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December 2, 2021 11:11 am by

2006 Nissan Xterra with 88k Miles and a 6-Speed Manual

2006 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4x4

For December 2, 2021, our used car find is this unusually clean 2006 Nissan Xterra 4×4 in desirable Off-Road trim and with a six-speed manual gearbox. It’s offered on Craigslist by a private seller in the Seattle area for $9,900 or best offer.

Here’s what makes this one special.

Introduction

Nissan first brought the Xterra to the US for the 2000 model year as a direct Toyota 4Runner competitor. Like the 4Runner, it was based on a truck platform (the Frontier), which meant it enjoyed heavy-duty ladder frame construction, a solid rear axle, and leaf springs (in back). When combined with available four-wheel drive, plus a two-speed transfer case, and even a rear differential locker, this made the Xterra into a seriously capable off-roader.

If cars have street cred, the Xterra has dirt cred.

Nissan redesigned the Xterra for 2005, keeping most of the off-road goodies in place while adding handsome Tonka-tough styling and boosting power with a new 4.0-liter, 265-horsepower V6. Adding to its backcountry skill set, the second-generation Xterra (R50) also offered an Off-Road trim, which decked out the SUV with the full range of trail gear, including a generous 9.5-inches of ground clearance, skid plates, and the rear diff locker.

The Listing

This particular Xterra for sale sports both the Off-Road trim and 4WD. It also boasts just 88k miles, a six-speed manual transmission, and an unusually tidy appearance inside and out. And it seems to be well maintained, too, with some recent major investments, including a new clutch plus four new Goodyear all-terrain tires.

In the words of the seller…

2006 Nissan Xterra Off-Road 4×4 6speed manual transmission Second owner always been been service New clutch New tires. this SUV is in very nice condition

Assuming this one drives as well as it looks, the asking price of $9,900 is quite reasonable for such a good specimen. As we note in our recent Cheap Off-Road SUV comparison, the equivalent 4Runner would likely cost twice as much or more.

Here’s a link to the Nissan Xterra listing on Craigslist.

Details and Specs

  • 88,000 miles
  • 4.0-liter V6 engine (VQ40DE)
  • 265 hp @ 5,600 rpm
  • 284 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
  • six-speed manual transmission
  • four-wheel drive (4WD) with two-speed transfer case
  • Silver Lightning Metallic exterior
  • brown cloth interior
  • for sale by owner
  • $9,900 (or best offer)
  • Tacoma, Washington
  • 5N1AN08WX6C500961

Photos

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