I bought my 2002 for $4,400. It came out of Virginia. Zero rust. It was undercoated from the original owners who bought it brand new. So I’m the second owner. 105,000 miles. V6 5speed stick 4x4. I just put a timing belt and water pump in it last week. I’m satisfied with my Xterra.I live in NJ by the way
@kylesteinhauser2535 Жыл бұрын
Nice find! It'll treat you well for another 200k
@ricdonato432810 ай бұрын
My daily driver is a 2004 Xterra purchased 2005. One suggestion for Gen one Xterra owners, add an idler arm brace. If you at all will be driving over dirt roads, in general rough roads, be aware the OEM idler arm connection for the Gen One vehicles is known to have issues, thus the need for the brace; in 2005 mine cost $30. It is a fifteen-minute job, remove four bolts, slide in the brace, using those OEM bolts, bolt it back together. Very simple, you may not get your hands dirty, well maybe a little but not much, and you do not need to jack up the vehicle.
@FixingWithPassion10 ай бұрын
Great advice!
@ClovisRamsay2 жыл бұрын
I had a '95 Pathfinder XE and drove it to 300,000 miles until the transmission lost reverse in 2015. I am self taught maintenance mechanic out of necessity and became an expert on that engine so when I found out that the 1st generation Xterra's (99-04) were the same engine design slightly larger, I tracked me down a 2002 Xterra SE w/120k miles for $4k. Now 7 years later owning it, I've replaced one major component per year such as radiator/starter/alternator as one must do after 120k miles, no modifications, all original trim and features, still my favorite daily driver and for crawiling around mountain trails! Yearly maintenance cost on these Xterra's are listed as #2 lowest and only beat out by the Toyota Corolla!
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Love it!~
@slabbusterrtr76902 жыл бұрын
I got a 2001 in 2018 with 254 k no reverse when I bought it I drove it like that until just recently rest of tranny tore up won't shift outt second hear it now has 308 k I pulled a boat with it alot to only really problems ive had other than tranny the distributors are junk in these things ive put 2 in it in 50k milea so far good trucks over all though
@arvionmathews448711 ай бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion is this the one u put rod bearings in
@Joshoptimus3 жыл бұрын
Definitely everything I wanted to know about The Nissan Xterra nice solid 4×4 Very good restoration
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@elyadg3 жыл бұрын
Your videos helped me get mine going. Same year but silver. I went ahead and installed the knock sensor back in the factory position. I figured if it goes on me again I know what to do to fix it. Thanks for taking the time to produce your videos.
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@deloshki61713 жыл бұрын
I put a lot of money into mine and I still love it 😂
@alfredobaleriano76183 жыл бұрын
I have 4 Nissan Xterra 😁2,2002,one 2003, and 2007😁
@alfredobaleriano76182 жыл бұрын
@@SPIKETHIS 2007 , second generation, I have no problem, ride beautiful?
@Arnnnnn Жыл бұрын
traded a 2017 kawasaki z125 pro for my 2002 xterra with 160k miles lol. good little truck so far
@scootermustang76833 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rundown. I recently had my Triumph motorcycle stolen, my only vehicle, and waiting for insurance to do their thing. I have my eye on an Xterra and hoping it's still available when I get reimbursed.
@ruiz212 Жыл бұрын
Had my heart set on a 4runner but the old xterra is looking like it might be what I need. Looking at an '02 with 140k miles tomorrow. 4x4
@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын
Nice!! Good Luck!!
@ruiz212 Жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion thanks if it checks out I'll be bringing it home.
@calziz Жыл бұрын
I purchased a 2002 Nissan xterrra brand new back in 2001 and we still have it.
@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын
Dang!! Man that's cool.
@charlesthistlethwaite2 ай бұрын
Just came onto your video. $400 for a structurally sound Xterra with a usable engine and transmission is a steal. I have a 2000 Xterra SE with a lot of the same minor annoyances like the ABS light (after replacing the sensor) and a cross threaded lug nut that broke off when I changed the tires. I'm looking forward to viewing your Xterra playlist, even after almost 25 years as an Xterra owner, learning about my vehicle!
@FixingWithPassion2 ай бұрын
Nice! I might but a 2nd one!!
@johnl91352 жыл бұрын
I has 2003 Xterra 4x4 and love it. Shout out from Cali! Wow for 2002 it looks very nice still.
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Ropoangler3 жыл бұрын
I got my 2001 Xterra for free only has 150k miles. I’m loving it
@gabenavarro4832 жыл бұрын
First car?
@faceinthecrowd5810 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2006 Xterra for my next driver. I like to buy older models that you just don’t see many on the road, this is replacing my 2002 Avalanche. If I can anticipate the market demand for my “project vehicles “, I’ve found that when I sell years after I can reclaim a lot of my investment. It looks to me that the Xterras have been in the shadows but are becoming more popular to the off road crew. 4 runners and older Jeeps have been moving beyond the buy in cost I like.
@TheMattnw948 ай бұрын
Kind of strange, I’m currently replacing my 2004 avalanche with a 2004 xterra.
@GrnXnham9 ай бұрын
I have a 2002 Xterra with 237k miles on it. Original owner. My ABS light comes on intermittently and has been doing it for the last few years. I WAS able to verify that the ABS still works when that dash light is on, so I think it's just a sensor issue. As long as the ABS still works, I'm not going to worry about the light on the dash. The X has become our "dog" car. IOW, we haul dirty stuff in the X (like our dog after she's been rolling in the mud.) It's also our trail-head vehicle. We figure the thieves will leave it alone because it looks kind of junky. BTW, the SE is the high end version. The XE is the low end Xterra model. Mine is the XE, like yours, with the manual windows.
@Foxlone5 ай бұрын
I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra that needs a lot of work. I’m trying to fix up one of my other cars so I can park it and slowly fix it up to be as good as condition as yours
@djsantiagornfl72642 жыл бұрын
This is a great review, to the point and simple 👍🏽
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@LeaveNoTrashBehind2 жыл бұрын
Dude I love my 04 Xterra XE it's such a fun little truck.
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Right! I just Found a supercharged one!!
@LeaveNoTrashBehind2 жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion That's awesome, I was thinking about hiding a used supercharger. I got mine for 5k with 74k miles.
@andrealucas74243 жыл бұрын
Watching from Tacoma Washington 35 miles south of Seattle.
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@4910devin Жыл бұрын
Nice comment pay cash for vehicle and spend little to nothing to keep them going.
@Foxlone5 ай бұрын
Do you still have it? If so, can you make an update video? It would be awesome to see it!
@alexkalish82887 ай бұрын
You MUST change the timing belt on these V3.3's every 100k miles , I change the number 6 plug by putting one hand on the plug hole and doing it by feel. It's much smarter to buy a gen II with the 4.0 which has 100 hp more and the same gas mileage. It also has a timing chain .
@brandonthompson6389 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@jaedan143 жыл бұрын
Oh wow 😯... this car changed a lot... I have to ask, what happened to the 4Runner?
@MissouriValleyArms2 жыл бұрын
good review. well done sir.
@E5mma_combat2 жыл бұрын
You can also spliced those knock sensor wires and relocate it
@prestondeters50933 жыл бұрын
Only a tall man's vehicle if you have no one in the back seat. These things are tiny inside compared to comparable vehicles.
@jarrlan3 жыл бұрын
i love this guy
@starguard41222 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this
@johnsxterra90202 жыл бұрын
I am replacing my head gaskets and (racing headers) GA
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@trevor19qhshe3 жыл бұрын
Trying to buy a 2003 manual 4x4 for 4k. 180k miles. I found a 2nd gen 4x4 manual but the seller seems kinda sus....unfortunate....
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
O my! FB market place!
@trevor19qhshe3 жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion the 2nd gen has upwards of 300k miles, so im extremely warry even though thats the only one iv seen in a 500 mile stretch of the east coast. Theres a dealer with a manual 1st gen, so im going to check it out and see if im worthy of the Xterra crew
@DR-ge8hp3 жыл бұрын
163k and I just installed an AC 3 in lift. :)
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@thesleep64082 жыл бұрын
What lift?
@markusroads37792 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 SE SC 5 speed. Pig on gas 13 to 15 mpg + prem gas for a supercharger
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! I think lol
@markusroads37792 жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion thank for your video's as to the repairs. I've done cutch slave, starter, shocks, radiator etc. Keep up the good work, stay safe
@floatpvnk11 ай бұрын
I’m looking at one that’s for sale for around $4000. Not sure if it’s a good deal 🤔
@justinblake6543 Жыл бұрын
2002 SC manual. 130,000 miles
@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@walterphillips99503 жыл бұрын
3.5 quarts of oil? I thought the owner's manual said 4.5
@yammietits5040 Жыл бұрын
Who did your AC work? You replaced the compressor yourself?
@FixingWithPassion Жыл бұрын
Little old me;)
@yammietits5040 Жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion nice! Was asking cuz I need to tackle same task but on an Acura and there’s not much info on how to diy. Nice xterra!
@notyouraveragemechanic73762 жыл бұрын
My 2002 super charged xterra does the same with the ABS
@FixingWithPassion2 жыл бұрын
I see this quite often! Weird tho, no One has actually had a solution to fixing this.
@notyouraveragemechanic73762 жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion yeah I’ve got a ticking noise from the passenger side that seems kinda low couldn’t tell exactly what it was stethoscoped the valve cover sounded fine was loudest around manifold couldn’t hear it from the oil pan thinking lifters or exhaust leak because it’s not a loud noise nor a tapping sound very faint ticking louder when you’ve got your head in the wheel well
@ExpoPerformence Жыл бұрын
@@notyouraveragemechanic7376 you ever figure it out? Manifold? I’m having the same issue 04 118k xterra
@notyouraveragemechanic7376 Жыл бұрын
@@ExpoPerformence yes cracked manifold! Burned out my 02 sensor went to replace and found the crack
@nissanxterra4339 Жыл бұрын
hello when you turn on 4H what proportion is there?
@hoosierhiver3 жыл бұрын
What is the 2 switches directly to the left side of the steering wheel at 7:32 ? Mine is different from this
@myorpain3 жыл бұрын
Waching from Puerto Rico
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@sheilam49643 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@vermontvermont92923 жыл бұрын
260k on my 2002.
@FixingWithPassion3 жыл бұрын
Hell ya!!!
@vermontvermont92923 жыл бұрын
@@FixingWithPassion the previous owner really took care of it. I'll have to do timing belt at 322k 😆. Plan is to run it until the engine dies. Then either do a swap, or put in a new vg33e.