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4.38 out of 5 stars

1st SUV!!!

jason60050, 07/29/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Coming from a 350z I really enjoy being high up. I do notice a rattle in the driver door around the window, oh well it's not that bad.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Had to buy another one!

Sam Vega, 03/28/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the first Xterra in May of 07. Loved it so much that my wife decided to trade in her Ford for another Xterra last month. "Fun to drive" is the best way to decribe it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Quality, Real Sport Utility Vehicle

Daily Driver, 12/20/2007
2008 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sturdy, truck frame, doesn't feel like a delicate car whose suspension has been raised and given 4WD. Inspires confidence in bad weather and on rough trails. Fun to drive in the snow and slush! Feels safe. VDC works well when roads are slick. Good ground clearance with key components tucked up under the frame. Excellent acceleration. Very responsive engine and transmission. Quiet on the highway. Comfortable for four on a trip.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Wafubu, 09/12/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned 4 Hondas of which 2 were CR-v (07 and 08). Compared to the Xterra they didn't stand a chance. The Xterra is solidly built and they thought of everything. Also you get so many features compared to the Hondas and the Xterra is customizable. I really love mine. I've had it for 3 days so far, but I am really enjoying the ride. It's high up, visibility is great, and it's built so solid. No annoying rattles, etc. The plastic interior is very high quality and I feel that it's laid out perfect. Everything is in the right place. Power everything, mirrors, doors, windows. and it came with high quality mats even! I hope Nissan keeps up with not sacrificing quality.

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3 out of 5 stars

Just Okay

RKW, 11/29/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

SUV is pretty much what you see is what you get. It is a truck with an SUV body. Wasn't long until I noticed a roaring noise when slowing down. It actually causes the entire vehicle to vibrate.There is also a whining noise between 45 and 50 mph.Sometimes the shifting is very loose and makes a clanking noise. I plan to address these problems on my next scheduled visit. The gas mileage is a little better than advertised. The ride is so so. The center armrest is too far back.

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