I have a 2007 SE model of the frontier, manual bare bones 2door bought for 19.5k and besides the crap for tires that comes with the new truck. I have to say love.... I towed and hauled a full bed w/ racks ( 2" above roof ) of wet cotton wood. Stopped at a weigh station said I weighed just over 11.3k. The truck weights roughly with my fat ass in it and a tank of gas.. 4000lbs do the math I was breaking something somewhere
the two are constantly compared, Toyota comes out on top though- better, lighter, gas milage and the double cab is actually nice to sit in the back of a tacoma. Nissans double cab is still a joke.
I just traded in my 1994 Mazda B4000 LE 4x4 (Ford Ranger) with over 200,000 miles (4.0 still strong, body rotting around her) for a 2011 Nissan Frontier, and I am impressed! I owned a 1994 Toyota DX 4x4, which I purchased brand new in 94, and I do like the Nissan better. The gas pedal thing lost me some respect for 'yota.....actually their response (ostrich stance) to the issue.
Tacoma is better and lighter, frontier is pretty balln in crew cab though. I own Frontier right now love it but toyota is balln and little better. They all stink for money $23k used to get new yota loaded now 36k no thangs you dealers and manufacters can keep them
So if you are street cruising your truck all the time honestly it doesn't matter what you buy. Get a Chevy Colorado for all I care. If you want a dependable truck designed for more than street manners I'd definitely go Toyota. You won't notice much difference on the street between most of these new trucks other than interior noise, power and mileage. You might as well buy a car and small trailer if you need to haul soil.
Nissan front suspension leaves A LOT to be desired. Looking from an off road perspective, they have about 5-6 inches of wheel travel which is about as much as a mountain bike. This means a shotty feeling ride on anything larger than a single small speed bump. As far as durability and engine reliability, both trucks are pretty proven. I am biased towards the Toyota because the reputation is so well known, I had a 22re with over 400K on it and it still pulled strong and I beat the snot out of it.
Toyota is better truck except maybe suspensions really are bad for long haul! Nissan is heavier but nothing wrong with nissan! They are alot less money!
dont forget that the interior was alot bigger and comfortable then the yota. i had an 05 frontier cc with a 6spd and that thing was nice. i put over 100k miles on it, beat it too hell. hot rod it, bogged it ect.... the only thing i had to do was the simple maintnece, brakes and clutch which was cuz i was hard on it. i got 26mpg on the highway doing 80 mph. i love the frontier. i would buy if i had the chance.
I have a 2007 SE model of the frontier, manual bare bones 2door bought for 19.5k and besides the crap for tires that comes with the new truck. I have to say love.... I towed and hauled a full bed w/ racks ( 2" above roof ) of wet cotton wood. Stopped at a weigh station said I weighed just over 11.3k. The truck weights roughly with my fat ass in it and a tank of gas.. 4000lbs do the math I was breaking something somewhere
bgmaster39 1 month ago
That Pro-4X is a beauty. I still love my 2005 LE 4x4 though. All around great truck, no complaints.
8weelo8 1 month ago
how about the Titan derived frame on it.
wheel travel should be better dual air shocks would help too.
dave777blaster 2 months ago
the two are constantly compared, Toyota comes out on top though- better, lighter, gas milage and the double cab is actually nice to sit in the back of a tacoma. Nissans double cab is still a joke.
Matanumi 3 months ago
I just traded in my 1994 Mazda B4000 LE 4x4 (Ford Ranger) with over 200,000 miles (4.0 still strong, body rotting around her) for a 2011 Nissan Frontier, and I am impressed! I owned a 1994 Toyota DX 4x4, which I purchased brand new in 94, and I do like the Nissan better. The gas pedal thing lost me some respect for 'yota.....actually their response (ostrich stance) to the issue.
geargirl67 4 months ago
Resale is better on toyota however your paying $9k more. Nissan secretly blowing out frontiers $20k get fully loaded aight
superhawkn 4 months ago
Tacoma is better and lighter, frontier is pretty balln in crew cab though. I own Frontier right now love it but toyota is balln and little better. They all stink for money $23k used to get new yota loaded now 36k no thangs you dealers and manufacters can keep them
superhawkn 4 months ago
LOL @ :43!
SPNFENDER 5 months ago
So if you are street cruising your truck all the time honestly it doesn't matter what you buy. Get a Chevy Colorado for all I care. If you want a dependable truck designed for more than street manners I'd definitely go Toyota. You won't notice much difference on the street between most of these new trucks other than interior noise, power and mileage. You might as well buy a car and small trailer if you need to haul soil.
deputybrad 10 months ago
Nissan front suspension leaves A LOT to be desired. Looking from an off road perspective, they have about 5-6 inches of wheel travel which is about as much as a mountain bike. This means a shotty feeling ride on anything larger than a single small speed bump. As far as durability and engine reliability, both trucks are pretty proven. I am biased towards the Toyota because the reputation is so well known, I had a 22re with over 400K on it and it still pulled strong and I beat the snot out of it.
deputybrad 10 months ago 2
i am debating between the two any suggestions
10littlejack 11 months ago
I like my Tacoma, it's a better looking truck.
deputybrad 11 months ago 4
Toyota is better truck except maybe suspensions really are bad for long haul! Nissan is heavier but nothing wrong with nissan! They are alot less money!
kiasoul10 1 year ago
swap ya my 2000 crew cab 4x4 for new 4cyl 2wd
kiasoul10 1 year ago
dont forget that the interior was alot bigger and comfortable then the yota. i had an 05 frontier cc with a 6spd and that thing was nice. i put over 100k miles on it, beat it too hell. hot rod it, bogged it ect.... the only thing i had to do was the simple maintnece, brakes and clutch which was cuz i was hard on it. i got 26mpg on the highway doing 80 mph. i love the frontier. i would buy if i had the chance.
05front 1 year ago
Frontier resale value stings...
Service dep sucks too
But is a nice truck. For the money!
David6801 1 year ago 3
@David6801 re sale isnt bad
definatly not toyota or honda but its definatly no ranger
and service dept of one dealer doesnt mean nothing
benchod94 5 months ago