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Originally Posted by aigel View Post
The Nissan product just has a cheapness about it that I can't tolerate. Maybe on a $5k truck but not for $15k. The Xterra is another candidate that can be had with a stick. (The 4runner which would be my overall preference can not be had with a stick in the newer years).

I had some of these discussions with Kaisen - let's see if he chimes in - he'll have some input too.

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There is some truth to the cheapness, but its actually one of the things I like about the car. And the cheapness in the FJ is tenfold thanks to all the plastic.

I agree with your choice of the 4runner, it is what my heart was set on 5 years ago when I ended up with the Xterra. Price made all the difference in the world though. We ended up with an 01' Xterra SE with 54,000 miles for just under $13k. Similarly optioned and miled 4runners were fetching $18-$20k. 5 years later we are still way ahead from a total outlay standpoint.
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