by "Nonster" (noahnic)
Published 03/27/2017 at 11:00
by "Nonster" (noahnic)
Published 03/27/2017 at 11:00
Tags: Frontier
; nissan
; truck yeah
; truck
STARS: 8
Well unicorn is a bit of an overstatement, but it’s the exact truck I’ve been searching for. Say hello to my new 2011 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X with a 6-speed manual transmission!
I’ve been hunting for a midsize truck for a month or so to serve as my daily driver, 4-wheeled adventure vehicle, motorcycle hauler, and occasional tow vehicle for the MR2. Yes a fullsize truck can do the truck things better than this, but I live in an urban environment where a fullsize is hell to maneuver and park.
For the past year since I sold my Ranger I’ve been daily driving my 1985 Toyota MR2. I love the car, but the ride is rough, it has no AC, its loud, and has zero safety equipment (good lord I sound old). Also, since it was my only car during this period, I’ve been loathe to race it or modify it as much. Now I’m free to crank the MR2 to 11!
By modern standards the Frontier isn’t what most would call well equipped, but I prefer my vehicles to be more on the simpler side. Compared to my previous vehicles (82 Jeep CJ-7, 94 Ford Ranger, 85 Toyota MR2) this thing is downright luxurious. In fact its the first vehicle that I’ve owned that has had cupholders, cruise control, abs, traction control, airbags, power locks, and power windows.
Is it perfect? no, of course not, but it’s perfect for me!
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
03/27/2017 at 11:02, STARS: 0
Any particular reason for the Frontier over the GM twins, Ridgeline or a Tacoma?
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
03/27/2017 at 11:04, STARS: 0
I looked at these and Explorer Sport Tracs when I was looking for a vehicle but I just couldn’t swing the gas and tires expenses over my time of ownership.
"Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection" (itsalwayssteve)
03/27/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 2
Frontier is 90% of the reliability of the Toyota at 70% of the price? At least with a manual. The automatics had that coolant-in-the-gearbox issue that killed a bunch of them. But even then an external cooler could remedy that.
"WiscoProud" (wiscoproud)
03/27/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 1
Nice find. I’m a big fan of the Frontier Pro-4x. Its a perfect sized truck for city/suburban life. I had an Xterra Off-Road, which is basically the SUV version of this, and loved it.
"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24)
03/27/2017 at 11:15, STARS: 1
i assume you didnt provide the link so one of us wouldnt steal it out from under you? :P
"E92M3" (E46M3)
03/27/2017 at 11:17, STARS: 0
Congrats! I wouldn’t want a full size either.
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
03/27/2017 at 11:21, STARS: 0
niiiiiice
good buy. whats the tow rating on these?
"Nonster" (noahnic)
03/27/2017 at 11:28, STARS: 4
I’d really like a new Colorado, but my budget was sub-20k so a new 35k truck was not in the cards. That really just leaves the Taco and I just prefer the styling, size, visibility, and price of the Datsun
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
03/27/2017 at 11:30, STARS: 0
Those are valid points.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
03/27/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 0
If only it was a king cab with the 6'5" box.
"JeepJeremy" (jeepjeremy)
03/27/2017 at 11:45, STARS: 0
Dude, that truck is cool!
"vicali" (vicali)
03/27/2017 at 11:49, STARS: 0
Sweet, not many like that around.
"DanimalHouse" (thrillerwa09)
03/27/2017 at 12:23, STARS: 3
Datsun comment for the win.
"AbsintheMinded: NeonHeatDreams" (absintheminded)
03/27/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 0
Yes please. I must admit that my jelly level is at about 4/5