Nissan Xterra

Impressed

By 1_toughtruck (Huntsville, AL) on Monday, September 13, 2010

"I like trucks but had a car when gas was close to $4 a gal. The car got wrecked and had enough of being "pushed" around. I looked @ a F-150 but they are huge and underpowered. I had trucks before and you have no traction when it's wet or if yours is equipped with an ESC it takes a while to get going. So, I got the Nissan and I really like it. Interior is simple but I'm okay with it. You buy a Xterra for it's durability, power and the boxed truck frame it sits on. It is a rock. My Mother owns a Murano and when I drive it it feels too light to me. So what if the CR-V rides better and gets better mileage, it's a CUV. it has less power, limited off road capability, less towing capacity and slower."

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good value, good 4x4

By CC (Portland, OR) on Saturday, March 07, 2009

"Overall good car for the money, have had for 18-19mos. zero mechanical problems, but don't like how easily the plastic inside scratches -I leaned a rifle against the passenger side middle console and the scope scratched the heck out of it (tucked in against passenger seat so wouldn't slide around) -looks terrible now like I took a knife to it. I would definitely recommend you NEVER have a dog with nails in this vehiclel. The ride is really stiff -like a 3/4 ton truck, hasn't softened up at all since new, I've thought about buying aftermarket shocks, but figure its not worth it just to have amore comfortable ride... previous car was a Maxima so not really comparable. Does awesome in the snow/ice here in Portland winters, switching from 2 to 4 wheel drive on the fly works good. Gas mileage is 18-19 average total for 30K miles, and can't get better mileage w/K&N airfilter and premium gas, 50/50 city/highway driving. Has PLENTY of power -this is a huge positive... tows approx. 2000-2500lb easily. Be forwarned -towing a light enclosed trailer & 1 quad lowers gas mileage to 13-14 mgp. Trade in/Private party re-sale value is VERY disappointing, this vehicle is worth way more than KBB or NADA say it is, guess I am not going to trade it in any time soon. Overall I still would buy again, price was right at 22K brand new... makes up for low gas mileage, and the cosmetic flaws."

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Awesome SUV for the money

By Tom on Friday, November 11, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000

Pros: "Great value, strong, depenable"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My Xterra is your basic strong, dependable SUV that has easy-to-use Hi/Low 4WD that gets me through deep sand on the beach, can easily tow a 20' boat, has plenty of room inside, gets an respectable 18 mpg city/suburbs driving, turns on a dime and even had a bandaid in the first aid kit when I needed one."

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