Postby ekbeegl » Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:47 pm
Well I found a pristine '08 LE V8 4x4 with 31k on the odo. They are asking $18,500 for it which seems like steal from what I've seen in my area and online. plus they are going to throw in lifetime power train warranty and tires for life(it's a Nissan stealership)
Some quick questions, I'm sure they are repeats and I could find them all if I searched but at work till midnight, and going in early tomorrow to buy before work.
Real world gas mileage? What are most averaging? I drive 25miles one way on the highway, not much city driving, and not much traffic. I know it's not an econo car but could I manage about 16-18mpg? Dad had an 07 titan 2wd and averaged about that going 50miles each way-not sure if they are comparable, but figure the titan has a few lbs on the Patty. I probably only average about 10miles every two weeks in the city (yea I work a lot).
Reliability? Any major issues that I should know about/look for...I know the obvious, car fax and I always make them throw a used vehicle on a lift so I can inspect the underside (worked in a shop for a few years so can identify most major issues).
I keep seeing something about an oil/trans cooler bypass, what's that all about?
And lastly, throw out anything else I should know about these trucks...what you love, hate, have had to modify to make livable etc...
I was hung up on getting an xterra, but like that Pathfinders creature comforts a lil more, and the extra power, and space don't hurt either. I wont be doing much more than some light off roading...camping a few times, and have to visit out on some job sites that are accessible only by tractors, so not needing a mule of a vehicle. But nice to know it can get me most places. I need something reliable for all seasons, after last years insane winter, I knew I couldn't do without 4wd again, and being in-charge I have to be there come hell or 3ft snows...
Thanks in advance for any imput
Hope I can call myself an owner come tomorrow morning