Another ride added to the stable

[KatWoman097]

Howdy AF. It's been a few weeks. Thought I'd better check in again So about the new ride....some of you may have read that I lost my 99 Saturn SL2 in an accident in March, then got a 2002 SL2 to replace it. Unfortunately some issues came up with it. Long story short the brakes were not up to par and the transmission was acting up but no one could diagnose it. I had already taken it back to the shop a few times within 3 weeks of owning it. The dealership we got it from has a 30-day exchange policy, the only catch being you have to pick from their current inventory, new or used. The price of the Saturn went toward the price of my new chariot...a 2003 Nissan Xterra 2WD. 51K miles and clean inside and out









This is my first truck so I'm enjoying the view from being up higher and the ability to haul stuff around. Alex and I had been talking about adding a truck or SUV the automotive stable for some time so we decided now was a good opportunity

[2.2 Straight six]

be careful, high up mean high centre of gravity, corner too fast and it'll roll. i've seen it happen.

[eversio11]

Very nice, I've always liked the looks of an Xterra / Liberty in the city. And it should be a great Arizona ride.

[KatWoman097]

Thanks Yes, this vehicle is definiely not for cornering, no I haven't tried I respect that it's larger and can/can't do certain things my past little cars could. I've only had it 2 weeks so far. I still need to get used to backing up in parking lots. Low cars such as Z4's are kinda hard to see when they're right behind you. I've always liked the Xterra's myself, but each time I was in the market for a car (which isn't often) they were out of the price range/budget. Since the price of my Saturn went toward it though we were able to afford this one. It sucks having one more car payment now, but $180 a month is easier to come by than $300-400 here and there for repairs.

[sv650s]

a nissan.....i see you've finally come over to the dark side

[2.2 Straight six]

the euro Xterras look different to that...

[KatWoman097]

Originally Posted by sv650s

a nissan.....i see you've finally come over to the dark side

I've always liked Nissans, my parents have had them in the family since the early 80s...the opportunity finally for me to finally have one presented itself. Other Nissans available were Altima's but I have evil thoughts about them since that's what totalled out my Saturn

[freakray]

Smart move!

My wife and I have a 'Terra, love it!

[quteasabutton]

very nice! looks very clean on the inside too, so that's definetely a plus. have fun with that. i love those new altimas and maximas. one of them tried to race me in my lumina, so i did it. needless to say, i totally got owned but it was funny anyways. have fun with your new car!

[BleedDodge]

Looks good.

[Damien]

Yeah, I was looking at xterra's just couldnt find one quite in my range but close. nice vehicles though.

i'm getting a Laredo tomorrow. very nice and ill post pics. 4x4 though! w00t!

[vinnym86]

congrats! i've always heard good things about an xterra, you should be able to have plenty of fun with it out in AZ.

[kicker1_solo]

Nice!

[FlippiN.af]

Congrats on the new ride.

[AlbanyCartel]

Originally Posted by KatWoman097

Thanks Yes, this vehicle is definiely not for cornering, no I haven't tried I respect that it's larger and can/can't do certain things my past little cars could. I've only had it 2 weeks so far. I still need to get used to backing up in parking lots. Low cars such as Z4's are kinda hard to see when they're right behind you.

i backed into a taurus which was waiting directly behind me at a gas station. i did not see it at all. no damage though.

but yea, your going to have be alot more careful.

however, as long as you can manage the gas prices, an SUV is quite nice.