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Originally posted by wqbang
The problem with Nissans in general when it comes to offroading them is the steering. If you are keeping it stock, or close to stock, you should not have problems. When lifting the IFS Nissan, steering components begin to wear.
Aside from this, Toyota normally has better gap tolerances, and generally less fit and finish issues than Nissan, but their engines are just as reliable. The VG33E is antiquated, but proven.
IMHO, the Xterra is the best value in the truck based SUV category, which is why I bought it. The 4runner was a contender but was quickly dismissed in favor of wither the Xterra or Discovery (IMHO, another bargain for what you get, especially compared to a $Runner).
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Yeah no kidding on the $Runner. I looked at one of those and the base model 4x4 starts off at $29K! Ridiculous. I have been pretty disappointed with Toyota lately. It seems like they're catering more to the "mall going" crowd rather than outdoor enthusiast. The 4Runner is just too expensive for what you get. I think the Xterra is a very good value.
Thanks for the responses. My Tacoma is paid for, so I just gotta get the Nissan dealer to give me a fair trade in allowance.