Ultimate Budget Off-Road Vehicle - 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra 2nd Gen WD22

[@monoreyes1890]

Mine has 380,000 miles original engine still running like a champ I just took it from la to Texas el paso the best reliable vehicle ever owned mine is 2001

[@jaime3974]

My 2000 has 53,000 and has an oil leak

[@dianemarshburn8871]

That's awesome!

[@Basspromonroe]

I have a 2003 Xterra 230,000miles I bought in El Paso, TX. It won’t go into reverse now, hoping I can get it fixed!

[@MOE13576]

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[@citizenstoopid4_498]

My grandma gave me her 03 xterra with a supercharger, sunroof, big bumper and light guards, she got all the bells and whistles she could possibly get in 03 and I love this car man it’s been in my family most my life lol

[@deloshki6171]

I got a 2003 Xterra 4x4 supercharged got for under 3K last year hasn't had a single issue at 170k miles i put 10K on it highly recommended budget suv! Not a lot of them still on the road and its unique look still makes it look attractive even in 2020. Only downside is the 10mpg and the necessary premium fuel with the supercharged model

[@BidenLikesMinorss]

Sold mine with 310,000 miles, bought a late 2nd gen and I love it even more. That 4.0L is a gem

[@hotflashfoto]

It might be worth noting that the title suggests that the model years from 2000-2004 were a "2nd Gen". They were the 1st Gen. The 2nd Gen ran from 2005 to 2015. The SE was the up-level model with nicer stuff, but it took having the SC version, which was the one with the supercharger, to get the extra horsepower, and even then it was only 220 HP, not 270-280 HP. The non-SC 3.3L V6 put out 170-180 HP.

[@Maurice101]

For any other perspective buyers, be aware that the fuel injectors are another known fault of these vehicles. I recently had to replace all six due to a terrible misfire that rendered the vehicle virtually inoperable. Parts are fairly cheap but if you do the work yourself, the upper intake plenum is a real PITA. In all, it was about a $300 fix.

[@dw-ie2my]

Beats replacing the knock

[@bigboomer3138]

Just replaced the spider injectors on an old Tahoe and yeah it’s a pain in the ass for sure

[@earthgoddess4875]

I love my xterra. It will be 20 years in 2022. Its yellow like the Sun. I love going to the beach in it and it is so much fun to drive in the forest.

[@AutoMotivate]

Sounds like a fun time! The yellow on these really do pop! Makes me want one.

[@johnathonfontenot8187]

I just bought a 3.3 2000 but it’s only a rwd but man the places it has gone still surprises me! I absolutely love it! Still looking for 4x4 tho

[@vermontvermont9292]

251k still going strong!

[@robertblaiklock8994]

I owned a 2006 2x4 sport off road model. This truck never failed me in all the years that I owned it. I have taken it literally to any dirt road and hills even the desert. I don’t drive it much anymore since I retired 5 yrs ago and my wife wants me to sell it. I can’t find the strength to sell a car that gave me so much enjoyment. I still work on it and do regular maintenance but I just look at it now. I would recommend getting one.

[@undeadviper8297]

Just bought a 4wd 5spd manual 3.3l last Monday, can't wait to get it running

[@AutoMotivate]

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[@AutoMotivate]

Im glad I could help out 🙏 did you end up buying it?

[@ramabamaboomboom]

@@drz400s8 I bought my xterra in late 2001, a 2002 model v6 automatic 2wd. I have done most maintenance myself after I took it to dealership who did poor work. No mods. 2 radiators, front brakes pretty regular, new hoses and belts twice, water pump and timing belt once. Valve cover gaskets. Prop shaft u joints and bushing. Normal filters. Never ever left me stuck. My second nissan. 170k miles. 20 year anniversary 2 months ago. Great truck. No rattles.

[@mnsterbruiser]

That's a 1st gen not 2nd gen. If you want to get technical it's a 1.5 gen as it's the 2002-2004 facelift

[@The105ODST]

This is why I went looking for an Xterra.

[@aaronbarker4907]

Your first choice would be my last. Owned a Jeep GCL and they're trash. Expensive for no reason. Parts are overpriced and often worse that what it replaced. I have 2 X's now. 2000 5-speed rwd. 2003 auto 4x4. Both vg33 SE. The cost effective parts and easy fixes make it perfect for off road applications. The v8 Jeep GCL broke an axle pulling a tree stump. Same stump pulled out with ease, in a rwd xterra. Cost to replace the rear axle in the jeep, was over $5k. Researched the average cost of the same in the X and it's usually $2-3k. You don't buy a jeep to knock it around.

[@aclockworkmolten-orange7330]

I want an affordable 4x4 rig as here in Mexico there are a lots of trails to go just for the sight. And yes, here the Jeeps are really overpriced (as 10k for a used Wrangler YJ '95 or 7k for a well preserver XJ), and no more 4x4 options realy (Isuzus are either overpriced or not legaly imported), the X-Terras were sold in all options here and are fairly priced and now I want one! I liked the look of them when young and the first gen was released and when I could afford a car I was sad that the X-Terra was discontinued but now looking to an used 4x4 V6 manual, great video.

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

I bought mine for 5k with 72k miles, I'm inlove with it.

[@AutoMotivate]

I’ve been pondering the idea of trading my camper van for one whenever i get the van more built out.

[@cardboardkiller6883]

The kid is right, you won't find a more dependable & capable offroad rig for the $$$ (he looks almost exactly like my son, lol). My "War-Wagon" (beater 4x4) is a 2002 Xterra V6/auto with manual everything. Other than typical accessories failing (alternator, starter, radiator, etc), I haven't had any major issues with it. I have been beating on her for years and she just takes it. She's got 189,000mi on her and still running strong. It's finally time to replace the front end bushings, ball joints, etc but that is not only to be expected, it's gone a lot longer than most vehicles before needing this repair. I've thought about upgrading to a 2nd Gen X but this one does everything that I need it to do. Now, if it was my DD, then I would definitely get the 2nd Gen because they are much nicer on pavement but mine has been retired from DD status for some time now...

[@highrootsoriginals2870]

Awesome content, loved the video..

[@erickmadrigal9839]

Got a 2004 4x4 with 100k miles, running pretty good, no lights, reliable

[@forrestk3846]

This is a First gen xterra🤦‍♂️ good video overall though man, my first gen xterra has been a tank for over 150k miles of ownership.

[@NSRS1]

283k on mine. Still shaky still getting 13mpg😎👍

[@anthonyjanelle12]

I have the 2.4 liter XE model with a 5 speed transmission… it’s a hate love relationship… the 2 main cons are that it’s only RWD and that it’s slow as heck!!!! The most gutless SUV/ Truck I’ve ever had! It takes a century to pick up speed on the highway and you have to rev the heck out of it ! You end up burning as much gas as a V8 from all the high reving you need to do … even on the highway your cruising close to 4K Rpm’s 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dustyroads5811]

Its a first gen. Not 2nd. 05 and up are 2nd gen.

[@alejandroperalta1982]

Just look for one with a chain belt,that's what Scotty Kilmer recommends.thanks for this video🙏

[@AutoMotivate]

Chain is ALWAYS preferred over belt. I dont even understand why manufactures would use an easily wearable for something so important

[@alejandroperalta1982]

@@AutoMotivate true,but the problem is I like the 2003 design better 😁

[@rslover65]

VG33 were all belt, the KA24 had a chain but in the US KA24 xterra were only offered in 2wd models.

[@eliwhite4217]

Just got a 2001 with 93,000 miles all original

[@miniaddict4534]

Isn’t this still part of the 1st Gen.? It’s a refreshed version of the 1st Gen. The 2nd Gen. Uses the 4.0 and started at 2005.

[@enocli1549]

The aftermarket support is only so so and limited so🤷🏻‍♂️

[@vermontvermont9292]

Watching this again, I kinda want another one, maybe start collecting them 😆.

[@rslover65]

2.4 was offered on 2wd models only, at least in the States.

[@lukejohnson6623]

I got a second gen I wouldn’t call it lacking there extremely capable just bad fuel mileage to competitors

[@joebennett2248]

Mine seems to go anywhere. Best with bfgkm3s .

[@eliuddelarosagonzalez1302]

Mine has 178k hard earned armored all around &big tires. It feels like new. Running strong

[@catshit2028]

There great except the hub caps ALWAYS come off smh

[@gabbyf1315]

Lol mine did thay

[@waltersalazarr6653]

I just bought a 2001 Xterra. Thank you, I'll let you know any detail.

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the video!

[@AutoMotivate]

Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏

[@cesaro6594]

They’re good trucks, not the quickest but the gear ratios make up for it.

[@ironchin79oi]

I just purchased an 04 with 109.000 miles . It's not 4x4 . Anything bad I should know about it ? Opinions welcome

[@EndlesSuffering]

I really like older nissans, and Toyota’s. I think they are better than hondas when it comes to off-road or heavy duty.

[@jdspunkd]

That’s a first gen Xterra dude. 2nd gen is 2005-2015.

[@kevintunaley5079]

there is one near me for sale and i am thinking abut getting it. body has a lot of hail damage but if i am going to use it for off road does that even matter

[@adamadams6740]

Why did the ditch the xtera and keep the frontier until this year? There the same frame and drive trains right?(I mean they update the truck this year)

[@E5mma_combat]

Good video

[@vegasxventures]

1.5 gen not a second genny sir. Otherwise, good video.

[@megadownable]

Mine is awesome 2004

[@Shockblast103]

Idk if people are still active here but I bought an Xterra a while back and I’ve been loving it my only issue with it are the damn cup holders in the front anyone know what type of insert can I put in so my drinks actually stay in place rather than shake around?

[@fiskersproductions]

3D print one to a bottle size of your convenience

[@nakedgoblin4090]

Basically it’s a little bit of a factory overland rig

[@catshit2028]

My dad has one

[@MarreroBuilt]

Are you in Jacksonville FL? Saw the add saying jax fl

[@AutoMotivate]

I used to live in Florida, and I was near Jax.

[@jarusclay1598]

I have a 2003 Xterra with 96k miles

[@rfcdgaf]

I would advise against buying this gen, for offroad. They're ~ 20 years old used now. You need reliability for offroading. And old cars just don't have it. Distributor, heater hoses... knock sensor, random misfires. Fuck the list goes on. I love my car but it's the least reliable one i've ever owned

[@humblefumble1]

Hahaha funny he said front wheel drive, clearly didn’t get his info straight. Obviously no front wheel drive ever 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂. Either rear wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. 1st and 1.5 gens are very capable

[@AutoMotivate]

I am not sure why I said FWD because I did do a lot of research on this car. My main goal is to educate and better prep people about their next purchase. Thank you for pointing that out!

[@Justin666i]

@@AutoMotivate you're not educating you are making people dumber, delete this and do something else its very embarrassing

[@ocker58]

@@Justin666i shut up bro, there was plenty of good info in here, some of it I didn't know and I double checked the stuff that seemed wrong and the fwd is the only thing he messed up, go he negative somewhere else

[@AutoMotivate]

That dude spammed a few of my videos, if I remember correctly. I get trolls here and there and I try my best to deal with them using positivity.

[@ocker58]

@@AutoMotivate well good for you, probably the best way to do it honestly, just so long as you know he's wrong.

[@alexvinson7373]

2000-2004 is 1st gen.

[@JoseSanchez-pe4vf]

Motor dearranque

[@Justin666i]

This is garbage; the first gen autos weren't cooled any different than the first gen manuals, there's no risk of strawberry milkshakes unlike my VQ40 Pathfinder which had the rad replaced to combat it, the first Gen Xterra VG doesn't have a full interference engine unlike the VQ, the motor can survive a broken belt. You have images of 1st Gen Xterras mixed with 2nd Gen, 2000-2004 are the first gen X, but you have it as the second. Fucking things are terrible at everything unless you install lockers , you forget the weak steering which requires strengthening, torsion bar front, solid leaf rear. Its not rock crawling without a substantial body/suspension lift.

[@AutoMotivate]

You have to modify any vehicle for it to become a rock crawler 🤦‍♂️ how much negativity do you have?

[@Justin666i]

@@AutoMotivate you called it capable rock crawling machine I didn't asshole\

[@Justin666i]

@@AutoMotivate i can make your channel a capable youtube channel too we just got to get rid of you is all and replace it with someone that can SPEAK ENGLISH fluently not this heavily accented garbage

[@AutoMotivate]

I base my channel off of respect, appreciation, equality and diversity. You are the opposite. Thank you for adding comments and views, they help my videos out 🙏

[@Justin666i]

You're mixing Gen 1, Gen 1.5 and Gen 2 Xterras up really badly, and they differ by a lot, and so do the Gen 1 to 1.5, you don't mention anything specific about the WD22 platform and mix both of them, I have both and you are literally just giving bad information at this point, so delete this garbage

[@AutoMotivate]

Dude, I did split them up when I spoke about them in the beginning. Then I also talk about the design features that changed. I think you are just a very negative person.