Knoob here..Have a question reguarding price on a 2000 Qx4

[Av10sguy]

Greetings, this is my first post, so i am not too sure if this is in the right area or not, but i thought i would give it a try after searching around. I am currentally intrested in purchasing my sisters truck which is a 2000 Qx4. She bought it with 40,000 back in 2003, and she now has 128,300! YIPE! She drives all highway miles to work and she lives in the boonies so she drives a lot. So, my question here is that she wants 8,000 for her truck which i find high, but maybe they do go for that much. I have no idea what these are worth, i currentally drive a 99 Cougar and i can tell you the inside and outs of that car, but i know nothing reguarding these trucks. So i thought i would ask the pros here and get some more information. The title is clean and its in good condition, new brakes and tires, however i am sure it will need flushes soon because she is a girl and does not to preventative maintence on cars! So what would you pay for a 2000 Qx4 with 128,000+ on it!?!? Is there anything that i should be worried with being it has such high millage? Thanks guys!

[nmgoodthing]

For Sale By Owner would be around $7,275

Retail is $9,450 in good condition.

I'd offer her $6500 - 7000. Does she owe on it?

Personally I'd hold out for a 2001 that has the 240 horses.

[Av10sguy]

Yea she owes $8,000 on it but i think that she will end up taking a loss due to the current millage she has on it right now. I would love to hold out for a 2001, but hell that would be a lot more money. Would the 2001+ 3.5 engine fit in the engine bay of a 2000? Also would it be very hard to do a 2001 front end conversion? My mom has a 2001 I35 and let me say that her car can haul some serious a$$!

[fueler]

i have 126k CITY miles (yikes) on my 99 QX4 and i've never had a single problem.

You will not be disappointed with this car, I expect to put 300k on mine. Timing belt interval is scheduled at 105k miles according to Nissan. Has this been done? Since this was a girls car, i'm going to guess "no". This is a $600 job with new water pump, thermostat, all belts and fluids, and this is done as a scheduled maintenance. Really, all you need to do is change the oil regularly and do the t-belt every 150k or less, and you will never have any problem. The 2001+ models have a larger 3.5 V6 with new ignition setup, it is stronger but has much more problems than the bulletproof VG33 engine in the 00 QX4. The problem lie in the individual ignition coils (97-00 was distributor, 01+ is individual coils) if you read this board, you'll find that anybody who's been having ignition problems has a 2001 or higher. I would not waste my time with a 2001+ because I simply don't like to get stranded, even if it is only once in a blue moon. I usually drive 500 miles deep into Baja, with nothing in any direction for 100 miles, the last thing I need is a car I can't trust.

[KoukiS14]

I paid 9966 for my 99.5 QX4 (all the changes that the 2000 has) with 51,100 miles. Not a whole lot more considering the mileage difference.

I dunno. . mine was a "scratch and dent" . . my bumper had some damage, and I have a scratch on my passenger door. . maybe that's why it was cheaper. . Fixing both of those things :o

I agree with fueler. . I LOVE the VQ. . incredible engine, but I've been noticing problems with it since I became an R50 owner... Just enough to be discouraging to me. Honestly, the VG isn't the turd I would have thought it would be. It's fine for the vehicle it's in.

Price difference seems to be quite vast between 2000 and 2001 as well.

EITHER way. . VG or VQ . . you'll love the thing. Welcome to NICO!!!

[fueler]

I paid 9966 for my 99.5 QX4 (all the changes that the 2000 has) with 51,100 miles. Not a whole lot more considering the mileage difference.

I'd say that's an excellent deal. I paid $13900 for my 99 QX4 with 70k miles, but this was 3.5 years ago when that was the cheapest deal I could find, it had disgusting oil and a busted door lock from being broken into.... the next cheapest QX4 was $15k Now I see QX4's going for $6k on craigslist and it makes me go "damn".

[KoukiS14]

Yea she owes $8,000 on it but i think that she will end up taking a loss due to the current millage she has on it right now. I would love to hold out for a 2001, but hell that would be a lot more money. Would the 2001+ 3.5 engine fit in the engine bay of a 2000? Also would it be very hard to do a 2001 front end conversion? My mom has a 2001 I35 and let me say that her car can haul some serious a$$!

I've always been a Nissan guy -- you can get a decent vehicle for a decent price. I was originally out to buy an I30/I35 or a Q45, but opted instead for something I can take off some sweet jumps.

I35 / Maxima are pretty sweet

[nissandoms47]

man you guys got a deal. i paid 7900 for my 97 Qx4 with 89k.but he also included some new tires.

[Av10sguy]

i have 126k CITY miles (yikes) on my 99 QX4 and i've never had a single problem.

You will not be disappointed with this car, I expect to put 300k on mine. Timing belt interval is scheduled at 105k miles according to Nissan. Has this been done? Since this was a girls car, i'm going to guess "no". This is a $600 job with new water pump, thermostat, all belts and fluids, and this is done as a scheduled maintenance. Really, all you need to do is change the oil regularly and do the t-belt every 150k or less, and you will never have any problem. The 2001+ models have a larger 3.5 V6 with new ignition setup, it is stronger but has much more problems than the bulletproof VG33 engine in the 00 QX4. The problem lie in the individual ignition coils (97-00 was distributor, 01+ is individual coils) if you read this board, you'll find that anybody who's been having ignition problems has a 2001 or higher. I would not waste my time with a 2001+ because I simply don't like to get stranded, even if it is only once in a blue moon. I usually drive 500 miles deep into Baja, with nothing in any direction for 100 miles, the last thing I need is a car I can't trust.

Yea i know that the nissan engines are built damn well! I currentally drive a ford, and it seems like every other month something goes out in the damn thing! I just would like something that i can trust...and i have never owned a SUV before and i wouldnt mind the change. Is insurance a killer on these cars being they are a luxury car? Thanks for your help guys, i really appreciate it!

[KoukiS14]

I like to think I got a pretty good deal on it, but it balances out -- I got a HORRIBLE deal on my 240sx

Insurance: Mine isn't cheap, but I still have like two tickets and a small accident on my record :o

[cjeagle1]

I just bought a 2002 QX4 black on black with all options except for nav system with 107000 miles on it for 11,300. Is that a good deal? Acc. to previous owner, tires, rotors and brakes have just been replaced within the past year. Great ride and power. Most luxurious car I have ever owned. Test drove some 1998 Qx4's and thought it was quite sluggish. This one allows me to overtake cars while going up a hill. Sharp looks. Find myself looking at it while walking away every once in a while as well as looking forward to getting inside every morning. 2002 model has no timing belt just chain so less expensive to maintain. Hope this makes up for any ignition problems I encounter. BTW anyone knows a qualified experienced Nissan/Infiiniti technician who can service my vehicle in the chicago area at affordable rates.
Modified by cjeagle1 at 1:34 AM 3/5/2007

[Axelpkt]

I have owned my 02 Pathy for 2 years now and never had any problems with besides routine maintenance. The only problem I have with it is lack of aftermarket parts . But I bought mine 2 years ago with 36k on it for $16,700 when dealers around here were asking $20,000 +!! Plus I got the 5spd, boo yah for ebay

[Av10sguy]

Well...I will know for sure tomorrow, but it looks like i found a buyer for my car, and i will be taking over my sisters pearl white 2000 Qx4. I am getting it for 6,700! Not too shabby considering it has 130K on it, but 100K of the miles are all highway miles! I look forward to being a new active member on the forums once this is a done deal. And of course ill post some pics of it!

[KoukiS14]

Well...I will know for sure tomorrow, but it looks like i found a buyer for my car, and i will be taking over my sisters pearl white 2000 Qx4. I am getting it for 6,700! Not too shabby considering it has 130K on it, but 100K of the miles are all highway miles! I look forward to being a new active member on the forums once this is a done deal. And of course ill post some pics of it!

Welcome the club!!