Hugo

I decided not to get an Xterra (or any other vehicle for that matter) for the time being.

I ordered some replacement shocks for the tailgate, some replacement Bilsteins and Downey coils up front, and bought some new spark plugs.

I will keep the truck as long as I can, and be on the lookout, meanwhile, for a low miles 2000. If I'm lucky, I'll switch over to that.

MTL_4runner

Smart man Hugo!

Mine's going to be driven in college by my now 2yr old son.
J/K I have been looking at 4th gens, but just can't bring myself to take on car payments again.

mkgarrison5

good choice hugo. save the $ that you would spend on a car and put it in a savings account with a 5% interest rate and let the $ work for you.

Hugo

Actually, money saved will be dumped in my other automotive money pit (the M3), on renovations on the house, or for travelling purposes.

I figured I didn't need to waste 40 grand (CAN$) on a truck I didn't need, especially if reliability was a question mark.

I had the sheetmetal around the windshield re-done and repainted last year, so the truck has little/no rusts issues at the moment. I should be good to go for a while.

MTL_4runner

If you do go and buy another 4runner, consider buying one down in the southwest US and have it shipped up to the border for importation. The process isn't that bad, I guarantee it's cheaper than buying in Canada and you'll get a vehicle that is completely rust free (ie it's like buying it new.....body-wise anyway). It's just horrible how fast winters up here can totally trash vehicles.

Hugo

Well... looks like the '05 model year of US Tacomas WERE available with 6 speed, short box, and off road package.

Uh-hoh...