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#1365 of 1428 Re: Tacoma or Frontier [vhreb123] by ocrealtor Jun 11, 2007 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: vhreb123 (Jun 10, 2007 10:00 pm) Well, like I mentioned earlier, I just bought an 07 Frontier Crew Cab SE, and it also has the value truck package. Out here in Los Angeles, I got it for $20,900, including manufacturer's destination charge. Sticker price was $24,300. That is not including taxes, and registration. It is an automatic, otherwise it would have been cheaper still.   A similar equipped Tacoma would have been almost two grand more. I don't know about you, but I don't think the Tacoma is a better truck. They do have the Toyota name, which makes some people think it is better.   It's not. Like I said, the only thing better in my opinion is the Toyota dashboard. Other than that, the Frontier performs better, looks better, and has more features for less $$$.   It is best to do your research first. I'll bet out in Birmingham, you can get a better deal than I got in L.A.   Don't forget, dealers WILL sell you a truck for under invoice price. They still make a lot of money because of dealer incentives and holdback (the rent they get from Nissan to put the truck on the lot.)
#1366 of 1428 Door weight comparison. Tundra by stringbender Jun 14, 2007 (7:45 pm)
I like the new Tundras,they look tough and have crazy power but I was surprised to find out that the doors and tail gate was a lot lighter made than my 07 Frontier, check it out. I guess that is why they can still get 16 to 20 mpg with all of that power which I wouldn't ever need anyway. 6500 lbs Towing works for me. Replies to this message: driver56 (Jun 14, 2007 8:00 pm)
#1367 of 1428 Re: Door weight comparison. Tundra [stringbender] by driver56 Jun 14, 2007 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: stringbender (Jun 14, 2007 7:45 pm) I thought exactly the same regarding the Tacoma's doors/tailgate. I like a solid thunk when I close a car door, and you get that with the Frontier. Very solid. Some people have complained(?) about the HEAVY Frontier tailgate, but I like it heavy. What's the beef? It's a very solidly built truck. The new Tundra, I know little about. I've seen a couple in town, decent looking, too, too big for my want or needs. If I was in to towing anything substantial, I'd get a 3/4 ton. I know that the Frontier/Tacoma with the V-6 will tow 2 and a half tons like a breeze.
#1368 of 1428 Tailgate by 2005lekc Jun 15, 2007 (6:22 pm)
I have an '05 LE KC Frontier and I love the truck, but I am one who complains about the weight of the tailgate. I have had 3 Datsun/Nissan pickups and have had more trouble with this heavy tailgate than I did with both of the other tailgates combined.   I had a 1977 KC 5 speed that I kept for 24 years and 175,00 miles and never had a bit of problem with the tailgate and it was a real work truck that carried my dirtbikes for most of those years along with a lot of heavier items.   With this heavy tailgate one of the hinges is bent and the lower right hand corner has a slight kink in it from falling down when the latch did not catch good.   I tried the tailgate on the '07 Frontier when I was looking at the revised tailgate liner and found they have lightened the tailgate considerably. I am pretty sure that it has been lightened because I could not see any sort of tailgate assist attached to it.   I might add that I am almost 70 years old, 5' 7" tall, and weigh about 120 pounds. The tailgate is definitely a two handed proposition for me and I use it fairly frequently.   As soon as I have the money I am considering buying an '07 tailgate to replace mine if it isn't cost prohibitive.   OkieScot
#1369 of 1428 Fontier turned out to be the right choice by dmo09 Jun 17, 2007 (5:17 pm)
After two years of researching, test driving and almost signing a deal on a Tacoma...twice...I went with an 07 Frontier King Cab. The tacoma's are just to expensive and the dealers to arrogant. Two different dealers wouldn't make me the right deal and advised me they dont have to discount, the trucks will sell regardless. So I walked out on both of them...jerks. The Frontier was the right choice as it turned out. Got more truck for less money and after driving for three months I would recommend a Nissan to anyone looking at either truck. Simply love it! Replies to this message: driver56 (Jun 17, 2007 5:46 pm)
#1370 of 1428 Re: Fontier turned out to be the right choice [dmo09] by driver56 Jun 17, 2007 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: dmo09 (Jun 17, 2007 5:17 pm) Sounds like a carbon copy of my own experience. The two trucks are close in price (Msrp) here in Canada, but very few, if any, of the Toyota dealers will dicker. They told me on the Toy lots that the price was already cut. I found, as many others have here, that our local Toyota sales people are quite smug. Nissan will deal (love it), so consequently I ended up with a better equipped truck for about 4 grand less. It's a hoot to drive, love every minute I'm in it.   Enjoy your truck and safe driving to you!
#1371 of 1428 Nismo by linkfeeney Jun 18, 2007 (7:19 am)
so what do you gusy think about the Nismo crew cab? with the rockforsget package... I can get it for $25000??
#1372 of 1428 I just bought my Tacoma by uncalumnus Jun 18, 2007 (9:05 am)
I just bought my Tacoma. Here in NC (USA) Toyota trucks are far more popular(atleast in my area) There are more Toyota dealers here, and they do bargain with you. I have really enjoyed my truck. It is a double cab prerunner with the SR5 and towing packages. I will not say anything bad about Nissan, but I have known Toyota trucks that have gone on for a LONG time. My brother in law had one for 450,000 miles. This is my second Toyota truck, and I have loved them both. To everyone that prefers Nissan or Toyota, I hope you like your choice as much as I do. Good Luck to you all.
#1373 of 1428 2007 Nissan v. 2007 Tacoma : Tow Package? by tent2tt Jun 22, 2007 (10:39 am)
I am planning to tow a 17' travel trailer or Scamp or Escape fifth wheel (both which are specially designed for compact trucks, so don't freak out on me and tell me it can't be done...these have a GVWR of under 5,000 lbs. and are often paired with Tacoma SR5s). Plan to take it on backroads, up hills, etc. (but I do not want a Titan or Tundra or other large truck...I just need to tow about 6-8 times a year, not all the time and like the compacts).   Test drove a Nissan Frontier NISMO 4 x 4 (AT) with a max tow rating of 6,100 lbs. and a Tacoma SR5 4 x 4 (AT) with a max tow rating of 6,300 lbs. I can tell that the Tacoma is a great truck, but strongly prefer the ride and smoother engine performance of the Frontier. However, the Tacoma can be ordered with a tow package which includes: 130 AMP alternator, transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, heavy duty battery, and a 7 pin hardwired hitch receiver with converter. The Frontier doesn't offer this option. Only two Nissan salespeople have bothered to note down what the Tacoma offers to see if the Frontier can be similarly spec'd. What I have been told is that the Nissan dealership can install all the same options EXCEPT the 130 AMP alternator. They said the only option with that would be to install an aftermarket 130 AMP alternator, which they do NOT recommend because it might create electrical problems.   I have two questions:   1. Are the Nissan dealerships telling me the truth about being able to install the engine oil cooler and transmission oil cooler? 2. How crucial is having a 130 AMP alternator for the towing use I have detailed above? Will it hurt me to not have it? Would having a heavy-duty battery paired with a non-130 AMP alternator create any problems? 3. Why would an aftermarket 130 AMP alternator possibly cause electrical problems?   Thanks to anyone out there who can explain this... I am anxious to buy, but want to be sure I know what I am getting (or not getting)! Replies to this message: carnut21 (Jun 23, 2007 2:03 pm) tent2tt (Jun 24, 2007 7:21 am)
#1374 of 1428 Re: 2007 Nissan v. 2007 Tacoma : Tow Package? [tent2tt] by carnut21 Jun 23, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: tent2tt (Jun 22, 2007 10:39 am) I have an 05 CC, 6spd 2x4, Frontier and have towed 6500 pounds with this truck (tandem axle trailer and Kubota tractor with front end loader and 6 foot tiller). The truck was GREAT pulling but if I were going to be towing on a consistent basis I reconsider using the mid-size truck and go for the full size (with this much weight). I am not sure anyone sells a 5th wheel hitch for either truck but sounds like potential disaster. The key to trailers in not necessarily pulling but getting stopped and that is the reason larger trucks are best for this (larger trucks=larger brakes).   Also, the RV trailers are not that heavy but when you start loading them down is where you will get into trouble. my BIL has a 4,800 GVW trailer but by the time you get 4 bicycles, groceries, water, food, clothes, etc. you will approach or exceed the GVW of either truck unless you travel lighter than most of us.   The Titan has some EXCELLENT reviews for towing trailers and while they are rated for 9300 +/- pounds, they are capable of much more. Read in a RV or boat magazine where a guy in Florida was towing a 13,000 +/- cigarette boat with no problems.   I would think long in hard of a 5th wheel in either, especially the Toyota since it has less power. Replies to this message: tent2tt (Jun 24, 2007 7:21 am)

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