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1428 messages, Last post on Jul 02, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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Replying to: choochoojohn (Oct 16, 2007 4:52 am) |
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Replying to: rocketman67 (Oct 15, 2007 6:56 am) |
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I'm about to trade in my old '92 on a 2008 Tacoma or a 2007 Frontier. The 08 Tacoma I want (2wd 4cyl 4A Access cab) is $17,990. The 07 Fronty I want (basically same) is $17,200. Here is the dilemma: I *slightly prefer the Taco, but I'm not in love with it, or any vehicle. The Fronty is a 2007, but has 4 wheel disc brakes, cruise control, and a 5 speed automatic. I'm thinking I can put the squeeze on them for an identical 2008 for maybe $500 more. Maybe that's wishful thinking. I think it's a draw at the moment, but what do I know?  I'm thinking that I will buy from the dealer that offers me the most for my old 92, which is low miles and in excellent shape. Based on the price quotes, what do you guys think? Many thanks,,, |
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Replying to: bobad (Feb 04, 2008 7:15 am) Personally, I prefer the looks of the Frontier over the Tacoma. They both suffer from "tough-truck" styling, but to my eyes the Frontier is far more attractive. However function is what trucks are all about, and Nissan seems to offer more for the money. I have had excellent experiences with both Nissan and Toyota pickups. I drove a 1990 Nissan std cab 2wd, 4-cyl, 5-spd for almost 10 years until it was broadsided by a stop-sign runner. It had 202k miles on the original engine and clutch and was still running great. My current ride is a 1996 Tacoma ext cab, 2wd, V6, 5-spd that currently has 204k miles and still going strong. (Pictures on mycarspace)  james
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Replying to: oregonboy (Feb 04, 2008 8:39 am) Good advice. I actually did make no-trade deals, and will throw the '92 Toyota into the mix when I visit the dealers again this weekend. I will be asking just a tad under retail for my old truck as found on the NADA site. I usually sell privately, but I don't want to have to deal with a retail sale on this one. You should see how great that old truck looks and drives. Stand back 10 feet and squint, and the truck looks brand new inside and out. The Nissan guy hinted that he may give me 3K for it, if it's as nice as I told him it was.
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Replying to: bobad (Feb 04, 2008 10:38 am) Even in my 4.0, I am getting 20-22mpg with the 6 speed manual with little or no effort and that is mainly city driving. |
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Replying to: bobad (Feb 04, 2008 7:15 am)
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Replying to: carnut21 (Feb 04, 2008 4:21 pm) 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! |
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I have a 05 DC LB 4X4 Tacoma. The manual indicates a 850 payload capacity. I want to put a cab over camper on the back. I noticed the Froniter in the same configuration has a 1392 payload 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
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Replying to: ksenator (Jun 30, 2008 10:43 am) |
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