Posted on 02/19/2007 6:25:12 PM PST by Chickensoup
I have to purchase a truck based suv. I am looking for one that will lase at least ten years and give me good road handling and rugged to boot. I need a truck base because I have a rugged road to climb to get to my house.
I have beeen loooking at these two vehicles and would really like some input. If you have any others to recommend please chime in.
I am looking in the 30k or less range...and less is better.
The dealership he works at is one of the largest in the country because of its consistently low, no-haggle prices. He occasionally takes customer phone calls and e-mails from people out of state who arrange to fly in, buy a car, and drive it home. I'm not suggesting you go this far, but if you end up buying an FJ Cruiser or an Xterra, use this as a negotiating reference. If you get a comparable price, it's probably a good deal. Because the prices are non-negotiable, they are already as low or lower than the price you have to haggle and negotiate to get at a "traditional" dealer.
The same company runs another store that sells new Nissans. It operates the same way.
Thanks. On the Nissans, does the price include the manufacturer's rebate?
Yes.
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Nah, four-wheel independent steering, two V-8s (one for front axle, one for rear) That thing will sit in one spot and do a tasmanian devil spin. Pretty cool. But I think you'd have to have an engineering degree to figure out how to drive it. It's a concept vehicle, not slated for production..... yet.
if you look at jeeps, get one of the slightly older jeeps with the 4.0L I-6 engine, and a stick. the auto trans in many of the jeeps were junk, and the I-6 is an eternal engine. I've run two of them well past 200k miles, and have seen plenty past 300k.
I bought the car! Tonight! The first time I have bought a new car by myself! I got a really good deal. Thank you for the advice! I bought an Xterra S.
I bought the car! Tonight! The first time I have bought a new car by myself! I got a really good deal. Thank you for the advice! I bought an Xterra S.
I bought the car! Tonight! The first time I have bought a new car by myself! I got a really good deal. Thank you for the advice! I bought an Xterra S.
My daughter has an Xterra. Its been a great vehicle. Good luck with it.
I would highly recommend the FJ Cruiser. I have had mine for 3 1/2 years and I still love it. I never have trouble in the snow, and off road, it can go where most other vehicles can’t. My boyfriend’s daughter calls it a giant quad. It also looks nice on the road too. The only drawback is that it’s extremely difficult to back-up. The rear is so high that you will not see something like a motorcycle or bicycle that is right behind you, even using your mirrors, so keep that in mind. Other than that, all I can say is that I’m keeping mine until it dies :)
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