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xterra is a different package
Posted by Dr. Eric Strauss (more from Dr. Eric Strauss) on Thu, 9 Jan 2003 21:12:57
In Reply to: xterra or '03 9-3, Mark, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:31:44
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Hi Mark,
We use Xterra's on our research team - and they work hard in off-road situations. They are wonderful -real low range, lots of wheel travel - hose them out. But they are a universe apart from a 9-3, or any car for that matter. Even optioned out, they ride harsh, have lots of wind noise, and their short wheel base provides "hobby-horse" fun on our New England highways. Don't get me wrong, they are Jeeps with all of the bugs sorted out and a bit of civilization added for your sanity. The pathfinder suggestion might lead to a better fit...
In addition, please don't laugh or suggest that I increase my therapy, but I urge you to check out the Kia Sorento - its lavish and comfortable in a shamefully affordable package. It has no low range transfer case and not a lot of wheel travel - but its not designed for ass-kicking off-road adventures. For most people,it has all of the awd capacity needed. Think - Honda Pilot without the mark-up.
Good luck
eric
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Posts in this Thread:
- xterra or '03 9-3, Mark, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:31:44
- xterra is a different package, Dr. Eric Strauss, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 21:12:57 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: xterra or '03 9-3, Karen, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 20:37:42
- Hey, thanks for your reply!, Mark, Fri, 10 Jan 2003 12:33:16
- Karen, Karen, Karen..., Greg Netzner, Fri, 10 Jan 2003 11:04:49
- LOL!, Karen, Fri, 10 Jan 2003 20:13:14
- I went to SAABUSA.com and did a comparison, Ian Glenday
, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 19:50:08 - Edmunds had a long-term test on the Xterra, CWilson, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:14:48
- Are you a terrorist? If not, the choice is clear., Terraplanem, Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:37:01
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