I'm thinking of buying a Frontier...

[Irving]

How does resale value factor in for people who don't plan on selling anything?

I actually know an answer to this, just trying to make a point.

[Great-Kazoo]

How does resale value factor in for people who don't plan on selling anything?

I actually know an answer to this, just trying to make a point.

No one ever plans on "having to sell" . Sometimes unplanned things dictate otherwise.

[ChadAmberg]

I don't go for looks, I go for function, and I wouldn't go over 2.5" anyway, don't need to roll the beast.

On the buying new, I'm not sure I can afford that big of a monthly payment, but I've heard financing on new is usually easier to come by.

On a related note (well fuel economy), are tonneau covers worth it? One of my redneck buddies says "Tonneau cover? Just pop the gate off, bam! Just saved you $300!" LOL

Consider many dealers are having 0% financing.

Also on the fuel economy: I thought that it's been well debunked that taking the gate off or doing other things to the bed helps. The tailgate creates a bubble of stable air in the bed that helps aerodynamics in a counterintuitive way. The best way is the way the manufacturer designed it. Although maybe a full bed cover to make it more SUV like may help.

Take a look at the Top Gear episode where they take on the HiLux (euro name for the Tacoma)


They all but drop a nuke on it, and it keeps on going. Years later they still keep it in their show.

[battle_sight_zero]

I bought a Frontier last week. I did own an Xttera for the last 8 years as we have children. So far I love and I look forward to using it for range and hunting trips. I have the crew cab with the off road package. Interior is also nice with leather seats , navigation, rear camera etc. I looked at drove Chevys , Fords, Dodges and Toyotas. I feel I got more bank for the buck with this truck. I did check the V8 but none of them would fit in my garage but I also wanted a better gas mileage. I am sure I will get a good 8 years out of this Nissan too. This is the one I got http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bLZd9pI79nc

Also has some good potential storage places for carbines and gear. Three people can sit in the backseat with no problem.

[Irving]

As far as the question of why not a full size compared to a mid-size, for me personally it would be because I'd like to use the truck for off-roading on the weekends, and would just like a bed to make Home Depot trips easier. If off-roading/camping wasn't as big of a draw, then certainly full size over mid-size given the fuel efficiency issue.

[clublights]

Also on the fuel economy: I thought that it's been well debunked that taking the gate off or doing other things to the bed helps. The tailgate creates a bubble of stable air in the bed that helps aerodynamics in a counterintuitive way. The best way is the way the manufacturer designed it. Although maybe a full bed cover to make it more SUV like may help.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure The Mythbusters have covered this a few different times and proven that the truck does fine without the mods and some mods actually made worse milage.

[osok-308]

I totally understand you having a Silverado 2500HD... My main thing, I don't have a use for a full-size, so why even go there? That's more than I need, and more than I'm looking for. When it comes to mid-size, I'm really not wowed by the domestic variety any more... That's one thing the Japs do better than us, but we still have better full-size (I'd take a Ram or Chevy over the Titan or Tundra any day).

I agree, which is why I decided on either the tacoma or frontier. After careful consideration, the Frontier won out. Just bought this today.

[blacklabel]

Good lookin' truck. Now go beat on it.

[Mtn.man]

My Duramax gets 18.4.
call Hudson Autosource in Silverthorne see what they have for ya.

Screw Nissan,,, wannbee truck.

[Jer]

My Duramax gets 18.4.
call Hudson Autosource in Silverthorne see what they have for ya.

Screw Nissan,,, wannbee truck.

Did you even read a single post in this thread, including what the OP is actually looking for?