2000 Nissan Xterra

Xterra SUV

6 - Cyl.

Automatic

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Gasoline

I bought this Xterra on Ebay and the seller never sent me the title and the engiine did not run as described in the listing. Ebay refunded me the purchase price under the purchase protection plan and let me keep the vehicle since there is a problem with the engine. I had the local Nissan dealer and an independent auto mechanic esttimate the engine repairs. Both gave me similar estimates. I could replace the engine with a used one having 80,000 miles on it for about $4000 or repair the exisiting for about $2000. Either of those options would be great except that I have been unable to get title for the vehicle. So even if i fix it I could not get plates for it. Supposedly there is a way to get a title called a "bonded title" or through a court order. All of that is just too much hassle for me so I am selling the vehicle as is. Someone else may try and get a title for it, use it for parts, or simply fix the engine and use it as a farm vehicle or something. If a title is provided at some point after the engine is repaired the vehicle would probably be worth $6500 or so based on KBB values. I just want to get back what I have put in to the vehicle which includes close to $900 having it shipped to me and $500 in diagnostics to determine the engine issue. As such, I am listing it for only $1400. Please email me with any questions. Thanks.On Feb-23-11 at 05:59:37 PST, seller added the following information: PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS ITEM IF YOU REQUIRE A TITLE. As I stated in the description, the reason I am selling is because of the difficulty I have had in obtaining a duplicate title. I thought that was pretty clear in the previous description but a bid was made that I had to cancel because the bidder did not read or understand the description. Another question I have received a couple times is on the vehicle being a 4 wheel drive. Yes this vehicle is the 4 wheel drive version. Thank you for your interest and once again ...... PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY THE VEHICLE AS IS WITH NO TITLE AVAILABLE THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK !!!! :-)On Feb-24-11 at 11:20:51 PST, seller added the following information: Hello Ebay Community, all the Watchers, Bidders, and Potential Bidders: I realize that 90% or more of all Ebay members have common sense and this message is BOLD and in RED only for the minority of Ebay members who may not...... Yet AGAIN I have had to cancel bids among bidders who are expecting a TITLE to be received from me with this vehicle. I strongly suggest that instead of bidding on this vehicle that you bid on a copy of "HOOKED ON PHONICS" so that you may learn to read ! :-) SO here goes AGAIN: I DO NOT HAVE A TITLE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND I AM NOT SURE IF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL BE ABLE TO GET ONE. IF YOU REQUIRE A TITLE PLEASE DO NOT BID !!! I own this vehicle as a result of Ebay refunding my purchase of this exact vehicle on Ebay and Ebay refunding me my purchase and letting me keep it due to the original seller never sending me the title. It MIGHT BE, COULD BE, MAYBE possible for you to obtain a title in some other fashion that I am not aware of ..... or possibly by obtaining a "bonded title". However, I do not have the time or patience for that and I am simply trying to earn back what I lost in buying this vehicle which was $900 in shipping costs and $500 in diagnosing that a CAM in the engine needs replacement. Hence the $1400 start price. Ebay refunded me the full amount of my purchase since I did not receive a title however I had already had it shipped and inspected at my expense. I would like to recoup that $1400 or whatever the market value ends up being at this auction. AGAIN - PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED THAT YOU MIGHT NEVER GET A TITLE. THAT IS A POSSIBILITY. Without a title it is unlikely you will be able to legally register this vehicle and obtain plates. As such, the successful bidder may only want the vehicle for parts, as a farm vehicle, or as even an extremely high end golf cart.:-) I have no idea how it may be best used without plates but someone else may and that is the type of bidder this auction seeks. If there are any questions or there is any hesitation please just email me ahead of bidding. That is common courtesy and I will respond promptly. I will even connect you with the Auto Shop so you can discuss the engine repair needed if you like. Please do not bid until you are sure you intend to buy the vehicle should you win the auction Thank you again to all who actually have read all this ! GOOD LUCK!