Talk me into/out of Xterra

LBOIV001 · 2013-12-23T03:41:03+00:00

I will be posting a very similar thread on the Xterra forum to balance bias, so feel free with fact biased opinions..... I welcome them all. I am really on the fence with deciding to buy an Xterra or a 4Runner, and I could use help deciding. First off, does/has anyone here ever owned BOTH an Xterra and a 4Runner? Your opinions will be the most prized. I am looking to buy a 2005-2009 Xterra with less than 90k miles OR possibly a 4runner V6 (possibly older, of course, if I spend roughly the same money) with less than 140k miles. I know that Toyotas are famous for reaching the high mile club, and Nissans are not that far off the mark (I have a 2000 Frontier with over 200k right now). The mileage may slightly edge towards the 4Runner, but thought that's important, it won't be the final deciding factor. I will be daily driving about 30 miles round trip to work, and plan to make long road trips, (road trip comfort IS an issue) as well as doing some light off-roading (no boulder bashing). My parking lot spaces are anemic, so I know that will be a prob for either vehicle, so I am curious about size and turn radius as well. One question is how well do the Xterras do at around 200k? Would it be time to look to sell or trade in? I like the look of the Xterra far better than the 4Runner, but I am a little concerned about road trip comfort and long term reliability. I don't THINK that the 4R would be worth the significantly higher price, but I could be wrong. I look forward to your opinions. Thanks in advance.