Used 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV Consumer Reviews
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Fun to Drive SUV
Mark, 04/19/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased my 2005 Xterra almost 2 months ago and I'm loving every day in it. The Power is more than I'll ever need and the styling is much improved over the previous model. I really like the interior design and the front and rear seats are very comfortable. The dash is well organized and easy to access. The ride is more truck-like than car like-on the street, but it's a trade-off I'll make for this beast. My fuel efficiency has been around 16 in the city so be prepared to pay for the thrill. The radio has ok reception but the CD player sounds great. The rear seats are very easy to remove for extra space.
Xterra - best of both worlds
Natedawgg, 05/17/2010
2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought a 4x4 Xterra because I wanted something that was fun to go off roading and camping in and was also good around town. I have only one complaint and that's the gas mileage. But what can you expect for a very strong V6 pulling a 4600 lb vehicle around? Other than that it's great. Good around town and great off road. Quite possibly the best composite on/off road vehicle around.
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No complaints
Rick, 04/20/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I thought I'd write a review since I have been using Edmund's for some time now and I found the other reviews helpful. I have owned this truck for a month and have had nothing but fun driving it. I haven't used it off road, but you can feel it wants to tear it up. It has good acceleration with the 6 speed and it cruises at 80m.p.h. on the highways without even trying, around 2500rpm. I would purchase this car again in a second. My other car is a BMW540i and I'm driving this one more. I never thought I'd ever say that about another car. So, I seriously have no complaints.
powerful upgrade
Brian Pederson, 04/18/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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No question the redesigned X-terra is more powerful and more spacious. My next door neighbor has a 2004 x-terra and wants to upgrade, now that he has experiences the new model. cons: I agree with Edmunds that there is some weakness on the interior, but very little. The seat material seems prone to snag, but is great at allowing for the flow of heat (and keeping you cool) on those hot summer days. Did I mention that this thing is really powerful! If you are thinking about getting an X-terra, don't even consider buying a used one, there is just too much improvement in the 2005 to consider an older model.
Quality Of Parts Questionable.
bingee, 06/02/2009
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The rear bumper started rusting after just 3 years. This is a car that is garage kept. Now the fuel gauge doesn't work because the fuel level sensor is defective. It's a $600 fix that has been a problem with Nissans since 2000. So why do they continue to install defective parts year after year? And there are lots of rattles. No more Nissans for me.