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#51 of 2808 02 xterra by xse Nov 27, 2000 (4:08 pm)
i agree about long term worries on the supercharger. it maybe nothing, but it may be everything...just too early to tell. i wouldnt be surprised if they add it in '02 or '03 for sure. with all the new competition, they have to keep the xterra in the game if you want power, why not the 245hp pathfinder? it is highly rated as an suv and looks/ drives great
#52 of 2808 Don't worry. Be happy. by gonzo7 Nov 27, 2000 (4:36 pm)
Don't forget the X has a 6yr 60k mile powertrain warranty. If you're worried get a 100k warranty from Nissan. So, If a supercharger shows up, I wouldn't be scared.
#53 of 2808 Xterrible Seat by haldude Nov 27, 2000 (10:27 pm)
I may have bought the right SUV, but I should have taken better note of Edmund's comment that the Xterra has 'uncomfortable front seats'. Crimany, I'm not looking for a Caddy ride, but these are ridiculous! It's like the lumbar is in the wrong place and just shoves me in the back. I've had the car 9 days and am getting serious buyer's remorse from this problem. As a possible solution, I thought I'd ask if anyone has heard of installing a Pathfinder driver seat in place of the original....?? If I can't solve this, I'm going to take my loss and go with the Acura MDX.
#54 of 2808 whoa, that's a bit drastic by likexterra Nov 27, 2000 (10:36 pm)
There are plenty of solutions, including extra lumbar cushions or other padding. You can stick 'em under the "waterproof" seat covers if you want to hide them and you like the covers in the first place. I wouldn't can the X over something as minor as the seats, especially when you're willing to spend $10k more on an MDX to make up for it! You can buy replacement seats or do most anything to suit you and make you comfortable for far less money. And the MDX is 100% new as far as I know, I wouldn't take that risk over the seats either even if I had the extra dough to move up. And just what makes you think the MDX will be any more comforable? A test drive? So you didn't test drive the X? Just playing devil's advocate, if you demand comfort, don't buy a "back to basics" SUV, especially without checking this important quality out first. Brent
#55 of 2808 Seats.. by xcanuk Nov 28, 2000 (12:08 am)
I'll agree, you have a lot of options to make the X more comfortable, they suit me just fine in my case. This topic has come up off and on again, anyone coming from a car will suffer more, due to the new driving position, ( more upright ). Go through the full range of movement with your seats, give it 2 more weeks, then decide if you need the support. I'm on the opposite end, so used to being in a truck ( the X isn't my first ) that I go through pains when I'm in a car. My 2 cents anyway..
#56 of 2808 Seat tips by haldude Nov 28, 2000 (12:45 am)
Hey guys, thanks for the input on my pain in the seat. As far as test drives go, of course I took one. Unfortunatley, this problem doesn't become apparent during a 15 minute test drive where you have all the other sensory input to deal with. The Acura didn't get ragged on for seat discomfort and with it's various adjustments, etc., I'm drawing a fairly reasonable conclusion. Besides, it would be hard to get anything more uncomfortable than this recycled ironing board. My 12 speed isn't as brutal as the X is! Anyway, getting constructive again.... Can anyone elaborate on available replacement seats? The cushion solution is proving to be unviable as it eats up legroom I sorely need. (I've got pretty long legs..). Thanks, veterans. haldude
#57 of 2808 Well by xcanuk Nov 28, 2000 (1:20 am)
When I got my X, I did manage to score some Racaro seats, but couldn't match the rails to my liking.. the x seats are a complete unit, rail & seat combo. I got the neoprene covers for my original seats, and they ended up adding the little more support & comfort. I don't know of any straight swap, but if you head down to a proper aftermarket seat shop, ( check under custom vans ), these guys are wiz's at matching rails with what ever seat you want to spend your money on, and maybe extend the rails so you get more distance. Good luck with your back.
#58 of 2808 Thanks.. by haldude Nov 28, 2000 (2:17 am)
to xcanuk for the idea! This group therapy session has made me fell better already. (Sort of)
#59 of 2808 XTERRA by jaws0068 Nov 28, 2000 (2:56 am)
I have owned a number of cars during the last almost 35 years of being a licensed driver, and the Xterra is undoubtidely the most fun to drive, etc. Your so-called experts don't know didedly about driving or enjoying the type of vehicle the Xterra is. I have owned my X for over a year and have had no problems or complaints with it. It has performed better than expected. It is not a race car or a sports car. It is a truck and should be handled like a truck. Your inspectors or editors should know a little more about a vehicle before commenting on it. The X has proven to be quite successful and over 100,000 owners during the first year can't all be wrong. I think the three reporters are absolutely NUTS and think they should be sentenced to drive a YUGO for the next six months before they are allowed back in the business!! Just my two cents worth of comments to Edmunds.com. JAWS
#60 of 2808 X-Terra Bike Rack by mpsx Nov 28, 2000 (2:10 pm)
I am ready to seal the deal for my 2001 X-Terra 4x4 SE. Right now I have an interior bike rack included. has anyone used this or the roof or hitch bike racks? I just want to know which of these is the easiest to use. I can't imagine it being easy to lift a bike to the roof and I think that the hitch rack would force you to remove the bikes before opening the back gate. I believe that I'm only sacrificing interior cargo space and need to take the time to remove the front wheel. Any advice?????

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