I am thinking about trading in my 00 xterra for a 03 or 04 4X4. I just have a couple of questions, if anyone could help. I would really like to have a 5spd but I am going to be towing a little bit.. so is that bad for the transmission? Is automatic better?

Also, any main differences between the 03 and 04? Honestly I hate to see my 00 go. I love the square headlights and plain interior, but oh well, guess I should have bought a 4X4 to start!

Thanks!