Used 2008 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Safest Small SUV Money Can Buy
ssnman, 03/29/2010
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my two teenagers each a new Xterra. Each now has lived through a horrific accident. One side impact the other head on. Both vehicles totaled. Both cases i am absolutely amazed at the sturdy frame construction and impact resistance the Xterra has. I was told by all professionals involved that both survivals were miracles. That may be but Nissan makes one heck of an SUV. That from a grateful Dad.
EXTERRA TOUGH-NOT WEENY
TOM, Harvard, IL, 01/02/2018
updated 07/02/2018
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great off road-- weak spots are exhaust muffler will leak top rear seam to destroy the wiring harness and whatever else the hot gases hit---check the u-joints frequently---do regular maintanence and things will go good
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Xterra "two thumbs up"
Xterra , 03/17/2009
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've only owned this vehicle for about a month, but it didn't take long to realize this is a great vehicle. Test drove jeep grands, and 4 runners. I've have always driven Toyota's in the past, but they're too expensive. My advice is save your money and get the xterra, "everything you need and nothing you don't" pretty much sums it up, they're not fancy but they get the job done.
More holes in your wallet
Sherpa, 02/01/2008
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my '08 Off-Road edition in Dec 2007. I have driven it on both city streets and highway, and have been on a few long road trips. For being a truck, Xterra offers a very comfortable ride. At the end of my longest trip, six hours, I still felt very relaxed with no sore muscles. On the highway, this vehicle will not disappoint you. Those little hills on the highway won't be a problem at all and passing other vehicles is a breeze. In the city, it's amazing. If I am stopped at a light and the light turns green and I step on the gas, it just goes! One thing I hate is the cold weather driving. It feels a little sluggish until the engine reaches the optimal level. Waiting to offroad now.
Could be perfect, but needs some tweaks
Vincent Johnson, 11/19/2007
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 08 Xterra Off Road is almost the perfect SUV for those of us who use it like a sport utility vehicle. It will go almost anywhere you want it to. It does ride more like a truck than other SUVs, but it also looks less like a minivan than other SUVs. You also feel like you're in a truck. The ground clearance is nice (no sharp corners anymore) and the seats make you feel like you need to duck when going into the garage. The horse power is more than you ever need on a daily basis. This is truly a rough and rugged truck. My biggest disappointment with the Xterra has been the estimated gas mileage. Sticker says 16/20, but it's more like 12/16. I get 15-16 at best on the highway.