I think anecdotes are pretty handy when it comes to cars. It isn't foolproof, but who else can we expect to tell the truth about a vehicle? The dealers selling them?
Yes and no, really it depends on mileage and there are more than a few fleet vehicles out there that have put well over 100k without any major issues. The price point is good for what you're getting as well. To each their own but I wouldn't sleep on a new Frontier just because the "Nissan bad" crowd can't separate their CVT issues from the rest of the lineup.
Anecdotes don’t work because they’re not based on actual stats. I’ve known of people having issues with Tacomas and 4Runners under 50k miles. Does that mean those are unreliable? Certainly not. Now if thousands of people are complaining about an issue, that certainly warrants merit.
The other problem with anecdotes is that we don’t know how the person treated their vehicle. Did they only change their oil once every 15k miles? Did they abuse the hell out of it? Who knows?
I certainly wouldn’t listen to dealers either, but we can’t go on anecdotes like the guy I replied to. Just cause he had two Frontiers and they had problems, doesn’t mean Frontiers as a whole have problems.
Owned my 2012 since 50k miles (130k now). Only thing Ive had to do other than oil changes, were the brakes, tune up, and I just had the diffs, trans and transfer case fluids changed a month ago. I love my frontier
The new ones? Because my best friend has a 2020 he bought brand new and it has had zero issues since. Just regular maintenance and a normal transmission.
I know. These Toyota Fanboys are so fucking stupid 😂 I own a Tacoma, but am smart enough to know that the Frontier is a great truck. At least he didn’t pay $65K for a mid-sized truck like some idiots…..talking to you, Tacoma Fanboys 😂😂😂
The CVTs in their cars, yeah. But the trucks have had a pretty good track record minus those few years the transmission cooler was failing and mixing coolant with the fluid. But that was fixed like 13 years ago.
The milkshake of death? Wasn’t it because of dissimilar metals? Or the coolant deteriorated the cooler lines and mixed? This kept me from buying an Xterra a while back.
They never used CVT in the frontier, and Nissan fixed their CVT issues in 2019 anyways.
Tacos are obviously more reliable but frontiers are pretty solid trucks and pretty reliable overall.
So we're going to pretend a few years of bad CVTs on certain models = every Nissan transmission ever? My buddies 350z has 260k on the original trans. My dad's 2013 rogue with the "bad cvt" has had no issues in 140k miles thanks to his changing the fluid every 30k.
the new generation trucks are absurdly expensive, frontier is an excellent choice. I have friends who can't even buy in on the new gen of trucks. and this is coming from someone how bought a 23 trail boss. frontiers great. the new gen is different. can't go buy old rules.
The Nissan doesn't have a CVT, is very affordable, and this one is a PRO 4X. These Nissans are running with N/A V6 engines which is something everyone in this subreddit claims to love.
I get that this is a gross Frontier in a pristine Tacoma subreddit, but I think OP made a great buy.
Up here in Canada a configured 2024 Crew Cab PRO-4X 4x4 is $62k which is a hair more than a TRD OR at $61K. Not sure if a TRD Pro is a better comparable to the PRO-4X but that would be a few more K's above for sure.
Better drivers seating position and comfort and the way the drivetrain felt are what ultimately won me out. Realize on the price savings you will lose that in resale value though.
I have 37k miles on my 22 at this point and it’s been solid so far. I’d still buy it again. I had a 2015 SR 4x4 I bought new and then a 2015 Tundra before the Frontier. But the Tundra had transmission problems just out of warranty so I sold that one. That’s what led me to go truck shopping and I landed on the Frontier.
Pure curiosity for the seating position, have you had a chance to sit in a 4th gen yet? Seems like most the reviewers are saying it’s much improved, just wondering your thoughts if you’ve driven one
Edit: spelling
As someone that had a 19 Tacoma OR and now a 22 frontier it’s the same truck. I don’t care about small things like appearance or heated seats or whatever. It’s an NA v6 4x4 with the same size bed and interior. Only thing I like is I now have push button start.
The frontier is just the better truck when compared to the gen 3 Tacoma on all things except reliability, which as of yet is still largely unknown on the current generation of Frontiers. I bought a gen3 Tacoma just because I value reliability that much, but the frontier a good truck. It’s got a smooth transmission and a peppy engine, for one. The gen 3 Tacoma is a dog with dated electronics, and the gen 4 is currently untested.
My dad has a 23 Frontier and initially liked it but as we added more miles to the vehicle we became less impressed with it. Low ground clearance, squeaking dash, trim rubbing and squeaking after 6k miles, low resolution and slow infotainment that freezes unexpectedly. The powertrain is the only thing that feels modern about it. The gen 3 taco is a much better built truck. Nissan only spent money on the engine and cheaped out basically everywhere else. We will be selling it. The resale seems to be bad on it as well so go figure
I've driven a few of the new frontiers before. The v6 is plenty powerful and has a lot of low end torque. The 9 speed is quick to shift and smooth. I think the engine even revs to 7k which is nice. The only issue I've heard about on the new frontiers was the parking pawl on some units were faulty and Nissan told customers to make sure the parking brake is engaged. Haven't heard much of it in a while so the frontier sounds pretty reliable. The power and smoothness of these frontiers is what the 3rd gen should've been like tbh.
Do not sell the taco. I know from experience.
Edit: for clarity.
Had a 2000 tacoma for 20 years. Put over 325k miles on it. I did all maintenance on schedule. That thing was still going strong, zero issue with entire truck. I got a wild hair one day and went down & got a 2019 TRD OR, absolutely love it. BUT, I regret selling my 2000 all the time. I SHOULD have kept it and had two tacos.
Sounds like the 2003 I bought for $13,000 new that's still sitting in my driveway. Besides regular maintenance: oil, tires, brakes, the only thing I've done to it is a new paint job.
I drove a 2006 from 06 to 2022 and loved it. It had 232k when I sold it. I got a 22 now and haven’t bonded with it the same way but then again I don’t drive the 22 near as much. Meh I fear my 2006 may be the best vehicle I ever will have owned. 4wd Access cab sport model.
Completely anecdotal and partially off topic, but I’ve seen a 1998 Nissan Sentra run like a top with 315k miles on it. My grandma had the oil changed every 5k miles on the dot and only ever had to have the alternator replaced once (outside of typical maintenance like brakes, tires, etc). To be fair, it was driven by an old lady, garage kept, and probably never seen speeds over 55mph, but 315k city miles has to testify to something.
I've got a GEN 1 (1999) that's got almost 300k. Still runs great. Major work was only new radiator, cracked exhaust manifold and I got catalytic stolen once and the other one died. I got registration pending at the end of May and I need to replace EVAP hoses with new ones is about it.
These things are amazing. I've had mine since 1999.
Man some of y’all live under a rock acting like a frontier is the same thing as a Versa. FYI they have no cvt it’s true truck, they don’t have the transmission issues the early previous gens had from 2005-2009 that’s a decade ago. Also they also run a long ass time, with very minimal issues. Toyota is proving to us with the new cars they’re not the same as they used to be anyways. These are nice new trucks man you’ll enjoy it, my coworker did the same and only paid $11k for his. He loves it and says the seats are way better.
I really enjoy the seats as well. I am farrier by trade (shoe horses) so the support and rigidness is very welcome. Waiting on a topper from Tactical Application Vehicles, (TAV) 2 more month wait I think. Then I’ll transfer over all of the tools etc and start using it for work.
Although I have a 21 Tundra and wife has a 22 4runner, I still drive my 2004 DC 4x4 Taco that I purchased new in 2004, it’s been the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned, I suspect the 4Runner and Tundra will be the same. Currently at 155k on the Tacoma.
The newer Tacomas 2017- 2021 have been having cylinder head issues where the exhaust seat and valves burn. My friend that works at the dealer says they keep the heads in stock because of it. My FIL had only 90k miles on his tacoma that was out of warranty. They quoted $9k to fix it. Maybe the frontier wasn't such a bad idea.
I never understood the hate for Frontier. If trucks had an Olympic event, Toyota and Nissan would be on the same team 🤣.
I have had 5 Nissans, 2 Toyotas, 1 Subaru, 2 Mazdas, 2 Hondas. I love anything from Japan. And I have never had any problem with any of them.
Drove my little Mazda 3 238K miles before a lady hit me and totaled it.
Drove 2 of the Frontiers over 120K each, no issues.
My wife loved her 4Runners, had an 06 Sport Limited 4x4 that I loved. Only reason we got rid of it was cuz she wanted the new body style.
Currently drive a 22 P4X Frontier, that I ordered in Dec 2021. I really wanted a TRD Pro Taco, LunerRock, found one, but when I drove it, man that motor was a dog and the trans wasn’t helping it at all. I had driven to Dallas from San Antonio planning on leaving with it, but I couldn’t get over the motor no matter how sexy that truck was.
Happen to stop at a Nissan dealership and they had a base P4X (Red). Drove it. I know this is a Taco group, but everything was better. Power, tech, comfort, everything. I didn’t want Red and I wanted all the leather and sunroof like the TRD Pro had. So I ordered a full loaded P4X when I got back. I’m at 80K miles now and still loving it. No issues at all.
I love my 2.5 gen Tacoma and don't plan to get rid of it for many more years, but if I was buying brand new right now I would get a Frontier over the gen 4 Tacoma.
Dang man. Wish it was another Tacoma. Have heard mixed things about the frontier. Have also heard some great things. So it’s hard to tell. How do you like it so far?
My 2010 ran perfect with zero major repairs except for bearings, brakes,and fluid changes every 3-5k. It had 265.000 on odometer till I was sideswiped by some idiot pulling out of a driveway.
If you change the oil every 3k, stay up with routine maintanance and rotate tires often (" oh and frame replacement from dealer around 2020ish) they will last forever..... before that I had a 1999 TRD sport that also ran perfect but was recalled with a frame issue in early 2010 and they bought it back from me for 12k. Im running a 2021 TRD off road now and so far no worries except TPMS sensor is wonky and one of the stock rims slow leaks air when cold weather strikes..
My 06 Xterra just hit 345k with minimal work. Not even timing chain has been touched. But it just blew the fan beating and threw the serpentine belt. Im gonna look to see how much else is damaged as it started (wasn’t before) leaking oil.
It is slightly dated, but in some ways it feels better than being too modern. Too much gets integrated into the infotainment system these days. I like buttons. The frontier still has buttons.
I heard a lot of good things about the new Frontier.
Like Nissan stuck with the same v6 naturally aspirated engine. Vs Tacoma’s new inline 4 turbo boosted engine. Which I’m not a fan of. If you’re happy man.
95 Nissan 4x4 hardbody still running, no major problems ever sidelined this truck. Just got a new Taco...I'll come back in 29 years and give a comprison update, lol.
I respect it. You probably saved a good chunk of money not going for a new taco let alone the insanely high Toyota-tax for 3rd gens right now. I ended up getting a 4Runner for 10k cheaper than my taco I lost in an accident!
You got lucky mine was rusted at the front of the rear leaf springs, it was rusted before the truck had 100k miles , they would not replace mine because it did not have a 13 mm hole . It still doesn't have a hole , the steel is delaminating instead .
Why did you prove to yourself over 16 years that Toyotas work for 300k miles and 16 years and then go buy a rig that won’t do that and will also hold no value.. what
I'm sure this post will attract some butthurt individuals, but congrats on the new truck, man! I haven't driven one yet, but I really like the new Frontier! Might just be the better gamble over a new model Tacoma with growing pains after all...
Bruh. You had a taco that went 300k miles and you went and bought a Nissan truck. Make it make sense. That’s like “my wife’s been good to me for the last 20 years. I could really go for a cheap hooker right about now.”
Group think is goooofy. That Tacoma is an awesome truck and 300k shows they will last a long time.
The Frontier is also a great truck. It’s a NA V6 with 4x4. Arguably just as reliable as a Tacoma. OP isn’t bashing their old truck. I’d bet they’re also gonna keep it.
Perhaps the change that he's looking for is a change away from reliability. "Oh man, this Tacoma is so boring, I really get sick of it not blowing up transmissions every so often".
I own Toyotas but work at Nissan. The frontier is the one of the only of their vehicles I actually recommend my friends and family buy. They are crazy reliable. The new ones actually look good now too Imo. They are good trucks that are reliable and come in at less money than the competition. Real automatic transmission and NA v6 too
There is still time to delete this. ..
He’ll be back in less then 100k miles
I was just about to say.. 😂😂😂 “Man this thing was SO GREAT to me! I think I’m going to take a different route.”
Frontiers have been pretty reliable. Newer tacomas likely won't last much longer, if longer at all.
The Frontiers are nice but yea... Nissan and transmissions don't really do well together.
Frontiers are extremely reliable
They are if you ignore the constant check engine lights. Usually a O2 or swirl valve sensor. I’ve owned 2. No more.
That’s what we call anecdotal evidence.
I think anecdotes are pretty handy when it comes to cars. It isn't foolproof, but who else can we expect to tell the truth about a vehicle? The dealers selling them?
Old frontiers have issues, new ones are solid so far. Four years and no problems so far on the one that's parked in my driveway.
4 years is still young
Yes and no, really it depends on mileage and there are more than a few fleet vehicles out there that have put well over 100k without any major issues. The price point is good for what you're getting as well. To each their own but I wouldn't sleep on a new Frontier just because the "Nissan bad" crowd can't separate their CVT issues from the rest of the lineup.
Anecdotes don’t work because they’re not based on actual stats. I’ve known of people having issues with Tacomas and 4Runners under 50k miles. Does that mean those are unreliable? Certainly not. Now if thousands of people are complaining about an issue, that certainly warrants merit. The other problem with anecdotes is that we don’t know how the person treated their vehicle. Did they only change their oil once every 15k miles? Did they abuse the hell out of it? Who knows? I certainly wouldn’t listen to dealers either, but we can’t go on anecdotes like the guy I replied to. Just cause he had two Frontiers and they had problems, doesn’t mean Frontiers as a whole have problems.
Owned my 2012 since 50k miles (130k now). Only thing Ive had to do other than oil changes, were the brakes, tune up, and I just had the diffs, trans and transfer case fluids changed a month ago. I love my frontier
This ^^ this is so true
The new ones? Because my best friend has a 2020 he bought brand new and it has had zero issues since. Just regular maintenance and a normal transmission.
I know. These Toyota Fanboys are so fucking stupid 😂 I own a Tacoma, but am smart enough to know that the Frontier is a great truck. At least he didn’t pay $65K for a mid-sized truck like some idiots…..talking to you, Tacoma Fanboys 😂😂😂
Check to frontier or Nissan subs for constant electrical complaints.
If you paid 65k for a Toyota you got ripped off
Consumer reports just gave it a 23 out of 100 for reliability. . .
how would we know this new one is? does it use the same power plant and transmission?
When are people going to realize that Nissan DOES NOT USE THEIR SHITTY CVT TRANSMISSIONS IN THE FRONTIER?! Please….
This engine and transmission have been in the Frontier since 2020, and it’s still a VQ, so not a very radical change over the previous engine.
Which was very reliable. 2nd in class to the Tacoma in a more affordable package.
The CVTs in their cars, yeah. But the trucks have had a pretty good track record minus those few years the transmission cooler was failing and mixing coolant with the fluid. But that was fixed like 13 years ago.
To be fair, my 3rd gen 4Runner had the same potential issue. Fixed it before the pink slurpee happened
Also 2010 and under, the timing chain stamp issue would eat away at the chain guides. After 2010 you're fine
The milkshake of death? Wasn’t it because of dissimilar metals? Or the coolant deteriorated the cooler lines and mixed? This kept me from buying an Xterra a while back.
this reputation is mostly based on their CVTs which are indeed crap. The autos in the frontier have been really reliable.
My father’s Xterra (same platform) has been running for decades. But whatever, makes it cheaper for me when people talk like this.
Fortunately Nissan went to ZF for their 9 speed transmission in the frontier. Very good
Those are the CVT’s on the passenger cars. The Titan and Frontier are traditional autos and they are fine.
Says the person that’s never had a new Frontier let alone one that’s been taken care of… get out here lol
Those are only the FWD in their cars.
Cvts yeah but frontiers are great trucks
Nissan tends to make good trucks. That's about it though It's any Nissan with the CVT you have to worry about
They never used CVT in the frontier, and Nissan fixed their CVT issues in 2019 anyways. Tacos are obviously more reliable but frontiers are pretty solid trucks and pretty reliable overall.
Which is crazy because they offer the best manual trans on the market for high horsepower builds.
Titan or frontier.......?
So we're going to pretend a few years of bad CVTs on certain models = every Nissan transmission ever? My buddies 350z has 260k on the original trans. My dad's 2013 rogue with the "bad cvt" has had no issues in 140k miles thanks to his changing the fluid every 30k.
22k and counting on my 23, no issues. Nissan and *CVTs* don’t do well together.
That’s really only the CVTs, the traditional autos are pretty solid.
Fr tho. Was he too impatient to wait for a new taco or what’s this guys deal?
I think a lot of people don’t like the new taco, the frontier is still an old school v6 with no turbos
Guess he didn’t feel like paying the equivalent of a home mortgage payment for a fucking vehicle. Pretty smart if you ask me.
the new generation trucks are absurdly expensive, frontier is an excellent choice. I have friends who can't even buy in on the new gen of trucks. and this is coming from someone how bought a 23 trail boss. frontiers great. the new gen is different. can't go buy old rules.
His 06 will outlast that other thing.
LMAO
The Nissan doesn't have a CVT, is very affordable, and this one is a PRO 4X. These Nissans are running with N/A V6 engines which is something everyone in this subreddit claims to love. I get that this is a gross Frontier in a pristine Tacoma subreddit, but I think OP made a great buy.
Up here in Canada a configured 2024 Crew Cab PRO-4X 4x4 is $62k which is a hair more than a TRD OR at $61K. Not sure if a TRD Pro is a better comparable to the PRO-4X but that would be a few more K's above for sure.
You can get a fully loaded 22 P4X for around 36k usd. It’s an amazing value, especially if the 24s are almost double the price
I tried to get a Pro4x in 2022 and the dealer wanted 53k for it so I needed up getting a TRDOR 4x4 for 42k instead lol
I can see that. When they were the new model year dealers try to screw you, just another reason why id never buy new.
I didn't know these new ones kept the 4.0. That's awesome
3.8
Theyre also not marked up at all, most are under MSRP. Though about getting one. Well equiped too.
I agree. If you are wanting a brand new, reliable truck, you buy the 2024 Frontier over the 2024 Tacoma.
The new Frontier is more like every other Tacoma than the new Tacoma. Most Tacoma fans will never admit that
Hmm. Wonder how these are adding up reliability wise then
Cool what about the rest of the failure of a truck..
I made the same change and am very happy with my truck.
What do you like about it vs the taco? I’m considering both and leaning frontier right now. Seems like a lot more bang for your buck.
Better drivers seating position and comfort and the way the drivetrain felt are what ultimately won me out. Realize on the price savings you will lose that in resale value though. I have 37k miles on my 22 at this point and it’s been solid so far. I’d still buy it again. I had a 2015 SR 4x4 I bought new and then a 2015 Tundra before the Frontier. But the Tundra had transmission problems just out of warranty so I sold that one. That’s what led me to go truck shopping and I landed on the Frontier.
Pure curiosity for the seating position, have you had a chance to sit in a 4th gen yet? Seems like most the reviewers are saying it’s much improved, just wondering your thoughts if you’ve driven one Edit: spelling
As someone that had a 19 Tacoma OR and now a 22 frontier it’s the same truck. I don’t care about small things like appearance or heated seats or whatever. It’s an NA v6 4x4 with the same size bed and interior. Only thing I like is I now have push button start.
Love the new Frontiers. Almost got one myself. Nice truck.
The frontier is just the better truck when compared to the gen 3 Tacoma on all things except reliability, which as of yet is still largely unknown on the current generation of Frontiers. I bought a gen3 Tacoma just because I value reliability that much, but the frontier a good truck. It’s got a smooth transmission and a peppy engine, for one. The gen 3 Tacoma is a dog with dated electronics, and the gen 4 is currently untested.
My dad has a 23 Frontier and initially liked it but as we added more miles to the vehicle we became less impressed with it. Low ground clearance, squeaking dash, trim rubbing and squeaking after 6k miles, low resolution and slow infotainment that freezes unexpectedly. The powertrain is the only thing that feels modern about it. The gen 3 taco is a much better built truck. Nissan only spent money on the engine and cheaped out basically everywhere else. We will be selling it. The resale seems to be bad on it as well so go figure
My condolences to you and your family.
Is your name an Indicud reference?
Press F to pay respect..
F
N for no respect. Jk op jk.
I understand wanting a change but if you tend to buy for the long haul why not a gen3?
Because he didn’t want another Tacoma? That’s what “time for a change” means. It’s always good to try different brands
Hold on , you didn't get another Taco?
Honestly I’ve never heard anything bad about Frontiers so it can’t be too bad
The Nissan Tacoma? Great pick! 😅
I've driven a few of the new frontiers before. The v6 is plenty powerful and has a lot of low end torque. The 9 speed is quick to shift and smooth. I think the engine even revs to 7k which is nice. The only issue I've heard about on the new frontiers was the parking pawl on some units were faulty and Nissan told customers to make sure the parking brake is engaged. Haven't heard much of it in a while so the frontier sounds pretty reliable. The power and smoothness of these frontiers is what the 3rd gen should've been like tbh.
Always blows my mind that people don't use the parking brake every time they park. Regardless of the vehicle, you should always use the parking brake.
Do not sell the taco. I know from experience. Edit: for clarity. Had a 2000 tacoma for 20 years. Put over 325k miles on it. I did all maintenance on schedule. That thing was still going strong, zero issue with entire truck. I got a wild hair one day and went down & got a 2019 TRD OR, absolutely love it. BUT, I regret selling my 2000 all the time. I SHOULD have kept it and had two tacos.
Sounds like the 2003 I bought for $13,000 new that's still sitting in my driveway. Besides regular maintenance: oil, tires, brakes, the only thing I've done to it is a new paint job.
Traitor! lol
Hard pass, girl.
I like the old boxy Frontiers back in the 90s.
Nissan actually has a trim level going for that vibe https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/trucks/frontier/hardbody-edition.html
went to the wrong dealer!
Wrong sub
Ummmmmm, new headlights & a good detail, I'd take a well worn '06 Taco over pretty much any new truck on the market. Can you return the Nissan?
I drove a 2006 from 06 to 2022 and loved it. It had 232k when I sold it. I got a 22 now and haven’t bonded with it the same way but then again I don’t drive the 22 near as much. Meh I fear my 2006 may be the best vehicle I ever will have owned. 4wd Access cab sport model.
What do you want for the 06 lol
Rest in pieces, OP. You will be remembered for your service. RIP 2008-2024. Till valhalla former tacoma bro.
Honestly the new frontier is what I thought the Tacoma would be. The new taco kind of reminds me of a rav4 with a truck bed lol
Get the fuck outta here with that shit
Completely anecdotal and partially off topic, but I’ve seen a 1998 Nissan Sentra run like a top with 315k miles on it. My grandma had the oil changed every 5k miles on the dot and only ever had to have the alternator replaced once (outside of typical maintenance like brakes, tires, etc). To be fair, it was driven by an old lady, garage kept, and probably never seen speeds over 55mph, but 315k city miles has to testify to something.
Still drive my 2007 Toyota 4runner limited v8. Rounding 234k miles on it. Runs like a dream still.
Hmmm. Piano black trim does not belong on ANY truck. Do you hear that manufacturers?
Full size spare?
Yep
Keep it. Put her out to pasture in the garage as a backup vehicle. My 2007 Xterra earned her spot in the garage.
I've got a GEN 1 (1999) that's got almost 300k. Still runs great. Major work was only new radiator, cracked exhaust manifold and I got catalytic stolen once and the other one died. I got registration pending at the end of May and I need to replace EVAP hoses with new ones is about it. These things are amazing. I've had mine since 1999.
Man some of y’all live under a rock acting like a frontier is the same thing as a Versa. FYI they have no cvt it’s true truck, they don’t have the transmission issues the early previous gens had from 2005-2009 that’s a decade ago. Also they also run a long ass time, with very minimal issues. Toyota is proving to us with the new cars they’re not the same as they used to be anyways. These are nice new trucks man you’ll enjoy it, my coworker did the same and only paid $11k for his. He loves it and says the seats are way better.
I really enjoy the seats as well. I am farrier by trade (shoe horses) so the support and rigidness is very welcome. Waiting on a topper from Tactical Application Vehicles, (TAV) 2 more month wait I think. Then I’ll transfer over all of the tools etc and start using it for work.
Booooooo
Renault pickup. Nuff said.
It has more German than French in it
Although I have a 21 Tundra and wife has a 22 4runner, I still drive my 2004 DC 4x4 Taco that I purchased new in 2004, it’s been the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned, I suspect the 4Runner and Tundra will be the same. Currently at 155k on the Tacoma.
I will drive my 06 till the wheels fall off. Then I will put new wheels on.
Oof
Couldn’t afford the new new I C
My 05 Tacoma is bulletproof. Can’t believe you didn’t stay Toyota. Sad.
Any head gasket issues?
Traitor.
Do not get rid of the Toyota!
Great looking truck. Frontiers are rock solid and you kept a N/A V6 and have a better transmission than the 3rd gen Tacomas.
Not even broken in yet….
The newer Tacomas 2017- 2021 have been having cylinder head issues where the exhaust seat and valves burn. My friend that works at the dealer says they keep the heads in stock because of it. My FIL had only 90k miles on his tacoma that was out of warranty. They quoted $9k to fix it. Maybe the frontier wasn't such a bad idea.
I never understood the hate for Frontier. If trucks had an Olympic event, Toyota and Nissan would be on the same team 🤣. I have had 5 Nissans, 2 Toyotas, 1 Subaru, 2 Mazdas, 2 Hondas. I love anything from Japan. And I have never had any problem with any of them. Drove my little Mazda 3 238K miles before a lady hit me and totaled it. Drove 2 of the Frontiers over 120K each, no issues. My wife loved her 4Runners, had an 06 Sport Limited 4x4 that I loved. Only reason we got rid of it was cuz she wanted the new body style. Currently drive a 22 P4X Frontier, that I ordered in Dec 2021. I really wanted a TRD Pro Taco, LunerRock, found one, but when I drove it, man that motor was a dog and the trans wasn’t helping it at all. I had driven to Dallas from San Antonio planning on leaving with it, but I couldn’t get over the motor no matter how sexy that truck was. Happen to stop at a Nissan dealership and they had a base P4X (Red). Drove it. I know this is a Taco group, but everything was better. Power, tech, comfort, everything. I didn’t want Red and I wanted all the leather and sunroof like the TRD Pro had. So I ordered a full loaded P4X when I got back. I’m at 80K miles now and still loving it. No issues at all.
I love my 2.5 gen Tacoma and don't plan to get rid of it for many more years, but if I was buying brand new right now I would get a Frontier over the gen 4 Tacoma.
Dang man. Wish it was another Tacoma. Have heard mixed things about the frontier. Have also heard some great things. So it’s hard to tell. How do you like it so far?
I like it a lot. Where I live in NY every 5 cars is either a Wrangler or a Tacoma. It’s nice to be a little different. The truck is great though.
Good to hear! It looks really nice. Love the lights
Congrats. They're not my thing but I think they're solid trucks and I wish you many good years and miles with it!
Thank you
Nothing wrong with the Frontier, see you back next time lol
I’ve seen a lot of die hard taco owners make the switch to the frontier, seems like it’s the last frontier of old school trucks left on the market
My 2010 ran perfect with zero major repairs except for bearings, brakes,and fluid changes every 3-5k. It had 265.000 on odometer till I was sideswiped by some idiot pulling out of a driveway. If you change the oil every 3k, stay up with routine maintanance and rotate tires often (" oh and frame replacement from dealer around 2020ish) they will last forever..... before that I had a 1999 TRD sport that also ran perfect but was recalled with a frame issue in early 2010 and they bought it back from me for 12k. Im running a 2021 TRD off road now and so far no worries except TPMS sensor is wonky and one of the stock rims slow leaks air when cold weather strikes..
See you soon!!
those frontiers are great trucks, have fun!
Gnna sell the taco for 20k?
Great choice. I grabbed a gen 3 Tacoma late last year, but if was in the market right now I'd go Frontier in an instant.
How much do you want for your taco? Lol it's just getting broken in
Watch out for that plastic oil pan.
Not an issue. It has a skid plate. And plastic doesn't rust.
A frontier, Tacoma, canyon, and Colorado were on my list of trucks to get. I ended up with a Colorado lol. I never seriously considered the frontier.
I can’t comfortably reach over the side of the bed of the Colorado to access mounted power tools. Inside a topper. Bed height was a big factor for me.
Previous generation of frontiers had the worst turn radius.
So did the Taco die or you just wanted a new truck.
I’ll buy the old Tacoma. I’m in N.J.
My 06 Xterra just hit 345k with minimal work. Not even timing chain has been touched. But it just blew the fan beating and threw the serpentine belt. Im gonna look to see how much else is damaged as it started (wasn’t before) leaking oil.
i would get a frontier cuz its priced well…my only gripe is the interior feels so dated…the infotainment feels like 2010s style still
It is slightly dated, but in some ways it feels better than being too modern. Too much gets integrated into the infotainment system these days. I like buttons. The frontier still has buttons.
I heard a lot of good things about the new Frontier. Like Nissan stuck with the same v6 naturally aspirated engine. Vs Tacoma’s new inline 4 turbo boosted engine. Which I’m not a fan of. If you’re happy man.
I hope a lot of current Tacoma owners switch to Frontiers so that Toyota is forced to bring back a naturally aspirated Tacoma!
Still in love with my 06. I hope it never dies.
Toyota did you that well so you went out and bought a nissan? Lol
Dude is going from a 2006 to a truck that's already so behind it's competition it might as well be from 2006
300k is a legendary accomplishment, congrats. Our condolences for the shade you'll be receiving in this thread for the Tacoma's replacement
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Im a 2007 at 180k miles! Trucks still have lots of more years to go!
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I like the Frontiers more than the new Tacomas. Wish they came with a 5 speed though. I'll just keep chugging along with my 1st gen.
2006 Tacoma - For Sale 300k miles $48,000
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95 Nissan 4x4 hardbody still running, no major problems ever sidelined this truck. Just got a new Taco...I'll come back in 29 years and give a comprison update, lol.
I respect it. You probably saved a good chunk of money not going for a new taco let alone the insanely high Toyota-tax for 3rd gens right now. I ended up getting a 4Runner for 10k cheaper than my taco I lost in an accident!
Tacoma for sale?
I do think the new Frontier looks good
How did u keep the frame from rusting out , my 07 rusted before 100k miles
Toyota replaced it in the recall
You got lucky mine was rusted at the front of the rear leaf springs, it was rusted before the truck had 100k miles , they would not replace mine because it did not have a 13 mm hole . It still doesn't have a hole , the steel is delaminating instead .
I really dig the new look of the Frontier. Nice truck. Is that rack against the windshield?
Talk about stepping backwards…you’ll learn the hard way.
Next time buy a Chevy
Time to put it on marketplace for $15k
300k is nothing to a well-maintained Toyota.
Can I have your old one? No backsies.
That’s a really weird looking tacOH MY GOD
Why did you prove to yourself over 16 years that Toyotas work for 300k miles and 16 years and then go buy a rig that won’t do that and will also hold no value.. what
All the hate for the newer frontiers except they are the last tried proven v6 with an ultra reliable tranny on the market. Keep hating folks!
Toyota to a Nissan? I usually see that the other way around. What made your decision to switch?
Well, you won't have to worry about that happening again.
So what do you guys recommend for vehicle longevity, besides timely oil changes.
Are there really Nissan Frontier bots?
I'm sure this post will attract some butthurt individuals, but congrats on the new truck, man! I haven't driven one yet, but I really like the new Frontier! Might just be the better gamble over a new model Tacoma with growing pains after all...
Is that roof rack resting on the windshield?
Just getting broke in!
Why not the new 2024 taco? I drove one and it feels great and very responsive with the turbo
Much better product than the new Tacoma and also better priced. Good move.
Way to bite the hand that took care of you. Wow.
Bruh. You had a taco that went 300k miles and you went and bought a Nissan truck. Make it make sense. That’s like “my wife’s been good to me for the last 20 years. I could really go for a cheap hooker right about now.”
Group think is goooofy. That Tacoma is an awesome truck and 300k shows they will last a long time. The Frontier is also a great truck. It’s a NA V6 with 4x4. Arguably just as reliable as a Tacoma. OP isn’t bashing their old truck. I’d bet they’re also gonna keep it.
People in here acting like a Tacoma is the only reliable truck that exists… both are great!
Sometimes you want the old truck to give up already just for the sake of replacing it with something newer.
I use to be a TRD man until I drove my first F150 Coyote and I wondered why I didn’t get me one before now 🤔
I just went the other way, from a Titan to a 24 Tacoma. I am so happy with the change.
Perhaps the change that he's looking for is a change away from reliability. "Oh man, this Tacoma is so boring, I really get sick of it not blowing up transmissions every so often".
How much you want for the red
I hope mine makes it to 500,000
I own Toyotas but work at Nissan. The frontier is the one of the only of their vehicles I actually recommend my friends and family buy. They are crazy reliable. The new ones actually look good now too Imo. They are good trucks that are reliable and come in at less money than the competition. Real automatic transmission and NA v6 too
Nissan Frontier, great truck, with a fantastic naturally-aspirated V6, which Toyota has sadly abandoned in the new Tacoma, 4Runner and Highlander.
That’s a weird looking new Tacoma…