Taco vs Frontier: Your Thoughts, Please

[ZERO THEORY]

Welp, the 1st gen sold today, so I didn't even get a chance to get eyes on it. Automotive Avenues has a '10 Frontier on the lot for me to check out in the morning first thing, then I'm going down to meet a guy from Salida in Monument to show him my Dodge.

Back to the drawing board.

[hurley842002]

Welp, the 1st gen sold today, so I didn't even get a chance to get eyes on it. Automotive Avenues has a '10 Frontier on the lot for me to check out in the morning first thing, then I'm going down to meet a guy from Salida in Monument to show him my Dodge.

Back to the drawing board.

Dang, that's too bad. What trim level is the Frontier you are looking at?

[ZERO THEORY]

Dang, that's too bad. What trim level is the Frontier you are looking at?

Pro 4X

[coop68]

Welp, the 1st gen sold today, so I didn't even get a chance to get eyes on it. Automotive Avenues has a '10 Frontier on the lot for me to check out in the morning first thing, then I'm going down to meet a guy from Salida in Monument to show him my Dodge.

Back to the drawing board.

Darn, it was a really good deal was suprised it lasted as long as it did!

I dont tow any trailers, but wanted a truck i could haul gear in when needing more storage and hit some trails up in the mountains.

[hurley842002]

Pro 4X

Nice! Definitely worth the extra $$ IMO.

[Irving]

Welp, the 1st gen sold today, so I didn't even get a chance to get eyes on it. Automotive Avenues has a '10 Frontier on the lot for me to check out in the morning first thing, then I'm going down to meet a guy from Salida in Monument to show him my Dodge.

Back to the drawing board.

Best 15k I ever spent!

[Honey Badger282.8]

What I want to know is what trailers are you guys towing with mini-trucks???

There isn't a trailer in our family that I would trust a Tacoma or Frontier to pull/stop responsibly. Not even the small-ish enclosed motorcycle trailer.

I hope you all have little tiny trailers...

I can't speak to the Tacoma but my Frontier did fine towing a Uhaul from VA to here. All loaded I was slightly over the max rated towing weight. If towing is your main concern there are better trucks out there but as an occasional tow rig they do fine.

[Martinjmpr]

I would have to agree. Most people that buy smaller trucks do not plan on towing much. The ones that do get very disappointed after 4500-5500 lbs if they even hit a hill.

I had a 2007 v6 4Runner (same running gear as a 2nd gen Tacoma) and for the last year we pulled a 2000lb trailer. We towed that trailer up to Canada, NY, down to Big Bend inTX.

It was pretty clear by our 2nd or 3rd trip that the v6 was not a great tow vehicle. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't that good either. At the end of the year I sold it and got a proper tow vehicle with. V8.

If you're talking about occasionally pulling a little utility trailer or small camper, the v6 Frontier or Taco would be fine. But for pulling a 1 ton plus trailer on long trips on a regular basis I'd go for a more suitable tow vehicle.


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[ZERO THEORY]

Well, the Dodge is gone. Haven't found a Tacoma that fits the bill and is affordable, but there's a Frontier the dealer's holding onto until I make a decision over the weekend while I'm looking at a Jeep tonight.

And to be honest, I'll probably be buying the Jeep. Despite my best efforts, I have found myself staring down the barrel of another Mopar machine. This would be the 5th. Thanks for the insight, all. I'll let you know if I go to the darkside or get another Heep.

[Martinjmpr]

Well, the Dodge is gone. Haven't found a Tacoma that fits the bill and is affordable, but there's a Frontier the dealer's holding onto until I make a decision over the weekend while I'm looking at a Jeep tonight.

And to be honest, I'll probably be buying the Jeep. Despite my best efforts, I have found myself staring down the barrel of another Mopar machine. This would be the 5th. Thanks for the insight, all. I'll let you know if I go to the darkside or get another Heep.

Masochist, huh?