[ALifeLessHorizontal]

Hello,

I have found a Xterra in Columbia, Connecticut that I would like to buy, but I live a little west of Denver, Colorado. I don't want to make the 1,925 mile journey without first consulting a third party on its mechanical condition.
Is there anyone on this forum who lives near Columbia who could recommend a trustworthy mechanic?
Just researching it online brings Middletown Nissan to the top of the list, but that's about 45 minutes away from the dealer. I would say that's a bit too far to ask the seller to drive; am I correct?
Here's the Craigslist link for reference.

Thanks for your time,

Andreas

 

[timb.]

first...that price is steep. second-it's a CT, PA, or NY truck......lot of salt/rust. The dealer will probably lie about the timing belt that needs to be done. that will cost you anywhere from 600-1200 to get done. i would look out west in texas or arizona for a truck. you might want to get an already modified/sas'd truck since the resale is horrible. you can usually scoop up a great deal off of any of the forums with a little patience. i have seen trucks whose owners have put in 10k plus in mods sell for 9k. be patient. i know it's the rare atomic orange....but if the price is right you could always paint it. in most states you can google a mobile lemon detector...they will check any car top to bottom for 100-150. good luck.
forums to check-clubxterra,xterrafirma,vaxc,xterraownersclub

 

[ALifeLessHorizontal]

Alright, thanks for the reply.
I have been on the fence about this SUV for the past couple days, because it is a big time/money commitment before I even get the damn thing.
It didn't even occur to me about the salt/rust. Living out west, we don't encounter such things as much.
And I've heard from a few folks that say the price is high, yet when I search Craigslist, there's nothing that cheap with those miles. I guess the prices people ask for are subject to change (there is a reason those posts are still up...)

Thanks again!