Drew
I first fell in love with the xTerra when they were introduced in the December 1999 Motor Trend Magazine article branding them as the "Sport Utility of the Year." I wouldn't be able to by my first one for another three years, but when I did...Well, let's just say, I was lucky to get the 360,000 miles out of it I did.
I bought a Red, 2000, Nissan xTerra, SE, around the end of 2002. I was so excited because it was the very first vehicle under 5 years old I had ever owned, and my first one to finance through an actual dealership. Yes, they totally took advantage of my excitement and naivete, however, the experiences, knowledge, and excitement I had driving that vehicle were worth every penny.
When my 2000 X died (not for lack of desire to keep going, but because she had a very hard life) in November 2018, I knew I would never get anything other than a 2nd Gen xTerra.
Now, I am the happy owner of a Gen2-2010, Off-Road, version and I cannot be happier. Maybe, in a few years, I will find a good deal on a 2015 Pro-4X model.
My Gen1 and I made many off-road trips. I have several stories of my early adventures (read stupidity) and she powered through every thing without complaint or ever letting me down.
Those early failures, assumptions, and idiocy helped me be a better driver, on and off-road.
I only made four mods to my Gen 1: An after-market tow hitch, a Mean Green alternator, a rubberized roof liner, and after-market touch-screen head unit.
I bought a Red, 2000, Nissan xTerra, SE, around the end of 2002. I was so excited because it was the very first vehicle under 5 years old I had ever owned, and my first one to finance through an actual dealership. Yes, they totally took advantage of my excitement and naivete, however, the experiences, knowledge, and excitement I had driving that vehicle were worth every penny.
When my 2000 X died (not for lack of desire to keep going, but because she had a very hard life) in November 2018, I knew I would never get anything other than a 2nd Gen xTerra.
Now, I am the happy owner of a Gen2-2010, Off-Road, version and I cannot be happier. Maybe, in a few years, I will find a good deal on a 2015 Pro-4X model.
My Gen1 and I made many off-road trips. I have several stories of my early adventures (read stupidity) and she powered through every thing without complaint or ever letting me down.
Those early failures, assumptions, and idiocy helped me be a better driver, on and off-road.
I only made four mods to my Gen 1: An after-market tow hitch, a Mean Green alternator, a rubberized roof liner, and after-market touch-screen head unit.
- Location
- Little Rock
- Year
- 2010
- Trim
- Off-Road
- Color
- Black
- Mods
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Under the hood:
Airbox mod - Cut out internal plastic component to allow air to flow in more freely.
Oil Catch Can - Prevent some gumming up of the system.
Radiator bypass for the Trans - pending replacement of the radiator
Hood struts - So far, one of my favorite mods - definitely the most useful to this point
MODS In The Cabin:
LED cabin lights - Red for all internal over-head lights.
Suspension:
Bilstein 5100s all-around - Stock height in front
Other:
Tires: Goodyear Wrangler Adventures
Rear Diff breather extended to pax tail-light.
Planned:
Coastal Off-Road bumpers, sliders & under-armor
Dashcam: Vantrue N4
New radiator
Ironman4x4 NitroFoam shocks-struts all-around (in another 60-75k miles)
Ironman or Alcan leafs heavy-duty leafs in the back (asap)
Ironman Forged UCAs (Pricey, but appear to be totally worth it)
Ironman Heavy Duty Springs upfront
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