2005 Nissan Xterra User Reviews

Just Logged 90,000 Miles On My 2005 Xterra..... — purchased in october 2005 s automatic-new, installed the K&N 77 series air intake system and shatter guard window film. after carefull consideration of the many suv's in this category, i went with nissans 265 hp xterra model. i liked the way the front/rear was designed. I have driven this xterra from florida to california and all over mexico. Driving in various types of highways in mexico, as far down as chiapas. i cant explain how i have never had to have my allingment done. the original long trails where replaced at 44k with rugged trails "e" rated since i was using this xterra in mexico. I replaced the factory stereo with a kenwood xm tuner. at 56k replaced the carbon canister purge valve that was damaged by fine dust. At 76k had nissan dealer in usa replace the chain guide under warranty. spark plugs where changed at 56k. I changed to the 14hp K&N air intake kit to use the extra horsepower for passing cars on the highways down in mexico. the design of this xterra plus the extras such as the emergency road kit, power package, rubber floor mats front and back- basically when i purchased the xterra, i did not have to buy anything else i might need since it already was equipped with it. i have driven this xterra very hard and long hours. i enjoyed the seats and the comfort it has given me on my 8 to 18 hour trips. Having always serviced every fluid ahead of requirements to keep it in perfect runing condition. i wish that nissan would give me the off road xterra to test under the same rough environment i have placed my s model under. if you drove my xterra today, it still rides as the very day i purchased it. thank you nissan

Owner for 2 years, 6 months

Miles Driven per Year:30,000

Offroad Camping Machine — Fun to drive, lots of interior room, good roof rack system. aftermarket basket on roof rack holds gear in place! always drove by Xterras and would see myself owning one in the future, first camping trip in one more sleep! Wifey and I already slept a night in the back, not bad if use an air mattress.

Primary Use: Family transportation

1st 2nd Gen X-terra — This was the first of the next generation X-Terra. They always say don't be the first guy in, and guess what, I am always the first guy in for a new model. I was looking at used 4-Runners and Pathfinders when someone asked me if I'd seen or driven the 05' XTerra. I hadn't so jumped on-line to find out that they old tired (and trusty) VG33 engine was dropped in favor of a VQ (no more timing belt changes ever) 4 liter that put out 261 horse and even more torque. I went to drive it and I was there. Then I find a 6 speed (if I had it to do over again I might have gone for the slush box) in the color i wanted (Granite) for 18k in a S with power everything and 4 wheel drive. That was 45k ago, the truck is extremely reliable, powerful and gets the job done every time you ask it to do something. I had it in the snow in Lake Tahoe many times now and it is like a snow plow, never once leaving me feeling at risk. I am not an off-roader so I cannot comment on the off-roading stuff, but snow and other bad weather it is a rock star.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Xterra Rocks!! — Performance - It has good acceleration, but handling is meh... Build Quality - Very solid strong build. Appearance - Not the best. It's difficult to get in and out from the rear doors. Cost of Ownership - Bad gas mileage. Fun Factor - Awesome!! Wouldn't recommend this car for daily commuting, but driving off road kicks ass!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Is One Of The Safetiest And Economical Vehicle — Is big and comfortable in the inside, Have a good space in the truck, On the road is excellent, cruise -control, easy to use, button for almost everything inside,economic with the gasoline, all the window (glass) came tinted, On the road when driving you can't feel the road for its smoothness, when hitting the brakes it really respond, Been through flooding and there is no fear to this vehicle.... and more to see