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Used 2009 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!!

kolzilla, 03/11/2010
2008 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I just recently bought my Nissan and Love it. It's so comfortable and handles the road like I was driving my Mustang. I wanted something a little bigger than what i had which was chev blazer and with a little more horsepower. Even tho I got a used car with low mileage it's still a great purchase. I recommend this vehicle to anyone..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Xterra - Xtra Great

Walter, 10/04/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra X 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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After owning sports cars for 26 years, Toyota Turbo Supra, Dodge Stealth R/S, I finally bought a practical vehicle (of course I kept the Stealth as well!). To my surprise the performance of my 2008 Xterra has been great, I've only lost about 1.5 seconds 0 to 60 (6.9 on timed track), handling is great and the fit and finish is wonderful. The 6 speed keeps it as a "driver's" SUV. My kids finally can fit comfortably and my over all mileage has been 22 MPG. It's a tough, beautiful performance SUV, I may just keep it forever.

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5 out of 5 stars

most versatile vehicle I've ever owned

john, 03/08/2009
2008 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my offroad exterra new. After comparing and testing to the fj cruiser. I found that the exterra was much more versatile and tougher built. I drive my vehicle every day on and offroad. With the back seat folded down there is almost the same amount of room as a small truck, with the convenience of being able to put the seats back up for passengers. I've owned this vehicle for over a year and nothing slows it down. You can Cruise comfortably on the freeway, and then switch to 4 wheel drive and travel over the roughest terrain. Also it has good towing capabilities. Considering that the v-6 is more powerful than most v-8s and that it is an offroad 4x4 it gets great mpg w/out being boring.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

More holes in your wallet

Sherpa, 02/01/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I got my '08 Off-Road edition in Dec 2007. I have driven it on both city streets and highway, and have been on a few long road trips. For being a truck, Xterra offers a very comfortable ride. At the end of my longest trip, six hours, I still felt very relaxed with no sore muscles. On the highway, this vehicle will not disappoint you. Those little hills on the highway won't be a problem at all and passing other vehicles is a breeze. In the city, it's amazing. If I am stopped at a light and the light turns green and I step on the gas, it just goes! One thing I hate is the cold weather driving. It feels a little sluggish until the engine reaches the optimal level. Waiting to offroad now.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving my Xterra

Daily Driver, 02/03/2008
2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased by Xterra in 12/07 and love driving it. The whole family fights to get to drive it places. On an average day I drive 50-80 freeway miles and 10-15 in the neighborhood. I am getting 22-23 mpg. I am getting better than expected, because I expected it to the 12-13 like my dad's Titan. TPremium fuel helps dramatically on the Nissans, and most Nissan owner manuals require it.

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