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Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier
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Since no Tacoma owners have chimed in, I guess they agree with you.
Was there any upgrades/fixes on the 2008 Fronty that I shouldn't miss out on?
Many thanks!
Can this be accurate?, is there that big a differece and if so does anyone know why??
At only 850 pounds I dont think I can do the camper thing with my truck and I go places to tight to tow a trailer
I have been looking at buying a 2010 Nissan Frontier or Toyota Tacoma and I wanted to know how your frontier has been treating you. I cant make up my mind but have to purchase in the next week.If you can let me know I would appreciate it. [email protected]
Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4WD with SR5 Package:
MSRP: $29,700
Invoice: $27,851
Negotiated Price: $27,431
Trade in value (2004 Pontiac Vibe): $6800
options:
Tow package
Alloy wheels
Daytime running lights
Floor mats
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control
Sliding rear window
Cloth seats
Leather-wrapped steering with audio controls
Backup camera
AM/FM CD
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4WD LE with LE Truck Package
MSRP: $31,775
Invoice: $29,452
Negotiated price: $27,040 (after $2000 rebate)
Trade in value (2004 Pontiac Vibe): $7000
options:
Alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Floor mats
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control
Leather heater power seats
Leather-wrapped steering with audio controls
Spray on bedliner
Roof rack
Step rails
Bluetooth
Rockford Fosgate with AM/FM/ 6-CD changer and satellite radio
Drove home today in my new Nissan Frontier and I love it!
It was no comparison. Power - Frontier, Style - Frontier, Creature comforts - Frontier.
First trip with Truck averaged 20+ mpg on hilly highway driving. Roof rack holds canoe, sunroof feature a plus, leather seats and adjustable seats all out sold Toyota model.
We are neighbors to the Toyota dealer 1 mile away and visited often to try to make a deal. They kept calling back offering "USED" Toyota Trucks with 30,000 miles. We made an ONLINE purchase at the Nissan Dealership and have yet to visit the dealer. The salesperson drove the truck to our house and drove away our trade. This service can't be beat.
We purchased the NEW 2010 Frontier LE 4x4 Crew Cab loaded for the same price as the "VERY USED" Tacoma's and are very pleased with our decision.
Towing is great, power is great, acceleration is great, comfort great, Nissan Dealer (Abeloff) was great.
I now know there is a “Hill start assist” that allows the driver to stop on an incline, release the brake and not roll back for two seconds.” See manual p.5-37. But after two seconds the vehicle rolls as if in neutral and will roll backwards unimpeded. Some assist. As effective as the Emperor’s New Clothes.
Unaware of this “assist” I reported the problem to the dealership (who I have worked with satisfactorily for 20 years) and I was told to bring it in. After their review – of which the tech guy tested another new vehicle and discovered it rolled back as well - I was informed that “the vehicle was operating normally.” The Service Manager told me that when on a hill I would have to “two pedal it.”
I contacted the Nissan North America consumer affairs department and asked “Why does Nissan think that a transmission design that has their vehicles rolling backwards (or forwards) when on hills is acceptable? Why is there not a bright light warning to consumers/owners?” After three months I am waiting for an answer.
My frustration is that I wasn’t informed prior to the purchase – and further that the condition is acceptable. Whereas you mention it to anybody and the response is “That’s not right.”
Consequently I have tested a new Toyota Tacoma. It rolls back too.