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If you mean the latter, it could be a lot of things. Without more specifics, I'd ask them to check:
Driveline (could be a harmonic imbalance somewhere)
Engine mounts (known to break in a very few cases with Xterras. not likely, but it's a possibility.)
Tires (balancing out of whack)
Something in the right suspension (did you bend a tie rod? Is you CV joint leaking or damamged? Anything under there not look right?) Do you offroad?
I'd ask them first about it being a driveline problem. Maybe all you need is a new shaft, which is no big deal.
The price minus sales tax and Inspection fee I got it for was $23,187.39
I checked TMV here and going by that , I saved $129.00 over the TMV and paid $95 over the invoice price.
It seems like a good deal, but I am not sure. Can anyone set me straight? Thanks for the input.
In early April at a dealer north of Washington, DC, I got a 2002 4x4 Auto SE/SC with sunroof, side mouldings, mats & microfilter for $25,890 before taxes and tags.
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Megan
I would go to the dealer and tell him EXACTLY what you are interested in, let him offer you a price, then tell him you do not want to pay more than $22,100 for it. Tell him/her you know that others have purchased it for that exact price.
Good luck and stand firm.
Also condider that on a lease, you have no equity at the end of the term.
tidester
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I was asking if anyone knows if dealers really pad your payments, and jack up the purchase price when you come in looking to lease.
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Megan
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Most dealers aren't going to give you much for a trade. Or if they do, they just play with the numbers and inflate the buying price. Either way, you're not going to get as much as if you sold it on your own. But you also can skip the hassle of selling on your own too.
I'd probably sell one vehicle outright, either through the paper or to car-max. And the second vehicle I'd use as a trade on the new one. Just make sure you know how to wheel and deal so you don't get hosed on the trade.
So, does anybody know if there are any after-market skid plates available for the Nissan XTerra? If so, where did you see/get them? Thanks very much!!
Otherwise extremely satisfied as of 1400 miles,
dhd
http://www.skidplates.com/skid_plates_xterra.htm
or check at www.xterraparts.com. They have skids to replace the gas tank, and a skid for the rear diff.
Part Numbers for Pathfinder transfer case skid and bolts:
skidplate pn - 30409-33G00
The Pathfinder transfer skid plate does not come with the required mounting bolts, you will have to order them in addition:
Bolt-fix pn - 33201-33G10
Bolt+hex pn - 08121-0201E
You will need two (2) of each bolt.
Read more about it here... http://dean.thayer.net/off-road/upgrades/tcaseskid/
Hope this helps.
But the other 2 sources are excellent. Thanks again!!
dhd
Thanks for the feedback.
In any case, i would suggest that you get into manual transmissions. There's no way ANY auto can do as well as you can. It can't know when you want to shift, and you do know when you want to shift. So, I can't testify to performance with an auto, but otherwise the vehicle seems great. I've had no problems thus far, none at all (knock on the dashboard...).
dhd
I am also wondering if anyone has heard of plans to put the 175 HP 2.5 liter Four from the Altima in the XTERRA soon? Man, 175 HP from that Four would be more than the HP in the current non S/C Six. That would probably still deliver great gas mileage and would be worth waiting for.
The "shaking" in some postings is giving me great concern. Maybe I should consider leasing it so that I won't have it that long if it becomes a problem. My last new car was a 1985 Nissan 300ZX which only has 79,500 miles on it. It has been as problem-free as any vehicle ever made and I am keeping it. So, I tend to keep vehicles a long time, if warranted.
Thanks for any help; sorry so wordy.....
Thanks!
As for engine upgrades, I read that for 04 they may add an optional engine with more HP. Not confirmed though. Hopefully they will add the 240 HP Pathfinder engine someday. Project X (by Calmini) has one shoehorned into it.
http://www.purenissan.com/projects.htm
BTW - The above company is another decent place to get skids and other beefed up off-road parts.
My opinion - get an 02 while the gettin's good
I drove it. I love it. I have some issues regarding affordability right now with the stock market crash. I thought the pick up was adequate and I love the way it drives. This is a guy's truck and it has my name written on it. The salesman did say that since 2000 about 4 customers have traded in the 4-cylinder either because they got tired of a 5-speed (a 5-speed is the only thing I would want) or because they decided to use their X to tow something so they needed the 6. His other comment was "since the X has only been out since 2000, I wonder about the long term durability of the 4 after years of hauling around a heavy vehicle like this."
So I guess I have 2 concerns: that shaking stuff some owners of 2002s seem to be having and the long term durability of the 4-cylinder.
Thanks for any insight.
TIA
I assume you are going to the dealer with a print out of Edmond's base price and options list. Let us know how this turned out.
I read somewhere that all auto manufacturers are likely to start offering very large rebates in August because of slow sales and the coming 2003s.
The 2003 Xterra is supposed to have side curtain airbags as an option, so that may be an incentive to discount the 2002s even more.
As for the shaking thing...what you are seeing is a few people commenting on very specific issue. This is not a widespread problem with the X at all. I don't think it's really a problem to begin with. It's probably a subjective thing, due to the fact that the X sits up higher, has beefier tires, and does not handle like a car. It's a truck. Or it could be that one or two people need their tires balanced or something. Don't let one or two posts here on edmunds lead you to believe that it's a major problem. I have never seen it documented anywhere or sen it mentioned anywhere else other then the few posts here on edmunds.
Good luck with whatever you choose (get the V6)
It may be that next year at this time they are offering great deals on the 2003 models and I may even be able to get one with the side air bags.
I don't think I would be hauling anything up any mountain passes since I live below sea level, but some extra power (the 2003 V-6 supposedly has 180HP instead of 170HP) wouldn't hurt; it's just that I have always been mileage conscious. Still curious to hear some input from any of those who did buy the 4-cylinder.
You may not be driving up any mountain passages, but I think with passengers and or cargo, the 4cyl is not very good. The V6 is only adequate as it is. But then again, it's a truck, not a sports car. But I know when I'm hauling stuff, or have additonal passengers, the V6 gets by, but it's no rocket. Plus, the X is not exactly light. Depending on if you have 4wd or not it's anywhere from 3,500 to 4,000 lbs. That's a lot of weight right there for a 4cyl to manage.
Even if the X does move up to 180 hp someday, you are still going to be paying the same price (relatively speaking) in the future as you would today. I feel your pain with all of the craziness in the market, but I would consider only the V6 or try and find another vehicle that's better on mileage and/or price. The Xterra is a great utility vehicle for camping, off-roading, outdoors stuff, etc; but if you don't do much of that kind of thing I would look for a more "car based" SUV like the Honda CRV or something.
Anyway, just my opinion. I'm not ridiculing the 4cyl, but from my experience in the V6, I can't imagine having any less power and being happy with it. Maybe you could go and test drive both back-to-back. I think when you hit the gas and try and merge onto a highway is where you'll really feel the lack of pep in the 4cyl.
And the most important thing to me in the long run is durability and dependability. I bought my 1985 300ZX partly because its 3.0 V-6 had been rated number one for dependability. After 17 years of driving this car, I would say it has earned that ranking and reputation. I know the 3.3 V-6 is a truck engine and has a somewhat different origin, but I think the dependability of the 3.3 V-6 has proven itself to be up there with my 3.0.
So, I think it makes sense to wait until I can feel good about the purchase. As long as I don't NEED a new vehicle, each month I don't have one is money in the bank. Another alternative, as you so thoughtfully pointed out, is maybe picking up a great deal on a used Honda CRV if one happens along. I prefer a truck based platform to a car based one, so I hope an Xterra is in my future; I don't think Nissan would mess too much with a good thing (Xterra) so it will be around for a while, hopefully improving each year.
Although I can't do anything about it now, I'd still liked to know if I was taken for a ride. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
What is a fair price to pay for a 7/100k mile warranty with a zero deductible?
TIA
Anyone else notice small spots appearing to rust from the inside out?
Another theory is that the rust is coming from underneath the paint where the bubble for the first aid kit was spot welded on.
I can't say if either theory is true, but many people have had success at their dealership in getting it repainted. All you can do is take it in and see what they say. I think their might be a TSB on this too, but I'm not sure. I'll try and look it up. Good luck with it.
I heard the a higher octane gas may fix this, but the manual recommemds 87 octane which is regular.
Thanks!
An oil change (preferably to a name brand synthetic oil) and a good filter with an anti-drain back valve will usually cure that problem. I haven't heard of any spark knock noise though.
If any owners are in/from/near N.H., the New England group ( Nexterra ) is having its 3rd annual Mt Washington Trip.. if you're curious about gatherings, its a very easy way to get into them. Here is where you can find more info.
http://www.nexterra.org/MtWash2002.html
Cheers
Chet