Another Newb

[gtoaster]

Hey hows it going I currently own a spec v (sentra) and am thinking about buying an 03 xterra. Just wanted to come to this board and do a little bit of research on the car. I was curious as to what people are paying for them currently ( I am looking at the either 4x4 or 4x2 XE auto tranny) thank you for your input

[evergreen]

its kind of a waste to buy a 4x2, unless you never plan on offroading, never driving in the snow or ever leaving the pavement.

theres a few around here that have 03's that should be able to help you with pricing. good luck.

[ChuckH]

Wouldn't buying a 2WD Xterra be like buying a boat with no bottom?

Seriously, don't waste your money on a 2WD. If you want a 2WD a station wagon will give you far superior performance, , superior handling, better gas mileage, and lower operating costs. Not only that, but you get better resale value with the 4x4 and it has the ability to go offroad. The Xterra is absolutely a horrible vehicle for driving on snow and ice in 2WD and not even as good as a FWD car in the snow and ice. It only accels (with 4WD) in deep snow, which isn't what you normally deal with on the road. If you've ever driven a 2WD pickup truck on ice you'll understand...the performance is just as bad. They don't drive well in the rain either and you can't use 4WD just for rain. Basically you'd have a slow, top heavy Suburban Useless Vehicle.

Get the 4x4!

Oh yeah; it's a truck...

[Schludwiller]

There are plenty of car pricing sites on the web that should help you out.

Why not buy a Murano? 250hp, and 4-wheel drive (or AWD can't remember). Although the Infiniti one looks cooler.

[ikoiko79]

Is it really that bad in the snow and ice? I havent had mine through a winter yet and was looking forward to see how it would perform. It gets nasty here in Chicago

[Schludwiller]

Originally Posted by ikoiko79

Is it really that bad in the snow and ice? I havent had mine through a winter yet and was looking forward to see how it would perform. It gets nasty here in Chicago

Yes, it's really nasty. I don't know anyone who likes the 4x2 except people in california that never get off the highway.

Don't even consider a 4x2 if you get any kind of bad weather. It should be a nobrainer if you live in Chicago. Plus like people have said, you'll have terrible resale value if you don't get the 4x4.

[ikoiko79]

No, I have a 4X4. I am looking forward to seing that perform in the snow here.

[Schludwiller]

Originally Posted by ikoiko79

No, I have a 4X4. I am looking forward to seing that perform in the snow here.

Oh, I got you confused with the first poster. Yes the 4x4 will do well. It will do REALLY well if you get rid of the stock tires (which suck) and get some AT's. If things get nasty don't forget that airing down the tires will do wonders with any tire (16-20psi). Just don't forget (like many SUV owners) that when you brake in the snow/ice it's a big heavy vehicle with a high center of gravity even if you have 4wd. My advice to anyone who has a new vehicle and hasn't driven it in the snow is to go find a big parking lot (schools work well) and do some maneuvers where it's safe. Hard turns, emergency braking, etc. before you get in traffic.

[gtoaster]

Ehh, sorry bout sayen car, I am just so used to saying that (got 1100 posts on the vboard) I will definatly try to get the 4x4 now I dont have near enough money to buy a Murano, and I'm not going for a luxury truck anywho. The Xterra is deffantly what I am looken for