xterra_questions
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Hi and thank you for the add! I guess this will serve as my welcome post as well, but I also need advice. I'm looking into potentially buying a 2012 Pro-4X automatic with around 70,000 miles on it. I've already read the "what to look for used" thread and it was great advice. But I'm honestly a little nervous and I want honest opinions about reliability and longevity.
I currently drive a 2016 Jeep Cherokee 2WD, and its just fine, but I recently moved from downtown Houston to the mountains of TN, and I want something a little more capable (snow, non pavement, etc). I'm not a crazy mud rider, but I do enjoy a taste of the off road. I had a Wrangler with 35" trail tires before the Cherokee, but it didn't play nice in the city. I thought the Xterra would be a great mix of the Cherokee and the Wrangler, and would be replacing my Cherokee as my daily driver / only car.
So here are my questions / concerns. Thanks in advance:
The Xterra is 4 years older and has about 30K more miles than my current car, but from all accounts seems to be in great condition. There are concerns about my Cherokee's reliability, but it's still got 30K left of powertrain warranty, while the Xterra will most likely have very limited to no warranty. The Xterra reviews are amazing, but I wanted opinions from real owners before I give up warranty protection. (I know extended warranties are easily possible.)
This Xterra has some aftermarket work done to it. Everything has been stated to be professionally done and have receipts, but there are a few things that worry me a bit. The lower control arms and tie rods were recently replaced. I know at least the tie rods were a maintenance issue. Could this be a sign of abuse? The transmission rear seal also needed to recently be replaced due to a maintenance issue.
There have been 3 previous owners (according to a 7-18-19 Carfax report). I would make owner #4. It's currently at a dealership so some of those might be dealership transfers. Here are the aftermarket upgrades according to the last owner (not the dealership that currently is selling the car).
- Hypertech Max Energy Tuner (93 octane) adds 20+ HP to make up for the larger tires (don't know if I trust or believe this)
- Speedometer calibrated as well
- Sony Apple Car Play and Android Auto stereo unit.
- 2015 model wheels - 33” Dick Cepek Extreme Country MT/AT hybrid tires (5,000 miles on them)
- SPC UCAs (adjustable upper control arms) - Rancho 2” Quick Lift Coilovers in the front
- PRG Products Shackles set to 1.5” in the rear
- Bilstein 5100 shocks in the rear (I thought these came stock on the Pro-4X?)
- 2x d-ring mounts in the front (Nisstec)
- Nissan factory storage container in cargo area
- Nissan all-weather floor mats
It is not made clear if this owner was the one who did the upgrades or not, but they make it sound like there are receipts. I am thinking about viewing the car in person later today (8-16), but would like any and all advice, and honest opinions, that the group may have. Thanks!
I currently drive a 2016 Jeep Cherokee 2WD, and its just fine, but I recently moved from downtown Houston to the mountains of TN, and I want something a little more capable (snow, non pavement, etc). I'm not a crazy mud rider, but I do enjoy a taste of the off road. I had a Wrangler with 35" trail tires before the Cherokee, but it didn't play nice in the city. I thought the Xterra would be a great mix of the Cherokee and the Wrangler, and would be replacing my Cherokee as my daily driver / only car.
So here are my questions / concerns. Thanks in advance:
The Xterra is 4 years older and has about 30K more miles than my current car, but from all accounts seems to be in great condition. There are concerns about my Cherokee's reliability, but it's still got 30K left of powertrain warranty, while the Xterra will most likely have very limited to no warranty. The Xterra reviews are amazing, but I wanted opinions from real owners before I give up warranty protection. (I know extended warranties are easily possible.)
This Xterra has some aftermarket work done to it. Everything has been stated to be professionally done and have receipts, but there are a few things that worry me a bit. The lower control arms and tie rods were recently replaced. I know at least the tie rods were a maintenance issue. Could this be a sign of abuse? The transmission rear seal also needed to recently be replaced due to a maintenance issue.
There have been 3 previous owners (according to a 7-18-19 Carfax report). I would make owner #4. It's currently at a dealership so some of those might be dealership transfers. Here are the aftermarket upgrades according to the last owner (not the dealership that currently is selling the car).
- Hypertech Max Energy Tuner (93 octane) adds 20+ HP to make up for the larger tires (don't know if I trust or believe this)
- Speedometer calibrated as well
- Sony Apple Car Play and Android Auto stereo unit.
- 2015 model wheels - 33” Dick Cepek Extreme Country MT/AT hybrid tires (5,000 miles on them)
- SPC UCAs (adjustable upper control arms) - Rancho 2” Quick Lift Coilovers in the front
- PRG Products Shackles set to 1.5” in the rear
- Bilstein 5100 shocks in the rear (I thought these came stock on the Pro-4X?)
- 2x d-ring mounts in the front (Nisstec)
- Nissan factory storage container in cargo area
- Nissan all-weather floor mats
It is not made clear if this owner was the one who did the upgrades or not, but they make it sound like there are receipts. I am thinking about viewing the car in person later today (8-16), but would like any and all advice, and honest opinions, that the group may have. Thanks!