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Nissan Xterra

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Robski97
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IS a nissan xterra good to ski out of? also an other truck suggestions
Feb 24 2013 8:21AM
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SloanKettering
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Chevy silverados are pretty good. The new toyota tundras are amazing
Feb 24 2013 8:44AM
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KravtZ
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the new ones are so pussied up compared to what the old ones used to be like. If i was getting a new car this point, personally id go with a jeep grand cherokee
Feb 24 2013 9:25AM
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Soja.
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xterra all the way
Feb 24 2013 2:42PM
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mowglii
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pathfinder or 4runner over xtera any day. Mostly girls drive them
Feb 24 2013 2:44PM
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alex=
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Get a 2000+ Chevy silverado, or a tacoma
Feb 24 2013 2:45PM
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123+ski
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whats your overall budget? and new or used?
Feb 24 2013 2:49PM
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Laurent.
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Fiat Panda 4X4 is all you need.

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Feb 24 2013 2:54PM
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Black.Bird
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Subaru Impreza Sti
Feb 24 2013 2:54PM
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Janky
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what do you mean by ski out of?
Feb 24 2013 2:58PM
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grapejuice3000+
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2004 audi allroad 4.2, possibly the most amazing ski car ever.
Feb 24 2013 3:01PM
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grown-ninja
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I use to love audis, quattro is the worst 4w drive system ever. Got stuck multiple times in an s4 the other weekend in only a few inches where my Subaru would have beasted through
Feb 24 2013 3:04PM
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MACAQUE
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Really? Because I got stuck in 6 inches of snow the other day in my 2009 Toyota 4Runner with locking diffs and ATRAC. I have some shitty worn-out highway tires that were completely clogged with ice, but it must have been the 4wd system that made me get stuck, right?
Feb 24 2013 3:10PM
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grapejuice3000+
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in my allroad i have not once gotten stuck, and i only lose traction when i turn off traction control. we got 10+ inches the other day and i took my car into a field and even with summer tires i got full traction when i needed it, it even pulled and outback out of a drift.
Feb 24 2013 3:12PM
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grown-ninja
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The quattro sends power to wheels when it needs it. At times only 2 wheels were spinning when we were stuck and trying to push out. I'm an awd fan myself
Feb 24 2013 3:24PM
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grapejuice3000+
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its because it was an S series, they have a more "sporty" awd system, they dont even have quattro, hence the "S" on the grille. i think if you drove a quattro you would think differently.
Feb 24 2013 3:33PM
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FerrisBueller
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yes


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Feb 24 2013 3:40PM
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grown-ninja
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^ na had a quattro badge right across it.
Feb 24 2013 3:42PM
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grapejuice3000+
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then it wasnt an s4??
Feb 24 2013 3:42PM
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MACAQUE
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You'll get that with any AWD car that doesn't have locking diffs. Subaru claims "symmetrical AWD" but that's somewhat misleading. Just because it "can" send the necessary power to each wheel doesn't mean it will.. Quattro uses a Torsen center diff, as does the Subaru. My 4Runner also uses a Torsen diff. The AWD systems are really similar between the two brands so I'm surprised you noticed that much of a difference. The point of my post is that there can be numerous factors involved that weren't considered.
Feb 24 2013 3:49PM
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HungryHypocrite
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vw westfalia syncro aint shit gon' happen to that + you can live out of it not just ski
Feb 24 2013 4:00PM
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MACAQUE
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Current S4's use the same quattro system that made Audi famous. I'd be willing to bet that older models did as well.
Feb 24 2013 4:02PM
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Kid.Kelley
Posts: 565 - Karma: 181
Get a d-max
Feb 24 2013 4:02PM
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Robski97
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that audi quatro with the right tires on it are perfect.
Feb 25 2013 10:48AM
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grown-ninja
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yes, yes it was.


Feb 25 2013 10:59AM
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MacMahoooon
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I have a 2001 xterra and it makes for a great ski vehicle. Solid, rugged and basic. If you are looking for something fancy full of comforts, it's not really your thing. But if you want something you can use and abuse day after day, this is a good way to go. I'd suggest a ski box on the roof to put the skis in, as the cargo area is a little short and leaves more room for passengers. If you can find an older one in good shape for cheap go for it.
Feb 25 2013 11:07AM
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SamtheEagle
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I'm currently looking at xterras and 4 runners to replace my honda pilot. both are good cars but pretty much everyone I have talked to has said th 4 runner is a better all around car. just as good offroad and way better on road. I also like the roll down back window of the 4 runner. Check out 4 runner and xterra blogs and you will get all the information yyou need
Feb 25 2013 11:21AM
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accualyisdolan
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Xyerras look sick
Feb 25 2013 11:28AM
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