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82BlackShark, 07/14/2004
2004 Nissan Xterra XE I4 Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I compared the Saturn Vue and the Hyundai Sante Fe before making my decision on the Xterra. The Xterra has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. while the others have only 1,200 lbs. The ground clearance and cargo capacity is larger than the others too. Get the 4 cyl 5 speed manual if you want the power. It does seem underpowered at first and it took me three days to get used to the shifts. Now I can make this truck fly fast. It has three regular V belts instead of 1 long serpentine belt so no worries if you run into deep water. Nissan built a real SUV.
T's "Terra"
Chocolate, 05/09/2005
2004 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I've driven Nissans before and I always said that I would get another one. I went to the dealership to get an Altima and left with an Xterra. It is SHARP,CUTE and I know for a fact that all nissans are dependable. I have been looking at the Xterra since it came out in 2000. I have always adored it. It has great storage the seats letting down was also a perk. To me, it's a step down from the Armada. Yes, I said it. I have teenage and a school age children, plus a dog and we all love it. Try cruising in it on a pretty Spring day and everybody has a window. Then you will know what you are missing. This is 1 SUV that is worth the money. I chose this over Honda HAPPILY!!!
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What an SUV used to be
Puts, 12/11/2003
2004 Nissan Xterra XE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
At one time an SUV was an on/off road vehicle. Now they are simply status symbols. If you are in the market for what an SUV was origonally intended for, then this is for you. It rides well on and off road. We added a tow package, Power Package, and a Sport Package all of which are a must. We never got the Electrochromic mirror which was not offered on the model we got. I think it is a must if you want to be off road and in the bush
SUV that is really solid, not fake
Joaquin , 10/22/2008
2004 Nissan Xterra XE I4 Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 6 months now, and have no complaints at all so far, is solid like a rock, and very fun to drive. Is not like one of those SUV that look much more like a sedan on the inside, is rather basic and rough, but is still very quiet in the inside, seats are comfortable, and has a lot of pockets and compartments all over. AC and heater are great, factory stereo has a decent sound, manual transmission is smooth (for an off-road SUV) and looks fantastic, all your neighbors will notice it, that's for sure.
2004 replaces the 2000
Patrick, 03/28/2020
updated 03/04/2024
2004 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Well I sold my 2000 with 300k and it was still running great and now its time to run the 2004 Which is basically the same vehicle with minor changes cosmetically to front end and instrumentation. This one has163k on it so far so good, its seems like it could be just as great as other one but I miss the steel front bumper and this one doesn't have the sunroof. UPDATE: 2004 with the 3.3 /automatic. I drive it 106 miles per day 5 days a week, I change oil every 3-4 thousand miles, all major components still operating as they should. This is not a 4 runner you will put money into it but for what I paid it evens out. I bought it with 132k it now has 285k during this time besides normal maintenace Ive put injectors, 1 convertor 1 starter and rear springs on it.They are notorious for check engine light being on. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined they are pretty easy to work on 2000-2004 are best ones to own