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Love Canada and my Nissan, they both just Rock..
JJ in New Hampshire
It ruins the lines of the Frontier to me. Not
so bad on the off road vehicles, but looks out of place on the street versions to me.
I wonder if we should run a poll to see how many like that look as opposed to those who do not?
OkieScot
On the Nissan website's "Locate this vehicle", use zipcodes for major cities in your surrounding states to locate a 2005 that fits your specs. I'm in California and ended up finding my Frontier in Colorado. I beat the price for a comparable '06 model by over $1,600 which includes the extra expense of having it transported to CA. I think you can save yourself some money if you focus first on the '05's that are left (and there are still a lot available out there). Once I located and got the best price on the '05, then I shopped local dealers and asked them to meet the pricing on the '05. Good Luck.
Each screw hole is really 0.540 dia hole in the body with a plate spot welded under it which provides the thread. So there ends up being a .540" dia x .050" deep c'bore. And two weld spots for each set of 4 holes. Bottom line, I put the rack back on. I hope somebody starts making a low profile rack that will use the same mounting holes. If they get enough grumbling perhaps Nissan will scale it down for the '07 model and they would still fit the '05 + '06
-J
1. No. Saw it and loved it.
2. No. Considerable amount of water can get into the bed.
3. Yes.
4. I believe the factory drain holes were used for mine.
5. Campway, Santa Rosa CA installed mine.
I am convinced that the rack comes with the trucks that have the sunroof in order to add reinforcement to the vehicle.
I bought SE, CC for that reason. LE doesn't offer much anyway other than molding and painted bumper; compass; fog lights; power seats; stereo option and leather option.
I acutally prefer chrome. Stereo and leather you can do after-market, if want them, for much cheaper pricer. Better, actually (again my view). I understand you can add fog lights (already wired) and compass, but have not tried.
To me the one thing I lost was power seats. That was really it. But saved mutliple thousands that you can drop into after-market extras, still w/ savings. Original plan was to go w/ LE and remove roof rack but not very feasible plus killed me I was spending real $$$ on LE for features I did not want.
Plus, don't have to look at that roof rack.
Today I'm going over to test drive the Nismo KC 4x2.
Has anyone purchased this model?
What are your pros and cons?
The Nismo model has the right balance of options without going to the LE 4x4. And it fits my budget.
Any comments appreciated!
One suggestion--make sure you check the tire pressure on your test vehicle. Dealers have a tendency to overinflate and my suspicion is that this adds to the "bounciness" some criticize on the Nismo with Bilsteins. I have no complaints about the ride and actually prefer the tightness to that available on the LE, which had a bit too much lean for my taste anyway.
get that color combination so I took the LE KC.
I do not do any off road driving and so I pre-
ferred the ride in the LE over the Nismo. At
68 I like a little more creature comfort. I
spent most of my life driving sportscars and
motorcycles so a softer ride is welcome at this
stage of my life.
If I had found the Nismo with the blue interior that would have been my first choice.
The blue interior was high on my list of preferences.
I also liked the better gasoline mileage of the LE and with gasoline prices what they are
that can be a factor in your decision.
You just have to determine what is important to
you and make your choice accordingly.
Good luck.
OkieScot
Good luck.
OkieScot
I'm not sure what you mean by the LE KC getting better MPG then the Nismo. If they are both 4x2, and have the same 4.0 engine, I wouldn't believe the milage would vary.
Am I wrong?
My test drive of the Nismo proved it to be a much better riding truck then the XE, which was bouncy. Tires looked to be inflated normally.
Question - does the 05 have keyless entry? The Nismo I'm considering is an 05, not an 06. I notice no key fob on the key ring, just keys.
Thanks and any comments appreciated.
Nice web site by the way jflash. Great mods page! Is the cone air filter the way to go over the factory air box? I've done that mode to my current ranger and my old G20. Great difference in performance over ~2500 rpm.
I'm getting pricing for an 05 Nismo KC 4x2 of $21,426 after rebate, before fees. It has the audio package and the spray in bed liner, plus the hitch.
Anyone care to comment on this offer?
Thanks in advance.
Jay
rpm I am running 73/74 mph. Someone with a Nismo posted their rpm a while back, but I cannot remember what it was.
I think it was 2300 rpm or more because I thought they were really flying when they stated their rpm. I made a comment about it and they posted back that they were driving about the same speed I was.
Maybe a Nismo owner will put their truck up to 73/74 mph and then tell us what their rpm is.
OkieScot
Thanks for the reply. Since you have the 05 KC NISMO 4X2, what are your RPMs at 70 mph? This news that the gearing is not meant to do much for gas milage has me concerned. Other then that, I'm sold on this truck.
Also, what kind of a deal did you work out on your purchase?
I've got a 99 3.0 liter V6 ranger, and its headed for the 4 sale section of the newspaper. Been OK, but have hated the pinging, weak, gas guzzling push rod V6. That 4.0 liter Frontier engine is a rocket! Its going to be hard to keep my foot off of the gas LOL!
Another area of concern, is that there is way TOO MUCH HEAT always coming out of the DEFROST, esp compared to the heat down below. That cannot be corrected regardless of heater control setting. I dont like all that heat in my face with too little down below. Nissan really should redesign their system so we can control the heat direction more efficiently.
The problem I am having is the unit in the Fronty constantly reads NO SIGNAL or ACQUIRING. At times it will play perfectly, then I can go over a large bump or expansion joint and it will knock the signal out. My Best Buy purchased units never do this and they were less the $50 each. I noticed on the 06 Frontys equipped with Sirius that the antenna is mounted on the roof while mine is inside near the RV mirror (A stupid place in my opinion). I've spoken with the dealer and get the same old song and dance routine, "We haven't seen any other problems like this".
Sorry for the length, but anyone experiencing this or know of a way I might add an exterior antenna to my existing system, as I feel this is most likely the problem.
Many Thanks
Ray
great truck!
1thing to to keep in mind,don't take jack rabbit starts or you will burn your gas real fast in city driving and break it in slow and it will take care of you later.
Goodluck jflash
05 KC, Nismo 4x2
Color; Avalanche, Dark Gray interior
Got the Audio Package and spray in liner with cargo tied down tracks.
Initial ownership impressions:
Cons: A firm but sporty ride - hey its a truck, right.
Low speed steering takes some getting used to. I'm getting the hang of the effort it takes during parking lot maneuvering. This truck does not have a tight turning radius. Climate control switch's feel cheap.
Pros: Wonderful power, but even cruising leasurely this truck just gives you confidence, knowing it can just leap forward with a slight tip in on the right hand peddle. Massive brakes and sure stopping power. Handling; again, confidence inspiring, solid, feels like the wheels are planted five feet beyond the fenders. The seats; the best I have ever experience in ANY car. Tough, beautiful fabric, looks like it will last 100 years. Dash; fully functional, everything reads at a quick glance. Stereo controls on the steering wheel are NICE. Sitting height, perfect, commanding view of the road, yet its easy to enter and exit the cab. Solid grab handles on both sides of the cab. Doors close with a solid, yet cushioned thunk. Perfect lift over height for the side rails. Tail gate opens and closed easily, yet its heavy. Neat flare on the end of the exhaust pipe. BIG side view mirrors. Lots of storage spots, but surprisingly no ashtray - what to do with my gum wrappers? Three 12v charging ports. Cool dual level glove box. Neat bed light, goes off after about 3 minutes, illuminates things well. Gorgeous alloy wheels and big beefy tires on the Nismo. Like the Nismo badge. The Avalanche exterior, really brings out the chrome bumpers and neat pull door handles. The turn signal-headlights stalk is in the perfect location. When the engine starts up, you know this thing is fast. This truck is dimensioned perfectly.
I don't know why I waited so long.
I think that will be my line too. I'm negotiating on an '06 SE CC right now. My wife will clobber me if I don't buy the thing.
Same questions about the Lund Genesis Tri-Fold? Do they make them for Crew Cabs with the Utilitrak?
I could handle that traveling to NC Beaches from MD. The King Nismo I would think would do as well once broke in and CC ON! What say badness.
Critter in the Surf Fish'in
I say anyone who gets better then 20 in our in Nissans is Great!!!Thoe it is a truck not a car that will get you 30mpgs or better..good luck Critter.
Have any of you seen an increase in mpg after the break in period?
Also, I noticed that when I start up the truck, (foot off the gas) the RPM's hit about 2400, then drop back to about 1500, hot or cold. This seems pretty high. When the engine has sat overnight, there's no oil at the top of the cylinders and that cannot be good for the motor to rev that high - cold. Anyone else experience this? I may take it into the dealer for a look.
Also, (sorry), have any of you been in for any technical recalls for your 05's? I read something about a wiring harness needing replacing back a few months ago in this forum.
Thanks!
I had the towing harness recall fixed this week and at the same time I had the hinges for the rear passenger side replaced per the TSB.
OkieScot
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/nissan/TSB/Dec_III/54880.asp
IF YOU CONFIRM There is a squeak from the rear of the leaf spring wind-up clip when: going over bumps Or by compressing the rear suspension ACTION Inspect the inside of the rear leaf spring wind-up clip plastic cover for contact (rubbing)with the leaf spring. If signs of rubbing are present, apply MOLYKOTE 7 grease between the leaf spring and wind-up clip plastic cover. See this bulletin for further detail.
It turns out that it is the fuel sending unit on the top of the fuel tank.
Try crawling under and pushing up on the bottem of the tank and you will hear it.
I am dropping mine off at the dealer today to see how they are going to fix it. I will let you know the outcome.
Let me know if this is the same sound you hear?
Mine started out as just happening going over bumps but has progressed to almost constant.
witch one do you have,their are 6 of them
I took my dads to the dealer and they greased the springs, if it doesn't work, then I will return it for the gas tank. The dealer just tells me that this is new to them.
Thanks