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Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier
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How about m.p.g.?
Thanks!
I have been getting right around 22 MPG.
Mine is a 2005, Double Cab, long bed, with the automatic transmission. I put a shell on it about a month ago.
I have about 5700 miles on it.
Wayne
Correct?
If you are planning on the 4-door crew cab style because you actually plan on people riding in the back, this is an important consideration.
If you are planning on the 4-door crew cab style because you actually plan on people riding in the back, this is an important consideration."
I'm 6-1. With the driver's seat set where I am comfortable, I don't fit in the rear seat of the Tacoma, but I do in the Frontier, though still not as comfortable as in a larger truck. The limiting factor was real-world leg room. Fortunately, most of the time I use the rear seat for storage. In that respect, the rear seat of the Frontier is easier to stow and has more folding options than the Tacoma, which requires a multi-step process and removing the headrests to stow.
Uh, if the driver's seat is set where you're comfortable, you don't have to fit in the rear seat, right? Just kidding. Actually, I have the spec's from a comparison test, and it shows the Frontier has 1 inch more rear leg room - 33.6 vs. 32.6 for the Tacoma.
Fortunately, my rear seat passengers are closer to 4 feet tall so the 1 inch of legroom shortfall is a moot point. And, they don't have to sit at attention in the Tacoma.
At this point, I agree with Critter...Toys are good, but,over rated.
Enjoy your new Frontier Tony! You made a good choice.
I had the same problem with one of my local dealers and my wife drives a Solara. If they
keep this same attitude in a few years when we are ready to trade she'll not be driving a Toyota.
I might add that the first Nissan dealer I went to would not even talk to me about a trade unless I wanted to sign the paper work for a new truck at the same time. I walked on him faster than I did on the Toyota dealer.
After an accident my wife had a year ago I had it fixed and then took it to the Toyota dealer
to see what it was worth. I wanted to see if there was any loss due to the wreck.
The dealer could not even find where the repair had been done. It is a 2000 model and
was 4 years old with a little less than 40,000
miles. They gave us an estimate that was a little over 50% of the new value.
Of course the same dealer offered me about 35%
of the value of my 2000 Frontier XE KC with
20,000 miles. I ended up getting 73% of my value back on it when I sold it. not too bad for a 4 cylinder truck.
What surprises me the most after all I have heard on this thread is the fact that my Frontier and my wife's Solara sit side by side in the garage and seem to get along famously together.
They are both excellent rides and look good too.
OkieScot
I think my wife's Solara is the nicest car I have ever owned, but if they treat me like they did on my truck buy when I am looking for a replacement for her I will not be owning another Toyota.
There are too many cars out there now that are almost as nice and pretty is as pretty does.
OkieScot
I think car manufactures, Toyota included, are using statistics, demographics etc to go after market share. So don;t be surprise if they don't care to piss you or me once in while as long their targeted audience are in the bags.
Toyota earns it's reputation for reliability, though, my 95 Ford ranger should probably up there as well. I only had to replace the thermostat and EGR sensor other than oil changes. The truck is under mileage at 80k but very sturdy. Now my Audi is different story.
Only time will tell if Toyota will evolve into another GM, I doubt it. GM's problem is not solely reliability, the company reflects our social-security systems (very scarry). It borrows future money today and unfortunately the future is today for GM.
you should of bought a Muststang already,wake up guys...
in fact very proud of my truck and very satisfied with it as well.
I also have a Toyota solara that my wife drives and I am equally as proud and satisfied with it too.
The funny thing to me is that inspite of all of the bickering on this thread both of my vehicles sit happily side by side in my garage.
Also my wife and I never have any heated discussions over the Toyota/Nissan controver-
sy. I won't say that we don't ever have any heated discussions though, they are usually over more important matters.
OkieScot
I'm a former long-term Toyota truck owner, but I'm going with an '06 Frontier because Toyota doesn't sell the Double Cab Tacoma 2WD with a manual tranny. Plus Frontier's 1-1/2" shorter length and 2" slimmer width make it easier to garage.
breaking. The Colorado 5 Cyl engine is a dog! If he quality holds and they put a V6 in,might be another option in year or 2. Hope TOY! gets more competition other then NISAN.
Its funny, the number of people that report being put off at Toyota dealers. I found my experience reasonable and friendly. I was probably just lucky...I know I am not a uber negotiator..
Wayne
Nissan lost its way and was struggling for a few years. But now they are back.
People on this forum are automotive enthusiasts who tend to be very well informed. They know the Frontier is highly rated. Therefore, there are a lot of Frontier fans here. Unfortunately for Nissan, it is going to take a couple of years for the word to get out to the great unwashed masses who are not car nuts. When the perception catches up with reality, sales will increase.
every dealership I went to. I got the Tacoma and Frontier brochures took them home and studied them.
When I went to the dealerships handling both
trucks I found that I was the only "expert" on the lot. I can't imagine trying to sell a product to anyone without taking the time to study up on it first.
As far as customers going on the net, I have quite a few friends who do not own a computer
and even more that do not use it to research
a product before they buy.
The sales people need to know the product.
OkieScot
have be more frugal. We must get best deal & bang for our buck! The Frontier Nismo is MUCH better deal then Tacoma, my fear is it's selling points will make them scarce too.
Carmax in MD doesn't have any Nismo's 4x4 @ this writting,they get one and it's gone. 05 used or 06 new!
I'm hoping some other mfger's step up and give them competion,we need more.
have be more frugal. We must get best deal & bang for our buck! The Frontier Nismo is MUCH better deal then Tacoma, my fear is it's selling points will make them scarce too.
Carmax in MD doesn't have any Nismo's 4x4 @ this writting,they get one and it's gone. 05 used or 06 new!
I'm hoping some other mfger's step up and give them competion,we need more.
Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. We know that towing a trailer may have been an important consideration in your vehicle's purchase. In new Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles, Nissan recently introduced enhanced electric circuitry which may further protect your vehicle from damage or fire caused by a short circuit wiring or mis-installation of trailer lighting or electrical accessories. This is to advise you that Nissan is making this production enhancement available to you free of charge so that you will have the same protection should you ever tow a trailer with a defective electrical system.
it at: www.nissanhelp.com/recalls/frontier/2005.htm.
I have the parts on order at my dealer to fix that and the TSB on the jump seat on the KC's falling down. Parts are supposed to be here Tuesday and I'll probably go in Wednesday to have it fixed.
You can see the TSB's at the same website, just click on bulletins instead of recalls.
OkieScot