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I’ve driven 4x4’s for a long while as well, and except for normal maintenance, I don’t think I had extra bills because it was a 4x4, but if you don’t need it.. its not any less an X.
I don’t know if an R/C will pull a R/C boat.. but it will pull a dog water bowl 20 feet.. or until the dog really gets fed up of it.
Mindie.. please don’t use yuppie-mobile and X in the same sentence.. that word is reserved for 4runners, Durangos and Blazers
Using a simple text editor like Notepad instead of something like Word doesn't cause the issue. Hope this helps.
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Nice to know the god's here are still reading our triple d'oh's posts.
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Mindie
Mindie
To make a long story short ... I fit! which was a concern of mine seeing as I'm 6'4" and 325lbs -- really limits the kinds of cars I can comfortably ride in let alone drive.
Now for some all important questions ...
1.) I would like a base 4WD and because the wife needs to be able to drive it, it should have Automatic Tranny, in addition, I'd like to have A/C and tow hitch. Are there any packages which include these items or packages you owners out there would call "Must Haves"?
2.) Can driver's side seat rails be lengthened for even more leg room?
3.) I have NEVER owned a vehicle other than from the domestic big 3. With that said, what is the durability of the Nissan's and the Xterra's specifically ... what ever I buy I want it to last a long time. Will these puppies last with minimal maintenance? What are your experiences?
4.) XTERRA OWNERS ONLY! ... What is your opinion of this vehicle? Would you buy it again?
5.) Lastly, if the dealer doesn't have what I want on the lot, have any of you been able to order the vehicle and not end up paying retail? Any pointers would be appreciated!
Thank You for your assistance.
Tim James
Uniontown, Ohio
in so far as the must have's, go w/ the XE b/c the SE has too many "don't really needs" as i see. basically, the power and utility packages are your basic minimum buy, but when i was purchasing my X, back in Oct. 2000, the dealer couldn't find an XE w/ power/utility for the life of him (with a manual tranny) there might be some out there w/ autos, i don't know. the sport package gives you fog lights, LSD (limited slip diff) if you're going off road, and a few other goodies. but not ALL of them are MUST HAVE'S...
if i were to run my X to the ground (which seems to be REALLY hard to do...) i'd without a question get another one. as a matter of fact, when my fiancee's (will be wife at the time) Accord is paid off, she wants to get a 2002/03 Xterra, they're adding on the supercharged engine (heresay???) so i'll drive the new one, and she'll get my '01!!! in shorter terms, I LOVE MY X!!!
Anyone give me any advice on what they think of thiers, any options you feel you should have or havent gotten?
I am looking for the 6 cyl. 4wd. I belive it's the SE or the sportier edition . I've been told that I should be able to get a decently loaded one for under 25,000. I want a manual, would like the power windos and locks, doesn;t matter about leather. Does the radio have an in dash CD or doI have to order the changer in order to get a CD pplayer in the vehicle?
ANy advice/help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
If you are looking at the SE's, you get all the bells and whistles.. no leather. Good storage space, get the neoprean seat covers and you X is kid proof. Although I don't have kids, enough of them travel with me, and the higher rear seats makes it a treat for them.
Stroll over to the Nissan Site and you'll see the long list of equipement you do get.. if you don't need/want the sunroof, go with an XE 3 pak.
btw, I'm confused about the special order. I can't find a solar yellow SE around town and think I would probably have to order one. Are you saying that's not likely? Maybe what I want is not so special an order.
I'm going in the opposite direction of trippdogg: wife will soon be an ex, so it will take a few months to afford the X. Waiting for a few months for it to get here would be ok by me.
And yes, it should last a long, long time - given the japanese reputation. Just to be on the safe side I bought a 6/100k warranty from Marlboro Nissan (on the net) for $750 or so - financed for 18mos @ 0% interest.
To put it bluntly, When I bought my first and second X, I could've purchased any vehicle I wanted - Lexus, MB, Discovery, whatever. I really wanted something I could shlep my snowboard, bike and ice chest in without "messing up the leather" or "scratching the finish".When I decided on a new one (needed to upgrade to 4WD because of a move) I shopped only the various Nissan dealers for the best trade-in deal (and got a really good one)
And Trippdog, all '01's have in-dash Cd, on '00 only the SE model does.
And my advice is NEVER pay MSRP for anything.
rob in santa Fe
mikado..nothing includes the two hitch.. you can have the dealer throw it in, I'd still go with the 3 pak and get it all, but I believe A/C is comman across all of them. I took the seats out once.. extending the rails would be best left to the right aftermarket guy.. not to be insulting, but given the weight, you would want to make sure its done right. ( to many special tools for the mods required ).
As far as finding your X.. I still say you should wonder over to xterrastore.com.. if anyone can get the X you want, Steve Fisk can, and he still flies you in for the pick-up.
I'd buy another.. and the way I figure my present one runs.. it will be a second X and not a replacement.
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The X is a more "back to basics" truck than the Explorer, so if you're looking for luxury, I'd look elsewhere. It truly is everything you need, nothing you don't. If I were you, I'd buy it in a heart beat.
Good Luck
I use Dunlop A/T 's ,had them put on when I bought the 2001 XE.They cost me $90.00 with the trade-in of the ones that were on the new X.The dealer took it to the shop while I waited.
I lived in N.E and those were the best tires not only for winter but for heavy rains (No-Hydro-planning).
Ice is another thing that there's not much one can do to help, except maybe a wider tire(more surface area)but ice is the worst , driving slow and defensensivly seems to be the only effective preventive measure.You won't be disappointed with the X for the price and all the bells and whistles on the XE 4WD W/ 3Pak.Good-Luck
Mindie
The first vehicles I see off the roads during a storm here in VT are usually SUV's. Some people think 4WD can overcome physics... and learn the hard way how wrong they are.
2xterras, what kind of driving lights are those?? i just picked up the Pilot SUV lights. they're bright yellow!! helped out last night, we had some massive fog!!
The driving lights mounted on the brush guard are Hella 500s. They sell for under $100 a pair, but I bought them off e-bay for $49.99. If you do a search for Hella 500, I'm sure you'll find the guy that sells them (he's always selling them starting at $49.99). If you want clear lighting, be sure to buy the 500 driving light model. This model is intended for auxilary lighting -- meaning to be wired to the high beams and not used continuously. If you want a set to be on all the time, I recommend buying the clear fog lights (same model 500, just not driving lights).
They are worth their weight in gold just in the ease of clean-ups.
As far as snow driving, the X feels rock solid at the proper speed, especially with dedicated snow tires. I haven't tried it on ice yet, and don't plan to if I can help it.
These are all XE Auto's with 3pk, tow hitch, in cabin mic, body side moulding, and splash guards for $24,382 -- sound like a deal to you?
i also use them in the summer months and they were more than fine. great for mtbiking or any outdoor activity- i just dont worry at all about dirt.
its also great for roadtrips- no more month old french fries stuck in the seat! if you spill something its no big deal, just wipe it off. plus, it saves the original fabric so the seats will look new at resale or when you decide to ditch the covers!
Neoprene seats/covers eh? I've spent many a day in a wetsuit, and that doesn't sound too comfy to me. Of course, if they stay dry, maybe that's ok (my wetsuit stays wet since I'm always flipping my canoe and swimming. Gets a lovely smell too:-)).
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Anyhow, I was looking at a Xterra SE since it has the options I'm looking for. How do the fender/light guards look? Arethey going to break when the first brach hits them? are they really worth the money they charge for them, or would it be cheaper to get them aftermarket?
I was looking to get the tow packages. Would I be able to get it with these options for under 25,000? or better? What would be a good price to ask?
The neoprene seat covers seem to dry quicker. plus you have the advantage of freshening the smell in the X when you wash them.
Brush guards, light guards etc.. better off going aftermarket than paying the dealer the normally inflated prices. Nissan=Waag.. but you have many styles to pick from. Most are sturdy, but if you want to really get into offroading, they reduce your approach angle. If you plan to stay on the lite side off the road, they are fine and gives you a place to mount lights.
When I did my rounds for shopping, it was the X set up that hooked me, not the 4WD. If you want the elevated driving position, straight foreward interior, good cargo room and a useful rack, the X is for you.
As far as the return value of the truck itself, I really wonder about the difference in percentage lost. Facing facts that even 90% of the Xterra's stay on road, and you resale your X in the sunbelt, I doubt there would be a great difference between a 4WD & 2WD (maybe higher), opposite being true here. To get all the mechanics of a 4x4 just to have a dust covered lever from lack of use would be a waste.
Anywho.. just my 2cents + some... the X is solid, nothing more than the regular maintenance.
trippdogg: you'd have to be nuts to order a pushbar from the dealer!! they charge over $700!! i got one aftermarket, installed for $350. but xcanuk has a point, its another place to mount some bright @ss lights!!