WTB: 2001-2004 Nissan Xterra

[erin]

Yeah Wil, go 2nd gen. Friends of ours had a 1st and really hated it once they had a kid, fightin with cars seats and what not. I thought it was pretty narrow, even more so than my Tacoma, which is a shame, because I like the 1st gen styling better.

 

[flyingwil]

Yeah Wil, go 2nd gen. Friends of ours had a 1st and really hated it once they had a kid, fightin with cars seats and what not. I thought it was pretty narrow, even more so than my Tacoma, which is a shame, because I like the 1st gen styling better.

Like I said... it is not my call... She doesn't like other vehicles because they are too big, she stated the 100 serries is too big, and the FJ's have to big of a dash board, and on and on... bottom line is she wants an Xterra with round headlights. What am I to do? It is HER vehicle, and her dream car for the past 6 years. All I can do is make sure we explore other options and she is happy with the end result.

 

[Pskhaat]

she stated the 100 serries is too big

Until #2 and #3 come along. And did you two know 100 series' have rear AC? Seriously a good thing where we live! I also would be the 100 (or any LC) has a tighter turning radius than the Xterra. My pack-for-the-apocalypse wife would never trade her 100 as the kid-cruiser.

LC can't help on the round headlights, I love 'em too.

 

[flyingwil]

Until #2 and #3 come along. And did you two know 100 series' have rear AC? Seriously a good thing where we live! I also would be the 100 (or any LC) has a tighter turning radius than the Xterra. My pack-for-the-apocalypse wife would never trade her 100 as the kid-cruiser.

LC can't help on the round headlights, I love 'em too.

Too true Scott. Maybe we have to let her drive around the block in yours? I would love to see her stay in a Toyota, but ultimately prefer to see her happy. A happy wife is a happy husband.

 

[atomicclutch]

how much are you guys looking to spend? mine maybe for sale. just got a new job and hopefully getting a company truck. mines a silver 04 se/sc power everything.

 

[flyingwil]

how much are you guys looking to spend? mine maybe for sale. just got a new job and hopefully getting a company truck. mines a silver 04 se/sc power everything.

Any rust since you are in PIT, PA?

We are open to all options... I'll give you $5 for it?

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

THings u have to look out for on the previos gen models is cracked manifolds. The exhuast manifolds crack really bad. And 13mpg gas. Trust me and Hattrick can attest we both had 1st gens. There is a damn good reason we now both drive second gens.

 

[atomicclutch]

no rust at all! very clean when i bought it and continue to keep it VERY CLEAN. waxed at least once every 2 wks. just got back from a trip to Tybee Island, Ga. with no probs @ all with it. if you go to the nissan section under the post "new guy with x" you can see a pic of it.

 

[flyingwil]

THings u have to look out for on the previos gen models is cracked manifolds. The exhuast manifolds crack really bad. And 13mpg gas. Trust me and Hattrick can attest we both had 1st gens. There is a damn good reason we now both drive second gens.

Thanks Scott! How is the aftermarket support on them? I though I read somewhere that it shares the frame of the Titan and Frontier? Are the parts interchangable?

 

[dirtysouth]

Wil, only issues that I had with mine was the ac not wanting to work when stopped. I believe someone else on the site may have had the same problem on theirs with the same mileage 70k. They're not powerful vehicles either but have enough to pass someone when you kick it down to a passing gear or just keep it around 3k rpms and it is fine. They have every bit of room as a 4 door tacoma or frontier, I've had all 3 and can attest to the fact that the car seat was in the same spot on all 3 vehicles. I got 15-16 mpg on the hwy with 235/85/16 bfg at's. It was a cool vehicle and I would've kept it had I not been looking at some life changes in the future. Mechanically I had no issues whatsoever other than the ac at a stand still. I can call and see if the dealership still has the one I traded in if you're interested in it. The new ones are a little bigger but have almost another 100 hp and probably get better gas mileage. The cargo area is also like the beds in the tacoma, a plastic type material instead of carpet and the roof basket has a lid now.

 

[flyingwil]

no rust at all! very clean when i bought it and continue to keep it VERY CLEAN. waxed at least once every 2 wks. just got back from a trip to Tybee Island, Ga. with no probs @ all with it. if you go to the nissan section under the post "new guy with x" you can see a pic of it.

How much are you asking? Miles?

Wil, only issues that I had with mine was the ac not wanting to work when stopped. I believe someone else on the site may have had the same problem on theirs with the same mileage 70k. They're not powerful vehicles either but have enough to pass someone when you kick it down to a passing gear or just keep it around 3k rpms and it is fine. They have every bit of room as a 4 door tacoma or frontier, I've had all 3 and can attest to the fact that the car seat was in the same spot on all 3 vehicles. I got 15-16 mpg on the hwy with 235/85/16 bfg at's. It was a cool vehicle and I would've kept it had I not been looking at some life changes in the future. Mechanically I had no issues whatsoever other than the ac at a stand still. I can call and see if the dealership still has the one I traded in if you're interested in it. The new ones are a little bigger but have almost another 100 hp and probably get better gas mileage. The cargo area is also like the beds in the tacoma, a plastic type material instead of carpet and the roof basket has a lid now.

Great info... Thanks! we test drove a handful around here and I saw the perfomance as stated above, but FlyingWen seemed to think it was fine. Gas milage sucks, but you have to pay for what you want sometimes. It is odd, but my '01 Taco has more room for the car seat than the Lexus. Thanks for the offer about the dealer but we would rather deal private party and skip the dealership fees, sounds like you had a good one.

 

[atomicclutch]

32k miles. not really sure what to ask. maybe around 16k.

 

[flyingwil]

32k miles. not really sure what to ask. maybe around 16k.

Bone stock? 4x4? Locked? check out http://www.kbb.com/ Price seems fair if it is an SE.

 

[atomicclutch]

kbb is 17,045. its 4x4 supercharged, torsion crank & shackle 1.5 lift. 265/70/17 at tires, surco roof rack. hellas on a prerunner bar up front. shovel and spare tire mounted to rack. custom rear drawer system. has a few chips from highway use, and a small ding in the passenger rear door.

 

[atomicclutch]

yes it is an se. loaded every option for the year except tow package. even has the factory rockford stereo with sub. i love it, but why pay for a vehicle if i can get a free one and free gas!