Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier

concrete jedi · 06-22-2008, 09:59 AM

I just recently sat in a Frontier, did not drive it, could not find a salesman, huh ? anyway I thought it was o.k. I felt the dash layout was nice, there are certainly differences, but I found nothing that would turn me away, I feel it looks good also. I was looking at an SE model, the one thing I did not like was the interior color, the two tone brown was really a poor choice, the exterior was white which I did like. I did like the construction of the bed and the rail system, all in all pretty close to ours, which I think is the plan. Outside of a major engine or transmission failure I feel that this truck would perform as well as ours, you just might have to find what works best, as we have many members from the domestics, they had to "adapt" the the Toyota way, we would have to adapt to the Nissan way. Let me repeat, I DID NOT DRIVE IT YET, so maintain your composure when you want to cut me into tiny pieces.

zuter · 06-22-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mainerinexile

FYI, you can't get a Nissan 4WD with a 4 cyl, in case that matters to you. It mattered to me. Although the Tacoma is far from perfect, it is the class of the small, err, modest size trucks today..

I see here that you mentioned the 4cyl 4x4. This is now being offered in Canada for the 09. Do you have one and what are your impressions?

Sorry don't mean to hi-jack this post, if I should start a new one, I will, or moderator can move me.

Thanks

myturdsport · 08-28-2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I dont knopw about that. My buddy has the Nismo extended cab Frontier 2wd with auto, I have the double cab Prerunner w/auto and I leave him at freeway on ramps.

you apparently haven't picked on the right Frontier yet.

chris4x4 · 08-28-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by myturdsport

you apparently haven't picked on the right Frontier yet.

Welcome to TW. Did you creat an account just to tell me that?

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Welcome to TW. Did you creat an account just to tell me that?

+1 Welcome to TW
+2 wtf lmao

ToyoComp · 08-28-2008, 07:24 PM

My two very biased cents on this is that I have never personally seen a Frontier that made me envious, nor did it make me take a second look. I'll never leave any of my vehicles stock so aftermarket mods are big in my book and the Tacoma has a ton of options. To me there is no better looking vehicle on or off the road than a lifted Taco. You just have to figure out what matters most to you and if you decide to go the Taco route, then this site will help you with the mod bug.

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 07:27 PM

^^^well said

roastbeef · 08-28-2008, 07:38 PM

im reading alot of nissan bashing here. i couldn't help but chime in...

my frontier is an '02 and has 95K miles on it. i have had zero problems, and have only spent money on maintenance and normal wear and tear parts. i use my truck as it was intended, and she has never let me down, or left me stranded in the desert.
i am hard on my truck, and i abuse it regularly. the motor is bulletproof and everything still works.
don't bash nissan engineering.

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 07:40 PM

very nice man, i do like the previous frontiers, but i went to look at the new ones b4 my taco, and didnt liked them

WilsonTheDog · 08-28-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

blah blah blah I drive a piece of crap blah blah blah

Go away you freaking troll. I'll bash Nissan engineering today and every day of the week. I owned one, it was junk, and now I own a Toyota. Deal with it.

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 08:03 PM

come to think about it......strange 2 new members with frontiers....

roastbeef · 08-28-2008, 08:04 PM

thanks. almost forgot to add- look underneath your taco's. you will see numerous components hanging down below the bottom of the frame rails. i.e., the gas tank, and parts of the exhaust system- even the trd exhaust. and who's bright idea was it to put the drain plug for the rear diff on the BOTTOM of the pumpkin?
toyota's offroad package is a joke. sorry.

chris4x4 · 08-28-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

Go away you freaking troll. I'll bash Nissan engineering today and every day of the week. I owned one, it was junk, and now I own a Toyota. Deal with it.

X2!

WilsonTheDog · 08-28-2008, 08:04 PM

^Of course. They're trolls. They're coming here to start crap, reviving a 2+ month old thread, so they get no respect from me.

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

thanks. almost forgot to add- look underneath your taco's. you will see numerous components hanging down below the bottom of the frame rails. i.e., the gas tank, and parts of the exhaust system- even the trd exhaust. and who's bright idea was it to put the drain plug for the rear diff on the BOTTOM of the pumpkin?
toyota's offroad package is a joke. sorry.

ok, whats the point of all this???

eordonez · 08-28-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

^Of course. They're trolls. They're coming here to start crap, reviving a 2+ month old thread, so they get no respect from me.

i hear ya....

WilsonTheDog · 08-28-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

I have a small penis.

See what I mean? We don't go on Nissan forums, of which I am a member of several I might add, just to start crap with them.

chris4x4 · 08-28-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

thanks. almost forgot to add- look underneath your taco's. you will see numerous components hanging down below the bottom of the frame rails. i.e., the gas tank, and parts of the exhaust system- even the trd exhaust. and who's bright idea was it to put the drain plug for the rear diff on the BOTTOM of the pumpkin?
toyota's offroad package is a joke. sorry.

With all due respect, Look at the rear/ underside of YOUR truck. It gives me a headache. ALso, the Toyota rear axel is leaps and bounds stronger than any nissan axel. Look at the problems Nissan has had with the Titan. Toyotas rear is a "third member", and the drain plug is very well protected against trail damage. BUT, your right, there is a BIG difference between the underside of your truck, vs. the underside of mine:

chris4x4 · 08-28-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

thanks. almost forgot to add- look underneath my Nissan. you will see numerous components hanging down below the bottom of the frame rails. i.e., the gas tank, and parts of the exhaust system- even the Nissmo exhaust. and who's bright idea was it to not use a third member for the rear diff ?
Nissmo's offroad package is a joke. sorry.

Fixed it for ya!

WilsonTheDog · 08-28-2008, 08:12 PM

^LOL! You were like "all due respect" and I'm thinking, "he doesn't deserve any" but you've redeemed yourself.

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concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 44 Posts: 2,755 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	I just recently sat in a Frontier, did not drive it, could not find a salesman, huh ? anyway I thought it was o.k. I felt the dash layout was nice, there are certainly differences, but I found nothing that would turn me away, I feel it looks good also. I was looking at an SE model, the one thing I did not like was the interior color, the two tone brown was really a poor choice, the exterior was white which I did like. I did like the construction of the bed and the rail system, all in all pretty close to ours, which I think is the plan. Outside of a major engine or transmission failure I feel that this truck would perform as well as ours, you just might have to find what works best, as we have many members from the domestics, they had to "adapt" the the Toyota way, we would have to adapt to the Nissan way. Let me repeat, I DID NOT DRIVE IT YET, so maintain your composure when you want to cut me into tiny pieces.

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ToyoComp Addicted Mod'r Joined: Apr 2008, #5684 Location: Tampa, FL Gender: Dude Posts: 80 07 4x4 TRD Off Road DC 2007 Double Cab Manual 4.0 V6 1GRFE Sway-A-Way Race Runner 2.5 coil over (3" lift) & 2.0 rear shocks on TSB springs, Total Chaos UCA, ToyTec differential drop, 8128 Pro Comp wheels, BFG MT KM2 285/70/17, TRD CAI & exhaust, Line-X coated front Toyota skid plate & Demello Sliders	My two very biased cents on this is that I have never personally seen a Frontier that made me envious, nor did it make me take a second look. I'll never leave any of my vehicles stock so aftermarket mods are big in my book and the Tacoma has a ton of options. To me there is no better looking vehicle on or off the road than a lifted Taco. You just have to figure out what matters most to you and if you decide to go the Taco route, then this site will help you with the mod bug.

08-28-2008, 07:27 PM	#47
eordonez ND Longstalkings Name: Ed Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,907 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	^^^well said

08-28-2008, 07:38 PM	#48
roastbeef Junior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8839 Location: huntington beach Posts: 2 02 frontier rock crawler- eats yotas 2002 Regular Cab Automatic soild axle conversion	im reading alot of nissan bashing here. i couldn't help but chime in... my frontier is an '02 and has 95K miles on it. i have had zero problems, and have only spent money on maintenance and normal wear and tear parts. i use my truck as it was intended, and she has never let me down, or left me stranded in the desert. i am hard on my truck, and i abuse it regularly. the motor is bulletproof and everything still works. don't bash nissan engineering.

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WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,216 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	^Of course. They're trolls. They're coming here to start crap, reviving a 2+ month old thread, so they get no respect from me.

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WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,216 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	^LOL! You were like "all due respect" and I'm thinking, "he doesn't deserve any" but you've redeemed yourself.