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oski, 01/31/2006
2006 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The Nissan Xterra is clearly the best buy in the mid-size SUV segment. You can get out the door with a fully loaded vehicle for under $28k and feel really good about it. Performance from the 265hp V-6 leaves nothing to be desired, and has the sporty handling of an extrememly well built truck. Don't believe the EPA fuel economy figures though, 21 mpg is difficult to acheieve unless driving 55 mph . . . and I don't.

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O6 Xterra Honest Review

JR, 12/12/2018
2006 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 13 people found this review helpful

I absolutley love this truck. I have the 6 speed manual. I paid 7k back in 15' .w/97,000 miles. Currently 203.000.I drive this vehicle 56 miles to n from work. Trailer 18' fiberglass boat, utility trailer 6x8. Still running same clutch. I take off road and use 4×4 all the time going hunting an fishing. Only parts ever replaced was wheel bearings every 3 years if you get good ones about $235 a wheel. Very easy to replace yourself brakes and oil changes easy. My only complaint would be i have to break my fishing poles down when i carry them. Very reliable only check engine light is just popped up at 200k miles autozone says gas cap. On order.

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Since 2006 -NM, 01/04/2010
2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Xterra in 2006 new from the lot. I wanted an SUV because I was moving to New Mexico and needed a vehicle that had very good utility, was great in the backcountry, and can get through snow on uncleared roads. My road is never cleared in the winter. I've owned it for the entire time. While some of the critiques I've read in the reviews have some merit, ie. hard plastics inside, and gas mileage, on the whole its been very good. I replaced the tires at about 50,000 miles. The Driver's seat started making noises and was successfully fixed by the dealer in Santa Fe (good service dept!). The fuel pump was replaced under warranty before 36000 miles.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I Love xterra

jack russel, 10/25/2005
2006 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I owned a 2002 xterra and loved it. I was hit by a drunk driver and i was heartbroken. Insurance paid off my loan and I decieded that another xterra would be great. When i picked it up I had a permanent smile on my face. The inside and out has been redesigned and its awesome. i like the sporty interior and the aggressive exterior. Compared to my 2002 the seats are way more comfortable. The new engine is amazing, my old xterra only went 95 before the govener kicked in, this one I have gone up to 115 and boy does it get there fast. over all it handels awesome and rides smooth and i would buy 100 of them if I had the money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

a lot of bang for the buck

phatdogg, 10/26/2005
2006 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned my xterra for two months and I love it. mpg 16-18 not the best, but thats not why I bought it. Great power, nice ride, lots of room.

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