 I have owned a few vehicles in my time and nothing comes close to matching the overall quality and purchase experience I have gotten with the Runner.  I went with the limited V8.  Oh so smooth and quiet and not a single rattle...  Handles unbelievably with the XREAS.  Gas mileage more than reasonable for the smoothness, quietness and capability provided. Have had it for almost a year now and my feeling is that I will be able to keep this thing for my planned minimum 10 years easy. I can not say enough about this truck... very attached to it :-)  I considered a new Pathfinder.  Not the same vehicle for sure.  Could have gotten a much better deal on the Nissan but just couldn't do it.