'05 Xterra

Hey guys.

I just found this site. What a treasure of good information. I just took delivery of my new Black '05 with a 6 speed. While I'm not crazy about the interior/exterior styling, I'm slowly starting to warm up to it. My last car was a 2001 Pathfinder with the 240hp 3.5 V6/auto. I really enjoyed the car and I put 70,000 miles on it in a little less than 5 years. I always regreted not getting the 5 speed manual when I bought it. It was one of the best cars I've ever had. I kept it almost 5 years, a personal best for me! It was a fun driver and I never had a single maintenance problem except I did have to replace the front brake rotars at 17,000mi.

My new ride. :biggrin:

I took delivery of my Xterra S about 10 days ago with 9 mi on the odotometer and I've driven about 800 miles since. Did I say performance? This car is a gas to drive. I'm addicted to the great sound of the engine. What a incredibly perfect snarl from under the hood as you slide throught tht gears between 3000 and 4000RPM. It reminds me of a souped up hot rod from the 30's. I can't wait to add an aftermarket exhaust as soon as they are available. Anyone know of a good source? Is there a radio in this car?

Solid. I don't know if it's just because its a new car or if it's built stronger but it feels and sounds a lot tighter than my Pathfinder and I really thought my Pathfinder was very, very solid.

I took it out on the interstate and I was impressed. At 80mph, less air noise than my Pathy and in 6th gear, it's eerily quiet! The jury is still out on the ride quality at interstate speeds but I didn't notice, in my short drive of less than 10 miles, that the ride was any harsher than my Pathfinder.

I was unable to drive a 6speed Xterra before I bought this one but I drove the Frontier with a 6speed and I liked it. So the dealer was able to locate this one for me and I have to say, so far it has exceeded my expectations. :biggrin:

Xopath

Welcome aboard!!! I really like the ride of the 05 frontier, but it was about $200 more per month than the 04 xterra with the incentives, so I opted for the 04 rather than waiting for an 05. But this is my second X i really regretted getting rid of my 01 last year, so i got another one. I know you will grow to be very fond of your truck as everyone here is!!

that really solid feeling is the new nissan F-platform shared with the titan/pathy/frontier/xterra.


Nissan has been making great fully boxed frames for years. only now are the other manufactures following. NOTE FOLLOWING. ;)