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Used 2005 Nissan Xterra SUV Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

ZtotheX, 06/28/2010
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Get up and go. Anywhere. My wife had an '04 and the differences are tremendous. 4x4 is flawless in the snow. Gas mileage is around 20 mpg. Lots of storage compartments and lots of cup holders are a plus.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Unsatisfied

nicki weatherly, 07/12/2010
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Loved this truck when I bought it always believed in Nissan until know. Buyer beware transmission cooler failed I may be looking at replacing a transmission Nissan new this was happening and have failed to recall the issue leaving us buyer the cost of the repairs 5000 to 6000. Will never buy a Nissan again.,

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Simple SUV

Daniel Ocean, 05/13/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Traded in 04 Murano. Went from luxury to basic. The X is very simple and rugged. if u get it dirty then leave it there, it looks nice w/ dirt on it. Interior layout is fine. everything is where u would expect it to be. more storage spots than murano. spacious enough to haul things around.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A Real Race Horse!

wylygt, 06/02/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought the "S" model with all the options of the "SE" except the fog lights and expanded sound/CD option. This SUV runs like a race horse! When you push on the gas, you can really feel the 265HP go! Ride is like a truck but not real bumpy... takes the dips excellent and bumps good. Rides like a car on the highway. 4WD is outstanding! In 3 weeks I have driven over 2000 miles with about 100+ in 4WD. It will go just about anywhere off road or in mud. (I have not driven in snow, yet.) Tracksion is great, especially in 4WD LO. I feel very secure going to my favorite camping/fishing location. Really fun to drive!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Xtera is like a xxx movie (awsome)

Jimmy Spencer, 06/14/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The xterra has an awsome powerplant with enough torque to pull my 3500 pound boat with ease.The gas mileage is that bad for 265 hp there is alot of suvs with alot less hp n torque that the xterra that get worse gas mileage. (Trust me I have owned 2 of them).

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