Well I got him a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV look clean
Need opinion on Nissan Frontier
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This happened to me. I really liked the truck for what it was but the trans/coolant problem of course soured my experience. It's hard to call them "trucks" but for what they are I think they are great.
manicrodder
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Biggest problem was 05-10. A few lingered in 11. I replaced the one in my 10.
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The 2011+ Frontier is probably the best vehicle Nissan has made in terms of reliability and longevity. They even tend to hold up well in the rust belt.
Like said above, I think people get a bit dismayed with them because their fuel consumption is quite a bit worse than the average full sized V8 powered 1/2 ton pickup.
The ridiculous turning radius is a thing with them too. I've put quite a few miles on my FILs 2017 Nissan Frontier crew cab, long bed 4x4. I think my 2019 Ram 1500 classic can turn a circle inside the Frontier's circle, that's how bad they seem. Once you get used to that, it's not much of an issue.
Like said above, I think people get a bit dismayed with them because their fuel consumption is quite a bit worse than the average full sized V8 powered 1/2 ton pickup.
The ridiculous turning radius is a thing with them too. I've put quite a few miles on my FILs 2017 Nissan Frontier crew cab, long bed 4x4. I think my 2019 Ram 1500 classic can turn a circle inside the Frontier's circle, that's how bad they seem. Once you get used to that, it's not much of an issue.
https://jalopnik.com/by-the-numbers-2015-chevy-colorado-vs-tacoma-frontier-1639032173
43.4 is pretty atrocious for a midsize.
I've always thought my Ram had an awful turning circle. As it turns out, the turning diameter is 46.2. So, I think I can probably live with the Frontier's figure.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/chryslerme...019_Ram_1500_SP160igecpp6jn85geq3o0r4cs90.pdf
Yea I did some research after y’all mention early years with coolant and transmission mix . That why I look for newer as possible within price range
Had an 88 Nissan D21 pickup many moons ago. Standard cab, automatic with air. 2.4 - 4 cyl. Got 18 mpg, loaded or empty, drive fast or easy.
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Bought my 2017 SV 4x4 crew cab 4.0 a couple years ago. So far has been absolutely perfect. Yes 19 mpg highway, and 15 city is not good, but because I don't drive much anymore, it is not a big deal to me. Some big trucks may get as good or better mileage, but they just take up too much room in my garage. Actually this is the first "foreign" vehicle I have had, but I am NOT sorry I bought it. Also paid a lot less than the other brands were. And according to the 'book" values, it is still worth what I paid for it.
I got 11 mpg on my f150 . Mabe some day I’m buy another frontier 2012+
Jeepers... here I was thinking I was king for a day with a just slightly smaller turn radius and a mixed, real world MPG average of 16.4 on a Chevy 6 liter. With a clunky, old skool 4spd. auto-overdrive w/4.10 final gear ratio on top. (5300lbs. Curb weight)
Sheesh, just do what my neighbor did. He swapped his 2019 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI for an 97 Silverado Ex cab short bed w/190kMiles on it. Better fuel economy, no tickity-click-knock-knock-knickity-knock of dewmbriningsorzerz.
Despite age, milage and dry, flaking paint? To him that old 350 TBI is a much better value.
Sometimes, to go forward? One must go backwards. Old iron Chevrolets, forever!
Sheesh, just do what my neighbor did. He swapped his 2019 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI for an 97 Silverado Ex cab short bed w/190kMiles on it. Better fuel economy, no tickity-click-knock-knock-knickity-knock of dewmbriningsorzerz.
Despite age, milage and dry, flaking paint? To him that old 350 TBI is a much better value.
Sometimes, to go forward? One must go backwards. Old iron Chevrolets, forever!
manicrodder
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Turning radius was the only drawback for me. My PT Cruiser was terrible also.I had forgotten about the turning radius. You are right, my truck was the king of 3 point turns, like driving a tractor trailer
JTK
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Jeepers... here I was thinking I was king for a day with a just slightly smaller turn radius and a mixed, real world MPG average of 16.4 on a Chevy 6 liter. With a clunky, old skool 4spd. auto-overdrive w/4.10 final gear ratio on top. (5300lbs. Curb weight)
Sheesh, just do what my neighbor did. He swapped his 2019 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI for an 97 Silverado Ex cab short bed w/190kMiles on it. Better fuel economy, no tickity-click-knock-knock-knickity-knock of dewmbriningsorzerz.
Despite age, milage and dry, flaking paint? To him that old 350 TBI is a much better value.
Sometimes, to go forward? One must go backwards. Old iron Chevrolets, forever!
16.4 mpg is great for that truck! I don't think my FIL has ever seen better than 17mpg tank to tank with his 2017 Frontier.
I hope that wasn't an even swap for you neighbor. Good lawd..
No, he still has both parked in his driveway. While I was busting knuckles swapping U- joints in my truck, I stepped next door for a hello, howdy-do.
He was washing the Ram and I helped him repair a rear power sliding window gasket in his back cab window. He's going to put a sign on it and park it out at the end of the boulevard soon. ^.^
He hasn't said why he's selling a barely 3 y.o. rig like that but I suspect he's been internet reading. His 5.7 HEMI has that dreaded tick of doom, but still runs good. I think he's making it someone else's future headache.
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He was washing the Ram and I helped him repair a rear power sliding window gasket in his back cab window. He's going to put a sign on it and park it out at the end of the boulevard soon. ^.^
He hasn't said why he's selling a barely 3 y.o. rig like that but I suspect he's been internet reading. His 5.7 HEMI has that dreaded tick of doom, but still runs good. I think he's making it someone else's future headache.
Was he chasing a water leak in the cabin by chance w/ that rear window gasket? Reason I ask is 8 out of 10x it's the gasket around the high mounted 3rd brake light that's letting water in. The other 1-2 is the rear cabin vents that you can see on the back of the cab between the cab and vent. I had to re-do the 3rd brake light gasket on my 2017 and 2019 Ram 1500s. My 2019 was barely a year old and it was leaking.
I've not heard of one as new as a 2019 be effected by cam/lifter issues. He may have a broken exhaust manifold bolt(s), but on some of the newer ones like my 2019 Ram 1500 classic w/ hemi, they added tie-bars between the bolts and manifolds. So I guess now instead of the bolts breaking, the manifolds will crack. LOL.
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None at all, fortunately. It was askew in a manner that would cock the sliding glass pane and prevent it from fully closing. It was whistling like a boiling over tea kettle at highway speeds!
A great point, but not the issue. I sneaked a peek while he had the hood up. I've got a GM 6.0 that pops collector bolts like a movie house pops corn, it's no trick at all to figure out what's going on with a glance. The heat shield and heads were just like they were factory machined, not a hint of carbon tracks and blow by. But when it idles at full hot, kneel by the passenger front tire and you can hear a pronounced tick and low, dull thud.
Maybe we're both wrong? He can't have possibly wiped the bottom end, could he? I've seen his garage. He uses top brand, FCA rated oils and filters and tackles the maintenence. His tool kit is as good as mine and just as varied. I win though, only by a small margin...I keep a pseudo-commercial grade air compressor and an array of pneumatic tools. *^.^*
I think he managed to sell the truck today! He and the wife took off in both trucks. Both came home in his boxy Shove-roll-Aaaayyy.
I teased him gently. I'm no font of knowledge on everything automotive. But I can read and learn. I welcomed him into my arena and offered to help with any questions or issues that may arise as a new-to-him Chevy owner and will gladly assist.
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And VW sells the most stylish junk on the market. Some things never change.
My 20 Ram 5.7 does the same. The “thud” sound occurs randomly. I have always chalked it up as normal operation. There was probably nothing wrong.
But how can you see all of that fine engineering and style if the head liner is constantly in your face? J/K....
I think you're the first person to ever call a VW stylish.
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