AZjeff
$50 Site Donor 2023
What do you do? The '02 Xterra is getting long in the tooth, little irritating things are starting to happen that need fixed and I'm just not that interested in fixing random stuff anymore. We've had it for 8 years and it's been inexpensive and pretty trouble free. We've been casually looking, our wish list is used, $20k, 2013+ to keep it 10 years old max, AWD or 4WD with some clearance so we can get out and explore a little, get to trailheads to hike or ride. No sedans or trucks. I need to use a ramp with my 12 year old dog to get in so a liftgate is pretty necessary unless a passenger door will swing real wide. Really want to keep an open mind but there are some no-go cars. When wife bought the '14 RAV4 we also tried Foresters and Outbacks and didn't like the CVT or the seats in either. A Golf Alltrack caught our attention but the DSG tranny sounds like something to stay away from if you don't know it's service history. Not crazy about Kiahundie's spotty reliability especially buying used. A newer Xterra would work and I'm a closet Jeep guy so a Wrangler would work too, we're both ok with what Jeeps are but there are years and engines and trannies to stay away from. A Grand Cherokee would work but they seem to have issues. We're not seeing any CUVs that look interesting. We're in no hurry and with prices dropping waiting until summer at least is the smart thing to do. Looking is fun. I always prefer the newest low trim models with least miles in our price. Any suggestions on ones we should look into are appreciated. It's weird that nothing jumps out and says I'm the one.
And I know the smart thing is to get the stuff fixed on the Xterra and keep driving it but at 21 years old there's always going to be the next thing. Rather reset the clock.
And I know the smart thing is to get the stuff fixed on the Xterra and keep driving it but at 21 years old there's always going to be the next thing. Rather reset the clock.