Anyone have any experience with Nissan Xterras?
09-13-2011, 01:27 PM
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Anyone have any experience with Nissan Xterras?
Thinking about maybe picking one up as a new daily driver, and keeping the tib for weekends or shows. TO those who have experience with them, how are they for reliability, gas mileage, and sportiness?
09-13-2011, 01:38 PM
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My mother in law has one. Drives very slow and cautiously. She average 21mpg.
It's rugged. reliable I suppose, but she says it's the most uncomfortable vehicle she's ever owned. She's giving it to her 16 year old daughter, she hates it.
I suppose it depends on what you want it for. I was surprised at the size, I expected more room in the back. It's not small, just smaller than I anticipated.
I've driven it a few times. My '09 Murano is infinitely better in every way, but it's more plush and less rugged. If you're gonna be throwing a muddy mountain bike in the back, maybe the XTerra is better (and cheaper) but I'd personally go a different route.
This is my opinion, and I wanted an XTerra at one time b/c my friend made his a nice show vehicle. I wouldn't drive one now if you gave it to me.
It's rugged. reliable I suppose, but she says it's the most uncomfortable vehicle she's ever owned. She's giving it to her 16 year old daughter, she hates it.
I suppose it depends on what you want it for. I was surprised at the size, I expected more room in the back. It's not small, just smaller than I anticipated.
I've driven it a few times. My '09 Murano is infinitely better in every way, but it's more plush and less rugged. If you're gonna be throwing a muddy mountain bike in the back, maybe the XTerra is better (and cheaper) but I'd personally go a different route.
This is my opinion, and I wanted an XTerra at one time b/c my friend made his a nice show vehicle. I wouldn't drive one now if you gave it to me.
09-14-2011, 02:32 PM
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Get a Jeep! I have a brand new Wrangler, and 2 months ago, I bought a used Liberty (mostly for gf to use in the winter). You'll enjoy a Jeep way better than a Nissan. 
09-14-2011, 08:30 PM
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The only thing a Jeep does better is go off road. Unless that's what it's being bought for, the Xterra is a much better pick.
09-15-2011, 01:27 PM
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I have a Frontier and wouldn't trade it for the world. Definetly get the 4.0. Amazingly reliable vehicles. Get the jeep and be ready to make repairs. The last Nissan I had was my dads hardbody. Went hunting every year and had over 280k on original tranny and engine!
09-15-2011, 05:48 PM
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My '87 Hardbody has 460,000+ miles on the original motor. It's been sitting in front of my shop for about 9 months. Today, I threw a charge on the battery and it fired up on the first crank. Take that, Top Gear Toyota Hi-Lux!