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Do I have that right?
It's nice to have a vehicle that some people actually have some love and passion for, and therefor actually know something about.
There are not a lot of vehicles with that kind of following. Thank god I don't have a mini-van!
I'm waiting to get some pix of my X back- I'll post them with a link.
Have a great day.
Since no one's mentioned it yet, be aware that if you do this, you will hear a significant clunking noise as the transfer case engages and the hubs lock. Personally, I dislike such noises and always stop before shifting.
Just put on the bug defector- looks great, they have saved the hood paint on some other vehicles I've owned from rocks etc. The deflector really looks great on the X.
Also got some tail-light guards- interesting installation procedure, but they really look good too.
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/46806/article.html
It looks like the leading edge on the front bumper is now plastic over the metal bumper rather than the painted metal like on the '01.
I have to say- I like the metal bumper up front- a lot more resistant to damage that will require replacement parts. I like that there is a metal bumper in the rear as well.
Just noticing...
The bug deflector is a good move ( should be called a hood protector since it does next to nothing when it comes to bugs ) Other minor add-ons that I found worth it; the rear window deflector, window visors and switching headlight bulbs to piaa's 9004's, then you can go from there.. center console, racks, bins etc.
If anyone is curious on a few of my how-to's, my site is in my profile.
If you need 4 wheel low, at a dead stop (don't forget to stop and put the transmission in park or N before shifting into low range - neutral is preferable) you'll still get a bit of a grind. That's normal tho. Every 4x4 I have ever owned makes a grinding sound when putting it into 4 wheel low. So don't be alarmed. Just remember to NEVER shift from 4hi to 4low without following the directions on the visor.
I like the little things like the mag-lite holder etc.
Where did you get the "Winter Front"? Or is that a hand made mod?
Sorry about the double post above- don't know what happened.
Best regards-
If you need 4 wheel low, at a dead stop (don't forget to stop and put the transmission in park or N before shifting into low range - neutral is preferable) you'll still get a bit of a grind. That's normal tho. Every 4x4 I have ever owned makes a grinding sound when putting it into 4 wheel low. So don't be alarmed. Just remember to NEVER shift from 4hi to 4low without following the directions on the visor.
Unfortunately, I can't make the off-road road trip but if it's a nice place for 4wd greenhorns like myself, please give me any instructions on where to head out there and more specific directions. Outside of Front Royal isn't too long a ways for me to go. Is removing the step rails a pain? Any secrets to doing it?
BTW.. the X looks better Dirty...
If so, can you disconnect them easily for off road?
The x does have antisway bars, both front and rear. Most folks just fashion their own disconnects for the rear with polyeurethane bushings. You'll gain a little bit more wheel travel, but not major. Disconnecting the front is a bit more difficult, and of course, should only be done by experienced off-roaders. Body roll is greatly increased.
Removing the step rails is a must for any kind of moderate off-roading. Not so much because they might get bent or dinged up, but because I've seen more than one person get them stuffed into the front wheel pretty badly. Also they just make it easier to get hung up on something.
I guess that is why they do it. (Except instead of body roll, it is called "articulation" when off roading.)
Same thing with revolvers. I had a Jeep Cherokee with revolvers and the whole thing felt like it was going to tip over all the time.
Take a look...
http://www.mouseparty.com/X_1.jpg
Xcanuk,
Thanks for the tip on the step rails. If I can weke-up early I might join cygnusx1 and crew this weekend.
cygnusx1, which rest-stop are you meeting at again?
That is a very nice color/Xterra. And you got a more than sweet deal on it. I hope I can get something close to that. I still want to see good pics with silver ice and black. I am still in a toss up with colors, I want something classy, looks good clean and dirty, or something that makes a statement. Not the yellow, just not my fancy! But I will be back in Sept, so I will seal a deal then. I am still talking with the dealer right now because there is nothing else I can do.
I think the "Mineral Blue" is a really cool color too. It has no metallic flake and is sort of a gray-blue- very "UTE" looking.
Silver, in my opinion is too common (but nice).
Black is good- but shows dirt and scratches- my wife has a black Eclipse.
I vote "no" on yellow too. Like it now- but probably would be tired of it before I was tired of the X.
Hmmmm. Have fun!
Many of the new '02 and some '01's of different colors for "embassy"...
They are in a directory that you can click and view...
There are some good '02 pix.
http://www.mouseparty.com/xterra/
Hope they are useful.
http://www.angelfire.com/il3/pwh/page4.html
I still say Black is Best.
No offense meant in my comment of why I didn't choose it.
My wife thought I was nuts for picking ANYTHING BUT Black!
Let's face it- The X looks cool in any color.
Again, Black, Gold, and Silver are still my preferences and the pics that I saw re-enforce that idea!
out here, Jason
Hindsight.. glad I ended up with black.. dirt and all.. I think I would have gotten tired of driving a bright yelllow X... but that's just me.
I am really in love with the Alpine Green and Mineral Blue colors. Seem to see many Just Blue X's on the roads. Just curious...does anyone know if there were more Just Blue X's manufactured than other colors?
xcanuk - I missed the package today, but I'll be at home tomorrow to get it. )
Mindie
I saw it- but didn't memorize it. It is on a card that you view options when ordering.
Silver was way out in front, with Black in second... from there I can't remember.
I have been watching this board for months and really appreciate the info as I am preparing to purchase a new X. I am waiting to see the prices for the new 2002's. I am hoping that they will not be too much higher than the 2001. I have noticed that the 2001's have come down to below invoice. Is there any chance that the 2002 will be had for a similar price, or are they going to go for sticker due to popularity? If anyone has a good feel for the market I would appreciate it
'01 prices are sweet now, but I would still wait for the '02 if I were in the market now.
Also- I have seen Khaki- it is a brown version of mineral blue. Looks almost FLESH tone. Very NON metallic.
The Khaki has a sort of Forest Service truck appeal.
Don't order one without seeing it in person first. Does not look like pictures in brochure.
From the June report of our Long-Term Road Test of the 2000 Nissan Xterra SE.
Steve
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That is really what the X is about.
I'd look at your budget from there.
If I was getting a 2wd vehicle- it would NOT be rear wheel drive like the X. If you are going for 2wd get the Escape/Tribute- it is FRONT drive in non-4wd models.
Just my opinion...
Thanks,
Does anyone know the exact date the new 2002's will be available? I'm chompin at the bit here!
Let me re-phrase- if "I" were to buy a 2 wheel drive vehicle it would have front wheel drive since I am often in snow and bad road conditions here in the Land of 10,000 really chilly flakes.
In a dryer area there may be reasons to stick with rear wheel drive.
Thanks!
You have your trucks and suv's. You have the Camaro/TransAm/Mustang. You have the Corvette/CrownVic/Caddys/Viper. That is about all I can think of for American cars. What about the Plymouth Prowler? (Do they still make that?)
Otherwise, you have the Miata and a bunch of real expensive luxury/exotic type cars. The Nissan 240Z was a standout, but that is gone.
I must be missing something, but for the most part, the Miata is the closest to an affordable, sporty rwd car left.
If you do want to keep the rear end traction on a 4x2.. use salt bags, new bags come in tough plastic and last without spilling all over the place... usable traction if you are in a bind.
cement blocks
good tires
tire studs
chains
chains are probably the best option and can make a pony car climb trees in the winter.
I believe the changes are cosmetic.
J