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I have been in the service industry for 15 years now. The issues with my XL-7 are minor. This truck is very rugged and proven to be a fine vehicle. I can go places that my wifes Honda CRV can't go or my friends Ford Escape because the XL-7 has true four wheel drive. Besides, you can't beat the warranty.
If you have anymore questions, I'll be glad to help.
73,
Randy
Frank
My ABS and Brake light went out this morning after a warm up here in Connecticut. I figure a piece of ice or something was stuck on one of the speed sensors. All is well, but I will still have the codes pulled at the dealer while getting the throttle cable recall done on Wednesday.
See ya,
Randy
XM makes the ride so much better.
Frank
The throttle cable was installed in less than 20 minutes which was great. There is nothing wrong with the brakes, ice caused the ABS and Brake warning lights to come on. I am installing the WeatherTech mats today.
73,
Randy
I just took apart the area over the shifter to wire something to the 12v adapter, and noticed that there were two wiring harnesses attached to two slots that would be for switching something on (the switches are not there - just a black plastic cover) Could this be the place where a heated seat switch would be? If so are the seats pre-wired - and where would I buy the switch to find out?
Thanks,
SS
Enjoy the new ride,
Randy
You would need the seats, switches to make your heated..
Frank
Good afternoon - I hope someone else investigated this on a 2003 XL-7 Limited.
I just took apart the area over the shifter to wire something to the 12v adapter, and noticed that there were two wiring harnesses attached to two slots that would be for switching something on (the switches are not there - just a black plastic cover) Could this be the place where a heated seat switch would be? If so are the seats pre-wired - and where would I buy the switch to find out?
Thanks,
SS
Frank
Are the front brakes on the XL-7 set up where the back of the caliper swings up to give access to the pads after the bottom bolt is removed? This is the way the calipers were set up on other Japanese vehicles I've owned - makes access to the pads extremely easy.
Does anyone know what gives here?
Thanks!
Frank
So anyhow, since the only time we get the odor is on those two occasions, is there still hope for us here or do we need to go and get some work done before it gets worse.
Thanks!
Frank
p.s I brought it from Wexford nissan,hundia,suzuki Pittsbugh PA
I got my rig at country motors, rt 68 west.
Frank
Just picked up a 2004 XL7 EX-III 4X4. (Cosmic Blue)
I love this SUV
I figured I might as well get it with every option available, and let me tell you, the heated seats and mirrors are a blessing living here in New England. Leather seats when it's below 0 outside are horrible.
Just wanted to share a story with you.
We live in a somewhat rural area of New Hampshire. There a lot of trails and off-road areas in which people bring thier ATV's and SUV's.
As I was driving home on Saturday, I noticed a crowd of people standing off the side of the road. When I looked closer, I noticed a bunch of SUV's covered in mud off on the trails. What caught my eye was the fact that one was attempting to pull the other out of a mud pit.
I pulled over and noticed that the car stuck in the mud pit was a Nissan Xterra (2003?) and a brand new Jeep Liberty 4X4 was attempting to pull it out.
After watching for about 5 minutes, the Liberty managed to sink itself into the mud while trying to tow out the Xterra.
I offered to help while someone went off to go try to find a winch.
We hooked up the tow straps and I put it into 4WD-low. Not 15 seconds later the jeep was pulled out. Backed it up and (with a little more effort) pulled out the Xterra.
I'm very suprised by the performance and capabilities of this vehicle. I expected it to be more of a "slightly-off-road) vehicle.
While the engine could have a little more power, the 5spd auto really seems to help make that 185 HP seem more like 250. Drop it into 4WD-L and it feels like you could pull pretty much anything.
The back seats are cramped (really only for kids) and I wish they'd take a queue from dodge and allow the seats to flip/fold into the floor, but even with them just folding down you do get a rather impressive amount of cargo space.
Overall, I'm very impressed by the vehicle. A few minor querks (sp) here and there, but definately the best I've owned as of yet.
I definately recommend this vehicle!
Another thing I heard is that the XL7 may get OnStar. The Generation IV OnStar buttons would be placed to the left of the hazard lights button, in the currently unoccupied space. Again, I don't know how true this is.
I feel that ours in a 02 are confortable jsut fine for us..
Frank
If anyone has test driven both or owns both, let me know what persuaded you to choose one over the other.
Thanks,
Stacey
Thanks, meredith
It sound you are a Honda person tho. If I were you Id buy a pilot.
F
Now you take all that and count in the price difference. I paid $24K out of the door for XL-7 EX (leather, heated seats, sun roof, alloy wheels, climate control, galvanized body, etc.) A Pilot with similar options would cost you about $32K. A Highlander would run even more.
Do you see the point?
I also spoke with several mechanic friends and they also stated that XL-7 was a solid car.
Either way, both the pilot and the XL-7 are good cars so you will probably have a good experience which ever car you choose.