OlBlue Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Since the frame on OlBlue (RIP 1991-2012, 386K) has finally disolved beyond reasonable repair I have been looking at options. I took the plunge today and bought an 03 X -XE. I finally caught on to why everyone is swapping out their 3.0's for the 3.3L...It takes me awhile but what a difference! I like that many of the parts and the "know how" are interchangable between the WD21 and WD22. Lots of good things to say about the X, based on my test drive and inspection. Once I change the t-belt, I need to do something for the front bumper...too much plastic! My 95 WD21 will remain my DD once I swap the toasted trans. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 wait, your 2003 has the 3.3? i was under the impression it was a VQ35... ? i want pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 the X used the VQ33 up to 2004 and than went to the VQ40 in 2005, the pathfinder had the VQ35 in 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 see! thats where i was confused...i didnt read the X as xterra since i never once saw xterra anywhere. lol. looking back i see wd22 now... -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Yeah Yeah, it's early, we'll let it slide this time.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Early? Hell its 2:44 in the am. i havent even went to bed yet. But i still want pictures of this beast! when you are online OP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Dont get me wrong, I love my WD21, but I have a soft spot for the Xterra's as well. Just looking at some of the SAS jobs that Ryan and his fellow Coloradians have done to some of the X's over in their neck of the woods makes me want to grab one... And the rumor that they get better fuel mileage sweetens the pot... Not to mention that the wife might actually want to drive it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I like the WD22 Xterras but the only thing that makes me not like them is how they had to deform the entire truck to fit a first aid kit. The back window HAS to open or it's not a real truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The back window HAS to open or it's not a real truck. Real trucks dont have back windows. They have beds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 LOL that is a good point... Although my 2 yoa son calls my pathfinder a truck... so I will agree with him!! Windows opening or not, doesnt matter to me.... The first aid kit is actually pretty cool, I like the strange way the body curves, like a WD21 but on steroids. Thus a WD22. Not trying to start a war here by any means, to each his own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm a fan of Xterras. When they are 15+ years old and cheap I'll pick one up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoore4512 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Real trucks dont have back windows. They have beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwd5021 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sad to see another pathy go, but that's definitely a good choice. It seems like the X is the way to go if you like wd21's but want something newer. So will this be your offroading toy since you have a dd already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 WTF are you trying to say with that pic? That trucks have back windows? Wow. You showed me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwd5021 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 He is very dense, don't bother arguing with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 no, real trucks have sliding back windows !!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 LOL good point Well either way you won't know why you need that back window to open until you own a vehicle that doesn't have the option to open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlBlue Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi Sorry for the slow response I have been travelling, will post some pics once i get back. Never thought of the window as being an issue since I never use mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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