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I wouldn't even be mad! The fact that you got it up to enough speed to flip it is impressive!
I wouldn't even be mad! The fact that you got it up to enough speed to flip it is impressive!
It's a box. On wheels. Find me an SUV of that era that didn't have a 'high rollover probability'. My brother rolled his Tracker.
The Gen 1 also faced safety critics. IIRC, there was an ad or article bashing the Xterra for its high rollover probability.
After thinking about it more yesterday, it would have been nice if nissan made a numbered run of the last solar yellow with a special pro 4x package. Maybe 32" 0r 33" tires with a small 2" factory lift. Numbered dash etc. Like toyota did with the ultimate trails team FJ.
6. Xterra Mid $23,660 Sold 2014: 16,505
I agree that the Gen 2 was just something sorta thrown out there to attempt to revive the model. However, the 4.0L was in response to critics complaining about the grossly underpowered 3.3L in the Gen 1. The supercharger was ridiculous and wasn't, IMO, worth the +40hp and -4mpg results. The 265hp they're rated at is on par with several competitors such as Toyota. Keep in mind, the Frontier received the same engine with the idea that it could also tow a decent amount. Why throw in a different engine on the same platform?
Yep. Amen. Thanks for the insight, Dave.Amen drb.
Its posable that Xterra could survive.. I do know for a fact its been designed. Im just not sure it could be a full build or neutered SUV[/QUOTE said:I'd love to see what the designers came up with for a new design. Hopefully maybe we will!?!?!? Its probably not gonna happen though. I'm guessing in the fall when the 16 would normally be coming out they'll announce officially its dead.
Just wishful thinking here:
I know the xterra was never meant to be a direct competitor to the wrangler. We just kinda of Lump it into that category. Anyways, wonder why Nissan doesn't go after the wrangler segment of the market like their doing in the truck world with the new Titan? I know cafe standards played into the decision and all
But it looks to me like their is segment of the market that only jeep is competing in. With the fj & xterra dead. It leaves the 4Runner and the wrangler. Let's face it that new thing they call the 4Runner is to big to be off-road and way over priced
End rant lol