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#87 of 96 6 cyl KC LE by 2005lekc Nov 23, 2007 (9:10 am)
I cannot answer all of your questions but will do what I can. I have a 2005 KC LE which is the V-6. I have the 5 speed automatic transmission. I have had no problems with my truck so far, but I baby it a bit and keep it in a garage. I have a little under 12,000 miles on it right now.   The transmission does not shift as smoothly as I would like, but other than that there have not been any problems with it. The biggest disappointment in the truck for me is in the paint chipping so easily, but that is a problem with most automotive paint these days.   I had a 2000 Nissan XE KC which is the 4 cylinder model. I kept it 5 years and had no problems with it at all. The only reason I traded it in was because of the lack of power. I got about 20 mpg on it no matter how I drove it or what kind of load I had on it. It just did not have enough power for me.   The V-6 has plenty of power and I drive like the little old man that I am so I am currently getting about 19.5 in combination driving. It will get 23 mpg on the road if I keep it around 65 mph. The faster I drive it the worse the mpg.   If you get a 4X4 your mileage will be worse and if you have a heavy foot you will probably be down in the 14 to 15 mpg area.   The only other complaint I have with my truck is the HEAVY tailgate. I am 70 years old and only weigh 120 pounds so it is a heft for me to raise the tailgate.   I would definitely buy another one if I were in the market and I think I would stay with the V-6 since I don't put a lot of miles on my truck.   I have not driven the new XE, but I think they get closer to 26 mpg, but I still like having plenty of power when I need it. I load my truck down fairly often as I enjoy gardening so I buy lots of supplies and materials for my yard.   Good luck on your quest.   OkieScot Replies to this message: bobad (Nov 23, 2007 5:33 pm) ecotrklvr (Nov 24, 2007 4:41 pm)
#88 of 96 Frontier...Maybe Not by bobad Nov 23, 2007 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: 2005lekc (Nov 23, 2007 9:10 am)   Now I'm finding out that the 4cyl is not available with automatic. Rats!   Guess I'll have to look at another Toyota. Replies to this message: ecotrklvr (Nov 24, 2007 4:41 pm)
#89 of 96 Re: Frontier...Maybe Not [bobad] by ecotrklvr Nov 24, 2007 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: bobad (Nov 23, 2007 5:33 pm) You CAN get a King Cab with a 4-cylinder Auto - and it's a 5-speed. With a Crew Cab, it's V-6 only.   I had a 1993 XE King Cab (a stick), and it was fine for me and my light hauling. The new design has a MUCH bigger rear seating are - 2 kids would be fine back there.   I've driven 2 different XE King Cabs - one stick, one auto. With 2 aboard and nothing in the bed, it's fine - not quick, but not labored at any speed up to 70 mph.   Because I needed to meet a company policy and NOT have a truck, I ended up with an '07 4-cylinder Highlander. It's fine for cruising with 4 aboard (and pretty full of stuff) at 75 mph, and never gets less than 20 mpg - sometimes up to 25.   Modern fuel injection and variable valve control make modern I-4's feel like the V-6's of the early 90's. You really ought to try driving one to see if you can live with it. It'll get you where you're going, and get 2-3 more mpg doing it. With a 21 gal tank, refilling with 1.1 gal left, that 20 gallons you burned will get you another 40-60 miles with every tank, for free. You might find that insurance is cheaper, as well.   If I didn't have a work policy against driving a truck, I'd be in an '08 SE King Cab 4-cylinder right now.
#90 of 96 Re: lifting a 07 frontier [maxa] by asa Nov 25, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: maxa (Nov 20, 2007 11:25 am) maxa, I should have mentioned too that Nissan sells "splashguards" (I call them mudflaps), one pair for the front and a different pair for the back. You probably have these, but if you don't, they're inexpensive and a piece of cake to put on.   Glad your windshield is whole again!
#91 of 96 RENTED A CREW CAB 2 X 4 IMPRESSIONS by goose Dec 03, 2007 (8:48 am)
I had the 2000 model year Tacoma (2x4 Prerunner) and used that as a comparison against the 2007 Crew Cab 2x4 I rented through Enterprise rent a car.   I was very impressed with the truck. Very comfortable ride and the interior material, design was reasonable for a truck. I thought the bed also had enough room especially since I could place the truck in my garage (i like my vehicles in garages when possible). Overall I'd place the Frontier ahead of the 2007 Tacoma mostly due to exterior looks. I believe the Tacoma looks like a tadpole from the front view and those wheel wells don't strike me as sexy or muscular. For what its worth that's my 2 cents in favor of the Frontier.   Oh, if we want to talk about full size Nissan vs Toyota then the vote goes for the latest Tundra, sexy devil in deed. Replies to this message: asa (Dec 04, 2007 10:31 am)
#92 of 96 Re: RENTED A CREW CAB 2 X 4 IMPRESSIONS [goose] by asa Dec 04, 2007 (10:31 am)
Replying to: goose (Dec 03, 2007 8:48 am) I thought the bed also had enough room especially since I could place the truck in my garage (i like my vehicles in garages when possible).   Me too and Frontier also shines in that department, being line 1-1/2 inches shorter than Tacoma and near 2 inches narrower than Tacoma. Every inch counts in my garage and it's nice to be able to walk behind the truck and not worry about door dents from my wife's car. The only narrower midsizer is Colorado, but Colorado is longer.
#93 of 96 2006 Wheel Diameter Size by hizzoner3 Aug 18, 2008 (11:08 am)
Can anyone tell me the tire "wheel hub" diameter of a 2006 Frontier. I have aftermarket wheels on it and the wheel hub bore is larger than the actual truck hub. I am trying to order "Wheel hub centric rings" and I need the actual truck hub size (in millimeters)   Thanks for the help
#94 of 96 2006 Frontier Suspension by hizzoner3 Mar 16, 2009 (7:47 am)
My '06 (crew cab)Frontier seems to have a very stiff suspension. Is there any that will soften that up and if so how. I bought is with after market tires and wheels (265/50R 20). Will standard tires & wheels make it softer? Replies to this message: asa (Mar 22, 2009 6:49 am) hizzoner3 (Mar 22, 2009 1:25 pm)
#95 of 96 Re: 2006 Frontier Suspension [hizzoner3] by asa Mar 22, 2009 (6:49 am)
Replying to: hizzoner3 (Mar 16, 2009 7:47 am) If you have an '06 Frontier Nismo, it has a stiffer suspension because it's engineered for off-road use. The Nismo is equipped with Blistein shocks; replacing them with something softer might be an economical start. If you don't have the Nismo, I'm not sure what more can be done. I don't know about your tire size and its effect; perhaps someone else can help with that. I have a stock '06 SE 4x2 and I'm quite happy with the ride. Replies to this message: hizzoner3 (Mar 22, 2009 1:25 pm)
#96 of 96 Re: 2006 Frontier Suspension [asa] by hizzoner3 Mar 22, 2009 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: asa (Mar 22, 2009 6:49 am) Mine too is a 4X2 and no it is not a Nismo, but it is very stiff. Perhaps I need to swap the wheels and tires for a stock set. Thanks anyway.

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