The End of an Era (XTERRA) - When Is Enough...ENOUGH?!

Anyone that owns an old vehicle will have to make the decision on when is enough, ENOUGH? When do you move on from an older vehicle and make the investment into something newer? I have reached that time for my 2004 Nissan Xterra at 115k miles. I will be sad to move it on, but am excited for it to find a new home!

[@DR-ge8hp]

I feel like we are losing a real one.

[@XterraRob]

I am with you man...I sat on this video for a while because posting this made it feel too real :( I didn't want to lose my internet credibility as a self proclaimed expert!

[@DR-ge8hp]

@@XterraRob Dude, Your videos helped me fix my 1st xterra and modify it and now my second (supercharged) Xterra. Thanks for everything you did for the community. The Taco guys are SOOO LUCKY to be getting you!

[@XterraRob]

​@@DR-ge8hpthanks dude and always happy to help!

[@sidekickslappy]

Appreciate all the videos. You helped me keep my 2000 on the road the last several years.

[@XterraRob]

Happy to help and thanks for the comment!

[@HERMOSABEACHGUY]

Cheers. I'll drink to that. I'm looking forward to your next videos. I'm keeping my eyes out for a replacement for my 2000 Xterra. With 185,000 miles, maybe I'll just keep it as a winter 4x4......

[@XterraRob]

Thanks for the comment! I've been sitting on this video a while...posting this video made it feel too real LOL. I actually kept the Xterra for several months after I had the Tacoma...but once I had a newer and nicer vehicle to drive, the Xterra was just sitting in the garage taking up space. I needed to find someone that would use it!

[@anthonybanks2979]

I also have a 2000 X with lots of mods ( snorkel , lift kit and armor ) sits in the backyard . got replaced by a Honda Fit ( comfy 5spd and 41mpgs ) I know your pain !

[@XterraRob]

I kept the X for several months after I purchased the Tacoma...and I realized once I had the creature comforts of a newer vehicle, the X just sat in the garage on a battery charger collecting dust. I had to find someone else that was ready to put it to use!

[@anthonybanks2979]

plus one less tag , one less insurance payment and one less repair. @@XterraRob

[@jfc723]

😢 thank you! I remember watching your vids before picking up mine.

[@XterraRob]

Thanks for the comment...glad I could help so many people!

[@THE7EPIC7PUPPY]

Hey man your intake manifold plenum removal video is legendary! I’m sad to see the x drive away at the end but hey that’s how life goes. You’re the man Xterra Rob!

[@XterraRob]

Thanks for the comment! That was a tough and long video to maken but it had to be done! It is sad to see the X go. Posting this video makes me sad all over again!

[@ImJhark_]

Thanks for the X vids man very helpful. Half the vids u did aren’t even on youtube thanks bro. Coming from an xterra owner (First gen)with 250k miles 👍🏻

[@XterraRob]

Thanks for watching and for the comment. Keep it going!

[@The105ODST]

I was in the same boat as you for my Xterra. It just gets to a certain point where you realize you put more money into your Xterra that it's actually starting to hurt your pocket book and mental health. I have gone to Autozone, O'Reillys,NAPA, Amazon Automotive, Ebay Motors, Pick-your-parts, Nissan OEM and Etc and etc on keeping my Xterra on the road and going but it started to wear me down to the point where I was keeping phone numbers of moblie mechanics and tow trucks near or at the arenas I was going to take me to the closest mechanic. Every morning I worried that my car won't turn on when I need it to take me to school, work and my home. So after a prolonged diagnostic process, I just decided to sell it off and get a new car instead. It was a difficult decision to make but It was one that was needed., but I was always nostalgic when I see one out on the road.

[@XterraRob]

I hear you man. That was part of my consideration too. I fixed a lot of stuff the last two years I owned it, but I got to thinkin that breaking down on the side of the road by myself is annoying...but I wanted to avoid that with a kid in the back seat. I definitely got my moneys worth of a AAA membership (a few years back, my wife and own owned 3 old cars and we just played whack a mole as we broke down and fixed one, then the next one, etc).

[@Videona]

Appreciate all your help to the xterra 1st gen community Rob.

[@SergeiWhobichakokov]

Thanks for all of your content. I owned my '04 xterra from 2005-2020. I grew tired of nickel and diming everything in need of repair after 15 years and over 220,000. So I sold it and upgraded to a 2015 Xterra Pro-4X. Lol,

[@XterraRob]

I briefly considered a 2nd gen Xterra to stay on brand for youtube so my internet friends wouldn't leave me :D I also considered an older frontier that I could swap my lifts over from the Xterra to the truck...but just didn't solve the lack of creature comfort for a family. The new Frontier was on the list at one point too, but the Tacoma just spoke to me (and millions and millions of other people that buy it I guess...)

[@patrickwalsh3416]

Sad to see it go, but excited for the future. Thank you for everything, you and stevexnycoerformance have helped so much to keep my xterra alive. I've been considering selling my Xterra for a tacoma, and this is gonna make me really think about what I need from my car. Thank you so much, and congratulations!

[@XterraRob]

After the shock of spending so much money on a vehicle wears off...no regrets 😂 Love my Tacoma and have already used the truck functionality a ton.

[@ericawester]

Aw duuuude! I'm a new xterra owner (1st gen, but in really great shape!), and for me, my "enough is enough" was the '96 Grand Cherokee I've been driving since I was 15 (248,000 miles, should've been dead years ago but I just kept getting it fixed LOL). Anyway, your channel has been really helpful (mine also sometimes needs the shifter jiggled before it'll start... that vid was a life-saver! I was about to be PISSED!) So it's super cool of you to keep your email and comments open to the xterra community. Looking forward to seeing what you do next!

[@XterraRob]

I will still be around ... you know where to find me! Thanks for the comment and happy I am able to help!

[@AllThatWasHidden]

Mine is 190k and going strong. Supercharged 2002 small leak in the transfer case seal. Also repeated front cat converter exhaust gasket leak every few years. But, other than that, love my truck.

[@XterraRob]

Keep it going!!!!

[@AllThatWasHidden]

@@XterraRob Thanks man. Hey, I'm gonna try and do this driver side exhaust gasket myself. Every couple years, they leak just above the cat. Can't figure out why. I can see two of the bolts from the top of the engine, but have no idea how to get to the bolt underneath, hidden from view. Do I use some kind of gasket sealant or just the gasket?

[@ThreeFingerJo3]

01’ xterra owner and have been watching your videos for years and they have helped me out with numerous repairs, so I thank you for everything you’ve shared!!!

[@XterraRob]

Always happy to help! Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@dspear]

Was hoping you were talking about some random 1999 Lexus ES300 or something. Glad you poured one to commemorate the life of the vehicle, of which you are passing along for someone else to enjoy. All jokes aside, all good things come to an end, memories will last forever, thanks for sharing the journey with us, & I hope you enjoy the new truck Rob!

[@XterraRob]

Thanks for the comments dude! Definitely sad to see it go but a stock Tacoma is just a blank canvas. New fun and memories are in the future!

[@ambienteterrazas]

I'll drink to that although its only 7:42 am so i'll cheer with my coffee. Life goes on, i remember when i sold my 02 Xterra, driving away and looking at it thru the rear view mirror made me really sad, i had many adventures on it and it was my first proper 4x4. I also moved to toyotas and haven't looked back, although i have tons of respect for the early to mid 2000s Nissan trucks and suv's, truly solid machines!!

[@XterraRob]

Amen! Coffee works too!

[@dannywayne311]

266k and counting on my 04 and I love this vehicle, the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, cheers

[@XterraRob]

Keep that Xterra going my man! Cheers!

[@dannywayne311]

@@XterraRob absolutely, gonna do my best, I never would have got my hands on spark plug #6 without you brother, thanks!

[@XterraRob]

What a pain that spark plug is!

[@dannywayne311]

@@XterraRob truly one of the most difficult things I’ve ever attempted, your explanation made it possible when ithought “this thing doesn’t exist”

[@mydash5616]

In 2006 I bought an 01 Xterra. I still have it! Still have dreams of turning it into an off-road vehicle, maybe some day. It’s our backup/don’t care about it vehicle though. It’s hard to beat the utility of a truck. Love my Nissan Titan!

[@XterraRob]

Nice! Keep the X going!

[@decoaisla]

Thank you for the videos, you have helped me a lot with my 2004 xterra. Greetings and cheers from Chile...

[@XterraRob]

Awesome thanks for the comment! I love helping people!

[@ianschroeder5104]

Nooooo 😢😢😢 one of my favorites. You should let us know who the Xterra went to so we can follow it's life

[@XterraRob]

I will have to text him to start his own youtube channel!

[@projectman274]

Sad to see it go. Hope it goes to someone who cares about it. My xterra has had a rough life. Ive owned her for 3 years now and ive cleaned her up and given her a 2nd chance at life. I have 205,000 miles on her now. Shes running great

[@XterraRob]

Mine had a rough previous life too, so I think the same! The new owner was pretty into it. Mechanically inclined, was already into dirt bikes and motorcycle offroading, and wanted to get into camping with a 4x4. I am happy the X is on to a happier place now!

[@cyranoburleson4240]

man this hurts. I've had mine 10 years and getting older as well. i think i have to part with it but the memories

[@XterraRob]

I know man. Its tough. :(

[@bushnut8305]

Congratulations on the kiddo! My X passed away. Timing belt snapped. Couldn't find an engine with reasonable mileage to replace it.

[@XterraRob]

There is always something with older vehicles! Hoping to avoid vehicle related headaches for a few years now :) The kid is awesome. I am already brainwashing him into liking trucks and tires!

[@Wade_the_Xterra]

Bitter sweet but on to bigger and better things that life has thanks for all the 1st generation Xterra information and diy stuff you have shared over the course of time I have learned so much from you and this channel ❤

[@XterraRob]

Awesome man thanks for the comment! I love to help!

[@JSHILL]

Damn I know that was rough bro, I really appreciate all you did for this community all the posts in the forums all the videos you put up on you tube all the first hand information you shared with all of us, it really means a lot dude it seems to me all of it was such a massive effort and it was really well done and you were really showing a lot of love to a truck that doesn’t get much of it from anywhere hell you got me through a lot shit dude your fuckin awesome rob from the bottom of heart thank you, thank you very much.

[@XterraRob]

Thank you so much for the kind words my man. Love helping everyone as much as I can!

[@GhostSniper-k2m]

Feel ya!!!! Been working on my 2002 forever ....bout ready to cut my loses and get something else. They a nightmare to keep on the road. And parts are a PAIN to get. Only thing keeping me on it is the WILL TO WIN!!!! If i had to do over would have bought another 4RUNNER!!!!!

[@XterraRob]

10 years ago I wanted a 4runner but a used Xterra was like 4k cheaper for same age and mileage. I ended up loving the Xterra but old vehicles are a war of attrition. They will wear out and it will eventually wear you out. There will always be "that time" when you gotta move on.

[@sgtairborne1578]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! But I get it, life changes things! Good luck to you, brother! I did enjoy your videos, you helped me with my 2" body lift install. I am fortunate that my Project X is just my offroad toy and family camping vehicle.

[@XterraRob]

I know man it's sad! But I sold the X and rolled that money into lift, tires, bumper etc for the Tacoma. It's like reincarnation

[@sgtairborne1578]

@@XterraRob I will pour a glass of Buffalo Trace Bourbon for your X tonight, brother! Cheers and on to the next, I will follow along with your Project Taco!

[@XterraRob]

My man! Thanks for sticking around!

[@datslimjim1260]

point of the story: marriage and being a father will push u away from everything you love, RIP ur xterra. u have helped with multiple projects, thank you!!!

[@XterraRob]

All a matter of perspective. I like to think it didn't push me away as much as new things that I love have pulled me in! Had an awesome family beach trip a couple of weekends ago and got to drive out on the beach together. No regrets here! Happy to help!

[@chancey1979]

I pretty much did the same but kept my 2000 Frontier SE 4x4 as a secondary truck to beat up. I bought a new 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X loaded to the max with every option Nissan offered. It's my first new vehicle.

[@coastalbeer]

Wow! My name is also Rob and I now own two Xterra. I would have three, but the wife says 5 cars is enough! I named them Hatari and Daktari. They are both rear wheel drive only. I use them to do DoorDash. I drive them like a fire truck trying to get to a fire! My wife won't ride with me. If I get a third Xterra, I'm going to have to hide it from her!

[@XterraRob]

That's so awesome man!

[@danielfluet7487]

Hey man, im about to do my drums and your video is so well detailed! Cheers for making all of these, i just got my 2000 xterra in june and im sure im gonna be needing looots of your vids🤘

[@achedrick1]

Recently had a kid so I understand that aspect. Had to mostly give my modded first gen to a family member for a bit. Probably best since I never drive it. Too worried about it breaking and having to fix it anyways. I’ll be getting my dads 07 xterra though since he passed away from cancer not to long ago. Times change.. Probably will keep his second gen stock though. For the near future anyways. Not up to spending the time and money into another vehicle to not drive at the moment

[@428ghost]

Sorry to see your Xterra go. Like you say, life changes. My Gen 1 Xterra remains as my weekend and trail ride. For doing useful things my Silverado with an 8' bed does the rest, owned by my business. Neither is comfortable so I'm looking for an Old Man Car for long drives in comfort and style. I avoid buying cars newer than 05 because it seems build quality across the auto industry went downhill from there. My 01 Xterra and 01 Silverado are bomb-proof and gremlin free. Buying tip from a client who sells used cars: do not buy anything made during the pandemic years. All of the production stoppages due to supply chain problems have lead to vehicles full of electrical gremlins.

[@XterraRob]

I hear ya man. I kept the x about six months after I got the Tacoma. Problem was since I had the option of a nicer and newer vehicle, the X Sat in the garage on a battery charger and rarely got used. I specifically went for the TRD off road model for the diff lock and 4 Dr short bed so it could be best if both worlds. Crossing my fingers that the electrical gremlins don't show up!

[@beardumaw24]

140,000 on my 1 gen Xterra se 4x4 and in excellent shape ! wont be selling her anytime soon ! one of the most reliable vehicles I have ever owned and funniest 4x4s with very little maintenance needed. Would never spent 40 - 50,000 on a new rig waste of money and dont want payments, that money better off going into my investments. For the money spent on a new rig you can completely rebuild a new gen 1 xterra 3 times ! but I understand the draw to something new fun and exciting. Cheers !

[@Bigislandguy]

First off congratulations on being a dad and getting married. 🎉 🍻 I feel like I’m at that point with my X. Did you sell your xterra yet? I can’t afford new tires and a $425 grassroots link right now. But if I can get the OD of the bearings on a grass roots link, I’m capable of modifying my old center link.

[@XterraRob]

Thanks man! Yeah...it is sold and gone. The grassroots links cuts off the end of the stock centerlink and weld on a tube...so the bearing just matches the tube they choose. I have seen people modify the stock link by just hammering out the ball joints and studs, drilling the taper out and then using a sleeve bearing and a bolt. Similar to grass roots, just without the welding.

[@MR.E820]

You want an old truck for off roading.. When it gets a scratch or dent...it's no worry. Just keep the Xterra for a fun off road vehicle that you built.

[@XterraRob]

I agree that off reading a 40k truck i s scary. Will probably limit what trails I'm willing to try. Stick to the rivers and the lakes that I'm used to.

[@aaronerickson8878]

Solution: Keep the Xterra and buy a 2wd prickup for cheaper for your truck needs. You'll regret selling the X. Plus, you wont get much money for it compared to all the work you put in. Before my X I had a Bronco II that I sold for many of the same reasons, and I really really wish I hadn't sold it, and now good Bronco IIs are almost impossible to find.

[@XterraRob]

That was one of many options I had considered! I kept the Xterra for 6 months at the same time as the Tacoma but it mostly just sat in the garage on a battery charger. I sold it for 4k and rolled that into tires, lift, bumper, etc for the Taco. No regrets yet but time will tell.

[@ChristianHiroseRomeoGraham2]

Two biggest mistakes Nissan made in modern times, is: 1.Ending production of the Xterra. 2.Crossoverfying the Pathfinder.

[@lookoutmountaingarockhunte1300]

Your videos of help me out a lot on my Xterra. My wife and I have one identical to yours. If you don't mind me asking how much do you want for it? I'm in the market for another one

[@XterraRob]

It's already sold...I got 4k for it.

[@Sweenis80]

I just parked mine and have been chipping away at er. I love her too much for me to ever see another in her driver seat.

[@XterraRob]

It wasn't easy to move on from it...that's for sure!

[@spydahed808]

Why did you choose a tacoma over the new frontier? I love both trucks. Just curious

[@XterraRob]

I could make a whole video on my decision making process...but basically I always liked the Tacoma. I really liked the new frontier too but was hesitant to buy a first model year of a new design. The attractive part of the older frontier was you could get similar utility for less money. 4dr short bed pro-4x vs Tacoma TRD off road would be a several thousand cheaper...but the trade off was an older interior style. With the new refresh design the price went up and a new Pro-4x was about the same as a new TRD off road. I was also looking to buy used... about 2 years old so the frontiers were still too new for the user market to have much.

[@wrathfang]

i just put a new used engine in my 2003 nissan xterra lol im keeping it till it needs another one lol. with that said where are you located and how much ill buy it for parts.

[@XterraRob]

It's already sold and gone :) Keep your X going!

[@christandinewmachinesaerze9818]

that outro so sad!

[@XterraRob]

Watching it made it feel new all over again :(

[@DR-ge8hp]

@@XterraRob I literally started tearing up dude.

[@purumanjin]

XTERRA~!!

[@purumanjin]

KZbin and forums were very helpful! . It was the easiest to understand! . "Thank you for giving me answers from time to time!" .

[@XterraRob]

Happy to help and thank you for the comment!

[@Stop-Anime]

I am going to be looking at a 2014 nissan xterra pro 4X. It has 112,000 miles on it. It will be my first large vehicle with off road capabilities. What should i be looking for when i go to check it out. Is it safe to be considering a xterra with that many miles on it?

[@freakanrican29]

What rear leaf springs Where are you running on your X?

[@XterraRob]

Stock. Just did taller shackles.

[@Bigislandguy]

😔

[@recogarcia9460]

Your Tacoma rob now 😂

[@XterraRob]

It's got a nice ring to it!

[@adamdevries3734]

Bro no, I'll never sell my baby.

[@XterraRob]

Keep it going!

[@adamdevries3734]

I'm trying, did your torsion bar lift. Ended up stripping the key out on the lower control arm. I have new ones, now I just need to get them in and hopefully she'll hold.

[@johnathonsensing8162]

so you are selling it because you have a family? that doesn't make any sense. the xterra isnt worth but a few thousand dollars now a days. so have the tacoma and keep the xterra for the weekends. still cheaper than a side by side any day.

[@XterraRob]

I owned the Tacoma and Xterra for about 6 months before moving the Xterra on. It sat int he garage on a battery charger collecting dust. When I have the option to drive my nicer vehicle (which also had 4WD)...I never chose the Xterra. I sold the Xterra to use that money to roll into lift, tires, and armor for the Tacoma. It didn't make sense to keep the Xterra around to take it to Uwharrie 3 times a year when I can do that with the Tacoma.

[@tonykartracer8032]

New cars are overrated, overpriced, and only sold to suckers (given their value drops in half once off the lot). There are better ways to spend your money than to get a $70K Tacoma off the lot. Just get a 2nd Gen Xterra if you want that 'newer' feel in car with a bit more creature comforts. Now, don't get me wrong.... of course it's nice to have a new car, but like I said, there's better ways to be spending money as it is a bad investment.

[@XterraRob]

My Tacoma was 2 years old when I bought it...let the first owner take the first shot of depreciation. Vehicles are depreciable assets. I definitely didn't buy it as an investment.