I have really enjoyed my Nissan Xterra to date. I purchased it used in 2010 and have since put on about 90,000 miles taking it all over North America. It has had it's share of issues (some of which were hidden by the dealer I purchased it from) but nothing major that has made me regret the purchase. It is capable both on road and off. Gas mileage is not terrible, but definitely not that great, either. There's lots of space inside for gear, equipment, people and pets. In fact, my dog loves the truck. She has lots of room in the back seat or back cargo area. The vehicle has lots of options for customization/upgrades, including lots of off-road equipment. The interior is comfortable, but not flashy. You won't find too many bells and whistles, just a rugged, bare bones interior. You wouldn't want to tear a leather seat out on the trail, anyways. The engine is powerful, the truck is quick to accelerate and it is easy to pass other vehicles on the highway. It is also reliable. Road noise is slightly noisier compared to other vehicles, but it is also dependent on tires used. The ride is smooth, but not luxurious like a Tahoe or something like that. Off road it is very capable right out of the factory.

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra. I purchased it with very low miles from my mother. I have absolutely never had any issues or problems with it. The car was not my first choice at the time, but I paid off my mothers lease and got an extremely great price.