Hello everyone I've been looking to buy a xterra for a while now, I've already ruled pretty much every other option, my favorite second being a 4runner but they are just too expensive. Anyhow, Ive boiled it down to 2 xterras and I'm looking for some experienced owners to maybe guide my decision a bit. I've looked at the "what to look for it 1st gen xterras" and i plan to use that while I look at the vehicles. I am going with a dealer as i need to get rid of my current 03 Acura TL-s type love the car have had it for almost 6 years but nothing works on it anymore cd/ac/heat/power steering/needs tires too much money to keep it on the road for its worth. I also go to the mountains often and it's just not a mountain vehicle in anyway. So down to why I can decide.
The first one is a 2002 SE 4wd really clean looking with 145k. It's west coast owned, tons of paperwork, and a load of maintenance just done on it, paper work to go with it, gaskets, belts, fluids. (it sounds like gaskets and belts become an issue on these trucks so the fact all this work is done is appealing). Its got some decent dynapro ATM's on with i'd say 70% tread left. West coast owned it's whole life so it's pretty much rust free. I also like that it's black/black in color. So they want 7k for this one. I think it comes with a limited 1k warranty as well.
The second one a 2003 SE 4wd pretty clean with 105k. Not sure how many owners, not sure on maintenance or paperwork, dealer is less reputable in my opinon (a couple yelp and google searches proved that) stock tires, and I'm not as stoked on the sliver/black color of it. they want 6k for this one.
I still have yet to go drive them but based on what i've gathered so far what do you guys think would be the better option? Thanks in advance! hope i posted in the right place.
Also I'd like to hear what other people like/hate about their 1st gen x's only people ive talked to have said they liked them but they had them years ago with less than 50k on them....I'm more interested in hearing about one's with 100-150k and how they are running. Thanks again!
The first one is a 2002 SE 4wd really clean looking with 145k. It's west coast owned, tons of paperwork, and a load of maintenance just done on it, paper work to go with it, gaskets, belts, fluids. (it sounds like gaskets and belts become an issue on these trucks so the fact all this work is done is appealing). Its got some decent dynapro ATM's on with i'd say 70% tread left. West coast owned it's whole life so it's pretty much rust free. I also like that it's black/black in color. So they want 7k for this one. I think it comes with a limited 1k warranty as well.
The second one a 2003 SE 4wd pretty clean with 105k. Not sure how many owners, not sure on maintenance or paperwork, dealer is less reputable in my opinon (a couple yelp and google searches proved that) stock tires, and I'm not as stoked on the sliver/black color of it. they want 6k for this one.
I still have yet to go drive them but based on what i've gathered so far what do you guys think would be the better option? Thanks in advance! hope i posted in the right place.
Also I'd like to hear what other people like/hate about their 1st gen x's only people ive talked to have said they liked them but they had them years ago with less than 50k on them....I'm more interested in hearing about one's with 100-150k and how they are running. Thanks again!