Used 2003 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Only an X-Terra
DebbieQ, 10/01/2003
Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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My first X-Terra was the first vehicle I ever purchased based *nearly* solely on appearances. Of course, it was Nissan, and I only buy Nissan, so I assumed that it would run forever as well.
Very average SUV
jcohen1994, 01/16/2004
Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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Xterra is not too big, but carries everything I need. The 4WD goes through anything. Biggest drawback: gas mileage. EPA projected 17/20 for the 5 speed Xterra is a joke. I get 13 around town and 16 on the hwy. If gas mileage is important, pass on this truck. If it doesn't matter, go ahead and buy it. Other negatives: Heater/AC system doesn't work well, the 4WD gets stuck (requiring one to go into reverse to unlock the hubs), and there are no drip rails to keep rain and snow from falling on the seats when you open a door.
Changed my mind
MN, 03/03/2003
Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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Like below, owned it for a week. Traded in a sports car for this b/c of a change in needs. Wasn't expecting to like it as much as my toy, but its definitely won me over. Surprisingly enough, Not sure I'll ever go back... Fun to drive, great sound system
Pretty good SUV
brianl, 02/28/2003
Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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I've owned this Xterra about 8 months and have driven 17K miles to date. It constantly gets 16MPG no matter what type of driving I do. I recently drove to Florida (1,260 miles each way) It still got 16MPG. Of course I was going about 75MPH. Other than that it seems solid.
Bullet proof and fun to drive
Marc, 03/13/2003
Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
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After doing much research in the mini to mid size SUV market I ended up with the Xterra for multiple reasons: For starters, it is a blast to drive, extremely versatile (Have carried a snowblower, several of my friends couches, pulled large boats and tent trailers and never got stuck in mud or snow), and extremely reliable. Apart form regular maintenance, I have yet to have any problems with it. The only down side would be it's thirst for fuel (Especially with the rising prices), but did not expect to get much better with much else out there that has it's versatility and capabilities.