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1428 messages, Last post on Jul 02, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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Replying to: rocketman67 (Apr 15, 2007 4:08 pm) Enjoy all! |
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Replying to: driver56 (Apr 15, 2007 5:55 pm) Not one problem and it is a very satisfying truck. Changes I would request is for the truck to be lighter and to offer a higher mileage engine option such as a diesel. If either the Tacoma or Frontier offers a diesel I will buy one, otherwise I will own my 06 for a long time.
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Replying to: moparbad (Apr 16, 2007 11:13 am) - raise the center console so that it's even with the door's arm rest; also, move it more forward - More substantial storage under the rear seats - A more direct feel to the shifter - The dash isn't bad, but it could/should definitely be nicer |
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Replying to: moparbad (Apr 16, 2007 11:13 am) I'd like to see Nissan or Toyota offer a diesel for the North American market. That would definitely be of interest to me for my next purchase. |
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Replying to: moparbad (Apr 16, 2007 11:13 am) - raise the center console so that it's even with the door's arm rest; also, move it more forward - More substantial storage under the rear seats - A more direct feel to the shifter - The dash isn't bad, but it could/should definitely be nicer |
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Ok here I go: Test drove the Frontier, Tacoma, Dakota,GMC Canyon and Ford Ranger. Considering price, mpg, size ,towing capability and ride it came down to a choice of Tacoma or Frontier. As a lot of you have done before buying, I followed the forums on Tacoma and Frontier ever since the new design trucks came out. It seems that overall the Tacoma owners were not as happy as the Frontier owners, so chose the frontier. I Bought a 07 Charcoal LWB 2WD Crew with the V6 and automatic. As soon as I saw this truck I loved it, it even looks better now since I added the splash guards all the way around. I originally test drove the Nissan Frontier crew cabs with the 5' bed and V6, when they first came out and really liked the ride, power and the handling ,but when I test drove my new 07 with the longer 6' bed and longer wheel base I could tell that it was even better. This truck rides smooth and has a quite cab , handles like a sports car on turns and during rain holds the curves like the pavement is dry. I am also very happy with the gas milage, my truck averages about 19 to 20 mpg city, hwy and does about 21 to 23 mpg on straight hwy. driving. I never use premium gas, I always put the cheapest gas I can find in it and have not heard one ping, even under heavy acceleration. No leaks, no rattles, no pings no vibrations. The truck has more than enough power. It's not a hot rod, it has a heavier feel like a well made larger truck, but it can really move when you want to get on the free way, best acceleration seems to be from 3500 to 4500 rpms, when you get to that band of torque, you feel it push you back in the seat. I have the automatic and I am also very happy on the way that it's geared, my rpms run low in town and on the hwy. In town engine runs around 1200 to 1400rpm going 40 to 50 and at 70 it is about 2k, so my mpgs are always good. In fact my mpgs in the 265hp frontier are about the same as my 2000 Ranger at 140hp V6 and it's cheaper to run because the only way I could keep the Ranger from pinging was to put super unleaded in it. Down falls, there are only 2 things that I do not care about in the design of my truck. It is kind of hard to park because of it's long turning radius, plus the back seats are kind of crampy for full size adults. Althoug the back seats are kind of small for sitting to make up for it when I fold them down they give me a lot of extra cargo room in the cab, and I sure like that. Overall all the great things about the truck far out weigh a few design problems that it has. I would buy it again in a heart beat. Bottom line ,very happy with truck at 2500 miles. Oh yeah forgot to say, I love the track anchoring system in the bed. It's so cool. 
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Replying to: stringbender (Apr 27, 2007 6:12 pm) The turning radius is equal to my last vehicle, a Toyota van, so consequently am used to that. Thus far I have not a quibble against this vehicle. Everything is what I had wished for and more. I actually enjoy driving again, cause this truck is fun to drive. I agree, the anchoring system works well, and is a must for us. Drive safe, enjoy your truck.
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Replying to: driver56 (Apr 28, 2007 8:52 am) That's why when it came time to buy 'MY' truck I left the wife home..... With what I sold my '95 Sonoma & some play money I had enough to not have her name on the bank loan..... Long term it worked out better because we have since parted ways... 
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Replying to: rocketman67 (Apr 28, 2007 12:14 pm) When my mate insisted on a crew cab, I wasn't at first wild about the idea, but am now happy with that choice. Sorry to hear about the marital parting, but hey, you have your truck! All you need now is a good dog. Enjoy! |
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Replying to: rocketman67 (Apr 28, 2007 12:14 pm)  ..........just joking , she's cool.
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