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4.88 out of 5 stars

In Front of the Class...

Consult410, 06/14/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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My last Nissan, was a 1994 Pathfinder, which is still running like new, so when it came time to purchase a new model, the New Pathfinder didn't fit what I was exactly looking for, so I decided to test drive the 2005 Xterra. It was love all over again... The Xterra is an incredible off road SUV, and drives pretty comfortably in the city too. I am so pleased with my final decision to purchase the new Xterra... If you want a true SUV, Xterra is the model you should check out, because it is an incredible SUV.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great rugged truck

armydad, 06/23/2009
2005 Nissan Xterra SE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The Nissan xterra has been a great truck, 70,000 miles and no problems, still have the factory breaks, just now had to replace the tires. Truck does great in all weather, im in the army and currently living in Kansas, lots of snow and ice in the winter, truck does better than a lot of 4x4 trucks, I pass them all the time on the roads stuck in the snow, mpg not as good as I would like but is not bad considering the engine size and h. P. All and all great truck!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my X

Ike, 06/23/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I've owned a number of SUV's over the years (4-runner, explorer, cherokee) and I'm quite pleased with the new Xterra - the 265hp V6 provides more than enough power. It's quite roomy inside for a 6' 7" guy like myself. The styling is simple and functional, but still looks quite good.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2005 Solar Yellow X - WOW! Lotsa power!

Mike, 06/25/2005
2005 Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm a former Nissan Pathfinder owner (2001 & 2003) who recently "stepped down" to a 2005 Xterra. Well, I realized quickly that there was hardly any "stepping down" whatsoever once I actually started driving the X on a daily basis! This baby is fun to drive and the 2005 has plenty of power (watch your speedometer or old Smokie will get you!!!!) Also, the new 4.0/265HP Engine actually gets better gas mileage than my previous 2 Pathy's ever got - and although this is a SUV, gas mileage so far is more than acceptable and I don't think it will be an issue for me at all. Lots of great forums for Xterra owners (do a google search) and you will see more than enough information on the great X!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

dependable workhorse

msferd, 07/31/2009
2005 Nissan Xterra S Rwd 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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nice. nice. nice. bought this vehicle to help me rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. The shock came when I was able to haul a 5ft patio door with ease.

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