[Zyante]

Hello, so I'm new to the cult of xterra and I'm super excited to be here. Slight history,
I've owned 2 corollas until their death at advanced mileage and ages. Then started a new trend of being hit by other drivers, resulting in the totaling of 2006 Scion xB (t-boned), 2000 Hyundai (had it 2 months we didn't bond), 2002 Jetta (great car until drunk driver decided to rear end me on the freeway), and recently another 2002 Jetta (it took a hit well so I went with it again) this time I went with something larger, and more visible (yellow xterra). I own, as of yesterday a 2002 X with 106k miles. Whoever owned it was careful and even made notes in the owner manual.
So now I'm here to learn more about the newest member to my family. He's as of yet unnamed.

I do have a few minor things I want done and not sure where to post or find my answers.

My seat belt stopper button is missing and I see there are replacement ones but according to Nissan I have to replace the entire seatbelt. Is this actually necessary? I just don't want to fish for my buckle every time. Thanks. I'm also replacing my keyfob but I found info on that and hope it's accurate.

In the future I'd like to get the cool closing cargo box for the top an a tent.

 

[carid]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Glad to have you here. Plenty of knowledgeable and friendly folks here as well as informative and insightful discussion threads. You'll find some interesting info on this forum. If you haven't found what you're looking for, feel free to post a question. If you have knowledge that someone else is looking for, feel free to share!

 

[cbxterra]

Welcome. for your seat belt what about local junkyard. It's not something that wears out often, you might get what you need there.

 

[XCamper]

On the contrary, the seat belts seem to wear rather quickly on an Xterra. I have replaced both front belt, but they were pretty cheap at Nissan. Not a big fan of used safety equipment. The quick/cheap fix for his problem: a chip clip from the snack food aisle

 

[cbxterra]

Oh surprised. I didn't think they'd wear,never had a problem. I can see your point on used safety stuff though.

 

[J.R. Garlen]

I am new to the Xterra too bought a 01 a few days ago. Looking for info to help keep it on the road. I want to get it to 300k if I can any info would be great.

 

[XCamper]

First, change your timing belt if it is 2004 or older and you don't know if it has been done. Ditch the side tubes to save your rockers from rust. Then just love it!