I really don’t get why people talk about the Nissan being dated. I know it’s an old design but to me a truck either looks good or bad. It’s not like a truck looks good for 10 years and all of a sudden looks bad after. And for me less tech the better.
@@DivineF0xGoD by who? Some paied article? Owners love them. I used to sell these trucks new. AAA replaced their Rangers with these and the trucks are doing great. Very reliable after they fixed some issues a few years back
Everyone: I wish they still made simple, affordable, reliable truck with enough horsepower and not too much tech... oh and a manual gearbox is a must. Nissan: Frontier Everyone: Eeeew, it’s old and simple and there’s not enough tech. Nissan: 🤦🏾♂️
Because profit margins are higher when more options are added. Like are sunroofs really a $1000 upgrade? Or soft close tailgate?People accept the upcharge to get stupid options. Dumb people are driving the demand for them.
@@newttella1043 Agreed. If I sold trucks and could score a grand adding a gadget or a cool sticker, I would. I looked at the console and dash on my 19 Pro4X and said "Yep, that's where I plug my phone in". ...Spell edit.
Its old and simple because that thing never changed since 2005 and that's how the style was back then, simple. I have no issue with the truck, but it's a problem when nissan is selling an 05 car for like what? 20 to 25k? In 2020. If they would sell it for at most 10k then I think that's fine.
16 SV. 3rd Nissan w/ the 4.0, but all were after the trans cooler fix '10+ with a '10 SE 4x4 then 12 Xterra P4X and back to a '16 Fronti SV 4x4 that I got for $21k w/ 22k miles. Best value on the market!
I think I'm going with the sv. I don't see a difference to justify the price for the pro. I'll put new wheels/tires and suspension myself. Then I think the only thing missing is heated leather seats and diff locker. I've never had heated seats so nothing lost for me.
@@nunyab1zn3ss2 i know. i actually lovw this frontier very much, but there is time to make it newer. and also there is new navara (it is actually frontier but not in America). it came out around 4 years ago. it would be nice if they put their new 3.8 310 hp v6 in new navara and make some off road versions for American market
That's Toyota for you. The only Toyota I buy is Camry. Cheap plastic, but things go forever. My 2006 has over 274,000 miles on it now. Valve stem seals are blowing a bit of cold start blue smoke, but that's all. And the stupid rear drum brakes.
@@philtripe that's an 03. This is a 2019 50k pickup. Civics dont even have drum brakes anymore. Many will try to justify this. Fact is, it's 50k and has drums.
I don't get everyone saying the truck looks "dated" like it's a bad thing. I think the Tacoma's "modern" styling already looks dreadful and dated. I'll take the handsome look of the Frontier any day.
Dirty Scab we all have our own opinions. If memory serves me I owened one of the Nissan's with this body style when they first came out and now it has to be close to 9 or 10 years old. It would be nice to see the truck updated on the exterior and the interior. With some additional tech also. That's all I'm saying.
It's the quality not the size. I would pay $50k for a 70 series Landcruiser in a heartbeat without thinking twice and I'm pretty sure that would be a midsize
@Jason I don't think you know what a 70 series Landcruiser is if you're trying to compare it to a Frontier. It's like if Toyota made a Super Duty but kept it Tacoma sized with a turbo diesel V8 and two solid axles.
I had a frontier pro 4x rental for months while my Tacoma frame was being replaced and it was an awesome truck. I beat the living crap out of that truck and it handled like a dream. I work in the woods daily and I was thoroughly impressed. I can save $13,000 Canadian on a pro 4x over a trd off road (a pro is like 26k plus more than pro 4x) and that seals the deal for me
I have a 2017 TRD OR right now and had a 2011 Frontier SV 4x4. If I could take the 4.0 and trans from that Frontier and put it in the Tacoma, I would be really happy. My biggest grip about my Tacoma is the no torque 3.5 and ridiculously under geared transmission they use. Currently saving up to put 5.29 gears in the Taco.
@@TheKingOfInappropriateComments Can't adjust the seat? Um yes you can... the driving position in the Frontier is much more comfortable than the Tacoma and more adjustable. Tech aside the Frontier is more enjoyable to drive in terms of how it handles and feels on the road. They'll make it up the same trails too so it really just comes down preference.
I love the Frontier’s design. The whole truck may be dated, but it’s like they say... “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I would like to see a redesign though...
I own a 2018 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4 Long Bed. It's honestly everything you ever need in a truck. 27k. Vs competitors at 12-15k more. Doesn't make sense. The minor updates to newer trucks don't justify the price tag. That's 100% why I went Frontier. Couldn't be happier
The problem I see is that Nissan is selling an 05 truck for that much in 2018. Its overpriced for what you get and the type of technology it has. Nothing wrong with the truck, I just think its overpriced. 10k max brand new might be better tbh.
I'm sure Toyota has a great technical reason for unboxed frame and old drum brakes being superior off road. Oh wait, they're being cheap, because they can, and they know they could cover it in feces and the fanboys would still fight over it for any price. And people call the Nissan "old." But on a Toyota, old is "proven" instead of just old.
I’m actually going to look at a Frontier Pro4X today. 2019 with 17,687 miles, single owner, no accidents for 20k! I don’t mind the turning radius thing, the entire video was super helpful though!
Steven Claggett toyota build simple vehicles that are guranteed to go over 250,000 miles no problem. Chevy and ford make vehicles thats comfortable to last for 5yrs and starts fallin apart. It really depends on what you like..
@@blaaaaaaaa2017 its a very rare buyer that keeps a vehicle more than 5 yrs nowadays... Most sell before the warranty is out. No matter how long that warranty is, they trade it in by then.
f1y7rap its not very rare.. specially toyotas. Best resale value. The only vehicle u can put 200,000 miles on and still sell for 50-60% of what you paid for.
I own a 2006 nissan frontier 4x4 with the 4.0 and I absolutely love it! It was cheap to buy, cheap to insure and because it's not "updated" I can buy parts for dirt cheap but it still looks like a brand new truck.
I've owned 3 Frontiers now, and it's the only truck I'll buy today. I just bought a 2019 Pro4x (traded in my 2015 Pro 4x) and I've never had a problem with any of the 3 I've owned. It's the only small truck that still has a big V6, plenty of power, reliable, and pulls my little boat with no problems. My first Frontier had 134k when I traded it in. My second had 86k, and my new one currently has 10k. If it ain't broke...don't fix it. If Nissan would keep this current design, maybe update the headlights, interior, wheels, new colors etc. It could go another 10+ years no prob.
I recently thought about getting another truck (a Tacoma) to replace my current Frontier which I've owned for about 10 years now. After much consideration, I've decided to stick with the Frontier because it is still in good shape. Engine and auto tranny operates smoothly. Very minimal rust on frame and body. I really want to upgrade to a 6 speed Pro4x in the near future though!
I looked at both Tacomas and Frontiers I just couldn't get over the price difference both are great trucks but I decided to save a bunch of money and went with the frontier Plus I love that it's a 6-speed manual very fun to drive
@@isaaclopez5004 I don't think anyone is really questioning Toyota reliability. Personally I'm just saying electronics tend to not last 10-15 years. How many cell phones/computers/garage door openers do you have from 15 years ago that still work?
I got a 2017 Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab for $30,600 out the door (TTL, maintenance package, et al.) The best anyone could do on a Canyon or Tacoma was $34K (before sales tax, etc.) for a stripped "work truck" 4x4 crew cab. Ranger wasn't out yet.
Go with the Frontier since it’s probably the only Nissan left that is reliable and it only took 10 years or more to get all the bugs worked out. The early 2005 to 2008 Frontiers had issues with coolant leaking into the transmission. Plus when the new Frontier comes out it’ll cost more and have early teething issues and probably a CVT 😂
@@kriskazecki6701 They made the Pathfinder a soft people carrier. The Xterra was the true successor to the Pathfinder. Same engine, chassis, drive line, and similar suspension. Same off road capabilities too.
The third generation Pathfinder was just as capable and reliable as the Frontier, with added practicality too! But the new fourth generation just isn’t even close to being the tough SUV it was...
The cool thing I love about the frontier is how they kept it small and how they kept the design. I like that I can buy an old one on CL and fix it up and only have a few things differentiating it from a new one. Plus I can easily upgrade it with newer/nicer interior bits if I want to.
It seems to me watching TFLtruck videos that like 80% of the subscribers hate the Tacoma lol. Every time I watch a video on the Tacoma the comment thread is just full of hate comments. It’s not for everybody, but that doesn’t mean it’s inferior. This is the best midsize on the market, and the sales numbers prove that. Everybody said when the Colorado came out it would take over the Tacoma in a few years. Hasn’t even come close, not to mention the frontier is miles behind the Tacoma. I’ll take the Tacoma all day.
2004 Frontier XE, just clicked over 300,000 miles and still pushes forward. Has a lot of issues, but it always gets me from point A to B. Worth buying it again.
I have a 2016 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner and I love it. I bought it used with 11,000 miles like new for $21,000 in 2018. It looks just like the one in this video it's the same color and has the same wheels and tires. The Desert Runner package has the 4WD suspension wheels and tires but is just 2 WD. It has all the options I need in a truck. Power windows, locks, mirrors, cruise, intermittent wipers, Bluetooth, automatic transmission, a nice stereo system, sliding rear window, bed liner, Bilsien shocks, etc, etc. I can buy two like mine and have $9,000 left for the price of the Tacoma in the video. I can go on a lot of hunting and fishing trips with all that money I saved and I still have a really nice truck. More power to those of you who buy the Tacoma it's a really nice truck but I will stick with my old outdated Nissan and use the leftover cash for other things.
I used to own a 2006 Frontier Nismo and sold it 6 yrs later with over 100k miles and it never left me stranded. I prefer the styling of the Tacoma but pound for pound the Frontier is the winner. Don’t worry though, when the new Frontier comes out it too will cost nearly 50k :(
I have yet to find a Toyota dealer that will sell a Taco for below MSRP. Usually they tell me there's a wait, and as such, buyers are having to out-bid eachother... Most Tacos never see dirt (like most Frontiers, Wranglers, ....) Nissan dealers are always offering at least a $2k discount... Which leaves me a $15k budget for upgrades on a Frontier P4X.... Guess what... for about $5k you can get (aftermarket) REAL sliders (not steps that will catch on every rock), steel skids, steel or Aluminum plate winch bumper, and 3" lift with King shocks..... Mileage, I average 17/19... my buddie's Taco never manages the EPA figures... he gets 17/18 My primary criticism is the radio... but again, with the purchase savings, you can upgrade the head unit... The crawl control is only for those that aren't interested in learning to wheel... and again, my buddy disables it more than he uses it, as it gets him stuck more than unstuck.
You need to look outside if your comfort zone, for example the Prius no discount blah blah blah 150 miles away from home dealership they were willing to offer me $4170 discount Tacoma $3500 discount and you get a great deal at the end of month and on June July and August
@@reyperez3424 No, I'm talking a 150-200 mile radius from where I live... From teh canadian border to NJ to Ohio... you can't find a discounted Taco in the northeast. And when you go outside of what's a "reasonable" drive (seriously, who is going to drive 8+hrs one way) to save even a few thousand... by the time you finish with the ancillary costs you're back to what it costs locally.
I owned a bright red 2010 pro4x for 9 years. Mechanically flawless, i loved the way it looked and drove full the day i traded it. I was able to buy a very nice f150 because the nissan was still worth 40%of what i paid. Love my new ford, but that little truck was SO hard to walk away from... I like the Tacoma but nissan is where the value and reliability is. They fixed the timing chain wear problem and worked out that pesky transmission self destruct issue and the design is so solid.
2015 Nissan Frontier, base model, $15,000 crank windows, no power or heated seats, just a basic truck, love it and it came with a 100,000 mile warranty! Does everything I need it to, I added the fog lights, tow package, bed extender and back up camera all for about $500. I don't foresee needing to buy another truck for a long time.
I've owed (and still own one) two 2007 Xterras, the Frontier's enclosed brother. They were both rock solid with NO issues. My current X is the most trouble free vehicle I've ever owned. Since they're mechanically identical, the same can be said of a Frontier. Given the choice between the new Taco and new Frontier, I'd take the Frontier, every time. Ohhh, and this is coming from a guy who has owned, since it was new, a 1998 Taco TRD...
For the price difference you could supercharge the frontier, titan swap it with an M205 diff, armor it all around and put a winch bumper and a locker in the front
I have a 2002 Nissan Frontier with the 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. 250,000 + miles. I have changed the shocks, tie rods, spark plugs, etc... Still going strong.
Sam Lung See the thing is though. Nissan is still selling and competing with their 15 year old truck. They sell 3rd place in the mid sized market up against trucks like the fancy gladiator and ranger.
My Frontier 12 years old has been great all around with no rust in the snow belt. The current generation introduced in 2004 as a 2005 model year will have examples of this generation on the road for at least the next 15 years bringing the total to around 30 years on the road for the current design. The core design of the truck and the price point Nissan got right.
I test drove 6 Tacomas and just never really felt like it was worth the price tag. Then I tested a Frontier and bought it the next day. I've had it over two years now no issues and still loving it.
Own a 2008 Frontier with 215000 km on it, really a great truck i pay 4500$ (CDN) handle like a charm on the backcountry road. Just lifted it and he can carry me anywhere I need in the great north. Im a Nissan tech and we really don't have to work on Frontier often, this truck are really tought. Tacoma is a great, but at this price I will go with a fullsize truck...
I didn't think the Tacoma could POSSIBLY be worth $50K, but then I saw the GoPro mount.... LOLThanks, but I'll keep my Frontier SV 4x4. Amazing truck, literally just over half the price.
Last quarter the frontier sold $20,000+ units, I know it doesn't sound like much, but consider that it out sold three other models, and when people start to drive it, they will realize how great it is in comparison! I hope they never change the truck, maybe upgrade the features in time, but continue to give us the consumers this option in a class that is losing it's mind in pricing!
it costs that much because they took the highest trim and cut a snorkel into the fender and put side steps and every other ridiculous thing they could get. nobody will ever pay close to that for a taco.
I did look at a RAM 1500 Laramie that was incentived down to 42k, very nice truck, but useless for my needs. It had very little ground clearance and is soo big it needs its own zip code. I ended up buying a TRD Off road Tacoma and love it so far.
I love that every time you bring out this frontier it's a near identical truck to the one I bought two years ago. 2017 fully loaded pro4x in the dark red. Still loving it.
I've got a pro4x manual, but honestly, an SV with upgraded suspension and an aftermarket rear locker and youd be just as capable probably for less money.
You would be splitting hairs between the two crawling on Colorado jeep trails. The fox shocks really only have an advantage at high speeds. The Nissan has the exact same Bilstein shocks that the TRD Off Road package Tacoma has.
I own a fully loaded 2005 Nissan Titan LE w/180K... not one problem with it... looking forward to putting another 180K on it. Tech is great but I don't need it... Kudos to the UNDERDOG!!!
I: Toyota’s and nissans are probably the most reliable truck companies. Idk about the newest generations. But the Nissan hardbody lasted for 300k + easily, and Tacoma’s are always breaking that million mile goal.
@@montanawhite5699 my 05 was the 1st year of the 1st gen Titan, 14 years old... This is a brand new Frontier on an architecture almost as old... Comment was about brand reliability and not performance...smh
Will H. I used to be a Nissan guy myself, I had two 93 hardbodies. Very great reliable truck. High mileage, no problems at all. Only thing was lack of power. I also had a 01 frontier. Decent truck not as good as the hardbody. They keep going down in quality. The new frontiers really need an upgrade, the engine ain’t that reliable neither is the transmission. The only good truck Nissan makes now is the titan. I love Nissan but they gotta step up there midsize. Also, titans have a tighter turning radius than the frontier. How is that possible.
in the last few years i have had from new a 2014 Tundra TRD Sport Crewmax, a 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport Double Cab, a 2017 Nissan Titan XD Pro4X Diesel (Heap of garbage) a 2018 Titan Pro4X (non XD Awesome truck) and now i have a 2019 Frontier King Cab Pro4x and its my favourite of the bunch its a strait forward truck with a nice old school 5 spd auto that doesnt hunt for gears (ie Tacoma) has a 6 ft bed and can tow my small travel trailer . absolutely love the simplicity of the Frontier.
For about a grand, you can add a lot of those accessories to the Frontier.....Stereo with apple car play, step bars, wireless charging, tailgate struts, etc
VaDonkey you can buy a trd off-road, for 35k. Pretty much same thing as pro but less fancy. They make it seem like the Tacoma is super over priced, but they got the most expensive one with lots of useless crap. The trd off-road is pretty much the frontier but better.
@@montanawhite5699 but you get fox shocks, a beefier skid plate and a fake hood scoop. Does it justify the ridiculous mark up for the TRD PRO? Toyota marketing thinks so.
Probably looking at closer to 1.5k to 2k dollars depending on what you buy, a good stereo insert can be 400 to 2,000 dollars alone, running boards are 200 to 600 dollars, no idea on a gas strut for the tailgate, and who cares about wireless charging anyway.
s13one80 I don’t think it’s worth it, unlesss your rich and or like to show off and care what everyone else thinks about you. Which seems to be 90% of the population now. I just don’t like how they are making it seem like Tacoma’s cost 50k while nissans cost 30k. I’m just saying that the Tacoma’s I always see are priced at 35k or less. I haven’t seen much trd pros or trd limited. Because people aren’t rich.
Awesome video! I bought a 2016 Frontier Desert Runner for $23,000 brand new with 6 miles on it. Simplicity in a truck rocks! I love it...I affectionally call it my "Dessert Runner". I really enjoyed this video...thanks for posting!
I currently own a 2017 Tacoma 4x4, and it's a literall piece. Poor quality for the money IMO, if I get anything with 4x4 it's going to be a Nissan truck for sure. I own a 90 Pathfinder with CV axles all around, and it still ripped through everything I threw at it.
mathewburgos3 what’s wrong with it. I work at a Toyota dealer ship and i have heard nothing but good thing about them and I have never seen anything on the truck that looks out of place
@@danieldavidson8149 Tacomas are plagued with horrible transmissions which seems to hunt for gears on highway/some are failing early. Not to mention all the rust/paint problems. Still have cheapo drum brakes.
@@danieldavidson8149 just like the gentleman below stated. The transmission is probably the biggest gripe, also not to mention the worst seats / seating position. I've also just had a horrendous spree of bad luck with my truck. The other day I was loading rocks into the bed,and the entire bed detached from the right hand pivot side, yes I have picture evidence lol.
mathewburgos3 what is the bed side pivot? It’s ridiculous that a brand new truck would have trouble with a load of rock. I have a 1990 Toyota pickup 4x4 and that’s thing is tough as rocks. My dad hauled 4500 pounds in his 1990 Toyota without a problem. Maybe they need to rehire the engineers that build the old ones
@@danieldavidson8149 im speaking of where the bed inserts it's right side swivel point in! I think your right though, the older stuff from Toyota is untouchable.
Brand new pro-4x is still cheaper than a lot of pre owned tacomas. I looked at both. Tacoma is more luxurious and has more features but I actually liked driving the frontier more. I ended up getting a pre owned 2018 pro-4x and I really like it. I still get some Tacoma envy (they look sweet imo) but I saved over $10k so I can splurge on some off road goodies to feel better.
I know it's not quite the same category, but I bought a 1999 f250 superduty with 7.3 powerstroke 4x4 ext cab short bed with 311k on it for 2000 bucks and it gets 16-19 mpg runs great. Has no problem going on whatever dirt road I take it on or towing anything I task it with. I don't think you can convince me theres anything better out there for the price. Granted this truck isn't perfect the clear coat is peeling, the driver seat could be replaced, and the tailgate doesn't match, but aside from those things it's a great little truck.
I love my 13 Pro 4X. Aside from the meh turning radius and gas mileage, it's got what I want, and more importantly it fits my budget. The Tacoma has a nicer body style, but I'm driving a pick up, the body style is my least important concern. I've got a leather interior, heated electric seats and nerf bars on it. I have no complaints, and I go off roading where I live in Wyoming, a LOT.
I would like to rather spend my money investing and building wealth than driving a payment. The main reason people live paycheck to paycheck is they can't be content with what they own.
Randy Bryant not really the same truck at all. And that’s the top of the line most expensive Tacoma. You can get a trd off-road or sport for same price as the frontier. Tacoma has way better technology. More sound dampening. Just better quality. But if you just want a basic truck to get you from a to b for cheap, it’s the frontier. Our company just bought a 2019 frontier, the cheapest package. But I wouldn’t buy it for my personal truck, or daily driver. It’s like comparing a regular wooden chair to a office rolling chair. Both have same function, but what would you rather sit on?
Montana White I’d rather have a truck that doesn’t break the bank. Your argument for the TRD Sport could apply to Tacoma owners as well, why would they pay for the Pro model? What would they rather sit in or own? The Nissan is still a very good option if you aren’t concerned with having the latest and greatest. I’d like to know fuel economy differences but suspect the Nissan will show its age in that regard.
Randy Bryant hey you and me both. There’s a reason I have a single cab Tacoma, though if I can ~$30-40k I would likely spend it on a 1/2 or 3/4 ton since towing is more important to me than back seat, features or offroad ability.
You don't notice the rear drums on the Taco, it still has really good brakes. Which is a real surprise given the previous gen Tacomas and 4 runners had absolute garbage brakes.
There's good and bad about disc brakes and drums. The trade offs are primarily weight (disc is heavy) clean stopping power (drum has higher surface area) heat management/ fade (disc handles this better assuming you get decent pads) longevity (drums / shoes can last much longer) performance in bad conditions ex: mud (disc are far superior for this.) And don't forget... cost. Drums are cheaper
I'm glad you did this comparison. On your website you left the Pro-4x and the FX-4 out of a recent comparison you did with other trucks as if to say those we not of the same caliber and so it would be nice if you would really show the viewer what the difference is in offroad performance. I've been offroading on the east coast since the 1990's and the first thing I learned on my very first time out was that you don't take a brand new fully loaded truck on the trails because at least some damage occurs just about every time. For example, the TRD pro has a beefy painted skid plate but that just makes it easier to notice when it gets scratched. Ask me how I know. Tacomas have a great departure angle but stock, they do not really have that good ground clearance. Although not really relevant, you're also not sitting that high off the ground either. You're about as high up as a minivan or a lot of larger crossovers like the an explorer or highlander. Point is, if you're planning to cross water in it, you're better off in a tundra....any tundra, as you will be higher off the ground and better protected against water and mud coming in at the bottom of the door. Again, ask me how I know about this. And even though a stock TRD is very capable on the trail, a lot of people are going to immediately swap out those stock goodyear tires (look at the reviews on those tires online by the way, they're not rated as highly as cheaper tires without kevlar) for something else and possibly a great deal of other mods. If you're going to tear it down right after you get it and do a bunch of mods, you might as well start with something that doesn't have any upgrades to begin with. For most users the crawl control is never going to get used. Wouldn't you rather have a place to put your sunglasses? Let's talk about value some time. Where you can actually afford to buy the truck and have a feeling like you got a good value and have enough left over to lift it, upgrade the tires and all the other mods people want to do. Not being able to see over the hood and raise your seat is a much bigger liability with offroading than not having some gimmicky features that you will always be looking for an excuse to use but never finding one. Then again I'm on the east coast . We have hills, cliffs, logs, branches, all sorts of things to look for that maybe an open desert doesn't have. Not being able to raise the seat so you can see over the hood results in damage to the vehicle.
The big question that faces all people... And many do not need the newest truck, they get pulled in by all the new tow ratings, and many other features that will never get used. Way too many people feel the need to constantly upgrade every other year or 3-5 years because a newer and "better" model comes out. I bought my 2015 RAM truck and am keeping it for 15-30years. If it's good enough now then it'll still be perfectly fine for my uses in a couple decades. Lol plus it's cheaper that way
That RAM wont last that long before wiring issues, power steering pump goes out, and you have a couple grand into that god awful transmission that will slip. You're not driving a RAM by the way. You're driving a FIAT.
@@JacobWinkle and when daimler owned chrysler, ram owners were really driving mercedes. all those years ferrari was owned by fiat, all ferraris were really fiats. this is what a dolt would say.
@@JacobWinkle renegade is an import from italy on fiat 500 platform that has never been made in the united states. how could you still not be up to speed on this conversation, yet? are you slow? rams have been made in michigan by american labor with american supply chain and american engineering for coming on 40 years, and dodge pickups for a century. not sure if it could be any simpler.
@@CoelhoSports So smartass, who made the Ecodiesel again? Take a look when FIAT bought them out and take a look at when that Ecodiesel came out. You're driving a shitty FIAT.
We have the 2019 "Big Red" frontier, and it's great! Not only is honest, but the price out the door was awesome, we love the simplicity, and don't have to pay for tech we don't use! Nissan!
@@grahamrothphotography Maybe 20ish. But I drive just under 2k rpm at 60 mph. I use my old car for stop and go city driving and use this to go to work 80% hwy
Leonard Lawrecki thx! Ya I commute highway 98kms round trip, so my goal is something that’s at least 20MPG highway, how many miles per tank? (Canadian as you can tell haha)
Hello! I live in Italy, and my "FRONTIER" (here it is called NAVARA), is 274,000 km and 14 years old: I loaded it carrying everything, and towed trailers with everything: simply ... to be continued! 👍💪🏁😉 😁
The Pro-4x has all the features I care about in a truck. I'll be buying another when it comes time to replace my 2010. The nice thing is I can pick up a nice used, loaded, low mile one for $20-25k
Love my 04 Nissan Frontier. Basic with electric windows and mirrors. Hauls my dirt bike with the tailgate up. But what I really love is it has been payed off for over 10 years and only has just over 107K.
I just bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier that had only 20K miles on it for $17,000. Before that I had only cars that were as “new” as 2008. So to me, my Nissan Frontier is the newest looking vehicle I’ve ever owned. And I’m love with it.
I've got a 2016 fully loaded Frontier Pro4X and got it for $27,000 because I traded in my 2013 Pro4X. It's been a good truck for driving trails in Northern Arizona. I don't rock crawl with it because I don't have enough ground clearance and I don't want to trash it either. Eventually I will install a suspension lift, maybe 4 inches or so, depending on the lift kits that are available for it. I like the fact that it's a small truck and it fits nicely between juniper and ponderosa pine trees. I've seen full sized trucks get Arizona pin-striping on the same trails that I take. The TRD Pro is a really nice truck but for 50 grand, no thanks. I wonder if 35 inch tires will fit on the Pro 4X after it's lifted. I may have to settle with 33's instead because the wheel wells are probably too small.
the fronty is awesome, i'm 10 yrs in and going strong. however, it absolutely requires a new leaf pack (or add a leaf at least) and front adjustable bils for an additional 3 inches lift, with 2 from the springs in back. then it's about perfect for just about anything.
According to specs, the Gladiator has another 2-2.5' wider turning radius than Frontier... Between the Toy and Nissan though, I'd get the Frontier hands down...it's the one with an interior sized to fit humans.
But Muh Reliability ..... Funny how newer Toyota’s aren’t as reliable as older ones, yet the prices are getting higher. Maybe they offset warranty work with the $25k premium on the price.
Have a 3.5 2gr in my rav4 that i bought new in 2011. Only synthetic oil. Well loved suv. Headgasket started leaking at 120k miles. I might as well have bought a fiat/chysler product...
@@guyletourneau6167 sorry about your head gasket but that is not the same motor as the taco. the biggest difference in the reviews between the 4.0 and 3.5 taco powertrains is that internet websites where people complain have significantly increased since the intro of the 2nd gens so that the new powertrain is much more subject to the troll factor, and the main complaint is the gear hunting, which is easily fixed with OV tuning for the few that care enough to complain. when you look at how many tacos toyota sells vs the complaints, the 3rd gens have been as reliable as ever. the volume of the trolls is just much higher now.
the frontier is the best looking truck of the bunch if it's black or their dark grey, any other colour makes it look cheap especially that washed out red.
I know this is out of the category they were testing but I just bought a 2019 Nissan Titan Sv crewcab with the convenience package, I got the side steps and bed liner thrown in for free and I walked out the door at 36,500, 50,000 plus for the tacoma is a little outrageous
No, buy a 4-5 year old truck, just toss the shocks and all the stereo in the trash, put new aftermarket in and you're better than a new 2019 and you saved 20-30k
2011-down rangers are perfect for this kind of thing, minimal changes over the production life results in easy maintenance, they're cheap, reliable, designed to be easy to work on for the most part, and a lot of years have a single-DIN stereo slot in the stock dash, making aftermarket stereo swaps extremely easy.
Test drove both. Nissan was so much more comfortable. I’m only 5’9 but my head was scraping the roof of the Tacoma and the seats were hard. Ended up buying the pro 4x.
