I'm thinking of buying a Frontier...

[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.