The Xterra is a 4X4 body on frame SUV with a solid rear axle with a 2 speed transfer case, and in the Pro-4X trim, comes with a rear locking differential. I'm not sure how you assess it's not comparable to the Bronco.I don't find this very comparable to a Bronco
If I call up Jsport for a lift and armor on my Passport is it same-same?
Oops.... Reservation date was 10/6/20.
Watch out for that tranny!The title says it all. The high admission price of a new Bronco, along with changing circumstances (read: spousal support), has dashed my plans for a new Bronco. My $100 reservation was quickly refunded - thank you Grainger! I still want something similar, so after looking at the alternatives, I'm now actively searching for a used, but well kept Nissan Xterra Pro-4X. It seems like the perfect fit, with a NA 4.0L V6 (available with a 6 speed manual with clutch start override button) and standard equipment including a rear locker, Bilstien shocks, built in off-road and fog lights, roof rack, full gauges including volt meter and oil pressure, and a 9 speaker Rockford-Fosgate stereo with 6 CD changer. It even has some things I wasn't going to get with the Bronco, like a good sized cargo area with rear seats that fold perfectly flat. And I could have one this week! Maybe in a few years I can find a nice Squatched Bronco coming off lease....
And the camper kit is pretty cool, too!
Why? Would it matter more if I opt out as a day 1 res?
For those of us behind you, yes.
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FYI, the stock Xterra skid plates are worthless. Think several sheets of tin foil pressed together.Oh, I forgot, the standard equipment also includes full bash plates....
The only tranny issues I've read about so far is on 2005-2007 automatics. The issue isn't so much about the transmission, as it is the radiator/transmission cooler getting antifreeze mixed with the transmission fluid, ruining the tranny. If there is something else, let me know!
I'd say it's directly comparable to a Black Diamond Bronco, with the locker and 32" tires. Except that you get the high-end stereo, roof rack and off-road lights as part of the package, no need to order a $$$ separate mid or high package (or ala carte for the roof rack) to get them. And you can put 33"s on it with a no cost, 5 minute mod.
Mine has only 218k miles on it with one clutch replacement...
