I'm thinking of buying a Frontier...

[baglock1]

I had an 05 Frontier and loved it. It was a great truck and if I was in the market for a mid-size, I'd go back in a heartbeat. With that said however, I traded it in on a 2011 GMC Sierra (needed more space). I like it a lot better. Not only does it have more power (seems obvious given the V8, put the Nissan 4.0L is a VERY powerful little V6), but it gets better fuel economy.

So to answer your question, if I specifically wanted a mid-size, yes, I'd recommend the Frontier. If that isn't that big of a deal, I'd consider other options.

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

The first part is not entirely true. Well over 2/3 of Tacomas are made in Texas.

Are there actually two different assembly plants? Or do you just mean that 2/3 of the components in the Taco are Texas-sourced? I researched it years ago when I was shopping for the truck, but I've forgotten the specifics long ago. I do know that every single Taco I've looked at on the dealer lots showed a final assembly location of Mexico on the window sticker (Tijuana if I remember correctly).

And I agree completely on the aftermarket support. The Tacoma is like the Wrangler of pickups. I haven't done any offroad mods to my Frontier, and don't intend to, so it wasn't a factor for me.

[TEAMRICO]

Get a titan.

Bought mine in 07 when gas was $1.15ish....she's paid off but I should have gotten a Frontier, I really don't need the V8 as much as I thought I would and the pain at the pump would not be so bad.

[sic_semper_tyrannis]

she swears that Nissan has their shit together when it comes to quality vehicles. I have exclusively been looking at the Pro-4x model, and like what I've read and heard about them. Parking still being a hassle, is just maneuvering or is it size as well? My main gripe is that our Ram is just too wide for several places, mostly parking garages, and my GF's apartment complex, I'm not really worried about length and turning radius as much as I am about overall width.

I have zero concerns about the long term durability of the Frontier, especially since I treat my vehicles well and do my own oil changes. I can't vouch for the rest of the Nissan lineup, but the Frontier is good to go.

The Pro-4X is the only model I even test-drove, so I can't speak for the ride or handling of the base models. I absolutely love the suspension, and it can handle any normal off-roading that you encounter. I've never done any true rock climbing with it, but it tackles all the shitty forest service roads without a hiccup.

As for parking, the problem is both size and maneuvering. It's a big truck, and doesn't turn well. It fits just fine in a standard size parking space, but maneuvering into the space can be problematic at times. I don't normally have problems in a regular parking lot, but parking garages can be a real hassle. I also gave up completely on trying to parallel park it. It can suck trying to take it downtown and deal with the limited and tight parking. As for width, it is not as wide as a fullsize, but it is much wider than the previous generation or a compact truck, but like I said it will fit in a normal parking space just fine.

[hollohas]

Are there actually two different assembly plants? Or do you just mean that 2/3 of the components in the Taco are Texas-sourced? I researched it years ago when I was shopping for the truck, but I've forgotten the specifics long ago. I do know that every single Taco I've looked at on the dealer lots showed a final assembly location of Mexico on the window sticker (Tijuana if I remember correctly)

Yes, two different plants with most of the production moved to Texas in 2010 I believe. The plant in Tijuana only has the capacity to manufacture 50k Tacomas per year. They also manufacture most of the Tacoma beds in TJ for later assembly on the truck in TX. The plant in Texas can make 250k trucks per year split between Tundras and Tacomas. They are planning to increase that soon as the demand is higher than that.

Not sure which trim/model Tacoma they make in the TJ facility. I remember hearing it was the double cab but I could be wrong.

Toyota used to make some Tacomas at a joint plant in CA they shared with GM. But GM pulled out in 2009 due to their financial problems and Toyota pulled the Tacoma production from there as well. That's when they transferred majority production to TX.

Oh, also interesting is that prior to 2010 Tacomas were made in CA at a plant Toyota shared with GM. GM pulled out in 2009 due to their financial problems and Toyota followed. It was Toyota's only UAW facility in the USA. That's when they transferred Tacoma manufacturing to TX/TJ.

[kawiracer14]

Get a Tundra.

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[baglock1]

I haven't done any offroad mods to my Frontier, and don't intend to, so it wasn't a factor for me.

Too bad. The Titan swap front end with coilovers is tits.

[MrPrena]

NO way!
You are going to get rid of your BMW E46? I love those. New F3x BMW's are total crap. Same will most likely apply to MB W205.

One of the guy I know has a Frontier, and he liked it. He has about 160k going fairly strong. His wife drives that now, and he now drives F150 v8. If you want to stick with Nissan, I would also look at Titan.
DAcoma (tacoma) is a good truck as well. I haven't heard any complain from Tacoma drivers.
My mom is looking for an used F150/1500/RAM1500/Titan/Tundra size truck for her business. It is extremely hard to find a $12k 4 wheel drive truck w/ under 100k.

So that time has come, where I'm just no longer happy with owning a car anymore and desperately want a truck and also, for recreational purposes, need the ground clearance. That's right, I'm gonna get rid of the Beemer As with my guns, I never go into an auto purchase without extensive research. My criteria was simple: smaller truck (not full-size), decent on gas, decently priced, good power (work in Denver, live in Evergreen, for now, I-70WB sucks without power), relatively inexpensive to fix. After weeks of research I found that the better option was the Nissan Frontier ('09-'13). Shockingly it got higher marks than the Toyota Tacoma (which I also found holds its value incredibly well, so no check in the decently priced box). So my question is, does anyone on here have an '09 or newer Nissan Frontier? What are the positives? What are the negatives? If you could do it all over again, would you still buy it?

Also, other questions came up... With my car, I can load up my guns in the trunk and off I go, but now with the decision to get a crew cab pickup, there comes the safe (relatively) and hidden storage of long guns. Besides "throw a blanket over it" is there any kind of truck storage for guns- like possibly a locking, pull-out drawer that installs under the back seat (if there's room)?
Thanks!

[HoneyBadger]

You should see if honeyB still has their nissan, xterra? same frame / chassis. Myself, if storage as a concern i'd lean towards a sealed unit. I store our firearms in the clubcab / back seat of truck, unless it's a to & from range trip. Putting a locker , gun safe in the truch bed defeats the purpose of having a p.u truck. Consider a tool box for storage.

Frontier and Xterra are very similar. My vote would be the Xterra so you have real 4 door seating and the security of having everything enclosed, and get a trailer for when you need a pickup bed.
The Xterra is great on and off road, and I found more pleasant to drive than the Frontier.

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/131099-...5k-miles-on-it!
PM me if you're interested and I'll cut you an even better deal.

[osok-308]

My dad has a titan. I love driving that truck. I had the same two ideas for a truck, but I'm going with the Toyota. How it goes well. I like Nissan a lot.