Nissan Xterra: A Decent and Affordable 4X4 SUV Choice For Practical Use

Mar 22, 2017 05:00 AM EDT | Yen Palec

The 4x4 SUV market is swamped with both old and new models, this makes the market a sweet spot when looking for used, yet still impressive, high-performance rigs. This is where the Nissan Xterra comes in, a powerful all-terrain 4x4 that has dropped its market price over the past few years.

A quick visit to online marketplaces like Craiglist will reveal how inexpensive Xterras are. Xterra is a very popular model, this means that there are plenty of them sitting in a garage somewhere waiting to be picked up.

When it comes to price, a 2005 Nissan Xterra hovers around the $6,000 price point. The price drops significantly lower the older the model is, with 2001 Xterras appraised at around the $3,800 price point. Newer models, say around 2008-2010, are priced just below $10,000.

A lot of choices mean tons of options. According to Jalopnik, Nissan Xterras can be configured with all-wheel drive, five-speed manual transmission, and a trusty V6 engine. Newer models also support climate control.

Another great thing about the popularity of Xterra is that it is easy to find repair parts in case something gets broken. Moreover, there are a lot of them at pick-and-pull junkyards. Some Xterra models even have rear differentials or superchargers, although these particular options are hard to come by and may shoot the price up.

The Nissan Xterra was redesigned for its 2005 model, and unfortunately, everything went downhill after that. The 4x4 SUV was eventually discontinued after the 2015 model year.

Nissan Xterra may not be as popular now as it was years before, but it is a respectable SUV especially when a second-hand price is considered. If you are looking for a nifty 4x4 SUV without paying a premium, the Xterra is still a decent choice.

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