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Used 2002 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2000 Xterra

cjn, 09/16/2002
2002 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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100% reliable, drives "tight" with great handling (especially compared to "American style" SUVs and autos). Previously owned a German sedan, and have not been disappointed by the Xterra handling despite the fact it's twice as large! Great in snow, great in sun. I've had mine for 2 years and love it as much today as when I bought it. Repairs and problems are non- existent! Only requirement is normal maintenance--oil changes, etc.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The X-terraThe Ultimate Off-Road Vehicle

jjkrush, 01/10/2003
2002 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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The Nissan X-terra XE is the best value if you are going to invest in a midsize SUV. I personaly recommend this SUV to anyone who wants to go off road, It's the best one there !!!

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3 out of 5 stars

14 - 19 mpg NOT!

Mange, 02/06/2003
2002 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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We just bought our XTERRA and the amount of gas it goes through is a disappointment. Nissan declares 14-19 mpg and we're lucky to get 14 mpg highway. Very disappointing. The engine also takes 10-15 minutes to warm up, which means that I'm driving with the engine screaming at 4000 rpm (62 mph). When the engine is finally warm, I'm still at 3000 rpm (62mph). This can't be good. We are looking to trade it in after 4 months.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Nice Looks but wish it had more power!!

bogey29, 10/08/2002
2002 Nissan Xterra XE-V6 2WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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I just recently bought the Xterra and before had a Jeep Cherokee. I had gotten use to the 4.0L in the Cherokee. Moving down to the 3.3 170 hp was quite a shock. I love the look of the Xterra and hear it is very reliable. Overall I enjoy the Xterra. Very rugged look!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun car---few problems

nocrv4me, 12/12/2002
2002 Nissan Xterra SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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Very fun to drive...it handles really well off-road and on mud/dirt. I have had a few problems with the quality...I think my speakers are blown in the back- -and I am supposed to have the "premium package." Also, the centerpiece of my wheel (hard to explain)has come off, and I hear things that rattle when I drive???? The dealer is fixing these problems, and I have to say that the customer service has been great.

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