2003 Nissan Xterra quick review

Here is the review of my 2003 Nissan Xterra. It’s been in the family so long it just seemed right to do a quick review of it. Please like, share, and subscribe. Thank you.
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[@MrHellfinger]

2003 Xterra SE/SC 4x4 Auto with leather seats. I have two of them sitting at around 120K miles. Solar Yellow and Silver Ice Metallic. Gas mileage sucks, but that turning radius! Thanks for showing the bare roof. Been wanting to dynamat the roof on mine so it was good to see behind the liner for reference. I had my choice of vehicles and specifically chose the Gen1 Xterra. Not a Landrover, Jeep, FJ40, Toyota truck or a Porsche Cayenne, but an Xterra. Reliable and parts are readily available if you do need them.

[@gearrunner]

MrHellfinger Mine has been a good vehicle up until that guy blew my motor. It’s still a good vehicle but it has a few quirks now that it didn’t before.

[@germanarroyo]

Thanks man.. my daughter's been in dire need of a car because their current one is a jalopy and I really want to keep her in an SUV... I've had an 03 and 04 Pathfinder the past, I've had good experiences with them and turned out to be excellent. So I came across a 2003 Nissan Xterra Marketplace.... but 240k Mi on the ticker. Thinking about pulling the trigger on it, your video definitely helped. Feel more confident with 03 model than an 05 and up. Thanks again, great video

[@gearrunner]

You are very welcome, and thank you for watching

[@ckbrin66]

Running without a headliner results in lots of wind noise on the highway. The solution I came up with for mine, was to throw away the fabric part of the headliner, spray paint the rigid core of the headliner the interior color, and reinstall. It has a rough texture, but I am satisfied with this almost free solution.

[@gearrunner]

ckbrin66 Nice, Thank you for the idea. I may have to do that.

[@ryanjewell9832]

Man, Ive always had a soft spot for xterras, looking at picking one up just to play around with up in the hills and not beat up my tundra too much.

[@justindavis5983]

sounds like a great vehicle. I'll share this with my brother he's thinking of getting a supercharged 05

[@gearrunner]

Rebel Rouser I don’t not have much experience with the SC versions. I do know they don’t get as good of gas mileage.

[@justindavis5983]

Gear Runner even worse gas mileage, wow!

[@gearrunner]

Rebel Rouser Yep probably a mile or 2 less

[@fishingthesoutheast5404]

Been looking for an xterra with this color for a while now...super hard to find

[@gearrunner]

Lee Payne I loved that color. That’s what first got my attention

[@danaandrews1407]

mines the same color bought it new from dealership in 2003, stills runs

[@josephmanning3984]

I love my Xterra same make model and factory system.. gas mileage sucks but it's a great suv esp since I live in a mountain town

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

I love that there is no headliner

[@gearrunner]

EDGE everyday I may leave it out. It does get warm in there without the insulation of the head liner

[@TheBoardWoodworker]

Gear Runner I can understand that never thought of it

[@marksylvercastillo]

how did you polish and clean it up like that?

[@alexs.7205]

Sweet little truck. Like the color

[@gearrunner]

Alex Reyes Thank you. I’m still driving it everyday.

[@barefooboy17]

I have the 2012 PRO 4X but I like the first gens too. Actually it looks cool without the headliner

[@bgnelson6821]

I just got a 2003 Xterra. I was wondering about the steering. I haven't driven a Nissan truck in many years, so I wasn't sure if it was supposed to feel a little stiff like that. I was surprised. It's a lot more stiff than my 1987 F250. But the turning radius is great. I think it's within 1 ft of my 2000 Elantra, which this replaces because I hit a deer. I'm 6'2". I don't mind the seat position, but I hit my knees on the steering wheel often when getting in, even tilted all the way up.

[@boilednuts]

Lil' Xterrra, live long and prosper 🖖

[@gearrunner]

boilednuts Thank you. It’s been a really good vehicle. 👍

[@mikeinbmore]

Just saw a 2002 on FB marketplace for $650. Based off of your review, I think I'm going to buy it

[@gearrunner]

mikeinbmore Nice, that’s a pretty low price. I think mine sold for $3,500

[@mikeinbmore]

@@gearrunner spoke with the owner and it's going to need transmission work, so it will end up costing about the same

[@gearrunner]

mikeinbmore I understand

[@RebelsHockey]

I used to have a 2002 SC Xterra. I am 6'5". I sold it a few years ago, am looking to get another one.

[@RobMotive]

6’3”? You’re a friggin’ giant 😁. I think I’d leave the headliner out..looks more rugged/Jeep like👍

[@gearrunner]

ThrobbNation I actually thought about leaving it out. I’m the shortest person in this state!!! 😂

[@dpooleraps7855]

Great review! I was thinking about getting one as a daily driver. My only concern is I’m 6’6” and I know you said it seemed small in the front for you! Thanks for all the advice!

[@gearrunner]

dpooleraps You are very welcome. Glad I could help.

[@verner540]

I have a 2004 xterra. Solid truck. Bought it with 174k now it has 204k. Only issues I had were the starter going to due to leaking valve cover gasket. Took car of that valve cover and starter. Haven’t had issues since.

[@gearrunner]

Mr.300zx I drive my Xterra everyday. It just keeps on going. 👍

[@MADMAN401]

there is someone near me selling a 2003 xterra with 160k miles and no history of accidents. thinking of buying it. just got my drivers license last week (as of this post) and my dad says not to go to a lot. the xterra seems like a good first car.

[@georgecustanzza56]

Hello. I have an 02’ Xterra that needs tires before the winter. How do you like those Toto’s?

[@gearrunner]

George Custanzza I love my Toyos. They ride really well. I drove it in the snow last year and they go good in the snow also.

[@CHICAGOSTREETMILITIA]

I stapled camoflauge netting to my headliner, it looks like how it barely shows the tan headliner and it doesn't sag anymore

[@gearrunner]

CHICAGO GANGANG That’s pretty awesome idea. 👍

[@mikeroten6894]

me and my wife test drove the offroad version worst road ride ever! but it was setup for offroad so couldnt expect more nice vid thanks

[@gearrunner]

mike roten Yea Mike you feel every bump in this one to. I’ve had several Frontiers they rode the same way.

[@mikeroten6894]

Gear Runner yeah I’ve rode in several others and none rode as rough as the off-road. They are great vehicles

[@gearrunner]

mike roten I don’t think I’ve ever road in an off road version

[@afishionado4620]

😎👍👍

[@gearrunner]

AFISHIONADO Yep FISH not my usual review but it’s been a great vehicle. 👍

[@vermontvermont9292]

How much was the new engine?

[@gearrunner]

I can’t remember totally but I think it was like 1200-1300

[@ritchyhonore6179]

I love Your Accent? Are you South Western?????

[@gearrunner]

Ritchy Honore Thank you. I am from East TN

[@ritchyhonore6179]

@@gearrunner Well I like it😅😅😅😅😅, I love the Southern Accent.

[@gearrunner]

Ritchy Honore Thank you

[@AznBassAngler]

I had a pathfinder (the bigger brother to it) original owner with 330k miles. Only hiccup other than regular maintenance was like yours, the head gasket leaking.. Those older Nissans are tanks. If you found the Xterra to be a good vehicle, why didn't you stick with Nissan and buy a Titan?