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#477 of 1428 Re: Tacoma vs Frontier [wvfrontier] by rage151 Sep 08, 2005 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: wvfrontier (Jan 06, 2005 8:25 pm) Ok, I've been through quite a few threads in this post. 9/7, I sold my trusty 1999 SR5/TRD Taco. It had 131,000 miles and ran/drove great! Love that truck. Naturally, I'm thinking of going w/another Taco but it's looking like the Frontier is in the lead for these reasons:   - The Frontier runs optimal on 87 Octane. The Taco suggests/requires Premium. (I had 80,000 miles on my '99 Taco and filled up w/its first tank of 92 Octane. 3/4 of a tank through, the Check Engine light came on. It blew the Bank 1 Oxy sensor. So, with gas prices, etc., Frontier is FAR ahead of the Taco.   - Road noise. I understand the 05 Taco cabin is a little louder on the highway. I test drove a Frontier and it was pretty quiet (and rode more like a car!)   - Flexible/Universal interior. More storage, standard din (radio chassis), back-seat folding.   - More ground clearance. I understand the Taco dropped an inch or two. Nissan is actually now the leader in this category.   Oh yeah, is it true the Nissan Automatic tranny is sealed? No dipstick? One more question: My old Taco was still as tight as it was 100k miles ago - no play in the steering, u-joints, etc. The bushings, etc., really hold up good. Do Nissan trucks fare age and mileage as gracefully?   The bullets above are just things that stick out. Please add/validate/modify any of them. I want to make a decision that will provide a good truck for the next 5-6 years. Replies to this message: boone88rr (Sep 09, 2005 7:02 am) danielacosta (Sep 10, 2005 12:28 am) slugbait (Sep 18, 2005 8:32 pm)
#478 of 1428 Re: Tacoma vs Frontier [rage151] by boone88rr Sep 09, 2005 (7:02 am)
Replying to: rage151 (Sep 08, 2005 2:36 pm) rage151,   It seems, my son, that you have forsaken us already and gone to the dark side. Where have we wronged you my son? Your bushings and u-joints are all still as tight as a 16 year-old cheerleader. It seems that you have made your choice already and there is nothing more that can be said that hasn't been said already in 8 months of childish bickering. I see that your Nissan Frontier will age gracefully, I have no basis for my prediction, but because I say it is so, it is so.   Sincerely, Nissanstradamus   - Just screwing around. Good luck with whatever truck you buy, you seem to have done your research. I'm sure you'd be happy with either choice. Everyone seems to be happy with whatever they have for their own reasons. Sorry to see you go.
#479 of 1428 Re: Tacoma vs Frontier [rage151] by danielacosta Sep 10, 2005 (12:28 am)
Replying to: rage151 (Sep 08, 2005 2:36 pm) "Oh yeah, is it true the Nissan Automatic tranny is sealed? No dipstick? One more question: My old Taco was still as tight as it was 100k miles ago - no play in the steering, u-joints, etc. The bushings, etc., really hold up good. Do Nissan trucks fare age and mileage as gracefully? "   1. The Frontier tranny is NOT sealed. There is a small nut securing the dipstick. Loosen the nut and check the dipstick like any other tranny. Leave the nut off if you want to check the level on a frequent basis.   2. 20,000 miles in 7 months. I haven't used any fluids, including transmission or oil, between services. Very tight truck. Hood latch squeaks unless lubed on a monthly basis. Rear leafs get noisy after off-roading, solved with WD-40. Very impressive truck.   3. Get 18-19 mpg from CC V6 NISMO, which is good for a truck. I'm buying an 06 Civic to get better mpg and save some miles on the NISMO, which will be reserved for the off-road and hauling jaunts.
#480 of 1428 Horsepower lose by willsim Sep 10, 2005 (11:12 am)
It looks like the Tacoma has lost nine horsepower using the new rating system. The Tacoma now will have 236hp on premium fuel I'm even more sure about my purchase of a Frontier. Replies to this message: eagleg (Sep 10, 2005 11:46 am) willsim (Sep 11, 2005 12:17 pm)
#481 of 1428 Re: Horsepower lose [willsim] by eagleg Sep 10, 2005 (11:46 am)
Replying to: willsim (Sep 10, 2005 11:12 am) I was just wondering if any other trucks have lost H.P. due to the new system of measure? Replies to this message: willsim (Sep 11, 2005 12:17 pm)
#482 of 1428 Re: 06 Fronty and Taco [danielacosta] by ustazzaf Sep 10, 2005 (8:54 pm)
Replying to: danielacosta (Aug 18, 2005 11:27 pm) Someone mentioned that Toyotas are losing reliability. I met up with a guy earlier this year who had 329K on his Tundra having spent money on nothing other then preventative maintenance (oil changes, brakes, ect..). That defines reliability to me. I just traded my 02 Tundra (which I traded my 96 Tacoma for) with 60K on it. I traded for the Tundra to get 4 openings (can't really count the rear doors on the access cab as true doors) and six seats. Traded for the 05 Tacoma for 4 true doors and a much bigger back seat. Did lose the 6th seat though. That is the only complaint. But my son has his own truck now so the few times I haul all 6, one likes to ride in the bed (with a canopy). I cannot say that I have had a single problem with any of my Toyotas. I simply traded for something I liked better. I drive alot (60K in less than 3 years on the Tundra) and nothiong bugs me more than breaking down 1000 miles from home and not knowing who I can trust (or afford) to have repairs done on my vehicle. Having a new vehicle under warranty, a call to Toyota leaves no questions. I had trouble locking the truck into 4X4 until I pushed the clutch all the way to the floor. No more problems. I used super unleaded for a couple weeks, but with gas prices where they are, I cheaped out. Have not had a single ping, hesitation or anything else, plus I get a half MPG better. Until I am shown a disadvantage I will stay with cheaper gas. Someone complained about how hard the rear seat is to fold down and how little space is left. I had to read the directions (where to put the head rests), but after that the average 2nd grader can do it in 10 seconds or less. Maybe they were not talking about the crew cab. I honestly am not familier with the other cab configs. I did not even consider the Nissan (or any other truck) because the Tundra was so far superior to any other vehicle I have owned (well over 30) that I was looking for another Toyota. The last Nissan I really spent any time with was my buddy's 86 Hardbody when it was new. Certainly saw nothing to discourage ownership with that. If Toyota is a homerun, that was definately a triple.
#483 of 1428 Re: Horsepower lose [eagleg] by willsim Sep 11, 2005 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: eagleg (Sep 10, 2005 11:46 am) I wish I had saved the list what I remember is that they listed several Toyota and Acura products and they indicated that American manufactures would be affected less as they have tended to be more conservative in rating their engines.
#484 of 1428 by richbf2 Sep 16, 2005 (10:19 am)
I am planning to purchase an 05 Frontier. At first I was undecided between the two. After reading the comparison between the two trucks, I decided to go with the Frontier v6. My problem is don’t know whether to choose the LE pck or the Nismo (most of my driving will be on road). Most people I have talked to recommend LE since the ride will be more tolerating. I currently own a Tacoma TRD. To me, the Taccoma w/ TRD has a much better ride. I figure the NISMO pkg. would do the same thing, on or off road. Is it right? In addition, how is GAS mileage on Frontier v6? Please advise. thank you all. Hey, hking! Thanks for such an informative & thorough review. Replies to this message: 2005lekc (Sep 17, 2005 7:22 pm) richbf2 (Feb 25, 2005 11:18 am) woodshop28 (Sep 21, 2005 5:37 am)
#486 of 1428 Re: [richbf2] by 2005lekc Sep 17, 2005 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: richbf2 (Sep 16, 2005 10:19 am) richbf2,   I was looking at the LE and the Nismo when I bought my truck. I was leaning toward the Nismo and ordered one. My main reason was because I wanted the avalanche white with the blue interior. After placing the order the dealer said that there no white with blue interiors avaliable.   He did find a white with tan interior LE and that is why I am driving the LE now. I had some reservations about the Nismo as I do no off roading and I did not want the skid plates, thought they would just add weight and I would never use them.   I also did not like the Nismo decals which I would have removed if I had gotten one. I also did not want the stiffer ride nor the more aggressive tires.   In retrospect, I am glad that I got the LE, I only wish it had been available with the blue interior.   OkieScot

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