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Used 2003 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT SUV

Shawn Uda, 01/10/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE S/C 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great SUV. Good looks, ride and acceleration. Not a bank buster at the gas station.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The Best SUV for the bucks

Mikey Knows, 03/25/2005
2003 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Before I bought the Xterra I did a lot of research. I needed an SUV with 4wd that was under $30,000 that was big enough for a family of 4. The gas mileage for the V-6 is not the best, but if you want better mileage then you're stuck with a 4 cyl micro SUV with little cargo space.Cargo space kicks butt in the Xterra compared to other SUVs below $30k & the roof rack is SOLID TUBE METAL not flimsy plastic.I strapped lumber, doors, & other big stuff with no problems(Max weight is 20lb) You do have to remove the rear seat bottoms to have the seats fold flat,which is good and bad.The Xterra drives like a 4x4 truck,it is no where as bad as a jeep. But like a jeep you will never get stuck in snow & mud.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun and Dependable!

Desiree, 01/08/2009
2003 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I never owned a vehicle more than 1 yr prior to the x-terra. The X-terra has lasted me more than 5 years & it's been a fun ride. I recently got in a car accident and totaled my x-terra. I was barely scratched & it kept me safe during the ordeal. My next car... an 2009 x-terra!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Could not ask for more

MLB, 10/21/2005
2003 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven my Xterra for 35,000 miles and have not had a single problem as of yet. I would recomend this suv to anyone, it is fun to drive, rugged, and very reliable so far. The only detractor is the fact that an suv drinks so much gas. Although, the gaas is fine for a typical suv.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Better then suggested

buckeye boy, 03/02/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We looked at every mid-sized SUV on the market before deciding on the Xterra SE (loaded). My wife drives it daily (with two small children) and she could not be happier. Reviews said after the newness wore off people would not like it. WRONG!! We love the ride, the security, the quality, etc. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a practical SUV.

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