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4.75 out of 5 stars

The war pony

Grandma, 10/04/2005
2004 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I LOVE my Xterra. I call it the War Pony. Because it,ll go anywhere I ask it to, at any time, in any weather. I used to own a full size lifted Bronco. I am now a 52 year old grandmother and needed a smaller 4 door. I did not think any thing could replace my big truck. Then I found the xterra. I strap my grand children into the back and away we go. No more getting out to lock in hubs. The ground clearence is fine the power is perfect. The interior cleans well. The gas mileage is good. Drivers comfort is great. Room in the back seat is good. I can see all around . the sound syatem bumps too. I LOVE my War Pony!!! I would recomend the Xterra to any one who wants a true 4x4with extras buy it!!!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Gas Mileage sucks

HCSD13, 02/20/2005
2004 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car is good for getting from point a to point b but anything else it lacks. You can get a better deal on a nicer suv. The car is actually not bad to drive but severely lacks in power and gas mileage. The most I have gotten in mileage on the road is 18 with cruise control at 65-70. At gas prices today, I would get another suv that's nicer even though they get the same mileage.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love My XTerra

CKCFirst, 07/14/2004
2004 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I really love my Xterra. I got it mainly for the looks, the durability, and the Nissan reliability. I was disappointed that leather seats were not an option, and it is a total pain to have to take out the back seat cushions to lower the back part flat. It has been very reliable, and kept me safe and unharmed in quite an impactive auto accident. I will seriously consider upgrading to the new model of XTerra, in the next few years, after I get this one paid off! It is very competitive in price, and I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking in the mid-size SUV market.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

A Sporty Sport Utility

Non-X-Terra-Driver, 06/02/2004
2004 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Perfect if you want a SUV that can go off road without hurting its feelings and you want to feel like you are in something sporty. Drives like compact pickups (well that is what it is built off of). Plenty of places to tie down cargo inside and out. Don’t get it if you plan to stay in the suburbs all your driving time. Perfect if you are into the outdoors like hiking, biking, camping, hunting, fishing, etc.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Durable, Functional, and a Great Ride

kdeprey, 03/27/2004
2004 Nissan Xterra XE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After test driving the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and sitting in a myriad of its competitors, I chose the Xterra for its durability, funtional interior, REAL 4X4, and masculine good looks. This is a truck and can be used like one, yet the ride is suprisingly smooth and comfortable. Something to note, the Tribute and Escape may seem to have "smoother, car- like rides", but in a world of Midwestern pot-holed streets, the Tribute and Escape's short wheelbase and compromised suspension leave the driver bouncing up and down constantly, in a choppy fashion. The Xterra soaks up bumps, distributing them through the solid truck frame.

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