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I will let you all know what they say.
They offered 22,800 for the XE manual with 2 pack..(not inc. 5% MA sales tax). Also, the financing is 7.99%...is this a good price/rate? HELP? Or should I get the SE and be done with it..??
Annie
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Mindie
The Xterra really climbed up my list last nite after I had done a BlueBook value for a 2000 SE with 10.000 miles. Is it really possible that it is worth 28,000 bucks when the 2000 new was less than 26,000? Interesting.
I put very slightly larger-than-stock winter tires on a month or two ago. Mileage is now down to about 19mpg, but the odometer is also off a little due to tire size so I don't think I'm really seeing a signficant mpg difference other than what is due to winter formulation gas and just having a softer and wider tire tread to push along. Plus, now I use 4WD a lot more because of all the snow.
More than you ever wanted to know, I bet. :-)
Thanx for all the great postings as it made my decision at lot easier. I looked and drove just about every SUV model available and think that I made the right decision. I'll post later to let everyone know how I am enjoying it.
Also, I don't understand all the fuss about the sunroof. If you don't use it, leave the cargo rack on. If you would like to use the sunroof, it only takes about 2 minutes to remove the rack. Take it off and leave it at home until you need it. I personally love the sunroof. Even if you don't flip it up, the light that comes in from above really gives an open feeling in the interior. At the very least it will increase your trade or sell value when you buy your next "x".
chettt - I'm with you 100% on the sunroof. If you don't want to use it, don't! But I have taken off that basket and inside cover and love having the extra light inside the truck.
haus - I have had no trouble at all with the defroster. Granted, the weather in KY isn't too horrible, but I've also taken the X up to Snowshoe, WV, during some snow storm weather and to Michigan. I'm surprised that this is a concern, based upon my experience. Just my thoughts though.
Mindie
As far as tire pressure goes, my BFG Long Trails look new. I have had them at 30psi since the beginning. There is no unusual wear at all and I plan to put them back on in the spring and run them till they're dead. Nissan may recommend 26 psi but I think that is more for ride quality than anything else. If you look at the tire sidewall, you will see that the tires themselves can go up to 35 psi (I think), depending on the load you're carrying. If you're running with max. load in the vehicle, you're supposed to increase the air pressure because that is actually better for the tires (builds up less heat, better handling, etc.). I think quite a few people have been running at 30 psi or even higher for quite a while. The ride may be a little firmer but the tires won't squeal as much at slow speed and it feels like I have better vehicle control at the higher pressure. (Even Ford upgraded their recommended pressure to 30 psi, I think, since the Firestone tire debacle.)
It has been suggested that to determine optimum pressure, draw a chalk line straight across the tread. Drive a little and see how the line wears off. If it wears in the center more, you're overinflated. Edges wear more, underinflated. Ideally, it should wear off equally across the tread.
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I've always ran my tires at 32.. on the X and every other 4x4 I owned... not aiming at increased mpg, I just prefer the ride more, and never wore out any tire prematurely. I also match the tire to where I drive.. duelers for winter, BFG Long trails for the city.. and I have A/T's for the aggressive times.. it also helps having 3 sets of rims and a good floor jack.
1)Strong sulfur smell inside and outside truck.
2)O/D off light blinking after starting in morning.
3)Weird smells when running the heat which included burnt popcorn, electrical burning smell and salt water(believe it or not I found others on http://www.xterraowners.com with the same salty smell).
Dealerships answers:
1)The 3.3L V6 requires premium grade gas.
2)O/D is performing self test.
3)Cannot reproduce.
Summary: This dealership is full of crap! I am going to try the only other dealership that we have in town. I was hoping that I could get these things straightened out and that it would end, but I was driving home from the dealership and my radio started to malfunction(volume will decrease on it's own without touching any controls). If anybody is checking out this board that is considering buying an Xterra, don't let this message scare you off. There are problem vehicles with every brand and even if this Xterra is a "Lemon", I would ask it to be replaced with another one. It is still the best looking, driving and 4WD that I have ever owned!
The interior heat at high smell only lasts the first minute or two... maybe its bringing in the smell from the exterior smell combo mentioned above.
Gas is 87 .. ( owners manual ) no idea about O/D, no light ( Stick )
I'm not sure if we're too happy with our dealer's service dept. here in Louisville. Maybe because it's historically a Ford (=crap) service dept. So I might be seeking out another service place myself. I'll keep you updated.
Mindie
The current seats are set too low and nonadjustable for height and I have heard the built in, nonadjustable, lumbar support gets uncomfortable on long trips.
Also I have been looking into the Yakima/Thule cargo boxes any x-periences would be helpfull.
Places.. to the side of the shifter console, you can use the existing 2 screws there for the mounts, ( you still have to add another one for each bracket )
I've got a mini mag on my drivers door, on the flat part above the speaker, another on the interior lid of my console, and a 4D on my hatch, opposite the FAK, mounted vertically, I can light up the whole hatch area when it's open, or light up what is behind me as a 3rd hand work light.
Plus I read somewhere that it's not good to let the tank run too low because there's always some sludge in the bottom that you don't necessarily want to suck up and send through the engine by running too low. Don't know if that's a real concern these days or just an urban legend though.
I wish I had the low washer fluid light! I ran out of fluid on my last mudding adventure, and I could've used the advanced notice. Fortunately, my buddy had some fluid with him so I was able to see to get home again.
Mindie
There's too many messages to go back through for the answer so i was hoping someone might know what it is, or whether it's something I need to worry about ASAP. I'll ask my dealer when I bring it in for it's first check up, but should I be taking it in sooner?
Other than the minor inconvieniences like washer fluid that flies over the window at 80km or more, and a lousy places rear wiper button, I love the vehicle! And for the price, I'll take the minor problems.
Mindie
I wanted to ask and get somewhat of an idea of the price you guys are paying for your X's?
I am really wanting to pruchase or lease a 2001 Xterra. I have been getting conflicting prices of what a Loan and lease would be.
If some of you out there wouldnt mind letting me know what kind of payments you all are making.
Of course please also state if you could:
Model
purchase price
down payment
Finance Rate
length of loan
I would greatly appreciate if you could respond. I dont have a whole lot of cash right now due to tax time coming. My lease that i have now on my vehicle is going to be due next month and I would love to be able to try and swing one of these vehicles. I think they are sweet :0
thanks
zx7r
Whatcha think?
Annie
I got a 2001 SE Automatic 4x4. The sticker price was somewhere in the range of $26,800. My husband was able to pull a deal as he works for a Nissan supplier, so we got a significant discount off the dealer's invoice. We financed the total price of the X plus taxes, title, license, etc., which ended up being $26,200, through a private lender. We had no down payment, and we decided not to trade in my old Honda. I'm not sure of the interest rate, but I remember that the Nissan guys simply gave up on trying to sell us their financing when we told them our rate. We're paying $521 a month for 60 months. I didn't even consider a lease because I drive way too many miles for work, so I don't know what kind of money you'd pay for a lease on an X.
Hope this helps! And I hope you get your X!
Mindie
if you drive for a while with it on, it will take something like 19.5 gallons of gas to fill up.
if you fill up when its close to empty, it takes closer to 14.5 gallons of gas.
the xterra is the best road trip truck! it just needs some more giddyup for those hills.
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For those who have a beef with the way the A/C always kicks in when using the defroster, I found a way to disable it:
http://home.us.net/~stimpy/xterra/misc/defrost.txt
As for not letting the gas tank get low because of "sludge" that's bogus. Your fuel is drawn from the bottom of the tank anyway, so if there's anything settling out you're sucking it up when you first start, no matter how much gas is in there.
And for those that haven't discovered them yet, here are the 3 other major Xterra discussions out there:
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/nissanxterraclubhouse
http://voy.com/14174 (formerly the "ITW" board @ insidetheweb.com
http://www.xterraownersclub.com
Brent
If you haven't read Edmunds.com's confessions of a car salesman, I highly recommend you do so. I found it very entertaining, and yet enlightening as to what may go on in auto dealerships.
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pricing on my X:
had a '99 VW Passat on lease. had 36,000 miles on it in 18 months. payoff was just under $22k, dealer gave me $17k for it! ouch!!
2001 Xterra XE w/ 3pack, floor mats, moldings, mud flaps- price of $23,300
$4000.00 out of pocket
$581.06 a month!! double ouch!!
60 month finance at 9.95% APR (credit ain't too great)
i'm getting married in Oct., she has a Honda on a loan, we're gonna consolidate loans through a bank, cut it by 10-20%, can't wait!!
At least that is the official word from Nissan when I called to report my dealership for poor service. The sales manager swore on his mother's grave that the mirror was fine, but it looked more like a carnival funny-mirror! Was very hard to see anything.
For those asking price, you can get a new '01, SE, 4X4, Auto with every option for under 25K if you do it correctly. Hint: Tell them you want to wait for the supercharged engine, but really are in love with the truck. Make it clear that you are experiencing inner-turmoil.
They will ask, "what can we do to make you purchase now?" Answer: "A price under 25K!" Use the "broken record technique" when they rephrase the purchase question in another way (and they will do this). Keep saying: "A price under 25K." Also, point out that the sunroof is worthless and you do not want it, but do want all the ammenities that come with the SE and will NOT settle for the 3-pack XE.
If they do not comply, walk out very slowly and drop your keys or fumble for your wallet awhile. Most will run after you to make the deal or call you back the next morning. If not, go elsewhere and do the same thing.
Try it and let me know what happens. I used to manage a dealership in undergraduate school and know the tricks. The sales manager had no clue I know the his sloppy angles and everything was scripted with my wife before we entered the dealership. We practiced for two hours before deal time.
If you have a significant other or a friend with you, start a fake fight in front of the sales manager to distract him/her and the staff. This takes onus off the sales price. While distracted, one of you should run for the bathroom crying and then you make the deal. Say: "My wife/husband will kill me, but I really want this truck, can you help me with a win/win situation now?"
Always find a imperfection with the vehicle and hold the dealership there late in the evening. At this point, they will make the deal just to get rid of you. You know you are the winner when the sales manager says: "you will never be happy with anything." Call that a victory!!!!! You do not want these people liking you. This is not a popularity contest. Rather, it is you against them.
Also, be sure to make them detail the truck before inside and out before you take it. Hope this is of help!
It's been pretty quiet here the past few days. I hope everyone is out having fun driving their Xes. We're expecting a big blizzard tomorrow night so everyone drive carefully.