Alright folks, need some help to join the community. Looking to pick up an Xterra as a second vehicle for winter and light trail exploration. I've had multiple Jeep Wranglers over the years but want something more reliable, better road manners, and equally as capable. Keeping to a tight budget so my wife won't kill me when the mods begin (I have quite a few modified toys at the moment), I have 2 used X's and I can't decide which to pull the trigger on. Any help or advice will be appreciated, looking to make a decision by the weekend.
1st contender:
2006, not sure of the model...know it's not an offroad or SE, but it's not a base model either. 102k miles, fairly clean, all seems straight, no maintenance records but everything works, moves, sounds like it should (test drove it). Not crazy about the dark blue color, but can live with it given the price and close proximity of the dealership to home.
2nd contender:
2005 SE, 162k miles, clean, too far away (3 hour drive) to see in person but pics look good. One owner and maintenance records showing all Nissan dealer performed services its entire life. White in color, one of my top preferences.
Now under normal circumstances it would be a no brainer for me and go with number 1...except the 2nd option is $2k cheaper, has higher mileage but fully serviced at the dealer with records. I really can't make up my mind, but know if I wait I'll lose out! Already lost the exact used one I wanted, 2 miles from my house...waited 2 days before I decided to buy it and it was sold by the time I pulled the trigger.
Advice???
1st contender:
2006, not sure of the model...know it's not an offroad or SE, but it's not a base model either. 102k miles, fairly clean, all seems straight, no maintenance records but everything works, moves, sounds like it should (test drove it). Not crazy about the dark blue color, but can live with it given the price and close proximity of the dealership to home.
2nd contender:
2005 SE, 162k miles, clean, too far away (3 hour drive) to see in person but pics look good. One owner and maintenance records showing all Nissan dealer performed services its entire life. White in color, one of my top preferences.
Now under normal circumstances it would be a no brainer for me and go with number 1...except the 2nd option is $2k cheaper, has higher mileage but fully serviced at the dealer with records. I really can't make up my mind, but know if I wait I'll lose out! Already lost the exact used one I wanted, 2 miles from my house...waited 2 days before I decided to buy it and it was sold by the time I pulled the trigger.
Advice???