I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Xterra as an option. As a new Xterra owner, I thought it was very competetive with the 4Runner. I made my final decision based mostly on the trade-value that the Nissan dealership would offer me over what the Toyota dealership was willing to offer. I am used to driving a 1500 series silverado, and the Xterra so far has been an improvement in just about every way except for the obvious lack of a pickup bed. The 4Runner handled very similarly.
Wow, way to piss in his drink....![]()