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Used 2003 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

i love this truck

jlacourt, 11/03/2002
2003 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

i have been waiting to buy one of these for about two years now. it was well worth the wait. it doesnt ride like a car but its not supposed too--its built for offroading. you can tell the difference in the engine (180hp vs. 170hp) especially with a k&n filter installed. i did not to get the sunroof- -its not useful in an xterra anyways-- but on the 2003's they have a cargo net in the ceiling in its place. great place to keep things you want to keep from sliding around. the turning radius is amazing. its as good as my civic--it feels that way anyways. overall its a great truck. i would recommend one to anyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Harrelson's Review

harrelsonjh, 10/15/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We owned a 2000 Xterra for year and a half, when my husband total it and he wasn't even hurt. So we decided that we were getting another Xterra, but this time we wanted to upgrade to a 4X4. WE LOVE OUR XTERRA!!!!!!!!!!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

xterra

nickker, 10/14/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE S/C Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

great ride....lots of get up and go...good quality construction

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not a bad truck for normal use

slapshot, 07/02/2003
2003 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Overall, the truck is pretty good. No problems since new (6500 miles) except for some sqeaking in the suspension somewhere. The interior (cloth seats) could be more comfortable. The suspension is too soft. For a daily driver, it does OK. However, towing leaves ALOT to be desired. Towing a 3000-3500 lb boat is a big load for it and it lets you know it (HP, braking, and horrible gas mileage). I would not feel safe towing the max tow rating of 5000 lbs with this truck. If I had it to do over again, I'd buy the Explorer V8 or 4-Runner V8.

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