Does anyone test drive cars anymore? Yes the xterra gets crappy gas mileage... it will only get worse becasue 17 isnt that bad. Just looking through some of the posts below yours....

http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=70;t=001033
http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=70;t=000947
http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=70;t=000917
http://www.xterraownersclub.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=70;t=000745

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