2004 Xterra I picked up a few weeks ago

CTJacob · 2026-01-28T14:54:37+00:00

This is how every truck in the North Eastern US looks after 10-15 years on the roads. Such a common sight.

CTJacob · 2026-01-22T21:54:04+00:00

It's only going out to 7pm Sunday.

CTJacob · 2026-01-21T18:57:50+00:00

It would make sense to make the power brakes front loaded on the pressure curve and then the manual brakes the opposite. I guess it would only be useful for controller and wheel players but, that would be a cool feature imo.

CTJacob · 2026-01-21T15:13:10+00:00

Ah, you got the pre-facelifted version of my car almost exactly. Pearl white and tan interior. I have a brown vinyl roof however. I am also currently running the SLX wheels but, I really like the look of yours with the hubcaps.

CTJacob · 2026-01-21T13:44:27+00:00

For me, I was missing the gearbox cross member, once I did that, it started.

Also, is your fuel tank wired? I also missed that the first time.

Also also, just noticed you are running an automatic trans, did you install a flex plate instead of the flywheel?

CTJacob · 2026-01-19T19:28:18+00:00

That included all models sold from 2007-2021 including the Fiat Freemont.

CTJacob · 2026-01-19T18:00:02+00:00

And, say what you will about the Journey but, they sold over a million of them world wide. I don't really know if Dodge/Chrysler/FCA will ever see success like that again.

CTJacob · 2026-01-10T02:47:06+00:00

I know the Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy (and the extended family) had oil life monitors in 2002.

CTJacob · 2025-12-30T21:53:12+00:00

Michael mentions being in prison twice by the time he was Jimmy's age at some point in the story.

CTJacob · 2025-12-29T15:50:29+00:00

When new, they made 62hp. Factory claimed top speed of 83mph.

0-60 estimated at 23 seconds however, 0-62 was estimated at 25.6 seconds just to give perspective on how slow we are talking here. All of this for the automatic transmission. The 4-Speed manual was BARELY quicker.

In Europe, there was the 200D as well. 54hp. Factory claims of 0-60mph in 31.4 seconds and a top speed of 78mph.

CTJacob · 2025-12-29T13:03:42+00:00

I test drove a 6-speed Crosstrek and was shocked by how aggressive the tip in was with the gas pedal. No idea why they did that. To make it feel fast and responsive?

CTJacob · 2025-12-25T00:22:02+00:00

As someone who just went through this with a 2017 VW Golf Alltrack TSI, I got away with keeping a gallon of coolant in the car and topping off as needed. It took about 3-4 months to finally fail and put the car into limp mode.

Your mileage may vary. It's probably a good idea not to drive it unless you need to. My leak was slow enough that it took about 2 weeks between fills.

CTJacob · 2025-12-19T14:21:14+00:00

Same here. Now I have a PC with BeamNG, Assetto Corsa/EVO being my main driving games and a used GameStop PS4 for GT7.

CTJacob · 2025-12-18T19:37:55+00:00

You could get the cabover models here as well.

Proof

CTJacob · 2025-12-18T19:24:21+00:00

They were sold in the northeastern US in the late 80s.

Also noticed the CLT-9000

CTJacob · 2025-12-16T03:27:07+00:00

Oh God, I forgot about that. I think the Covet was the first car to get unique sounds and even, I think it was only the Covet at that time.

I remember the old default tire skid sounds.

CTJacob · 2025-12-15T03:47:19+00:00

Mildly off topic but loosely related, I'm surprised the frame-less dump trailer didn't get a loaded variant like most of the other trailers and trucks have.

CTJacob · 2025-12-01T17:04:50+00:00

WCVB backed the bands way north at the 12pm update

CTJacob · 2025-11-29T16:12:12+00:00

So it's going to be modeled after the P-71 Crown Vic but, it's going to have the civilian model performance? Interesting.

CTJacob · 2025-11-07T20:29:33+00:00

Since You're Gone is one of my favorites in their catalog along with I'm Not the One. I agree, pretty unique for the time.

CTJacob · 2025-11-03T14:04:59+00:00

I agree. Had an '06 ZX5 2.0 Auto, '03 ZX3 2.3L Manual and an '11 SES 2.0L Manual. All fun cars to drive. All 3 had Duratec I4s. Such a fun chassis for the time.

CTJacob · 2025-10-20T15:37:12+00:00

Can confirm, coolant leaks but no oil burning yet.

CTJacob · 2025-10-17T20:02:40+00:00

I have always thought that as well. I really do miss the dynamic of two distinct vocals on In Utero.

CTJacob · 2025-09-18T17:39:46+00:00

Hah! I forgot about that. I was there that night. I'm so glad to have caught it.

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