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I also noticed all the rusting. Is this really normal???
At another location, I was parked and eating lunch in the truck when a Dodge 4x4 pickup came by. It went down the hill to the creek and tried to cross it and go up the next hill. It kept trying 3 or 4 times before it finally made it up the hill. I've always had to go into 4 wheel drive to go up this hill due to a slick rock which makes it difficult to get traction. Today, I tried to cross the creek and go up the hill without going to 4 wheel setting. I pulled to the left and avoided the slick rock, and made it up the hill in 2 wheel drive. None of my 4Runners had managed to do that. Maybe I just got lucky today. On the same road, I did bottom out a couple times while going over humps in the road. Good thing truck has skid plates.
Had the Fold a Top installed last week. It seems to be reasonably waterproof except around the tailgate which leaks some at the car wash. Also, dust covered everything I had in the rear of the cargo box. I think that's more the fault of the tailgate's fit with the cargo box than the fold a top.
Still looking for larger mud flaps as the Nissan ones do not keep gravel from flying up and hitting the side of the truck. If anyone had found some, please let me know.- 81 Trekker
Good luck.
The remotes I bought from ebay were listed as being for a pathfinder.
Steve
My gauge seems more accurate than others I've used although not exact.
I find this feature of not being able to turn off the cargo light very annoying. I want to
do a little touch up paint work around the door panel which means the cargo light will be
on for as long as the door is open.
By the time the paint dries I can foresee the battery being dead. I could disconnect
the battery, but I think then I would have to reset everything. Whoever came up with
this feature must be brain dead as near as I can tell.
OkieScot
How bout taking out a bulb or fuse for the light....That'll fix it! I might just do that myself,I'll check it out.
Jay
OkieScot are you following me around the forums? Hahaha
I'll follow you anywhere as long as you have the answers to my questions. I don't want
to disconnect the light permanently, but if I can find the right fuse I can disable it long
enough to do my touch-up on the door.
I wonder if there is anything else tied into the fuse for the cargo light? I am thinking
the interior light may be tied to the same fuse. I have the interior light turned off all
of the time anyway.
OkieScot
My question to all those who have an 05 Frontier is this . . . would you buy one again? Also, what do like best about it?
Thanks in advance.
since the government stuck their nose in it.
I looked at the Tacoma, but I like the looks of the Frontier better and Nissan made me about a $4000 better deal which removed any doubt about my choice.
OkieScot
My son-in-law is in Iraq. When he gets back in November, I'm giving him my 97 F-150. That gives him something to drive and me the perfect excuse to buy a new truck. It's between a Frontier and a Tacoma. I can't even put my finger on why, but I'm leaning toward the Frontier. Your feedback definitely helps my decision.
Thanks again!
First open the doors
Now press the Cargo Light switch on the Dash to the down position.
Now press it to the up position.
You are the man! I just went out and tried it on my truck and the cargo light went out.
Now I can do the touch up on the inside of my door.
Did I miss something in my owners' manual or are you just one of the gifted people that can figure things out.
Thank you so much for the tip.
OkieScot
I have been a long time Nissan truck owner. I had a 97,98,03, and now an 05 LE. The engine is awesome. and the truck is noticeably wider making it much more comfortable. The 4x4 knob is light years ahead of the old balky stalk.
I was on the fence about the styling originally but there isn't a day that someone does stop me to say what a good looking truck it is. I have 8000 miles and not a single problem. put over 200,000 on my previous trucks combined ( about 40,000 per year) and never have had to pay for a repair. Maintainence only.
Besides, it was rated highly by Edmunds, MSN, and Consumer Reports. Have about 2200 miles on mine now. Gets 21 mpg on the Interstates at around 70 mph. Does very well off-road (see my previous posts). Only thing I'm not happy about are the mud flaps and fender flares. Neither is sufficient to prevent gravel from hitting the sides of the truck and causing nicks. You would think that when they tested it off road, they would have noticed this. Especially in the NISMO (off road model) that I have, they should have done better. Other than that, it's a tough yet comfortable mid-size truck.
FYI - for the past 25 years, my other vehicles have been primarily 4 Runners, but
I had to give it to Nissan this time.
81 Trekker
You're the man, thanks for a very useful tip.
OkieScot
Anyone else having this problem? According to the dealership, this is a common problem on all their 2005 Frontiers.
2005 Nismo 4x4 crew cab
BUMMER!
81 Trekker
also how is the xm>Radio is it worth it?and dose it sound great!!
I'm trading in my Chevy S-10 z.2 Pkg. worst truck ever! the Nissan gets better gas Mi. I'm getting 20 mpg thats High way by the way and it seem everyone is getting better then that after the break in period on your new Nissans.
,I'd love some input.
thanks for all the input so far from everyone on this forums.
Anybody else experience something like that.
My truck was an early build and falls in the production range that the TSB covers.I don't think it was fixed before I received my truck.So far I have 5000 miles.
I got the NISMO 4x4 crewcab with the sunroof package so I could get the side impact airbags which was the primary reason I got a new truck (my wife's requirement). I got most of the bells and whistles except leather. As I've stated in previous post, I'm basically happy with it. I do get 20-22 mpg on the Interstate at about 70 mph with 2400 miles on the truck. I installed a Fold A Top lid on the cargo box.
81 Trekker.