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Thanks,
Keith
The X is the best bang for the buck IMHO, and I test drove just about every SUV made less than $40k.
Have a OR 4x4 6-speed with SAB and am completely satisfied. The only problem was finding one. Nissan doesn't seem to think anyone wants a truck like that.....
I'm new to the forum. A month ago I bought a 05 Off-road Xterra, and the gas mileage is incredible poor.
Nissan published on their web site that one should expect 16/21 (city/highway) but so far I'm getting 8.2 mpg.
I took the truck to the dealership, and they performed some computerized tests and according to them, everything seems to be normal.
Any advice?
regards
-Oscar
from Mexico
So I'd give it a bit more time before taking it back to the dealer. 8 is pretty awful though - are you stuck in lots of stop and go traffic?
Steve, Host
Thanks,
Moxie
Definitely take it in to get your breaks checked.
I an 04 SE that just turned 25K miles. I am only getting about 15 miles to the gallon. I am not towing anything or am I using the 4WD. I had an 01 F-150 with a V8 that got better gas mileage than this. Any suggestions? I was thinking about adding a K&N air fliter system.
Thanks,
Shanw
Easy to check, if the have a manual, see how it rolls while in neutral on a slight slope, or check for heat with your hand aftera short drive if you have an auto.
A little copper grease on this pully usually prevents this from happening.
This isn't an X thing, happens on most trucks.
I have a K&N on my X, gained maybe 2mpg (comparing same trip, same time of year) but it seems I also lost 2mpg during the winter months.
If the rear seats are folded, and the front passenger seat is folded, is the surface smooth like a good bed, from the dash all the way to the back? Or are there any lumps, bumps, or protrusions, which would make it impossible to have a good sleep?
If you know any good links with pictures of the folded seats, I would most appreciate!
Thank you
Steve, Host
BTW...I have a 2002 X
Thanks,
JANET
How is Xterras performance in adverse snow conditions .
Will there be any diff b'n the OffRoad and SE in this regards ?
Don't know about an'05+ except the rear seat cushions are no longer removable.
Mike
P.S. buying 05 Xterra on Friday! YEAH!! so excited, have been wanting one ever since the original came out.
Full Test: 2006 Nissan Xterra (Inside Line)
Steve, Host
There's a Contact Us form in the Help link on the left if you spot any other errors.
Steve, Host
Question for those driving the 6-speed manual Xterra and for those that may know... I am having a problem with my stick shift becoming stuck (does not spring back up in neutral) in the down position where I can go in to reverse freely without the extra effort. AND often times, it will be stuck in the "up" position and I can not go into reverse at all. My dealership recently put a new transmission in the vehicle. I picked up my car Wednesday and it seemed to work normally.. So a new transmission in my 4 month old (3000 mile) truck and I am still seeing the problem. I had to push it out of a parking space last night because the stick was stuck in the up position. The odd part... when I woke up this morning to take the truck back to the shop.. the shifter worked perfectly! This has happened to days in a row. The shifter gets stuck after work and then in the morning, it is working fine. Is anyone else seeing this problem????
Steve, Host
just wanted any opinions/suggestions on how I can secure the spare wheel under my 05 xterra. I live in the city and I know those get ripped off all the time. I was told nissan makes a lock specifically for this, but they are easily stripped out and that a good cable with pad lock would work best. I'm not sure a pad lock swinging under my car is a great idea though (especially when it gets rusted over by salt, etc). any ideas?
Thanks
mente
I came across this when I was looking at 4Runners and was concerned about the same thing. It may be something to consider. NOTE: I don't have one of these locks, nor do I have any experience with this particular store, so YMMV.
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/niinsptilo.html
Maybe do a search on "winchlock" or "black max" (another name I found).
Good luck!
--Dan
Can I add XM/Sirius afterwards to my existing Rocksford Fosgate radio system, or do I need to just get an external one? Thanks!
However I NEVER got better than 17.5mpg. In fact, I often got around 15 with 13-14 not uncommon in the cold weather.
So, last year when I started a job that required about 100 miles per day driving I traded the Xterra for a Jeep Liberty with the diesel engine (CRD). I now have about 15k on the Jeep. My "average" mpg is about 24, but has gone as high as 27.5 in the summer and as low as 22 in the winter. I have to say I liked driving the Xterra better, but the Jeep is still a "solid" vehicle. If Nissan would put a diesel in the Xterra I would trade back.
Yes, I know diesel is more expensive than regular right now, but in the warm months it was less expensive. In fact with diesel 20% higher than regular I still come out OK as I'm getting 40% better mileage than in the Xterra. In addition, I try to use Bio-Diesel when I can (b-20 blend).
Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. We know that towing a trailer may have been an important consideration in your vehicle's purchase. In new Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles, Nissan recently introduced enhanced electric circuitry which may further protect your vehicle from damage or fire caused by a short circuit wiring or mis-installation of trailer lighting or electrical accessories. This is to advise you that Nissan is making this production enhancement available to you free of charge so that you will have the same protection should you ever tow a trailer with a defective electrical system.
Did you ever get a resolution to the problem?
If this is getting to be a common issue, then there's going to be some sales fallout (more so as people read the stories about the problem models coming out of the new Canton plant).
Steve, Host
Or you can just go with an external, removeable model. I got the XM roadie XT in my 05 SE and it works great. spend a little time to run the wires right and the install will be a clean one.
Mike
Mike
My wife has had her 05 Xterra SE for almost a year (6-speed stick, 2WD) without any problems whatsoever. Gas mileage has never been lower than 20, has been as high as 22.5 mpg - mostly city.
The interior of the X is pretty nice, the seat fabric seems pretty rugged. My only complaint is that it's easy to scratch up the plastic in the cargo area. As well, anything you put back there slides around like it's teflon.
I'll tell you one thing about the X, at least the 6-speed version, it's FAST. There's not too many other trucks that can keep up with it, and you can really bark the tires when you grab second.
Thanks again!
Get the Xterra. I purchased an Xterra in 2001, the same year my sister purchased a Ford Explorer...I have had one minor problem that was fixed by the dealer ( thermostat adjustment) and that was it, plus my Xterra saved my life last month when a car crossed the median and hit me head on :sick: !!! All vehicles involved and a steel guard rail were totaled - I was wable to walk away from the accident. The highway patrolman credited the solid structure of the vehicle (and the fact I was wearing my seatbelt) with saving my life. Gas mileage was decent for an SUV as well (18-20 mpg)
I am an officer myself, and its hard to believe you were able to walk away from something like that! First of all, glad to hear you are ok, and second, its excellent news to hear the Xterra stood its ground.
I can only assume you got another Xterra (I have to assume you did not make the same mistake I did. I ran my Pontiac Grand Am into a tree doing 40 MPH :sick: and then bought a Dodge Ram. We all make mistakes :P Anyway, my Dodge just crapped out on me. Gear shifter wouldn't go beyond reverse, and I had to force it into park to get my keys out. Well, that, or let it get stolen. Took it to the dealer where I bought it (mistake #2) and they took me for a $4100.00 ride. Made me think $1900.00 of that was for the problem with the tranny, then turn around and say they discovered that the truck would not come out of park. Ahhhh, crap. Thing is, I'm looking for something long lasting and reliable, and judging from the input I'm getting, the Xterra is a winner.
Thanks for letting me [non-permissible content removed] about Dodge. My life's mission now is to ruin DaimlerChrysler stock .