"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
05/17/2019 at 16:11 • Filed to: None
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"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
05/17/2019 at 16:11 • Filed to: None | 0
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This
Every time I load my bikes, and my kids bike into my car I think to myself “why did I buy a sedan”. Loading bikes into a sedan is such a PITA. There are solutions my MTB goes on the roof, I could get more roof mounts, or potentially get a hitch and rear rack. But bike mounts of any sort are annoying. The ideal solution therefor is a small pickup. Being able to just throw the bikes over the tailgate sounds amazing. I would also like to be able to haul 4-5 bikes while using the back seat, so that rules out a wagon.
My ideal truck is “cheap”, small, and manual. After all it’ll end up my daily driver. A Frontier provides all of that.
It also apparently came in this nice cinnamon brown color, and I like it!
How cheap is it? This 2 year old one with 24,000 miles is 25k. Similar Tacos TRD Sports run about 5k more. Which is crazy considering you can get a brand new one for 36.
I also like the Ridgeline a lot, but enough to give up my beloved manual trans? Idk we’ll find out whenever I actually replace the BMW.
Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/17/2019 at 16:32 |
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There’s base models new for under $20k, they’re not 4x4s but they’re hilariously cheap.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
05/17/2019 at 16:36 |
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Yeah my uncle has one for his work truck. It’s the third one he’s had in 10 years. Crank windows and all. They are great little trucks.
He put over 200k on the other two before the bought the current one last year.
nermal
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/17/2019 at 16:39 |
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In addition to the tailgate pad, you also need a steel cable to run through the bike frames & padlock to prevent theft. On top of that, a large battery and an electric fence charger (to zap potential thieves).
Also, you may be better going with a new Frontier than a used one - A quick spot check shows 2019s advertised for ~$30k.
Under_Score
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/17/2019 at 19:31 |
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I test drove a regular SV model last week and I loved it. The 2021 (that’s what they’re finally saying) will be awesome.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/18/2019 at 06:17 |
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D40 Navara, good thing is you don’t have to worry about the diesel motor
Chinny Raccoon
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/18/2019 at 08:24 |
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Do these share the small “Snapping in Half” problem that the Navara had?
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Chinny Raccoon
05/18/2019 at 12:25 |
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I don’t think so. Maybe after 30 years of rust
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Under_Score
05/18/2019 at 12:27 |
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I just hope the new one isn’t bigger. (It will be) the Frontier is the last small truck left.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> nermal
05/18/2019 at 12:29 |
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I would absolutely run a chain or cable through the frames. With my roof rack I also throw my bike lock chain on there just to be safe. A steel cable and some nice pad locks would be perfect.
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Under_Score
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
05/18/2019 at 23:53 |
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The size shouldn’t change, but it should be massively updated when it comes to tech and features. Keep the S basic, of course, but start adding Nissan regulars like proximity key & some safety systems on the SV, then make the SL or Platinum (if they go that route) an ultimate luxury truck with ProPilot, cooled front seats, etc. to compete with the Canyon Denali & the Tacoma Limited. The Pro-4X should be equipped like an SV and be a viable ZR2 or TRD PRO competitor.
Oh, and change the p owertrain so fuel efficiency is improved by at least 2 MPG. It’s proven, but super old. Even Toyota made some tweaks with this Tacoma.