Why I Bought A Nissan and Not Toyota (Biggest Toyota Fan)
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- Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
- Just MY opinions on why I think the Frontier is better than the Tacoma. Again, some of this is subjective so don’t take it personal. Both trucks are awesome and they both have their pros and cons, but this is just explaining why I chose the Frontier over the Tacoma.
#frontier #tacoma #overlanding
Incoming hate comments from Tacoma bois…
But seriously I love the Tacoma so chill, just watch the entire video before you comment
There’s a RUclips video on how to bypass the auto stop.
I bought a Nissan as well---a Titan!
I honestly was considering buying a Frontier after my last Tacoma saved me from a car wreck, but I just ended up buying another Tacoma hahaha. Still, those Frontiers are looking mighty nice 👀
@@danielg6542 I would have easily bought the Frontier if it had manual. Easily.
WE all make mistakes. You'll come to your senses
Nissan hit it out of the park with these given the times. Kept the NA V6, hydraulic steering, no turbos and truck simplicity. These things also feel tanky and tough.
Wish they kept a manual though.
I’ve owned my 2022 Frontier for about a year and a half now and I agree. I love the truck. The old-school tech was a big selling point. The truck feels way better built than my buddies 2020 Tundra. I know that’s sacrilege but it’s true. The Tundra has a thin, hollow feel to it. In comparison, the Frontier feels solid and substantial.
@@thetinysideoftiny7625How is the transmission ? Does it feel like it’s looking for gears ? I test drove a used 2022 with 50k miles and long bed. It felt like the transmission was slipping. Maybe it was just the one I test drove .
transmission and engine are fantastic. Must have been the one you drove because the transmission picks the correct gear and holds it. No constant up and down shifting like the Tacoma’s I drove. Drive train is a gem
@@thetinysideoftiny7625 oh ok . I will test drive another one but with a short bed . Maybe that makes a difference ?
As a Toyota tech. I will 100% take the new updated titan and frontier over the Tacoma and tundra. Nissan gets a bad rep because of their passenger cars. Their sports cars and trucks are amazing. You can find 2023 titan Pro4x with 5K miles rn for 45k in Alabama and a few other places I saw similar listing. The frontier is the perfect balance between new tech and old school rugged traditional style trucks. The VQ engine has been around since 2002 in the pathfinder, very refined engine. I will be looking to grab a black Pro4x with leather interior for 35k with under 50k miles soon. Toyota messed up really bad and this is Nissan’s opportunity to pounce, if I was Nissan I would put an updated back up camera in the frontier, add a halo type trim(maybe make the frontier warrior concept they released a few years back. I mean hell bring back the manual trans.
@brandon_buildsDIY funny, because my friend is a master tech at nissan, and he buys ford trucks! Said he'd never buy a Nissan truck. I guess it's because he only sees them when there is something wrong.
I was so set on the New Toyota but so afraid of the new tech.
Yes, manual option, and a nismo or warrior pack, and make it so cool that it hunts down the Toy trailhunter. This is truly time for Nussan to regain glory like in 1970 when they had the best little truck, the dominating Z, and the great 510.
Absolutely correct on the Titan. I got a 2022 Titan Pro-4x in October with only 4000 miles for 44750. Awesome truck but my mistake was trading my 2022 Frontier S crew RWD. I bought it brand new for $28,000 in 2022 and traded it for around $27,000 with 10,000 miles. The MPG was insane, I was getting close to 30 MPG in that Base Frontier.
well coming from someone that knows has a family member that has a rigged out pro titan, it’s not convenient. He broke a tie rode and had to wait an entire 2 weeeks with his truck in the shop cause no one had the part. Being different isn’t always okay cause of the rarity of parts
I’m a Toyota guy myself. 4 MR2, Supra, and LX470 that I wheeled the hell out of. I’m about 6 months in on my Pro4x and it’s been a dream.
4 MR2?
AW11 4 Lyfe
how do you feel with just 281 torque? this number seems to be low for a truck
@@osamabeniladen It’s low end torque though and it’s plenty for a mid-size, light-duty truck!
Nissan's V6 motors are so underrated
I really wish I was paying attention sooner, because you are right.
Dude you might have saved me from a 10k mistake. The SR5 Tacoma is 45k in my area, that beautiful Frontier is 47 fully loaded. I think I’m going to be saving $10,000 and getting a frontier. update I bought the Frontier.
How is it?
@@johnmcdonald5636 Its been great, fuel is about 20-24 mpg. The v6 sounds great, the off the line speed is slow but enough to get the tires screaming. Shifts smooth does not feel like it's looking for gears at all.
The fender sound system is needed if you listen to music alot I did not get the tech package. So I don't have it. But with a few adjustments is its fine. Storage is bad, Im about to buy a larger under seat storage add-on.
Screen is bright and you can really customize how you like it. I got a Pro 4x also and the ride is still a truck feeling but doest beat you up at all.
Turn radius is that of a much larger truck. I had an easier turn in a ram 1500. But that does't bother me.
Build quality is Rather high Nothing feels cheap or moves, makes noise or feels out of place. The hydraulic steering is something to get used to, I came form a Ford fusion which is using drive by wire for everything. This truck is hydraulic everything so bit of an adjustment.
I'm happy with what I bought, Plus the deanship did not have the truck marked up 5k, and I have an extra 200k powertrain warranty from them.
How is it!
You should make your own review after a few months of ownership and let us know how it goes.
@@johnwayneasgenghiskhan4699 I typed out a response but RUclips did not save it. Long story shot, it rides great, feels like a truck but does not beat you up like I felt in a tacoma or a f150. Gas is fantastic 20-24 mpgs, sound system is OK. Get the fender add-on if yo love music. IT needs more storage, But there are add-ons for 100ish bucks so not an issue. The build quality is better than any car I have ever owned. I have had a 2015 jeep trail hawk 2020 ford fusion se and 2016 mustang For references. It does not rattle, moan or feel lose. The seats are good, supportive and soft at the same time. To BE FAIR I'm 5'7 163 so I fit well if you 6ft or taller as long as your slender your good if you are built They might be a tad small you will need to test that. I 'm stalled by Full-size seats.
The inside is clean and feels like a truck with out losing the fit and finish of a higher trim. The engine sounds great, the torque is enough to get the tires lose and get you moving. But does feel low For day to day not an issue, it does not have the right to feel as good as it does on the highway. I did not get the Tech package so I can't speak to the add-ons there. The hydraulic brakes and steering feel good, but take a moment to get used to. Turn radius is middle of the road, a Ram 1500 turns better. Overall BANG FOR BUCK IS There.
2022 Frontier owner here. My 4x4 crew cab has 43,000 trouble free miles on it. I love the traditional v6 power, smooth 9 speed, superior on road drivability as well. Most of all though, it's a traditional truck. Love the truck feel it has. It's everything I want and need in a truck. congratulations on your Frontier.
Anecdote is anecdotal. 43,000 miles is definitely impressive...for a Nissan
@@thomaswilder3193 That's about what my wife's Sienna had when the transmission went out the first time, and again at 123,000 miles. Worst vehicle out of 30 that I've owned. You drive what you want..... I'm not a guy to tell how good a Toyota is to.
@@phw2274what year ?
@@thomaswilder3193Your comment calls your ignorance out clearly. Many folks by now know about the Million Mile Frontier on RUclips. If you're gonna make prejudiced Toi Boi comments, at least make them factual. Frontiers and their predecessors are notoriously dependable.
How bout them Taco frames that rusted in half? Amnesia got ya?
@@jeanclaude7018 a bit emotional, eh? I'm not talking about pReDeCeSsOrs. Nissan is nowhere near what they once were. This is well documented. As for the primary point that I made... 43,000 is not impressive for any brand whatsoever. But it's the loudest mfers and their anecdotes coping harder than your dick is while meatriding a brand that doesn't give a fuck about you. As for rusting Tacoma frames, touche lol.
I wish Nissan would bring the XTerra back on the Frontier platform
I’ve had 2.
2002 base model
2015 Pro 4X
These trucks are solid.
Would buy a third in a heartbeat.
Reliable
Who wants space shuttle technology in a truck🤢
It looks like the XTerra is coming back next year or the year after
Hello from Indonesia. Here in Asia Pacific, we've already got Nissan Terra years ago, which is the SUV version of Frontier / Navara (Asian spec) with 7 speed automatic transmission torque converter. I suspect the USA will get the X-Terra soon, also the Patrol / Armada and next generation Titan
They are. Follow kirk kreifels
I have a 2010 Xterra Off Road (pre pro4x) and it's a tank and it goes anywhere I need to. I paid $8000 for it in 2018 with 108k on the odometer.
How many miles on it now?@@eddieb1766
Price, ease of financing, and lots of unwanted ones sitting on lots. The end, saved everyone some time
Still driving a 2004 Tacoma TRD Off-Road here. 255,000 miles and still runs good. Good video, if buying a brand new, I would take a hard look and test drive that Frontier. I like that it still has naturally aspirated V6.
I have a 2016 TRD Sport with KDMAX tuning and drive a ‘24 TRD Off Road all week in Detroit. I was expecting the ‘24 to have a lot more low end torque, but it didn’t compared to my tuned Gen 3. I like the new seats and seating position in the ‘24, but would consider the Frontier as well if purchasing a new midsize truck.
I have a v8 4runner
Looking to get a truck and at 45K new
This is a tough decision between a Tacoma
Toyota and Lexus are chasing the computerized hybrid and turbo 4 cylinders bc of newer sr mgmt and it’s a cyclical profit cycle. If Nissan stays with the V6 and just refines - they could be the new Toyota Tacoma for newer buyers who just want reliability and best bang for the buck.
I’ve been driving nothing but Toyota for 38 years. The newest version is way too complicated with so many electronic features to fail. (And many already have)
The beauty of the Nissan is its simplicity. I am most likely jumping to Nissan.
Same. I love my 02 taco and 96 Hilux, but I'll want a new truck eventually and I'm just not sold on newer Tacoma's.
Watch out, those taco guys are gonna spit out their fruit flavored beer over this. Be careful out there.
Not a taco guy, but you aren't making fun of "fruit flavor beer " that's 8-9% ABV while you drink 4% light beer (alcoholic water) are you? Ha
@@RockCh4lki think he was talking about the tacoma soy boys
Yep, you’re a gonner
@meme-bj1pe I see you guys poking fun at "tacoma bois". But there is no negativity coming from them on here, it's just being directed at them.
Meme is a closet pole smoker
48k miles, 2.5 years, towing, 4-wheeling and no issues! This truck goes hard!
I have a 2024 Nissan Frontier Pro4x and it looks exactly like yours and I’m in love with it. It’s my first Nissan idk why I never gave them a chance along time ago. The seats are so comfortable, the interior and exterior looks great. The steering wheel doesn’t bother me at all it gives me the feel of a real truck. I’m adding stickers and decals on it to give it a retro vibe. It looks great and I’ve had people come up to me and compliment my Frontier because you hardly see the new models on the road. My already has 7,500 miles on it and I’ve haven’t had any issues with it runs like a gem. (: I’m very satisfied with it and I also choose the Frontier over the 2024 Tacoma.
Congratulations on your Frontier. I have a 2022 4x4 crew cab with 43,000 trouble free miles. It's a fantastic truck. loving every drive.
Frontier's seats really surprised me, I'd always read that they skimped on the interior. I figured that would equate to crappy seats. But after getting my '15 Frontier (super soft seats) and later riding in a Tacoma TRD4, I was shocked that the Tacoma seats feel like doctor's office furniture.
I'm very happy for you, looks like a great rig!
You’re on the money brotha! Also a longtime Toyota guy. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video. As a former Xterra Pro4x owner myself, and now in a 2022 Frontier Pro4x (and also in Texas), it's great to see others having good experiences with the truck. So far, 20K miles on mine and no issues. Looking forward to getting back out to Big Bend myself.
The places I took my 2001 Xterra and the things it did would sound like I was selling them for Nissan. What finally nuked Xena was me driving in salted road conditions. The entire brake line system rotted out and at 70 years old, I ain't that guy anymore.
Beautiful truck man, I also loved the look on your previous video!
Agree on all points. Just bought a 2024 Nissan Frontier Pro4X after having 2021 TRD Off Road. Went through all the same thoughts. Only con, same as you, is that I would prefer it sat a little higher and wider with a more aggressive stance and a little beefier suspension but other than that it’s better than my last Tacoma. Nicer interior. Rides nicer. Good power. Amazing sound system. Definitely the best bang for your buck in this segment.
Do your research on a "titan swap" it's the nissan thing lol... front suspension from a nissan titan bolts right up. Gives you about a 4 inch lift and extended travel and wider stance
Great review! Been a Frontier fan for years even though I’ve never owned one…had several friends in Utah that would run circles around us in theirs. Those things were indestructible and could go anywhere
I bought a Nissan too, instead of the new Tacoma taco turbo, don't regret it at all, no unreliable turbos for me.
We had a 2007 Xterra & 2009 Pathfinder. Both purchased brand new & natural aspirated V6. Super reliable, just routine maintenance.
I like these frontiers too. I got to do production for the Nissan booth at the Texas state fair last year and I got to drive the same frontiers. Not far but still liked it very much. We've also come from a Toyota background. We have had the Tacoma with crawl control and 4x4 4runner.
I like the look of your Frontier. I have a Gen 1 Tacoma with manual trans. It is super reliable, with 309,00 original miles on the engine. I have driven a Gen 3 Tacoma and the auto transmission was very poor. Not a fan of the newer Tacos.
My very first truck was a 2014 Nissan frontier I had about 131,000 miles on that truck. It had zero problems and I’ve owned it for five years, and I just wanted something a little different so I got a Tacoma, because of the modifications that you could do to It there’s definitely a good amount of modifications that you could do to the frontier which I did. both trucks are my favorite but honestly the Nissan frontier was a really solid truck and people don’t want to believe it sucks for them. 😂
Man I had the nessian rouge and it had nothing but problem. I don’t like nessian for that reason lol.
@@foodreview3187 yeah, the cars and SUV from Nissan are not very good but the trucks are really the only things that last and don’t have problems
@@foodreview3187 I will say that the rogue, Altimas/small cars that Nissan makes are not good only because of the transmission choice that they made, but the trucks and Xterra on the other hand, have a normal automatic or manual transmission that do not fail like the other Nissan cars do I would only recommend Nissan if they go for the trucks but that’s pretty much it.
Yup that what I heard. Other nessian car suck except the truck or the cvt manual.
I probably won’t get another nessian if I want a truck I’d prolly wait for the Toyota stout or the ford maverick but I heard there a ton of recalls on those
Nice truck! I’m a GM fanboy but the Frontier Pro 4x is a gorgeous looking truck! Real nice
Enjoyed your work on this video. Very fair and candid on both trucks.
Only truck that hit every box for me. V6. More comfortable cab than any other model. Normal shifter and not that stupid knob. Manual parking break. Feels and sounds like a truck. Couldn’t be happier!
2024 is a good year for Frontier. 3rd year of the redesign and all the bugs 🐜 have been worked out. Wise choice. That 4 cylinder turbo in the Tacoma is a rat 🐀
pretty cool to see a very unbiased review coming from a previous tacoma owner and some one who owns Toyotas. I have had my D41 since they got released like three years ago. Im looking forward to see what direction you go with this!
I'm going to be commenting while following along with your video man..
On the, "Everyone and their mom has a Tacoma":
I agree with you 100%!! All I see on the road are Tacomas, and yeah they are dope, and yeah I'm a huge Toyota fan, but they're all I see on the road lol. I own a 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off road, while I love it so much, it's not because its a Taco, but because it was my grandpa's truck when he was still alive. I love the truck and am thankful to have such a reliable truck, but if I never had the Taco, I would've gone with the new frontier 110%.
N/A engines vs turbos:
I agree with you, but coming from a very basic DIY mechanic guy, I don't want to deal with turbos putting a lot of unnecessary stress on my engine.
Reliability of Nissan/Why you chose the Frontier:
My wife and I own an 2010 Xterra 4x4 also. I love this truck, it's super reliable, and we haven't had anything break on it yet besides the rear leaf pack breaking but that was because it was out from the east coast lol, so it was pretty rusty.
The frontier:
Dude my dream would have to be to get the Sand (light brown) color, love that color. The price, yeah it sucks, but the way I see it, if you want something loaded with goodies, the Frontier has a lot going on for the price. I just like the Frontiers, because they're a TRUCK. No fancy bs attached.
may have been asked... did you lift it or is that stock height?
Glad I’m not the only thinking of going with Nissan. I’m personally thinking of the Nissan Titan. Toyota is losing loyal customers due to dealer markups. Nice Frontier.
2024 is the last year of the Nissan Titan but they are good trucks.
I've always had great experiences with Nissan in the past. I can't wait to see your Frontier in person!
That creaking you hear is either the bushing from the leaf shackle to the spring or the tailgate against the bed. My issue is the tailgate, mind you I have a 2010 P4X
What aftermarket support does the frontier have? Decent travel lift kit?
Rob the gen2 nissan titan front end suspension(bolts right in) and you now have 4" extended travel
I love my Yotas, I'm blessed to own a Scion xD and a AWD Venza, but the Frontier just makes sense. Cheap, reliable, dependable, easy to maintain and a NA V6 plus it's on a ladder frame and it's basic.
I love my 2019 Frontier Midnight because it's the last year for the 4.0L 5AT and it's soooo simple. I mainy use it for camping and winter weather driving but sometimes I help family and friends move or tow small vehicles.
People always hate on Nissan trucks but IMHO it's better that way because it keeps prices down.
I'm a fan of this truck. Like you said, the look is great. Nissan did a great job on the design. Looking forward to see what you dow ith it, man!
I had a 16 trd off road that also go a squeak in the rear spring after some off road use. Long story short try this, anything that can touch the spring when it flexes or a bushing, spray a little bit of lubricant in there, I used a little bit of silicone spray if memory serves me correctly, wont be a permanent fix but can help you narrow down which part is causing it
Shoulda bought a Titan! I did, a 2023 Pro4X. It ain't got stop/start. Love the V8 sound and power! It's a hot rod! The seat is the most comfortable I've ever had and I'm 80. One reason I bought a Titan is that my wife's Infiniti EX37 bought new has had 0 problems in the 10 years and 58k miles she has put on it. It came with the 325hp 3.7 L engine, 7 speed auto and RWD. It's definitely a hot rod.
Stop already with the “we know Toyota has too tear reliability, it’s just not true that Toyota has better reliability than Nissan. I’ve worked at both dealerships and on both manufacturers cars for years. I don’t understand why people keep just saying this without any proof. It’s funny that you don’t hear about all the engines blowing up on Toyota from the slug problems late 97 until 2007, and the engines from 2016 until now. Nissan doesn’t have engine blowing like that. Then there’s the Toyota rusting frames on the 4Runner, Tocoma, and Tundra…etc. why is it that the Toyota reliability issue always get passed over? I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra I’ve owned for 23 years I’ve put 447,453 miles on it. I replaced the starter at 303k all powertrain is OE and power windows all original. It’s lasted better than any Toyota I’ve seen or worked on. So stop it! Toyotas are good but no better than Nissan in reliability.
I'm curious of how tall you are. I didn't get a tacoma because I didn't fit in it. 6'4" my knees were half way up the steering wheel and I couldn't get a good adjustment. I didn't get a frontier because the beds are too small for me.
I still have my 2005 Frontier Nismo edition. I bought it in Texas and have used it in all scenarios from dry beaches to muddy country roads. Its been solid. I now live in Canada, its gotten me to work on days when the city has shut down due to snow and ice and it hasn't failed once. The 4wd and rear locker has gotten me through many snow and ice storms. With the mountainous terrain the downhill assist has also been solid on rainy and snowy days. I'm driving it till the wheels fall off.
I’m the proud owner of a 2013 Nissan frontier and now a 2023 (same trim level as you) frontier. No complaints and in this market they are more affordable than the competition.
Are there differences in performance between the two? If yes, is it significant or noticeable?
@@richarde1355the Tacoma V6 comes in at 275 HP, while the 2023-24 Frontier comes standard with a 310 HP V6. Better torque and towing capacity. I would say the Nissan is the better option based off price. Toyota does have better longevity as a vehicle due to better manufacturing and parts quality IMHO
Great choice huge Toyota junkie here I would never ever buy a new rig always had older Toyotas recently bought a tacoma 2007 it’s the newest I will ever own just way to many electronics for me because I enjoy wrenching on my stuff excited for this video 🔥
I like having my newer truck BUT always keeping my old Toyotas in case I need a real truck😎
I used to connect an empty trailer plug and it would trick the computer into keeping the auto start/stop off. 6gang or 4 prong plug at Walmart is cheap.
Your thoughts are exactly why i bought a 24 p4x in Feb with same color and packages as you. My question is which yakima rack is that, there website doesnt confirm compatibility and it only says supports 500 lbs of weight.
Took mine to a tuner. Permanently turned off the auto start/stop 💪✔️💪‼️
Typically 4 to 10% less few economy. Quite a bit more engineered from oil analysis due to fuel delusion. There’s some good science videos from engineering explain and lake Speed, junior.
@@Good-luck-Jonathanits so minimal it's not worth it especially in a warm climate
@@domini384 Not that minimal in terms of wear looking at how many parts per million extra iron and aluminum are in the oil. We not using the feature.
I can’t believe you didn’t go with a Teeyoda.
I felt pain every time he said that
Is the Frontier in the Truck Gang? And can you change the oil without lifting it off the ground? If so, I think I may buy one.
If they released an XTerra based on this, it would sell! I know I’d get one in a heartbeat!
I have a 2023 Pro 4X. Bought it November 2023. Just hit 8000 kms. Since the transmission update it is smooth as anything. Make sure you install an oil catch can.
What transmission update?
@@mt-0935 They had a software update so that cruise control would stop getting so aggressive.
To catch crankcase ventilation discharge?
@@mt-0935 TSB update for cruise control harsh shifting. 2022 to May 2023 production.
@user-xh7cy3uj8x Because it's a direct Injection engine, catch can is needed to capture blow by/oil that would get dumped back in the engine. Well worth the money. I have a J&L one.
Best looking midsize truck hands down
Nissan's traction control is really good. They just don't make it an advertising thing.
Crawl control not needed when you have a rear Locker.
Prior Nissan Xterra Gen 2 owner. 6 speed manual with Off Road package. Side airbags went off when I was driving on a dirt road. Nissan refused to handle the repair. Also had numerous problems with the catalytic converters and CEL issues.
Where did you get those mounts on your dash?
What is a teyota?
I sold my 1997 tacoma on bringatrailer couple months back for $30k! My daily is a new 4Runner. I refuse to drive american made. The low quality isn't worth the risk. Timmy C Arizona
Agreed. Domestics look good and have flashy gimmicks but no reliability.
@@Blue-moon12the sad thing is neither has almost any car/ truck company, besides Toyota. Not perfect by any means, but as close to than anyone, exception is old Nissans.
Do you think "hecho en Mexico " Tacoma will be great? Taco was American made until Toyota betrayed us. Frontier is American made but with Japanese values.
@@Blue-moon12Domestic new GM front end looks as ugly as new Tundra.
@@jeanclaude7018 assembled
Can a heavy steering be fixed or adjusted in anyway on Nissan ?
I think it’s really cool that you went with the frontier, me being a Toyota owner I appreciate the feedback that you’re going to provide from a previous Toyota owner perspective.
I came from Toyota as well (fully built FJ Cruiser) to the new frontier. It is a good truck if you are looking for an answer to the 3rd gen tacoma, but if you want all the latest tech the 4th gen tacoma is superior (at an increased price point). Had my Pro4x for over a year, and it has been solid.
I traded in my 2003 Tundra on a brand new 2022 Frontier. As a Toyota loyalist, Toyota lost me as a customer. Turbo engines are an *immediate* dealbreaker. No space shuttle miles for those engines.
Also, the styling of the new Tundra and the new Tacoma is terrible. They’re overwrought, hyper-masculine, cartoonish bro-dozers.
They’ve become silly caricatures of themselves.
The Frontier has an NA V6, sensible styling, and is fairly priced. It’s quiet, rides well, and the drivetrain is a gem. $39K OTD for a loaded long wheelbase SV.
We fixed that ideal switch, using a toothpick broken at bottom of switch to hold it in it’s been 3 months and not a problem still
Frontier gang! 💪🏽 love it bro! You gained a follower
These are going to be a steal in a few years due to Nissan's resale value. Mid 30's for Pro4x I imagine.
Actually true
Actually there are reports that Frontier is now #1 in class for resale.
Literally sold my 2020 TRD off road Tacoma last night. Already miss it but due to growing family I need more space, looking at a 2019 Tundra TRD off road package in cement.
3rd gen tacomas are the best looking imo. The new gen of frontier is also a good looking truck, reminds me of the Tacoma in a lot of ways
Tundra is the way to go 🤙🏼
Sorry for your loss 😢
That noise isn't from your leaf springs it may sound like it is but it's coming from your front axle inside the hub. There is a repair that Nissan does that uses Molly lube on the axle shaft and that goes into the front bearings. No need to remove it just put Molly lube on the front and rear of the axle shaft outer portion once you remove the axle retaining nut. This will resolve the noise issue.
I have a 2020 frontier, just a regular truck not 4x4, and I get a weird creaking sound as well when I turn at slow speeds. That’s the only problem I’ve had with this truck since I bought it. I was thinking of trading it in for the exact truck like yours, but I’m just putting in more money to fix my 85 s15 4x4. I’m a valley boy too and think I saw your Toyota around edinburg a couple months back. Figured it was you but I saw it from a distance
I'm predicting that the 4 banger turbo trend will reverse with the next generation of trucks.
or a new president who isn't a demented old fool
@RockCh4lk We are headed towards everything being hybrid or EV.
@@steve8803 no, we are not. when biden leaves, support for the climate change hoax will leave with him, along with the bogus companies that he enriched with our tax money.
How hard is it to slap a straight 6 on a box frame, offer 4x4 + manual transmission options under 40k? These American truck companies need to wake tf up. Thank you Nissan for making the effort. Picking up a 2023 Frontier (used) as soon as the price drops a little bit.
Start building them. It’s easy like you say.
@@ryanb8736 too busy with ur mom. she says she will buy me the truck i want.
Cool video dude, love the comparison. Especially you being a Toyota guy as well. I will admit I like the new frontiers, they have a few more functional options over my gen Tacoma(2022) but it would go against my Toyota blood
Immediately after I watch the Big bend video I booked that campsite. That drive to Pilas de los Muchachos was freaking awesome for a first timer.
What's a Teeoyto?
I thought it was Tea yo tah.
Crawl control is for people that can’t drive off road!
Amen brother
90% of people dont know how to offroad or drive down a steep questionable road. No human can send braking power to the wheel that needs it like the computer. I dont care what experience you have
I use crawl control as cruise control while off-roading. Give me foot a break after hours of stepping on brake/throttle.
I saw a video that Nissan didn't put a breather hole in the transfer case and that it could over heat. Is that true?
How long has Nissan had this v6? Interested in highest mileage and their expectations
the new tacoma is 4 cylinder single turbo.. not twin. the pro4x is comparable to the trd offroad, not the pro.
Truck looks awesome dude! Toyota is great, but I'm glad you're bringing some light to the Nissan world. I remember going to the Toyota demos when I worked with them. There were two things they said they would never do, bring a diesel over or go turbocharged.
And they did😮 gotta love on them Nissans, they’re loved in the Middle East and in Australia. Let’s see how it holds up👌🏼
I’ve had my ‘23 Pro4x for a year and a half now and 22k miles on it. Not a single issue and love the drive. My complaints were similar, terrible cameras, wish all windows were auto instead of only the driver, annoyed they there isn’t seat memory presets. Biggest wish is a 6 foot bed option. Minor stuff. I put the Nismo 1.5 inch lift on it and it looks and feels great. Slowly building it into an overlander for some offroad, but we don’t have anything too wild in Minnesota. It’s a tank through the snow up here.
Has anyone towed a trailer or boat with their Frontier? I'm curious as to how stable the truck is when towing and what they are using for trailer brake control.
Only did 3000lbs no controller.. smooth as butter
I have both, the Frontier is much better, hands down.
@Teporame what year taco do you have?
Old Nissan trucks were solid. The ghosn era and later trucks were trash. Most mechanics seem to agree
The new ones are pretty solid too. I bought a 2013 Titan brand new as my daily work truck. 214k miles and it needed nothing. Have the new Pro4x now. A/C and heat worked great, with the original suspension.
@@jeminvez7150 that’s good to know. I’ve seen some mechanic RUclips channel and he said the v8 in those fail due to cat issues
Another uneducated generalized opinion. All Frontiers have a strong reputation, minus some early automatics that had a bad radiator that did trans damage if not replaced in time. The Million Mile Frontier on RUclips was a 2007 from the Ghosn era. It can't be the only good one.
It's interesting how people will take one Nissan car mistake like a bad CVT and use it to smear the whole Nissan line, yet somehow they develop selective amnesia about all the Tacoma frames that rotted in half due to crap craftsmanship.
Obviously blanket bias.
@@jeanclaude7018 RUclips is littered with videos warning against Nissan v8s and titan failures. I hope the frontier got engineered well as I like its design better than a Tacoma. But I disagree, there’s no flame without fire. Nissan is known for its cost cutting, and that translates into headaches for owners of the brand later down the line. Not a Nissan hater, or a Toyota loyalist as I own neither. I’m a Mazda guy, not a company historically associated with solid reliability. But they have been doing things right for about 15 years straight. Point is, I can change how I see something if new evidence shows different. Just haven’t seen much from Nissan in that regard. Their entire product line is blah. The Z is a worse Supra. They ruined the pathfinder name making it a crossover. The titan doesn’t sell. The xterra is dead. You get my point
The Auto-Shutoff in my F150 is also controllable with the brake pedal. Perhaps Nissan is the same? When I come to a stop and hold the brake lightly the auto shutoff won’t engage. When I press more firmly it will engage. The engine turns back on as I lift off the brake, not as I press the accelerator. Maybe Nissans operate in a similar fashion?
Do you have a dipstick to check the fluid in the transmission in that truck?
No these do not come with that. Also install a skid plate over the transmission pan if you do buy one
Toyota reliability was a thing. They have abandoned their loyal decades long following to try all the high tech, ridiculously priced and over complicated designs now. The verdict isn't out yet. Personally, I'm done with them as a brand and I'm currently in the last Toyota I will own.
High tech? Have you lived under a rock they've been doing turbo motors for years
The entire design philosophy of the vehicle is more of the California kind of hybrid, small displacement w/turbo and $2000 seats that come with their own suspension kind of "high tech". It's entire essence is like a Bro sponsored by Monster Energy designed it.
If it had a turbo diesel it would have been more of a truck instead of a toy. So, it's not the turbo I'm talking about now is it. Batteries on a truck, give me a break. The new Frontier is more in line with what Toyota should have been thinking as that would have been the traditional Toyota way.
Stop being an angry fan boy just because I don't like what they're doing to a brand I have trusted for years. It's like watching your cousin go off to college and then come back with pink hair, talking about "seizing the means of production".
💯 Toyota reliability is overrated ever since the tsunami. My last 2 cars were toyotas. 2014 camry had a bad torque converter from factory toyota would not honor warranty on it. Then my 2015 avalon blew a headgasket at 75k miles. These next gen 4runners and tscomas are going to be nothing but money pits. Id rather own a ford and thats saying something.
@@Scroll_Lockyota fanboys are also the reason im buying a nissan😂 these guys are worse than jeep ducky guys and thats BAD
@@MrKyleBart Most of them are in their early 30s too, just repeating something they heard better men say years ago. Every manufacturer now has parts made by out of company suppliers from 40 countries. As far as I'm concerned they're all pretty on par with each other reliability wise. The only thing to worry about is the engineering behind it (ex: never buy a CVT) and customer service over all of that. People should just buy what they want because it hardly even matters anymore.
Frontier all day long for a real truck guys. You need to yellow out your fog lights.
What ditch lights are you running?
I have had my Frontier Pro4X for almost a year and couldn't be happier. Was really considering the Tacoma but wasn't sure about all of the changes they did and how they would shake out.
TFL just took the 24 caca taco for a stroll and diff went out. All I can say is you picked the best time to swap over.
I would never buy electric or Hybrid garbage. I would never buy a Nissan either! Just not a fan. Don’t like the Tacoma trucks either. I want a 4Runner gas powered of course but they are all over priced new never buy new you lose money as soon as you drive off lot
Why a 4runner?
So what would you buy nothing?
@@thedude828-ed2nnthat's what I got out of it too.
You sound like an awesome guy to hang with - super positive and upbeat?
My friend your hard earned money your choice...and it looks like your happy owning it...good luck with it
I got a 2023 Tacoma 4x4 because it's bomb proof powertrain. Also, the value retention is literally unmatched. I consider the 2023 Frontier, but my neighbor has a 2022 and has had issues with the transmission. Also, he said the turning radius sucks.
Cool! But, what is a Tiyota?
Wow! You mentioned you heard a creaking noise in the back of your frontier. I had the same issue when I had mine. Mine was a 2017 pro X frontier it worked great except for that issue you mentioned and I hydraulic system locked up in the steering wheel and I found out they put the item on upside down or whatever, anyway they change it no problem but the power and the other factors of it like the stereo system and all the other tidbits were great. Currently now I have a 2023 Tacoma lime green naturally aspirated daily driver. It’s doing well. I will drive the Hilex instead of the Tacoma fourth GEN if I had the option.
In Mexico you can get the diesel 4 cilinder 4x4, manual ttansmission. I may get it, about 36K out the door price.
Just curious but why didn't you consider the American trucks (Colorado, Canyon, Ranger, Gladiator) or the Ridgeline (Trail sport since you like off-roading.)
Cuz they are all trash.
I got so lucky man...2023 pro 4x in the brown color and mine does NOT have the auto stop...I sometimes forget how lucky I got and didn't even realize it until after I bought it
What’s wrong with halogen lights? They are easier on the eyes and way cheaper.
Noise? Could it be the frame? Small crack?
Great review! almost makes me want to look into getting one, but I cant do that to my Jeep. :)
Beautiful pickup, just saw a white one on the road and I fell in love.
Did you sell the tundra?