long time, but if it is not big enough, it just isnt big enough.  I would lean towards the pathfinder if it were me, and if you can live with that type of fuel mileage.  Oh and the pathfinder is a bit of a choppy ride, the other two vehicles would definetly ride better.  I hope this is helpful, and I may be a little bias, but I am a huge Nissan fan.  Selling them, owning them, just everything about them is really, really good, except for the fuel mileage...lol
I hope this is helpful and let me know if I can be of further assistance.