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Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier

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#1308 of 1446 Re: 2007 Frontier LE king cab 4X2 [gloth] by choochoojohn

Feb 01, 2007 (12:26 pm)

Replying to: gloth (Jan 30, 2007 11:40 pm)
Did you shop Toyota first? What are you getting on the truck? For some reason the Nissan dealers in my area aren't stocking LE models at least not the 2wd. They have a few of the crew cabs with 4x4 and SEs'4x4, and 2wd. but no LE. I also noticed on Nissans's web site it won't let you build the LE without the hard tonneau and if you select the air bag option it steps you down to the XE. The dealers tell me they can order whatever I want, HaHaHa.

#1309 of 1446 Re: Fold-A-Cover [2005lekc] by badness

Feb 01, 2007 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: 2005lekc (Jan 27, 2007 4:35 pm)
OkieScot
 
what kind of shock could I put on Nissan LE 4*4CC,I don't have a lift in it,and its all stock,thoe Have the fold a cover it looks great,I didn't save any gas as everyone says you do,except how it looks one it.Have noticed and gas saving?
 
Thanks,
Brad

#1310 of 1446 gas savings by 2005lekc

Feb 02, 2007 (9:38 am)

I have put a true dual exhaust on my truck, a Volant CAI, and the Fold-A-Cover bed cover and as near as I can tell I am getting about the same mileage as before all of these additions.
 
I read where others have gained better mileage with each of these modifications, but I am not seeing it on my truck.
 
On the other hand I am enjoying my truck more and that is enough for me.
 
I cannot help you with shocks as I have the stock shocks on my truck and have no plans of upgrading them until I have a problem with them.
 
Over on Club Frontier there have been a few threads on this topic, but it is mostly in the 4X4 section and since I have a 4X2 I don't spend much time there. It might be worth a look see though.
 
OkieScot

#1311 of 1446 Re: gas savings [2005lekc] by badness

Feb 12, 2007 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: 2005lekc (Feb 02, 2007 9:38 am)
Thanks man.

#1312 of 1446 Re: gas savings [badness] by rocketman67

Feb 12, 2007 (8:18 pm)

Replying to: badness (Feb 12, 2007 7:57 pm)
I've had mix results with my CAI, cover and synthetic oil.

#1313 of 1446 Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier by kentaco

Feb 23, 2007 (8:45 pm)

I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Cab 4x2 Long bed, TRD Sport with a 4.0 liter V6 and Auto trans. I've read a few comparisons posted by Frontier owners, and although I can't dispute how well the Fronties are built, I went with the Tacoma for various reasons. First of all I used to own a 1998 Frontier King Cab with auto trans and 4 cyl. 98 was the first year Nissan built the Frontier, and being a die hard Nissan fan I bought one. The Frontier was a great truck, however I always felt like I was being cheated when I would line up next to a Tacoma at a red light. Somehow, the Nissan always looked cheaper in build quality to me. Maybe that explains why you can get more bells and whistles to come with a Frontier, because Nissan dealers are always willing to give more incentives than a Toyota dealer. When I began shopping for a new truck, I noticed that The Frontier did'nt come with a composite bed, or a long bed for that matter. These features were important to me because I own a pool service business. When chlorine gets on spray on bed liners, it fades and leaves white spots on the bed which eventually cracks. I also heard that spray on bed liners bubble up when exposed to extreme heat. I coul'nt handle this cause I live in Las Vegas. My composite bed does'nt have this problem, and the extra bed length allows me to carry more epuipment when I have to. The Frontier interior left alot to be desired when compared to the tacoma. The dash looked dated and cheaper, with much more plastic utilized than Toyota. The seats in the Tacoma are more like sports car seats which is great for comfort during cross country trips. The rear seatbacks in my double cab felt more relaxed and angled than the upright seatbacks in the Frontier. (Although the Frontier I believe has about an inch more leg room). Finally, I don't like driving a vehicle that shares the same platform as other models in their lineup. For example, the Frontier uses a shortened version of the Titan chasis. The front end of the Frontier is also identical to that of the Pathfinder. When Toyota designed the Tacoma, they redesigned the truck from groud up with no substituion except for the 4.0 liter engine shared with the Fj Cruiser. By the way, that Toyota 4.0 liter engine with 236 hp also holds a faster track time than the Frontier with 245 hp. The only grief I have with my Tacoma is the fact that Toyota went with rear drum setup over discs. When it all comes to the bottom line, I guess you have to ask yourself if paying more for a Tacoma makes more sense than paying less for a Frontier and getting more bells and whistles. I know one thing, you know that sunroof you got on your Frontier that is'nt offered on the Tacoma? It will eventually haunt you with all that extra wind noise and leaks after a couple of years. Don't say I did'nt warn ya.

#1314 of 1446 Re: Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier [kentaco] by driver56

Feb 23, 2007 (9:20 pm)

Replying to: kentaco (Feb 23, 2007 8:45 pm)
Well, for one thing, paying more for a Tacoma that comes less equipped makes little sense. Besides, the Frontier is more fun to drive and has the looks to boot ( interior included). I think the Frontier was better thought out, to tell you the truth, and those track times are open to interpretation. I've seen track times posted that favoured the Nissan, and I for one thought the Frontier felt quicker.
By the way, the V-6 pumps out 261 ponies, and I'll still take the sun roof.

#1315 of 1446 Re: Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier [driver56] by kentaco

Feb 24, 2007 (1:00 am)

Replying to: driver56 (Feb 23, 2007 9:20 pm)
OK, I just did'nt wanta be too blunt. What I meant was, I'd rather pay more for a superior truck than pay less for an inferior truck that uses extra gadgets as an incentive to buy. Nissan has always used cheap little incentives to get customers to buy. I know, cause our family has owned Datsuns and Nissans all our lives. My first Datsun was a 1600 Roadster. We've owned B210s, 310s, 510s, Maximas, Altimas, Sentra, you name it. Again, I think the Frontier is a pretty good little truck, but just not as refined as the Tacoma. Maybe when they add the long bed to there lineup next year, they'll update the interior a little more. As for this discussion, it just comes down to a pissing contest between age old rivals, Nissan and Toyota.

#1316 of 1446 Re: Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier [kentaco] by rocketman67

Feb 24, 2007 (5:31 am)

Replying to: kentaco (Feb 23, 2007 8:45 pm)
Each to their own.
I have a 2k6 Frontier NISMO 4X4 6sp and I'll take a full box frame with v6 that is build around a world class v6 any day.
I looked at the Tacom before I bought my Frontier and I can not understand why Toyota would cheapen a truck by not going with full box frame.
The composite bed is nice but the rear end of a pickup is light enough without making it lighter by using a composite bed.

#1317 of 1446 Re: Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier [kentaco] by driver56

Feb 24, 2007 (2:21 pm)

Replying to: kentaco (Feb 24, 2007 1:00 am)
Risking the chance of a so called pissing contest, I'd say the Nissan is actually a "superior" truck. And I certainly don't believe that the Taco is one of Toyota's better vehicles, by any stretch of the imagination. I also think the Tacoma is a pretty good little truck, but could delete the "camry" interior, add a real front bumper, beef up the frame, improve driving dynamics, and drop a little of that baby fat,and I'd seriously consider it next time. I think at this point, Toyota could build a cardboard box with 4 wheels and people would be lining up to purchase. I just never fell for it. I'll take my well equipped Frontier with all its little useful gadgets and enjoy them every single minute of every single day I'm in it.
 
Cheers!

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