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Old 12-31-2011, 04:12 PM
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I am new here, but it seems this is a solid forum. I'll get to the point.

I am looking at buying an '04 xterra from a local dealership. I took it for a test drive and have a few concerns. It's a manual awd.when in first and second gear it whines a little (whines like my 1984 suburban, when i switch into 4wd).

The next issue is a kind of clanging noise in the drivers side wheel well. it sounds like there is something loose because its only when i don't give it enough gas while shifting and it rocks back and forth.
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Old 12-31-2011, 05:32 PM
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Unfortunately I never had those problem before at the shop or my 04 Xterra, but my is only 2WD. I suggest having your tech inspect the vehicle before. Without hearing the noise is not much I can suggest from here.
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Old 12-31-2011, 06:05 PM
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Yeah, I think I may avoid this car and look for one without these issues. Thanks for the quick response!
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Probably don't buy. If it whined in every gear it could something other than the transmission. First and second whine means transmission. The clank could be anything from cv joint to front differential backlash or balljoints. Sounds like a sketchy vehicle to me.
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