ok, picked up a 2007 OFF ROAD edition with a few issues for $3k.
body is in excellent shape, and interior is good as well. The rad has not mixed coolant with tranny fluid yet, and there was no whine indicating cam chain tensioners were already done, or not an issue. 150k miles. Runs good, drives straight, shocks still stiff, and no rattles anywhere (huge surprise!)
Problems:
needs new front right wheel bearing (whoomp whoomp whoomp that gets worse when turning left)
needs fuel gauge sending unit (gauge is wonky - common problem)
needs right bank upstream O2 sensor
cruise doesn't work
needs a good solid cleaning
this is a back up car, which was previously done with a Honda CRV that I gave to my daughter when her Ford zx2 took a pooop and I gave up on it. I can drive my Silverado until I get the Xterra sorted out...then looking forward to a slight lift, and having some fun on the trails.
Front suspension is coil over struts. Rear is leaf springs. Real 4wd with 4low and locking rear diff.