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SUVs Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser
40 messages, Last post on Mar 28, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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Compare the X with the FJ - or the Xboxx if you're a Toyota fan vs the FakeJeep if you're a Nissan fan.  Steve, Host
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 13, 2006 6:51 am) |
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Sorry Steve, i dont get your reply.
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Replying to: brianj1 (Jun 13, 2006 6:57 am) Steve, Host |
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I'm considering both of these vehicles and can't seem to decide. Based on style alon, I'm drawn to the FJ. they both have similar stats in terms of fuel economy, pick up and braking ability, although I think the xterra is a little more road worthy and the FJ is a little more off road worthy. The negatives on the FJ are the lack of rear visibility and the limited access to the back seat and a rear side window that is small and fixed. But the style of the FJ really draws me in. Choices, choices!
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Replying to: 56bartman (Jun 14, 2006 2:13 pm)
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Replying to: aazevedo (Jun 17, 2006 10:48 am) |
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I'm debating between the two myself. C&D did a very similar Comparison a few months back but they included the Jeep Cherokee, and Hummer H3. In the C&D test Xterra was #1 and the FJ took 3rd behind the Grand Cherokee #2. I think I would be able to get an Xterra for a little cheaper (leftover 05) but I think long-term an 07' FJ will hold its value better. Does anyone know what the aftermarket support is like on the FJ vs Xterra? I know Tacomas and 4Runners typically have better aftermarket support than Frontiers and Pathfinders, but the Xterra is built on the Titan platform so I think down the line a lift kit for the Xterra might be easier and cheaper. Does anyone know how similar the FJ platform is to the 4runner or Tacoma? Anyone looking into these two should check out what Car and Driver had to say in their comparison a few months back. Having driven them both I favor the Nissan but I know that Toyotas typically hold their value better. I really don’t like the FJ's driving position even if it is better for off road it just isn't as empowering as the Xterra's ride position. Considering how closely matched these two are I think I will go with the Xterra
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The dealer called me yesterday to say that a blue fj had arrived and was not yet spoken for. After confirming what options it had I reminded him that we had discussed costco pricing at invoice +$1500. All of a sudden he had to check with the manager and when he came back he said oops, the fj is exempt from costco pricing and they would have to sell at MSRP. I'm in no rush and I'm going to wait it out, or buy the xterra!!
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Replying to: 56bartman (Jun 21, 2006 2:10 pm) >>> had arrived and was not yet spoken for. After >>> confirming what options it had I reminded him that we >>> had discussed costco pricing at invoice +$1500. All of >>> a sudden he had to check with the manager and when he >>> came back he said oops, the fj is exempt from costco >>> pricing and they would have to sell at MSRP. I'm in no >>> rush and I'm going to wait it out, or buy the xterra!! Well done! I also walked away from buying the FJ Cruiser when I saw the games Toyota and its dealers are playing. How are they even allowed to advertise a base model when it's actually not available for sale? I hope the DA of an aggressive state like California looks into this. I also hope everyone that's angry at what Toyota is doing refuses to buy an FJ Cruiser and then emails or calls Toyota customer service to explain that their business practice lost Toyota an easy sale, in addition to a lot of goodwill. After over 20 years of buying Toyotas, I'm walking away and won't be back unless there's a significant change at Toyota.
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