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To be safe, you better go to the dealer to get this checked. Nissan does have a five year warranty on the rust. When I checked my suspension, I saw a lot of rust. Again, check the XOC for more detailed explanations.
I used a product (downloadable) called Copernic 2001 which hits all the major search engines and assimilates the results into one window. I recommend it (I don't work for them, but like the thing.)
happy surfing!
Carry on!
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And in defense of Nissan, I have been looking at people's tires for marks similar this, and I have found them occasionally - oddly enough they have all been on Jeep Grand Cherokees! Hmmm....
I go in next week to the dealership so I'll get confirmation then.
ba dum bump!!!
(hey, it's Friday!!!)
* I've been looking at a black SE. I don't care about the sunroof (although a moon roof would be nice...) but I noticed in the edmunds.com specifications that an SE comes with 16x7 wheels while an XE has 15x7. Is this a misprint or is the only way you can get the 16 inch wheels is with the SE (the nissan site says the same thing - I am guessing this isnt a misprint)? Otherwise I could save the $$ and get the XE with the 3 pack.
* Has anyone bought the grill guard from the dealer? Is this the same one as the WAAG in the xterraparts.com? Looks good but I am useless when it comes to putting something like that together and would prefer to have it dealer installed if everything else it the same - if its not the same grill I'm not so sure.
* Anyone have difficulty putting car seats in the back? I am concerned that with the way the back seat cushions come up that this might be a problem for a childs car seat... I am probably over reacting on this one!
* In general how do people like their seat covers? This is going to be my ole lady's car and she thinks their cool so I was planning on surprising her with them when we pick up the car.
Thanks a advance for any help you all can provide and best of luck with your vehicles!
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(except that one time last year in the CVS parking lot when I got "hung up" in 16" of snow)
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If you want 16" rims and an XE.. the dealer might swap it for you... swapping rims at purchase isn't unknown.. we could only get steel rims here in 2000 and plenty of owners swapped to PF rims in their deal.
The Waag is basically the Nissan Version.. Nissan doesn't really make their own acc.. just rebadged stuff, although they are coming out with a lighter alum. guard. Its a simple install, minimal tools, an extra pair of hands and 2 hours will save a hefty dealer install.
Plenty of owners run with child seats.. no problems.. proper installation required, but no problems due to the seat cushions.
I have the seat covers.. great.. not only do they protect the seats, they make it easy to freshen up the X when washed.
Its the week-end again.. it Xing time.. have a good one.
Just something to consider.
Much Thanks!
I got the extended warranty 84 mos./100,000 miles for about $950. I plan to keep this truck for at least 150,000 miles if not longer so it seemed like cheap insurance against a potentially costly repair down the road. As I mentioned on the XOC board, a friend of mine has a Monte Carlo. The ABS controller died three months out of the three-year warranty period. It's so expensive she can't afford to replace it right now. One thing like that and the extended warranty is worthwhile, IMO. And I'm glad I got it because there is also a Frontier Crew Cab '01 in the family. The ABS controller and one wheel sensor crapped out five months after purchase, before the truck had even hit 3,000 miles. All fixed under the first 12 mos. warranty, of course.
I'd suggest checking over at xterrastore.com, they had one of the cheapest rates going before, but not sure if the offer is still there. ( It doesn't matter where you get it from, just that you have it )
Lo and behold, the new, genuine Nissan grille guard (you can see it at XterraParts along with the new tail lamp guards) mentions being crash tested with air bag deployment to original specs. Perhaps some truth to what my friend said. And no, I haven't called my insurance yet...
Also, I installed the WAAG model with help from another friend and it only took less than two hours. If you are looking to do some serious off-roading, don't consider this if you want a winch installed on it at some point - it can't handle one. The ARB model (also at XterraParts) seems the ticket but I'm sure there's other options too.
Most cars, you can just pull a fuse to disable the air bag.
How heavy are the grille guards? Do you find that adding more weight to the X will makes it less powerful due to the extra load?
BTW - went 365 miles (mostly highway) on a single tank of gas - 18.5 gallons with an SE model. That is 19.7 mpg. Was running on fumes when the X finally made it to the gas station. That is my best mileage yet!
Just wondering how much is true, and how much is old wives tales..
BTW: I did not feel a significant drain in power after putting it but I have to believe there is one since it weighs the equivalent of a small adult.
Sasquatch, it would be just dumb to disable the airbags.. with seatbelts you have a better chance to walk out of it. ( You like pulling fuses for everything ) BTW.. the dash kill switch are for the passenger seat only, on 2 door vehicles, usually front seating only.. like pick-ups. It hasn't become manditory yet for SUV's or vehilcles where you can put the kids in the back ( where they belong )
The manual doesn't say much more about the crash zone sensor.
The fact that 2WDs apparently don't have this additional sensor would suggest that it is purely the rapid deceleration that triggers the bags. In an accident, the deceleration would happen just as fast with or without a brush guard.
It would certainly be helpful to hear an engineering explanation for why there is a 2d sensor on the 4WDs though.
Thanks for the info!
As far as ABS, I found it triggers at a slow speed stop during winter only ( I was running A/T's at the time ), winter duelers solved that. During the summer, I could make it happen while braking on or shortly after speed bumps. I find it too sensitive at times.
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I've got Piaa 980 duals on mine. They fit like the 1500's ( which are also great ). I went with the duals just because I knew it would be a bit before proceeding with more lights, so now I have both highway & fogs in one. They are great, but it is hard to miss when it comes to Piaa.
Annie
I also have an '0l Frontier with 3,000 miles. Dealer just replaced the ABS controller and one wheel sensor. Easy to diagnose because the ABS light came on and stayed on. Before that though, the brakes felt mushy sometimes. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong but when the ABS went, he suggested that maybe the first problem was a precursor of the ABS controller failure.
I'd definitely go to another dealer in your case.
Basically, I wax the X twice a month and the mud/dirt/pollen "floats" off with the powerwash (no brush needed).
Found the Armor All Hard Shine wax to be awesome. It is very inexpensive, is easy to apply and to wipe-off. I know some think McGuires is the best, but the Armor All really protects the vehicle and makes washing much easier.
The Sentra-based SUV is going to be the flagship along with the new Sentra for Nissan. They are essentially putting most of their eggs into one basket next year according to my contact at Nissan Of America. The Infinity QX4 is going to take market share from the Pathfinder by design as prices drop for this vehicle and increase on the Pathfinder. The two vehicles will essentially sell for the close to the same price making room for the Sentra-based SUV.
The X and the Frontier will be almost mechanically identical with the addition of the supercharger to the X. I have to say that the new front of the Frontier looks great, in my humble opinion.
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When we took our Xterra in to be serviced today (Woodfield Nissan, Schaumburg, Illinois), the Technician explained that the wiring inside didn't look right--didn't look "factory" and wondered if we had added an alarm system, cellular phone, etc. The answer to this question is NO.
In addition to this, the blinkers managed to get fixed, but a part had to be ordered to fix the hazards. We were told that there was no way the technician could guarantee that the blinkers would stay working and that they could potentially go again at any time.
This translates to me as an unsafe vehicle.
Later, we've found that the keyless entry now no longer works.
Naturally, I've phoned the dealership, etc. to check on this as I am concerned and upset. The response we've received was that there was a breakdown in communications and that what the technician was trying to tell us was that "there's an extra wire in the fuse box for accessories". Seems a little far fetched and a lot CYA to me.
I've phoned and spoken with Nissan Consumer affairs after going through the dealership's Service department who refused to put their comments in writing to me. Nissan Consumer affairs asked me what I would like them to do--which, personally, after explaining the situation to them, I find a little insulting--I want my vehicle either FIXED or put together correctly as it should have been.
What is a next step for me (Beyond the Better Business Bureau)? I'm very soured on the NISSAN brand and am hesitant to work with them again from this experience that no one seems to really care about.
I'd appreciate any thoughts either here or to russ@unrealisticexpectations.com. Thank you.
Does the Xterra have a timing belt or chain? If a belt, what is the replacement schedule.
I hate having to pay to replace a timing belt.
What does your Pathfinder have and what year is it?
On D.C. dealers/prices: check out the Dealership forum on www.xterraownersclub.com - you can search for D.C. area dealers there and read what deals others have gotten. It's a safe assumption that deals are going to be sweet on the 2001s with the 2002s coming out soon.
Mindie