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Scotty every car dealership i go to has broken barely running cars in every lot. I keep buying cars that break and I belive milage don't matter anymore. Is it cheaper to buy buy a motor and transmsion and put it in any worn out car of my choice
I had basically this exact Xterra, and got it for like $750, in really good clean shape! It needed a few little things, but I decided to go through it from top to bottom (timing belt and water pump, along with a few other things) and after driving it God only knows how many miles I sold it for like $4200!! I regret selling it cause it was by far one of the best vehicles I've had in years!! I'm definitely looking forward to finding another good, clean 4x4 that gets somewhat good gas mileage, because it is Soo much better than having a payment AND spending 5 times the money!
Yeah. I got a 2003 Xterra for my Son's first car in 2020 for $2500. It had 110,000 miles on it. Needed a heater core. Fixed that, rear springs and a bunch of other minor issues, I probably had about $5,000 all in to make that thing run for at least another 100k miles. And loved it because it has that cool factor look to it. 6 months later, he destroyed it driving stupid up and embankment and launched it off the side of a 4 foot concrete barrier. I was pissed as all hell!!! But, in the end, it was a great little truck to crash like that. He would be dead if I bought him a Civic. That Xterra kept him safe with just seat belt rash.
damn thats sad. At least it wasn't a brand new car that he destroyed. All of us teenagers have damaged our cars in one way or another. Driving is a learning experience, I guess.
Rust converter chemically changes rust (iron oxide) to iron tannate or iron pyrite, which are inert and stop any oxidation process. One brand I use is call ospho, just brush it on, let it soak in, and it converts in a few hours and turns dark. After that you are done, you can even paint it if you like.
Ospho Fan for decades here! Bought a gallon & have shared with several friends & neighbors and still have over half a gallon. In fact doing a couple rust spots on my Tundra. Q-Tip over rawetal and it seals and inhibits for a long time. Also creates an initial primer coat. Just light sand, spray actual primer lightly sand & paint for an amazing bond.
Don’t need to sandblast the frame. Knock off excessive scale with a wire brush and paint it with POR15. It doesn’t have a solvent to evaporate and leave pinholes in the finish. When it dries, it seals it up like epoxy. VERY CHEAP FIX. That’s a classic car restoration trick for some applications.
POR 15 Is the best stuff I have ever come across one thing is if it's in the sun UV light definitely paint over it but 10 years ago I put it on rust on my car and it's still solid
I bought a 2001 Xterra about two years ago for $2850. 5 speed manual with the manual 4x4 transfer case. The thing is amazing. At this point, it has 277k miles on it and it runs great!
i got one for 2500 its not 4x4 as i live in the city and its less weight and it will never see any off roading realistically. it at 287k miles still strong
My 2006 Xterra has 305k on it. I’m the original owner. Loved in PA for 4 years with it, then TX for 9, and it’s been in CO since 2018. Great as a daily, for long rides and off-roading. Original engine and transmission.
Now we have a used 2007 Nissan Versa with the 4 speed Jaco automatic, it just turned over to 180,000 miles. We bought it a year ago for $1,800. I changed all motor/trans mounts, all coil packs & plugs, MAS, both O2 sensors, all 4 wheels got new rotors, drums a pads/shoes, changed the oil/filter as well the trans fluid/trans filter, new coolant and installed a trailer hitch for our 5 X 8 utility trailer. Being a California since brand new the car there is zero rust and underneath the Nissan looks like new. The white body is OK, a little rough, no dents, interior fair after using "Ez Off over cleaner" on the grease and oil stained seats. That Ez Off really works good with a stiff brush some water and a lot of elbow grease! We are now getting 30 to 35 MPG and this little Versa pulls our trailer with the Harley Davidson Fatboy just fine.
Mine is a 2002 manuel transmission with about 213k miles 2WD. I bought it about 10 years ago with about 100K and the only major repairs done were tune up parts, timing belt at around 190K, and the radio. Other than that, a pretty reliable vehicle!
Xterras are solid vehicles. My in-laws owned an 04 for 10 years and it was super reliable. It got terrible gas mileage (my Ram Pentastar is thriftier) and the engine's got a timing belt but make sure to replace that one every 60K-75K miles and you're good for 300K miles. PS. make sure it stays away from moisture, ours developed rust where the rack rails attached to the roof and on top of the windshield seal. We're talking about a CA vehicle.
My daughter purchased a 2005 Toyota 4Runner 2 yrs ago with 205k for $6,000. She absolutely loves driving her 4Runner in the Colorado weather. It’s been the oldest, but most reliable car she’s ever owned. I bet when it finally dies out she’ll buy herself a newer one!
I bought a 2003 2wd Frontier XE Crew cab,same engine as this Xterra. I put in a timing belt kit w/water pump and seals also changed valve cover gaskets and full tune-up.The truck runs great with 160000 mi on it.
In case that generation suffers from it, reroute the transmission cooling lines to a separate transmission cooler & do not use the set-up the runs through the radiator. Coolant is known to leak into the transmission fluid & will thrash the transmission.
Hi Scotty!; That's why I still keep my (Late, MD as myself) Dad's Nissan Patrol / K160 / 1.984. Had it restored roughly 9 yrs ago. Still going strong!!.
I was watching this video and then my neighbor came and we watched it together. He said that this video changed his life and touched his heart. I then went and rented a projector in a big field and my entire town watched it and it changed their lives too. We all are so grateful. Thank You for this video….
And the whole town closed down the bars and casinos and the next Sunday the churches were full. People kneeling before the altars and seeing visions from the book of the Apocalypse. Speaking in tongues and jumping over the pews.🙏😇
Scotty, I have an Xterra with 360K + miles. Having worked in the plant a number of years ago, they paid attention to the rust prevention. I have a 4WD. I am in Tennessee and it is great to see someone telling us the real story about the auto industry.
Scotty I don't know much about cars, so the only car I can afford is always old, so I need info to keep my car running for as long as possible. I mentioned you to my mechanic who I the best I've ever have. He has almost as many years experience as you do. He to follows you. So you have the ultimate reputation and thanx 4 being so smart and giving of your time and knowledge!!
I looked at a couple of these two years ago for my son. They were selling for $5-$7k then and that was in TN. Used car prices are even more ridiculous now especially for younger people who can't pay cash and either can't get a loan or they get a loan and pay way too much interest.
04 xterra owner with 180k. Love these beasts. Engine is a workhorse. Replaced sagging roof-liner a while back. A/C compressor, timing belt, distributor, spark plug cables, the usual stuff. So much room the engine bay is a dream to work on. 🤙
I have an 2004 Xterra and owned it for 19 yrs it's been a good reliable truck I did timing belt maintenance 3 yrs ago and it's always got me home the ac still works it is leaking s little oil now and will fix that when I can but I will keep this for a few more years it has 146,000 miles on it
We have a black Nissan Xterra Pro 4x which we bought in January 2018. It's almost paid for, and my husband loves it. We get questions on how the off road lights work on top and the little storage area for wet things. All the little secret compartments. There's one in the back seat on the passenger side seat. The hidden areas for tools etc. It's a very well though out vehicle.
They have a boxed frame all the way back. I have a 04. Pulled the motor and did a reseal. While I had it down. I replaced the pistons n rings, bearings and oil pump. Awesome vehicle and no rust. I think it’s pretty easy to convert it to a 4x4 with a donor vehicle. Of course I put the water pump and timing belt together on the refresh. Make sure that the timing after re assembly is set to 10* BTDC and go on and drive it for another 20000. The timing procedure is very specific, so have the proper manual.
I have a 2004 Xterra, and my biggest recurring issue, and an issue that happens to a few (but not all) xterras is the rear sway bar occasionally swinging wide and clipping your rear break line. Yeah, no joke, had my rear break line cut six times since I bought it. No recall or anything. Finally the state I lived removed the necessity of a sway bar from the safety inspection and I pulled that thing out as fast as I could. Now I love my car. 240,000 miles and still counting.
I sand blasted some of the frame on my car this year, and bought this paint called Rust Grip. It's a marine coating used on barges, off shore oil rigs, bridges, etc. It's a urethane based aluminum flake chemistry that cures with moisture in the air. It passed the Army corp of engineers 15,000 hr salt spray test. I'm hoping that it works because I hate having my vehicles get eat with PA road salt and gravel. I will be posting a video of it once spring comes so I can how well it holds up.
I have a mint low mileage yellow 2000 Xterra SE 4x4 and absolutely love it, very reliable and fun to drive does great in the snow and some back roads. Will be keeping this gem !
I briefly owned a 2012 and regret selling it. Im aiming to pick up a second gen Xterra before Christmas and sell my Jetta wagon. The X is such a solid ride over the crappy roads of northeast Ohio / lake effect snow. Love the drive train and it handles much better than expected .
In all reality all you really need to do is get Rust-Oleum black spray paint and apply it to the rust surface areas and what you can also do is take a dual action sander with a 720 grit on the more rusted areas sand it down and apply black Rust-Oleum spray paint that is Rust resistant but in all reality any black spray paint will prevent rust. But, a rust resistant spray paint is going to work better than just regular spray paint
Got myself a '03 Xterra over the holidays down in FL. Like New condition and was Carfax 1-Owner, SE trim with most of the options selected (only options missing were traction control and the supercharger). Cost me $10k BUT it only had 55k miles and the condition was honestly great. She is only RWD but where I lose in traction benefits I win significantly in long term reliability and even then the traction has been great. During the last two snow falls here in the Midwest were my job sent me, she has had absolutely no problem driving through any of it, and on highway tires, just smart throttle control and the massive benefit that the SE trim of this year had the mechanical LSD which in the snow/slush has done wonders. These older Nissans are just fantastic tough trucks/SUVs.
got one for 2500 army green, replaced all the front suspension. got a diagnostic done and saved my self 1500, spent $300 for parts did the work my self.
Regards from the Dominican republic...I got a 2020 Xterra. V6...3.3 LTRs. Perfect. Indestructible. Strong and just reliable for eternity. Gas ....yes ...only17 mpg average. but they last forever.listen to owners and Scotty😊
Yeah, I live in Rust Island. Between six months of salt and twelve months of potholes, cars do not last much past 10 years here. And they are gestapo-like about inspections and emissions. The RI DMV will suspend your registration in the system automatically if your inspection is past due (every 2 years). Cops have plate readers in their cars to snag the past due cars. Get that sensor done. Sucks here. I'm coming to Tennessee, I swear.
The cam sensor is in the distributor on that one and those are known for distributors taking a dump. Try to get an OE Nissan if it's still available. If not, you'll have to try two or three aftermarket ones before finding one that works. And replace the knock sensor. And I would do the O2 sensor since it's an upstream one and can make a difference in fuel trims if the heater isn't working.
Gas prices were $1.72 a gallon in the year of 2001.. I made $15.58 an hour. I worked 40 hours a week. I was a Union grocery checker. I did not pay a dime for my medical benefits for me or my dependents. I did pay $40 a month for my tax deductible union dues. I’m just sayin…
I love listening to Scotty! I'm a Health and Fitness Professional (wannabe car guy) and really enjoy his knowledge, delivery, approach, and hilarious sense of humor!
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I have one. No one could figure out the check engine light. Replace air sensor, ARC, Nod sensor. After watching this video I bought the heat sensor. Light went off. Thanks for the advice.
For emissions testing here in GA, you don’t need to worry about the Gas Cap Light being on. I know this, because my vehicle passed emissions with that light on. It’s the check engine light that will cause your vehicle to fail. As long as your vehicle has the gas cap (if equipped), they don’t care about that light as long as there are no check engine light trouble codes, even cleared ones. They just assume you haven’t gotten it reset yet.
I live in nova Scotia Canada, if you don't undercoat (krown) your car yearly here it will rust out without question. I've seen so many great vehicles rot away because the owner didn't take care.
I owned four Datsuns/Nissans in a row back in the day, I liked them. Everybody in the family owned the old Datsun mini trucks at one time or another. My last Nissan was a 1990 Axxess minivan. Same drivetrain as the 240SX, 5 speed manual, it ran like a scalded ape for what it was. Oddball little thing but I loved that car. First minivan to have sliding doors on both sides too, IIRC.
I had a 2000 nissan xterra. Love the sound of that 3.3! A mini tank in my opinion. Make sure to replace that radiator or your transmission will go out! That is how my xterra died rest it's soul. Wish I had another one! So good for trail riding. They fit on 4 wheeler trails lol
I own the Big Blue Beast 2014 XTerra, bought her in 2014 with 44 miles on her, I'm at abt 120k now, I offroad, rock climb, take her own rd trips, etc....the garage says she looks brand new! I love my XTerra!
But the older ones had more clearance, than the new ones. My old xterra 4wd is a beast off road. I had a 2011 for awhile and it really is not a good off road truck, no clearance . I sold the newer one and so glad I kept the old one.
Yeah America has been ruining everything for a lot of people for almost 100 years, right after the British empire went into the backstage, seems to me America never got their independence!
"Rust bucket-o-rama". I use a drill, cup brush and quarts of Rust oleum Rusty red paint on all the under carriage, then coat the exhaust with BBQ high heat black paint every year. it costs about $20 bucks
2005 Nissan Frontier next gen. Just replaced alternator . Getting some rust being it’s in NY . Running like a champ . Cheaper to keep her as the divorce saying goes .
In Alberta they call those bumpers a damage multiplier. It folds back and hits hood and both fenders. Strictly ornamental, powder coated shower curtain pipe! That thing wouldn’t stop a beer can;). Shipping weight 14 lbs. A real bumper is over 10 times that weight.
I have a Nissan Pathfinder 1999 with 325000 miles and you cant hear the engine when it on its so quiet. I can tell it was abused like hell too and still going, I paid $700 for it.
In 2020 I got a 2002 Xterra 3.3L V6 with 4x4 with 171k miles from a dealer in orlando for $3200; in good working condition. they could not sell it quick enough because of the security systems: a 5 speed manual transmission. Did a bunch of maintenance and fixes to it, nothing major: breaks, shocks, tires, wheel bearings. I've gone off road with it a bunch of times with no problems in Florida sugar sand which is difficult. Now it has 218k miles and still going strong. I wanted this car in the early 2000 when I was still in my 20's but at around 30k msrp I couldn't afford it. had to wait 20 years.
Just bypass the transcooler common issues the radiators Crack and coolant go's in the trans runs the valve body easy fast or just loop the lines if not towing
2015 Acura tlx v6 Just passed 200k Biggest issue I’ve had is tires lmao Waiting for new Prius or integra . Oil change every 5/7k miles Transmission fluid changed every 90k Never had any problems . Before this 2007 Corolla 230k miles Easiest car ever to work on bought it for $3500 @160k miles so I got my Moneys worth sold it for $1500 to a quick sale place. 1993 dodge stealth R/T My baby. 175k miles rebuilt tranny thing still quick.
Fun fact: my 83 El dorado had a service engine soon light AND a service engine now light. Yeah, I didn't make it too much further after that light came on...
Scotty must be following me around. They are out there if you can read the shop manual, turn a wrench and know what to look for (and stay away from). I am finishing up on a $2,000 2005 Ford Escape 3.0 AWD 4X4. 190,000 miles but amazing newish looking inside & out. Endoscope shows all engine internals look very good. The cylinder walls even still have original cross hatched honing polishing marks (man they are making some good engines these days - if the owner changes oil regularly). Runs great, no codes, but it had a vibration on the road. Common issue with Escape/ Mazda Tributes of those years. So new motor mounts all around, new A/C parts all around, fuel injectors pulled, cleaned and new filter baskets installed, new top line spark pugs, 4 brand name all terrain tires, all fluids including brake system changed. Cooling system cleaned, flushed, new coolant, all air and fuel filters and some minor parts store replacement stuff. And a 4 hour detail buff & polish. In the end I have a good looking good running all season 200hp 4x4 SUV and have far less than $5,000 total into it.
Bought an 04 4wd last year off of the side of the road. 170,000 miles with timing belt change etched into the frame at 120,000 miles. Small leak on transmission coolant. Fixed with a $15 hose. Been perfect other than the service engine on and off dependent to where I buy gas. Roof liner is sagging too. 😂 And I paid $3,500. Most fun I could expect running through the orange groves down here in FL
Scotty, You finally heard me I'm driving my 2000 automatic V6 body on frame 2wd with 212k miles. Interesting fact look up the 12,000 lbs per square inch roof crush rating on these when you get a chance. These things are tanks.
I've owned a few Nissan vehicles, a 98 Frontier, 2000 Frontier, 2002 Xterra and a 2002 Sentra. The trucks were definitely more reliable than the Sentra.
Well, I took your advice and I bought a 2001 Nissan Xterra and I put $1000 into it to try and fix oh 300 code and it’s still doing it $1000 later in two mechanics. I took your advice you owe me. Scotty, the
I nearly 💩 at the "timing belt" . But I too like to use my money for things besides payments for depreciating unreliable vehicles, and that's why I STILL drive a 07 crown vic. Cost $1800, and now has 476k miles.
Look good! This is what I refer to as a "Granny Car". I always look for these cars when I need one. They're the best values and perfect for 4 or 5 years if well maintained. Then, when it comes time to sell it, you get a comparatively good return on your purchase. And if you wreck it, the loss isn't that great. 👍
The cam code is most likely the bearing in the distributor. Those 3.3 distributors are very similar to the GM optispark with the little flat plate as the tone wheel.
I had a dream I was driving a 2008 Xterra and got a flat tire while on a fender bender but my car was perfectly fine. It was the other driver’s car that had the damage. Now I’m seeing them everywhere lol
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I just got a 2009 nissan Murano, how bad of a purchase did I just do?
Scotty every car dealership i go to has broken barely running cars in every lot.
I keep buying cars that break and I belive milage don't matter anymore.
Is it cheaper to buy buy a motor and transmsion and put it in any worn out car of my choice
How about early 2000's pathfinder's
I had basically this exact Xterra, and got it for like $750, in really good clean shape!
It needed a few little things, but I decided to go through it from top to bottom (timing belt and water pump, along with a few other things) and after driving it God only knows how many miles I sold it for like $4200!!
I regret selling it cause it was by far one of the best vehicles I've had in years!! I'm definitely looking forward to finding another good, clean 4x4 that gets somewhat good gas mileage, because it is Soo much better than having a payment AND spending 5 times the money!
@@me-th9hf same thing bro shoot for a manual one tho
Yeah. I got a 2003 Xterra for my Son's first car in 2020 for $2500. It had 110,000 miles on it. Needed a heater core. Fixed that, rear springs and a bunch of other minor issues, I probably had about $5,000 all in to make that thing run for at least another 100k miles. And loved it because it has that cool factor look to it.
6 months later, he destroyed it driving stupid up and embankment and launched it off the side of a 4 foot concrete barrier.
I was pissed as all hell!!! But, in the end, it was a great little truck to crash like that. He would be dead if I bought him a Civic. That Xterra kept him safe with just seat belt rash.
damn thats sad. At least it wasn't a brand new car that he destroyed. All of us teenagers have damaged our cars in one way or another. Driving is a learning experience, I guess.
Rust converter chemically changes rust (iron oxide) to iron tannate or iron pyrite, which are inert and stop any oxidation process. One brand I use is call ospho, just brush it on, let it soak in, and it converts in a few hours and turns dark. After that you are done, you can even paint it if you like.
POR 15
Ospho Fan for decades here! Bought a gallon & have shared with several friends & neighbors and still have over half a gallon.
In fact doing a couple rust spots on my Tundra. Q-Tip over rawetal and it seals and inhibits for a long time.
Also creates an initial primer coat. Just light sand, spray actual primer lightly sand & paint for an amazing bond.
Available at most paint stores.
POOR-15. Sucks.
I used Rustoleum Rust Reformer on my '98 Silverado Z71, looks good and works great! It isn't a rubberized formula that traps rust inside
Don’t need to sandblast the frame. Knock off excessive scale with a wire brush and paint it with POR15. It doesn’t have a solvent to evaporate and leave pinholes in the finish. When it dries, it seals it up like epoxy. VERY CHEAP FIX. That’s a classic car restoration trick for some applications.
Not a bad idea, if you have the lift and the time.
What is pro15?? We're do u get it????thaxs for info
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POR 15 Is the best stuff I have ever come across one thing is if it's in the sun UV light definitely paint over it but 10 years ago I put it on rust on my car and it's still solid
I used Por-15 on my 52 Plymouth 18 years ago and never have had any rust reoccur.
I bought a 2001 Xterra about two years ago for $2850. 5 speed manual with the manual 4x4 transfer case. The thing is amazing. At this point, it has 277k miles on it and it runs great!
Wow that's super cool 🕺🏽
@@superdude7459 yes, I is
Same I got 4wd with the locking hubs 5 speed manual v6 02 Xterra se 242k on it runs like a dream
i got one for 2500 its not 4x4 as i live in the city and its less weight and it will never see any off roading realistically. it at 287k miles still strong
My 2006 Xterra has 305k on it. I’m the original owner. Loved in PA for 4 years with it, then TX for 9, and it’s been in CO since 2018. Great as a daily, for long rides and off-roading. Original engine and transmission.
DAMN mine got 36k original miles for 04
I got a 91 Pathfinder. It has 212000 on it and has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned... Best snow and ice SUV ever built.
Now we have a used 2007 Nissan Versa with the 4 speed Jaco automatic, it just turned over to 180,000 miles. We bought it a year ago for $1,800. I changed all motor/trans mounts, all coil packs & plugs, MAS, both O2 sensors, all 4 wheels got new rotors, drums a pads/shoes, changed the oil/filter as well the trans fluid/trans filter, new coolant and installed a trailer hitch for our 5 X 8 utility trailer. Being a California since brand new the car there is zero rust and underneath the Nissan looks like new. The white body is OK, a little rough, no dents, interior fair after using "Ez Off over cleaner" on the grease and oil stained seats. That Ez Off really works good with a stiff brush some water and a lot of elbow grease! We are now getting 30 to 35 MPG and this little Versa pulls our trailer with the Harley Davidson Fatboy just fine.
Too freaking hilarious! Brilliant mechanic with stellar humor! Love it, as usual, Scotty!
❤❤❤🎉!
Mine is a 2002 manuel transmission with about 213k miles 2WD. I bought it about 10 years ago with about 100K and the only major repairs done were tune up parts, timing belt at around 190K, and the radio. Other than that, a pretty reliable vehicle!
Mines 02 manual 4wd with 242k amazing vehicle for sure
Manuel is a cool dude
Loved my 2000 manual 4WD, wish I still had it
Is the xe rear wheel drive?
Xterras are solid vehicles. My in-laws owned an 04 for 10 years and it was super reliable. It got terrible gas mileage (my Ram Pentastar is thriftier) and the engine's got a timing belt but make sure to replace that one every 60K-75K miles and you're good for 300K miles.
PS. make sure it stays away from moisture, ours developed rust where the rack rails attached to the roof and on top of the windshield seal. We're talking about a CA vehicle.
Aaand they’re all taken
Are you interested in one? But you gotta shoulder the shipping fee
Lol
There are still a few if you pick through enough piles lol
Nope their still plenty around…their just 8500 now
The dude is being sarcastic basically saying soon as Scotty said pick one up they are all gone… thought it was hilarious. Good call bro
My daughter purchased a 2005 Toyota 4Runner 2 yrs ago with 205k for $6,000. She absolutely loves driving her 4Runner in the Colorado weather. It’s been the oldest, but most reliable car she’s ever owned. I bet when it finally dies out she’ll buy herself a newer one!
Yes if you google “most reliable SUVs” the 4Runner is on the top 5! Great car!!!
I have a 02 Xterra with 417,000 miles , still running great
I bought a 2003 2wd Frontier XE Crew cab,same engine as this Xterra. I put in a timing belt kit w/water pump and seals also changed valve cover gaskets and full tune-up.The truck runs great with 160000 mi on it.
I got a 2006 gmc canyon 4x4 crew cab with an inline 5 cylinder. It still runs great at 172000 miles
I currently own a 2005 Xterra. My dude I love that thing. 153k miles and hasn't given me trouble. I got it for 2.5k 😆
In case that generation suffers from it, reroute the transmission cooling lines to a separate transmission cooler & do not use the set-up the runs through the radiator.
Coolant is known to leak into the transmission fluid & will thrash the transmission.
Hi Scotty!; That's why I still keep my (Late, MD as myself) Dad's Nissan Patrol / K160 / 1.984. Had it restored roughly 9 yrs ago. Still going strong!!.
I was watching this video and then my neighbor came and we watched it together. He said that this video changed his life and touched his heart. I then went and rented a projector in a big field and my entire town watched it and it changed their lives too. We all are so grateful.
Thank You for this video….
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That was fast!
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And the whole town closed down the bars and casinos and the next Sunday the churches were full. People kneeling before the altars and seeing visions from the book of the Apocalypse. Speaking in tongues and jumping over the pews.🙏😇
Scotty, I have an Xterra with 360K + miles. Having worked in the plant a number of years ago, they paid attention to the rust prevention. I have a 4WD.
I am in Tennessee and it is great to see someone telling us the real story about the auto industry.
Can it withstand the brine solution and calcium chloride with salt solution used on roads in some salt state cities?
What year is your xterra?
I was looking at one of these
Yes…what year?!…
@@michaelmontemayor6434 Mine is a 2007.
Mine has 312K on it.
I use a stapler once in a while to fasten the falling headcloth
Haha, awesome!
Are you Super Duper Stickum Tape to keep my headliner up.
Scotty I don't know much about cars, so the only car I can afford is always old, so I need info to keep my car running for as long as possible. I mentioned you to my mechanic who I the best I've ever have. He has almost as many years experience as you do. He to follows you. So you have the ultimate reputation and thanx 4 being so smart and giving of your time and knowledge!!
I have a 2001 Nissan xterra exactly like this. 152K miles. Runs fine.
I looked at a couple of these two years ago for my son. They were selling for $5-$7k then and that was in TN. Used car prices are even more ridiculous now especially for younger people who can't pay cash and either can't get a loan or they get a loan and pay way too much interest.
04 xterra owner with 180k. Love these beasts. Engine is a workhorse. Replaced sagging roof-liner a while back. A/C compressor, timing belt, distributor, spark plug cables, the usual stuff. So much room the engine bay is a dream to work on. 🤙
So much room apart from that cylinder 6 plug and the water hoses jammed between the manifold and firewall 😂.
It’s tight in there lol
My mom had an Xterra growing up. We loved it, it was so unique at the time. She got so many compliments on it.
I traded my 2000 Nissan Xterra last year. Had 254,000 miles on it. Loved that car!
I have an 2004 Xterra and owned it for 19 yrs it's been a good reliable truck I did timing belt maintenance 3 yrs ago and it's always got me home the ac still works it is leaking s little oil now and will fix that when I can but I will keep this for a few more years it has 146,000 miles on it
We have a black Nissan Xterra Pro 4x which we bought in January 2018. It's almost paid for, and my husband loves it. We get questions on how the off road lights work on top and the little storage area for wet things. All the little secret compartments. There's one in the back seat on the passenger side seat. The hidden areas for tools etc. It's a very well though out vehicle.
They have a boxed frame all the way back. I have a 04. Pulled the motor and did a reseal. While I had it down. I replaced the pistons n rings, bearings and oil pump. Awesome vehicle and no rust. I think it’s pretty easy to convert it to a 4x4 with a donor vehicle. Of course I put the water pump and timing belt together on the refresh. Make sure that the timing after re assembly is set to 10* BTDC and go on and drive it for another 20000. The timing procedure is very specific, so have the proper manual.
I have a 2004 Xterra, and my biggest recurring issue, and an issue that happens to a few (but not all) xterras is the rear sway bar occasionally swinging wide and clipping your rear break line. Yeah, no joke, had my rear break line cut six times since I bought it. No recall or anything. Finally the state I lived removed the necessity of a sway bar from the safety inspection and I pulled that thing out as fast as I could. Now I love my car. 240,000 miles and still counting.
The 4x4's dont even have a rear sway bar. Its not needed 👍
I sand blasted some of the frame on my car this year, and bought this paint called Rust Grip. It's a marine coating used on barges, off shore oil rigs, bridges, etc. It's a urethane based aluminum flake chemistry that cures with moisture in the air. It passed the Army corp of engineers 15,000 hr salt spray test. I'm hoping that it works because I hate having my vehicles get eat with PA road salt and gravel. I will be posting a video of it once spring comes so I can how well it holds up.
I have a mint low mileage yellow 2000 Xterra SE 4x4 and absolutely love it, very reliable and fun to drive does great in the snow and some back roads. Will be keeping this gem !
I briefly owned a 2012 and regret selling it. Im aiming to pick up a second gen Xterra before Christmas and sell my Jetta wagon. The X is such a solid ride over the crappy roads of northeast Ohio / lake effect snow. Love the drive train and it handles much better than expected .
lol
@@zythr9999 do , go on...
@@meissnerflux You're trying to find a decent one in Northeast Oh. Seriously, good luck with that.
In all reality all you really need to do is get Rust-Oleum black spray paint and apply it to the rust surface areas and what you can also do is take a dual action sander with a 720 grit on the more rusted areas sand it down and apply black Rust-Oleum spray paint that is Rust resistant but in all reality any black spray paint will prevent rust.
But, a rust resistant spray paint is going to work better than just regular spray paint
Got myself a '03 Xterra over the holidays down in FL. Like New condition and was Carfax 1-Owner, SE trim with most of the options selected (only options missing were traction control and the supercharger).
Cost me $10k BUT it only had 55k miles and the condition was honestly great. She is only RWD but where I lose in traction benefits I win significantly in long term reliability and even then the traction has been great. During the last two snow falls here in the Midwest were my job sent me, she has had absolutely no problem driving through any of it, and on highway tires, just smart throttle control and the massive benefit that the SE trim of this year had the mechanical LSD which in the snow/slush has done wonders. These older Nissans are just fantastic tough trucks/SUVs.
got one for 2500 army green, replaced all the front suspension. got a diagnostic done and saved my self 1500, spent $300 for parts did the work my self.
Regards from the Dominican republic...I got a 2020 Xterra. V6...3.3 LTRs. Perfect. Indestructible. Strong and just reliable for eternity. Gas ....yes ...only17 mpg average. but they last forever.listen to owners and Scotty😊
2002 ..... sorry
Yeah, I live in Rust Island. Between six months of salt and twelve months of potholes, cars do not last much past 10 years here. And they are gestapo-like about inspections and emissions. The RI DMV will suspend your registration in the system automatically if your inspection is past due (every 2 years). Cops have plate readers in their cars to snag the past due cars. Get that sensor done. Sucks here. I'm coming to Tennessee, I swear.
The cam sensor is in the distributor on that one and those are known for distributors taking a dump. Try to get an OE Nissan if it's still available. If not, you'll have to try two or three aftermarket ones before finding one that works. And replace the knock sensor. And I would do the O2 sensor since it's an upstream one and can make a difference in fuel trims if the heater isn't working.
Bought my '02 for $500 with only 170k miles and no mechanicle issues, I'm a verry happy camper
Gas prices were $1.72 a gallon in the year of 2001.. I made $15.58 an hour. I worked 40 hours a week. I was a Union grocery checker. I did not pay a dime for my medical benefits for me or my dependents.
I did pay $40 a month for my tax deductible union dues.
I’m just sayin…
My dad bought one a year before I was born. Was our family car for 15 years. I miss that car wish he never got rid of it
I lucked out and got a 94’ Land Cruiser for 2000…
300k miles and run like the day it was built. I love it..
I love listening to Scotty!
I'm a Health and Fitness Professional (wannabe car guy) and really enjoy his knowledge, delivery, approach, and hilarious sense of humor!
UA-cams has vids on how to shut off "service lights" on dash. The Fiesta is, turn key on, press gas and brake for 30 seconds, until light shuts off, and viola! its gone. its just an oil change reminder.
The old pathfinder was bulletproof too
I have one. No one could figure out the check engine light. Replace air sensor, ARC, Nod sensor. After watching this video I bought the heat sensor. Light went off. Thanks for the advice.
Meant knock sensor
For emissions testing here in GA, you don’t need to worry about the Gas Cap Light being on. I know this, because my vehicle passed emissions with that light on. It’s the check engine light that will cause your vehicle to fail. As long as your vehicle has the gas cap (if equipped), they don’t care about that light as long as there are no check engine light trouble codes, even cleared ones. They just assume you haven’t gotten it reset yet.
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Always great to learn new stuff especially suvs.. Nice banner
I live in nova Scotia Canada, if you don't undercoat (krown) your car yearly here it will rust out without question. I've seen so many great vehicles rot away because the owner didn't take care.
krown?
@@tolpacourt Search it. I did.
That’s how you learn.
@@m.vonhollen6673 savage
@@m.vonhollen6673 Ah. He was using a brand name as a verb, and not even capitalizing the brand name. No wonder I couldn't understand him.
I owned four Datsuns/Nissans in a row back in the day, I liked them. Everybody in the family owned the old Datsun mini trucks at one time or another. My last Nissan was a 1990 Axxess minivan. Same drivetrain as the 240SX, 5 speed manual, it ran like a scalded ape for what it was. Oddball little thing but I loved that car. First minivan to have sliding doors on both sides too, IIRC.
I remember it. It looked quite nice back then . 1990 was a good year for nissan with many new models that were class leaders .
😆 Hyundai Sante Fe??? Junk chinekorea car 😆
I just bought an 01 5-speed 4x4 180k miles in mint condition for $1500
I had a 2000 nissan xterra. Love the sound of that 3.3! A mini tank in my opinion. Make sure to replace that radiator or your transmission will go out! That is how my xterra died rest it's soul. Wish I had another one! So good for trail riding. They fit on 4 wheeler trails lol
I own the Big Blue Beast 2014 XTerra, bought her in 2014 with 44 miles on her, I'm at abt 120k now, I offroad, rock climb, take her own rd trips, etc....the garage says she looks brand new! I love my XTerra!
But the older ones had more clearance, than the new ones. My old xterra 4wd is a beast off road. I had a 2011 for awhile and it really is not a good off road truck, no clearance . I sold the newer one and so glad I kept the old one.
Inflation around the world is high .Turkey is sitting at 85.51%at the moment .
Yeah America has been ruining everything for a lot of people for almost 100 years, right after the British empire went into the backstage, seems to me America never got their independence!
Wish I knew someone like Scott to help me get a car n to make the best the decision with my money, I’m gonna watch a lot of his vids
Once again, Scotty proved he is the Best on the Web.👍
Head gasket just blew on mine… 2000 Xterra with 130k miles. In rainy Oregon having to walk everywhere now lol will not lose hope though!
Xterra and Pathfinder Manual Transmission are unicorns
"Rust bucket-o-rama". I use a drill, cup brush and quarts of Rust oleum Rusty red paint on all the under carriage, then coat the exhaust with BBQ high heat black paint every year. it costs about $20 bucks
2005 Nissan Frontier next gen. Just replaced alternator . Getting some rust being it’s in NY . Running like a champ . Cheaper to keep her as the divorce saying goes .
In Alberta they call those bumpers a damage multiplier. It folds back and hits hood and both fenders. Strictly ornamental, powder coated shower curtain pipe! That thing wouldn’t stop a beer can;). Shipping weight 14 lbs. A real bumper is over 10 times that weight.
POR15 works by painting it over rust and it converts to a primer and the paint cures thus no sandblast required.
I bought a 2009 about 10 months ago with 204K on it. Runs great and I love it. I bought it because it has a 4 sided box frame.
do the radiator before the coolant mixes with the trans fluid and ruins the trans, or by pass the cooler. It's a known problem
@1:41 I love the idea of putting the rack on the back! You're right Scotty, they will think TWICE about tailgating! 🤣
Just bought an '07 in great shape with low miles. My 3rd & nicest lookin Xterra so far! Skrrrrrrrrrt!
Still rocking my 1992 Nissan pathfinder (wd21) best v6 Nissan made (vg30e) daily commute to the harsh streets of nyc
Thanks for all the fun and advice Scotty.
Scotty. Awesome video. More xterra content asap
I have a Nissan Pathfinder 1999 with 325000 miles and you cant hear the engine when it on its so quiet. I can tell it was abused like hell too and still going, I paid $700 for it.
I have a 2003 xterra supercharged I paid about 2400$ for and I live in rhodeisland. Mine is an absolute rust bucket but she’s reliable !
In 2020 I got a 2002 Xterra 3.3L V6 with 4x4 with 171k miles from a dealer in orlando for $3200; in good working condition. they could not sell it quick enough because of the security systems: a 5 speed manual transmission. Did a bunch of maintenance and fixes to it, nothing major: breaks, shocks, tires, wheel bearings. I've gone off road with it a bunch of times with no problems in Florida sugar sand which is difficult. Now it has 218k miles and still going strong. I wanted this car in the early 2000 when I was still in my 20's but at around 30k msrp I couldn't afford it. had to wait 20 years.
I will keep my 04 Jeep Liberty with 190k on it. It has been so good to me. Good design, well built. Don't make em like that anymore.
Just bypass the transcooler common issues the radiators Crack and coolant go's in the trans runs the valve body easy fast or just loop the lines if not towing
I helped my lady friend find one. She loves it! Makes me wish I bought a frontier to match.
2015 Acura tlx v6
Just passed 200k
Biggest issue I’ve had is tires lmao
Waiting for new Prius or integra .
Oil change every 5/7k miles
Transmission fluid changed every 90k
Never had any problems .
Before this
2007 Corolla 230k miles
Easiest car ever to work on bought it for $3500 @160k miles so I got my
Moneys worth sold it for $1500 to a quick sale place.
1993 dodge stealth R/T
My baby.
175k miles rebuilt tranny thing still quick.
Fun fact: my 83 El dorado had a service engine soon light AND a service engine now light. Yeah, I didn't make it too much further after that light came on...
Scotty must be following me around. They are out there if you can read the shop manual, turn a wrench and know what to look for (and stay away from). I am finishing up on a $2,000 2005 Ford Escape 3.0 AWD 4X4. 190,000 miles but amazing newish looking inside & out. Endoscope shows all engine internals look very good. The cylinder walls even still have original cross hatched honing polishing marks (man they are making some good engines these days - if the owner changes oil regularly). Runs great, no codes, but it had a vibration on the road. Common issue with Escape/ Mazda Tributes of those years. So new motor mounts all around, new A/C parts all around, fuel injectors pulled, cleaned and new filter baskets installed, new top line spark pugs, 4 brand name all terrain tires, all fluids including brake system changed. Cooling system cleaned, flushed, new coolant, all air and fuel filters and some minor parts store replacement stuff. And a 4 hour detail buff & polish. In the end I have a good looking good running all season 200hp 4x4 SUV and have far less than $5,000 total into it.
Bought an 04 4wd last year off of the side of the road. 170,000 miles with timing belt change etched into the frame at 120,000 miles. Small leak on transmission coolant. Fixed with a $15 hose. Been perfect other than the service engine on and off dependent to where I buy gas. Roof liner is sagging too. 😂 And I paid $3,500. Most fun I could expect running through the orange groves down here in FL
I call the cattle blocker a deer guard. Comes in handy.
Gotta love Scotty!!! He speaks his mind truthfully without any fear... What a warrior for the common man!
In 2015 I bought a 2007 Xterra in mint condition with 65k miles on it for $6000. Those were the good old days
Scotty, You finally heard me I'm driving my 2000 automatic V6 body on frame 2wd with 212k miles. Interesting fact look up the 12,000 lbs per square inch roof crush rating on these when you get a chance. These things are tanks.
Scotty Kilmer sharing his bright mind to help the people!
I've owned a few Nissan vehicles, a 98 Frontier, 2000 Frontier, 2002 Xterra and a 2002 Sentra. The trucks were definitely more reliable than the Sentra.
I have a 2001 Lexus RX300 with 297000 miles on it. The transmission has been replaced but it runs awesome and it's built like a tank.
Makes my life feel accomplished when I noticed that Scotty using the Xtool scanner. The same one I decided to buy🙂they work great
Which one is it?
8:30. Love the Bydeninflation sign :) Think I’ll get 1 :)
Well, I took your advice and I bought a 2001 Nissan Xterra and I put $1000 into it to try and fix oh 300 code and it’s still doing it $1000 later in two mechanics. I took your advice you owe me. Scotty, the
I nearly 💩 at the "timing belt" .
But I too like to use my money for things besides payments for depreciating unreliable vehicles, and that's why I STILL drive a 07 crown vic.
Cost $1800, and now has 476k miles.
Our police department still has several Crown Vics. They outlast the new Explorer patrol cars.
Look good!
This is what I refer to as a "Granny Car". I always look for these cars when I need one. They're the best values and perfect for 4 or 5 years if well maintained. Then, when it comes time to sell it, you get a comparatively good return on your purchase. And if you wreck it, the loss isn't that great. 👍
All these modern complications are making a refurbished 60s car or truck look sweet!
4:56 "AC still works" sounds like my neighbors lawnmower at 7am on Sundays
I had an Xterra from 2010-2012 still regret getting rid of it
Is this guy Italian. He talks with his hands 🙌🏾 Thanks for the advice. Great first car for the kid.
Have an '06 with a manual transmission. Won't ever be going away from my Xterra.
The cam code is most likely the bearing in the distributor. Those 3.3 distributors are very similar to the GM optispark with the little flat plate as the tone wheel.
This is my grandpas personal car🔥
Tell him I approve of His Message even from Central Wisconsin 👍🤣.
I had a dream I was driving a 2008 Xterra and got a flat tire while on a fender bender but my car was perfectly fine. It was the other driver’s car that had the damage. Now I’m seeing them everywhere lol