Toyota’s Not the Best Truck to Buy Anymore

[@scottykilmer]

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[@dbz42069]

Toyota truck has always been a let down

[@harrywalker5836]

toyotas, over rated, over priced. go find a nissan gu 4.2tdi, best 4x4 made.1996 ish..coils. transmission brake, something toyota stuffed up on.. .[ in aus. ]. i drive s/duty.. best toyota 4x4, 80 series, but, nessan is better..

[@harrywalker5836]

mitsubishi triton.. nearly 30k cheaper than toyota equivilant. 30k for upgrades. in aus..

[@MishaDaBear]

Scotty, that is a Nissan Frontier "micro" truck, how is the Titan full size?

[@perseverance8]

The problem of running an out of spec lower temp thermostat doesn't allow the coolant to heat up enough in the ENGINE, the hotter the coolant is the less surface area, or cooling capacity is required to dissipate a respective amount of thermal energy via the radiator.

[@deepcow]

I know several people that have Nissan Frontier’s and they are all very satisfied with them.

[@dominicanthony9887]

Count me as one of those satisfied people

[@tooclean_1253]

Me as well. 07’ 2.5L 150k miles 👍🏻

[@Mafia2637]

2015 frontier sv 4x4, 198,000 on the dash and has beautiful pick up and go. Love it to death

[@Skedawg88]

2003 XE 4x4 crew cab with the V-6. Cheaper than Toyota and the frame doesn't rust out.

[@robrown7656]

That warm feeling you get when Scotty praises the vehicle you have lol..got my 2012 Nissan Frontier back in 2017 with 78,000 miles..it now has almost 210,000 and has only been in the shop for brake work and oil changes…still runs perfect!!!

[@mr.tall-man1573]

Yep we've got the 09 Pathfinder (same frame and engine/trans) and it has 215k. Got it with 72k. Just changed shocks/struts from OEM at 210k! Lots of well made OEM parts.

[@harveykortman]

my 2012 i bought in 2017 62k then, now 97 k. Still have a long ways to go.

[@bradjenkins3146]

Got a 2010, really good truck, was more affordable than others

[@naturallyodd420]

Got the 06 last year, so far so good 😁

[@issavibez394]

@@mr.tall-man1573 junk

[@jasongaudreau2075]

It personally feels pretty darn good to have Scotty agree on a decision I made years ago. I wanted a tacoma very much until I did my due diligence and researched. What I found was…year for year, mile for mile, a used frontier averaged $10k LESS than most Tacoma’s. In comparison, they both got 4.0l v6 about same hp and tq #’s. Both about same mpg’s. Both crew cab. Both 4x4….BUT frontier has a fully boxed frame instead of C-channel (bad track record for Toyota) AND…$10k less. I purchased a 6 year old truck with 65k miles for $17k. It now has 190k and all I’ve done is oil, brakes, and tires, and a dealership tranny and coolant flush every 50k. Runs great!!!

[@theosvaldolopez]

Scotty doesn’t recommend transmission flushes, could ruin your transmission 🤦‍♂️

[@wretchedrider2157]

@@theosvaldolopez He absolutely recommends them, just not if your first one is at 190k. At that point it could cause more harm than help.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I love Nissans. They’ve been good to me.

[@CP-pb3pj]

What year is your Frontier? What oil do you use?

[@jeffreysproul9110]

@@wretchedrider2157 No Scotty recommend draining transmission fluid. If your automatic transmission does not have a dipstick Scotty said that whatever auto transmission fluid is drained should be measured and replaced with the same amount of new automatic transmission fluid. Do not flush but drain. Listen to Scotty's videos on automatic transmission.

[@andrewb8548]

Met a guy with Nissan frontier that was 7 years old and had 700,000 miles. Supposedly got 1,000,000 each on last 2. They gave him killer trade-in value and sent both back to engineering department.

[@yeyis05]

They gotta make sure that never happens again. You know what I mean. 😂 Just playing, Im kind of interested in the new 4x Pro

[@MrStoyd]

I’m loving my Nissan. It’s a 1996 hardbody with a 2.4 4 cylinder. I bought it with 13,000 miles and it now has 425,000 miles. I still commute 74 miles round trip every day with it.

[@StigmaSam]

That sounds like me! I have a 97 with 218k on it and drive it everyday. I drove it 3,000 miles last year across the country with no issues. I recently had an issue with it stalling and figured out that it was the mass airflow sensor and now she’s back to like new. I hope to get 425k plus out of mine 😊

[@rickreese5794]

Rock on. Thx for the post, 4 banger is GR8…

[@waynenoll1967]

Those hardbodies were bulletproof!

[@joshuamast5128]

Dam I hope you get a million miles you need to contact Scotty maybe he will let you on a video or something

[@Firewolf35023]

The hardbody models are truly an engineering feat. I just got a new 2022 frontier back in November mainly due to not being able to find one that was decent or one that someone would let go of. And there’s a ton of them around here, it’s just that some people take better care of their frontier’s better than others lol.

[@douglasperry7158]

Yes Scotty, I bought a 2017 Nissan Frontier V6, used, 2 years ago after listening to Scotty. I love it. The same money would have been a 4-cylinder 2014 Toyota. Glad I buy the Frontier!!! Thank you for the information. Love the videos.

[@MaceShyz]

Finally a video about the Frontier. Love my 2019 Frontier SV crew cab, Hope to drive it for a long time.

[@ahox0060]

Glad to see Scotty justify my purchase, got a 2012 Frontier with the sport package a year a 1/2 ago. My first pickup truck and it's been great even at 178,000 miles runs like a champ

[@tylerhorton8537]

The Nissan Frontier from 05 to 19 still has a transmission dip stick .

[@KesongChenWang]

Only the auto ones, which are purchased and driven by homosexuals. Lol

[@yasseralwash7127]

Thats something i respect tbh lol

[@DrDennis]

Drip ?

[@RobertSalas]

I prefer driving one with manual transmission

[@keithac6]

Lol drip 🤣

[@Bill-qz2dv]

I had a Nissan Frontier with the same engine and it had over 300,000 miles before I traded it in. It was a good solid little truck.

[@gutadin5]

what year was your frontier, is it automatic?

[@Bill-qz2dv]

@@gutadin5 It was a 2006 and it was an automatic.

[@hashishsenju2015]

Hi did you have to change the timing chain on your truck?

[@Bill-qz2dv]

@@hashishsenju2015 no never had trouble with the timing or the chain

[@jhonsauceda6024]

2014 Nissan frontier pro-4x, my favorite vehicle ever and I'm keeping it forever.

[@benlingo6334]

I have one too, love it!

[@derrickcolgan6097]

I have the same truck. Love it.

[@rustysteel8714]

Same here, JS.

[@pacman3908]

Got a 2009 frontier 4 banger 167000 k on her now ,new spark plugs 5 thou oil changes mobil 1 and zmax 4 batteries she purs like a kitty

[@jhonsauceda6024]

@@captinbeyond normal rust underneath for a 8 yo vehicle that's been in Michigan/northern Indiana but the rest is clean. That sucks about your 92.

[@jamesm568]

In late 2019 I bought a Nissan Frontier for $20,000 and sold it for $30,000 in late 2021. I don't think used Nissan's are cheap at the moment.

[@dmick9168]

I bought a used 2019 Nissan Frontier SL (nicer model) 4*4 with 12500 miles in 2020 for $25,500. Best purchase Ive ever made! Just paid it off as well!

[@Mason-fv1zl]

I have a 2014 frontier with 117,000 miles and I’ve had zero issues with it yet My favorite truck.

[@robbflynn4325]

You are right Scotty. I had a Honda Jazz bought new. Gearbox problem when just out of warranty. Called the dealer, they were not interested. Called Honda UK. They were very very concerned that the gearbox had failed on one of their vehicles with low miles on a regularly main dealer serviced car. Honda UK called me back the same afternoon. They told me everything had been taken care of, informed me to take it to the dealer who would replace the gearbox at no cost to me, and provide a courtesy car. Was very impressed with Honda UK in the way they dealt with this.

[@wajdbo369]

I have 2000 nissan frontier RWD 4 cylinder and it has 380k miles still running no problem I'm the original owner I don't think I would ever get rid of it

[@reykfoto]

I have the same truck but with the 4cyl engine and automatic transmission so far 282k shifts and runs smooth. So much easier to work on than the v6 version.

[@church48]

Just bought a 15' frontier with the manual and the 4 banger. Underpowered, but really grounded to drive and easy to work on. Hauls my motorcycle and dirt bikes fine and has enough torque to get me through the mud, would recommend.

[@Daniel-pc2ov]

they made these in manuak? lol

[@ralkia]

@@Daniel-pc2ov 2nd most recent gen, yes

[@mikeatv]

great truck nice and simple

[@Johnsmith46392]

4 banger with a manual and that sucker will run forever.

[@maxgonzalez5928]

My frontier 2008 278K , still running strong Plus it’s a manual transmission, replaced the clutch once after 220K 🙌👍

[@efil4kizum]

save the MT 8^)

[@PhoenixRising251]

The only truck I've ever owned was a 1995 hard-body 2WD, extended cab, manual trans, really nice truck. Bought it used, one owner, drove it for 3 years with virtually zero issues until me and the wife got T-boned just 9 months after it was paid for. Yeah I know, my sob story lol. My only real complaint was for a 4 cylinder the gas mileage was horrible. 20 on the interstate at best. I honestly like the styling of the Frontier over the Tacoma, just a personal preference.

[@steveswm7742]

2016 V6. Got it brand new, has 75k miles. Runs like brand new. Haven't had any problems.

[@richsweeney1115]

It has 75k ......I wouldn't expect you've had any issues....that's nothing

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

I have a UK spec 2.5 turbo diesel. 190 bhp, 12 years and 100k+ miles. Still pulls like a train. Everything original and everything still works.

[@coyrandolph3855]

For some reason Scotty... i have basically become obsessed with your videos. This tip you gave about writing to the manufacturer is one of the more brilliant things i've heard (as a semi-lazy american consumer). The extreme difference between cultural norms and face-saving is truly extreme. Americans are happy to humiliate themselves to serve some momentary "purpose" (like making an extra buck $) but the eastern-types take brand-building and guarantees so much more seriously. I think it is so wise; the fact that we can both see it - the fact that i understand you even though i have no understanding of mechanics. Communication is truly amazing and i thank you for making these videos.

[@stephenspain9167]

I bought a 1993 Nissan pickup new off the lot right out of college and drove it for 15 years. Never had a single problem. It still is the only vehicle I regret getting rid of.

[@rickreese5794]

4 cylinder, Right ?

[@stephenspain9167]

@@rickreese5794 yep

[@nigelclark7360]

Should be called a Nissan Nice an.

[@grapplerguy2007]

For how much?

[@coolimpala71]

it is decent truck, handles, well, does 4x4 well in snow, mud. combined about 19mpg topping with soft cover on pickup, i push real hard with truck, still love it, only small issues electrical when water got in, ( leaky defective seal on windshield) warranty work, and no problem since, drive strong, drove long way to disney in florida and back to NY and also visited my mother in NC too already got up to 62k on my 2018 crew cab sv. i believe still strong runner.

[@TennesseeMatt]

I bought a brand new 2019 Frontier Pro-4X after doing a ton of research. I was able to get the top trim level with all the bells and whistles for what I would have paid for a low-mid level trim Tacoma. It’s been a great vehicle and I plan on keeping it for many, many years.

[@waynenoll1967]

I have the same truck, 51,000 miles, love it

[@jamesm568]

in late 2019 the Nissan Frontiers were $10,000 off MSRP.

[@TennesseeMatt]

@@jamesm568 I got mine with taxes, fees, etc. extended warranty out the door total price was about $6k under sticker

[@jamesm568]

@@TennesseeMatt I can't say that happened with my 2022 Nissan Frontier though.

[@scottcoleman2876]

Had two great trucks! Over 200k on both and still got great trade in. On 2nd Titan and still happy with product zero issues 👍

[@funknick]

I own a 2018 Frontier with the 4.0L V6, 4x4. It’s a solid truck, built for the mountains, ultra reliable. Something Scotty forgot to mention is that these things don’t turn as well as other trucks do. The radius to make a turn is wider than a Tacoma, F150, or RAM 1500. Just keep that in mind before you buy. Take it for a drive and make sure you can live with the handling. I don’t mind since I’ve driven fat trucks, but it might bother some folks. Other than that, it doesn’t have the best gas mileage, but that’s pretty much it. Everything else is solid and I love my Frontier!

[@notthatronjohnson1187]

Bought a Nissan frontier extended cab truck stick shift new in 5-1998 for $14,000 dollars. Sold it one year ago for $450 dollars with 286,000 miles. Still ran great but dash died and was getting very ragged out on the inside. Nothing but routine maintenance. 23 years of reliable transportation. Loved that truck. Paint still looked very good.

[@j.richardmoore5865]

Was hot on buying a Tacoma. Spent months online looking for deals while saving money. I wouldn't give the Frontier a second look. I just had a bad impression based on rumors I heard a few years ago. Finally I decided to investigate and research the Frontier. I know many will wish death on me for saying this but the Frontier is a much better truck for the buck. Just as reliable quality, stronger box frame, faster and more powerful V6, wider bed space, more comfortable ride with better handling and the Tacoma had several recall issues over the years. In fact more than any other mid size pickup

[@slumy8195]

can buy 2 decent v6 frontiers for the price of one tacoma. Says enough, and having 2 cars is way better than running one to the ground.

[@CattywampusOverland]

What year did you get?

[@kg1966]

I have a 2008 Pathfinder with the 4.0L and it has a 130,000 miles. The engine is very strong and the transmission is very smooth. It has extremely good acceleration. The gas mileage is not too great. Very reliable.

[@natec4359]

That's why I got the 5.6 in the Pathfinder. If mileage is gonna suck anyway it might as well be a beast. Lol

[@mikeashely8198]

I'm the original owner of an 87 Nissan pickup yes it still runs I have never change the rotors on it and never had the front end aligned it still goes nice and straight down the road

[@yc.5.6]

This was back when Nissan actually took their manufacturing seriously, the D21 Hardbody is a solid truck

[@NVRAMboi]

Hardbody!

[@-METAH-]

My Frontier is a 2013 v6. 187k miles. Normal preventative maint. Drives like it is still new. The only issue is replace the heater core outlet and inlet. They put plastic in them and they will FAIL. The dorman makes a metal one much better and its about 20 ish dollars per.

[@djlarj]

I have a 2004 Frontier 4 cylinder with an manual transmission. It has about 276,000 miles and it is still running well.

[@streetsharkz]

2003 here with 206k!

[@joshuabrown9413]

2003 4cyl 5spd one owner(me) 282,000 original miles, original clutch and transmission, still getting 37 might on the hwy.

[@jerrywoods4845]

Bought my 2019 Frontier brand new for $28K out the door. Taxes,tags everything. Well my situation changed and I sold it back to the dealer for $27,600 with 22K miles on it. Never a minutes trouble with it. I'm happy with both deals.

[@jdantigua1999]

I know someone with a 2008 that has 125,000 miles and it runs like a charm. Transmission, differentials and transfer case oil change once a year. Engine oil change every 5,000 miles with synthetic. This way the fluids are like a new vehicle.

[@Goondonkofficial]

I have one, did the same things to it and all the feelings are mutual. Didn't know that the trans was known for being good, I thought they were bad. Good to hear! Definitely get the V6 everyone if you get this truck.

[@wamotogarage225]

Hi from Chile dear Scotty, I have a Nissan Frontier D22 2.4i, year 2008 4x4, crewcab 338.745km the engine is complete dry, no oil and still a great machine

[@HansfordCrouse]

*high five from the US* Awesome man. keep rocking that thing

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

I have a 2012 too Crew cab with the same V6 engine. Highly recommend it

[@svenmikals4649]

Have a 2016 SV Frontier 4x4 V6. Truck has been very reliable with 150,000 miles. Change the oil every 3000 miles. Regular wear and tear items (brakes, replaced front wheel bearing). Only issue I’ve had is the pinion gasket seal needs to be replaced in my differential. I tow a 4000 pound (when empty) single axle camper (plus three other people and camping gear/food) with relative ease. Highly recommend this truck.

[@TheAutomatedAdvisor]

Bought a 2019 Nissan Frontier Pro4x with 169,000 km on it 8 months ago. Very satisfied with this purchase and I made it largely in part to this video. Thanks scotty

[@i.follow.jesus.christ]

Toyota's accountants: Scotty's asking price is too high Toyota's leadership: dammit pay the guy

[@jeffstumpf822]

I just picked up a 2010 suzuki equator 2.5 4 cylinder manual with 38k miles on it. Got a great deal on it

[@justbuildit686]

In Australia it’s called a Nissan Navara. Only thing that can be a problem is timing chain but some of these utes have over 300k kilometres with the diesel turbo engine. Can’t expect all cars to be bullet proof.. some times you get lucky or unlucky..

[@jessiegearns3678]

Wish we could get the diesel in the states.

[@reyesromero7121]

2011 fronti here with 386k miles 6 cyl 4x4 all original running like day One

[@Cruservateaol]

If you're looking into a 2005-2008 be aware of the radiator problem these had. There is a weak point between where the coolant and transmission fluids flow that can break causing catastrophic transmission failure. Take it from me, I've been through it.

[@royperez9414]

I have a 2007 and I prevented that from happening by doing a simple 5-$10 preventative fix and research. Besides theres a dude on youtube that had your problem and fixed his 07 xterra after the strawberry shake of death happened to him just by replacing the radiator and flushing the transmission and trans filter. Looked like work but he saved thousands doing it.

[@natec4359]

@@royperez9414 My 08 Pathfinder had it when I bought it. New rad and a bunch of flushes later and I have almost 40k miles on it since.

[@isaiahober]

​@royperez9414 I just bought a 2006 nismo model what was the 5-$10 preventive measures you took or at least point me in the right direction :) thanks

[@bundyboy961]

Getting a seperate trans cooler also overrides any possible future failures!

[@caskguan]

So to confirm, this issue was fixed on the 2009 models?

[@youtube_h4ndle]

I see a lot of agreement in the comments. I have a '16 Frontier. I like it a lot. I have driven Tacoma's, Tundras, 4-Runners, and Titans of the same generation (2014+). Everything in the Toyota's is just "one level" better. However, my condemnation of the Toyotas is my inability to see stop-lights at intersections. If there isn't a eye-level light, I either have to park 10' behind the line, hunch down, or wait for people to honk at me so I know the light has turned green. The interior of my Frontier scratches so easily, it's annoying; it's just a half dozen minor annoyances that should have been thought through (cup holders!) a little better.

[@misterakt]

i had an 07 Frontier for about five years, and it was a great truck. had the 4.0L V6 and 6spd manual

[@davidaix5771]

There's something about a 4 l V6 that just makes sense Toyota has won Nissan has won apparently I didn't know this Jeep had one There's some kind of magic that happens with 4 l V6 that's made right that just lasts a long time

[@MyFriendGoo93]

My girlfriend had this exact truck for years, many while living in San Francisco which boggles my mind (tight roads, steep hills). She didn’t take the best care of it so it crapped out on her but she really enjoyed driving it. The 4.0L V6 just felt great.

[@davidaix5771]

@@MyFriendGoo93 That's a Torchy Motor and maybe the gearing was right

[@hashishsenju2015]

@@MyFriendGoo93 probably the timing chain crapped out on her

[@wvjeepguy8178]

Jeep's 4.0 was an inline 6 and a far superior engine to the others you mentioned.

[@thegoodguysteve]

Tacoma prices are insane, I swear Tacoma owners smoking some serious stuff thinking people will pay the prices they’re asking for

[@270eman]

Funny, this is exactly the same conclusion I came to. Got a 2017 froniter SV King cab 6ft v6 4x4 loaded with all the features available on the trim for 27 grand. 37000 miles. For a tacoma access cab of the same year with same level of features and 40,000 miles the dealer wanted 38 grand after the bogus markup. Frontier has taken me through a mudhole on bald tires and did not get stuck. Personally the 5 speed in the frontier feels more responsive to me than the tacoma. And my legs don't sit up as high.

[@hankhill5622]

I love my Nissan, 2012 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x, durable tough little truck. Really good off road, and it’ll scamp to be a V6. 162k on the clock and never been in the shop knock on wood. I love her

[@CarlosPerez-em3wu]

They really are good trucks. My dad bought a 4 cylinder frontier and he got it for a steel at a used car lot. Its still kicking after 20+ years.

[@nickx8411]

2005 Nissan Frontier V6 NISMO owner here.... 150k miles, very few problems along the way. Very satisfied with the truck.

[@garypeterson9745]

I have a 2017 Frontier Desert runner and its a good truck. Change oil every 5k and i did a transmission flush at 70k miles. Awesome truck for the price

[@garypeterson9745]

@@NVRAMboi yeah i got mine at 67k for a 2017 which the mileage is kinda eh for that year. When i got it it was clean for the most part, couple scratches and stuff, but it's driven smooth since. Good luck with the manual transmission, mines an automatic sadly :/

[@69sound81]

I have a 2000 nissan pickup single cab. It doesn't get driven a lot, but it gets abused a lot when it hits the road. And we ran that little 4 cil engine on L.P. Gas for 20 years with no issues at all.

[@steveboyd3377]

Watch out for the Frontier, Pathfinder, Xterra prior to 2010. Radiator defect which can cause antifreeze to mix into the Transmission. Otherwise, that 4.0 is beastly.

[@djflashlinx5150]

Automatic transmission issue only, 6 speed manual rulz!! because I own one!

[@brookvillekansas90]

There is a quick bypass mod that works like a champ. To do it right you can install a separate transmission cooler. Both are cheap easy fixes. Don't sleep on these V6s.

[@brianrichardson7039]

Ahh.. the Strawberry Milkshake of Death issue. The radiator construction got better and the issues went away - I'm thinking around 2008 or so.

[@nickx8411]

If you get one, just replace the radiator immediately with an aftermarket one. Solves the problem.

[@NVRAMboi]

@@djflashlinx5150 KABOOM!

[@themallard1515]

I just bought the 2 Wheel Dr. version of that except mines a 2016. It’s a beautiful truck and I plan on it lasting a very long time

[@JCreations93]

I bought my 2015 Frontier in 2021 for $16,999 with 32,000 miles while the tacomas and other trucks with the same mileage and year were going around $30k or even more.

[@JCreations93]

Paint is excellent for me anyways. Paint is not coming off or rust showing. There were few scratches but overall it wasn't that concerning for me. I'm not picky in that part. @CookieMonster_

[@jessesoto8887]

4wd?

[@mikeatv]

the 2023 is really good knocks the tacoma off the #1 spot ... i drove it its solid

[@alexisguilbe8040]

I have one. 2022, up to 21.6 MPG with, at least, 900 pounds of pay load. No regrets so far. Bulletproof Pick up.

[@texttwenty-nine1627]

How's it hanging up now? I just picked up a 24 pro 4x. Lots of guys are not too sure about the 3.8 yet it seems.

[@alexisguilbe8040]

@@texttwenty-nine1627 I have a situation and I sell it. But the time I had it, it was an excellent pickup. Still better than a new Tacoma.

[@Staples-vt5li]

I have a 2006 LE frontier I love this truck we owned it since 2010 I drive it everyday it drives amazing i always tell people that these trucks are bullet proof and if they can find one in good shape I recommend u buy it

[@raynman67]

I got my 2005 NISMO for 12k about 5 years ago had 129k miles, NISMO was they changed the name to Pro 4X. Done me good so far I’m at 162K now. I’ve rescued more than one Tacoma off the Mountain. One was brand new TRD 2k miles and the transmission broke while they were 4 x 4ing. Felt bad for the kid. So far Had to replace my alternator and the cam position sensor

[@jeffpollick3122]

I put 300k on my 2007. I replaced the engine with a used low milage engine. Same original transmission still shifts fine. Cheaper than buying a new or used truck. Mine has been garaged since new. Looks like new also.

[@FaithfulServant316]

OMG Scotty says Something is actually better than a Toyota??!! Oh wait!! it's still a Japanese vehicle....Nissan. 🤣

[@arturos.l.2248]

that's an american truck

[@MrRicky175]

Wrong

[@zythr9999]

Partly, because it is cheaper

[@smadas4192]

He's not wrong!

[@stimuluscheck6345]

@@arturos.l.2248 Nissan is Japanese

[@dakufire21]

I got a 2011 Nissan Frontier 2.5 with 5 speed manual. I love it never breaks all I do is oil change.

[@NVRAMboi]

You'll tire of looking at it before it dies. Congrats!

[@Toddtoddy78]

My 2017 base model w a 4cylinder and auto transmission can’t get out of its own way. The turning radius is just dangerous. But I’ve driven it 90 k so far with zero issues. Still has the original brakes and tires.

[@jkmacgyver]

Yep, I have a Frontier, but the Tacos are just as bad... dunno why you can actually park a f350 easier.. silly design

[@peachtreee4649]

My 06 Nismo is driven hard on mostly off-roads. Had two front broken springs for two years and it just keeps driving through the rocky roads. I'm still happy with it. 😎

[@sm_flys]

My 08 Pathfinder, which is essentially an SUV Frontier, is still going strong after 14 years! The only problem I had was a cracked radiator which I caught before it tore up the transmission.

[@fbi1490]

Why would a cracked radiator damage the transmission?

[@sm_flys]

@@fbi1490 Essentially the radiator was built out of cheap plastics. Over time the plastic can crack and allow coolant to flow out of the radiator and into the transmission cooler. The coolant would then mix with the transmission oil, and if not caught quick enough, can destroy your tranny. I was out driving one day when it started shifting very rough. Went home drained the transmission oil, refilled it, and replaced the radiator. Ran good ever since. Recently I’ve noticed a vibration at idle which I think is either the engine motor mounts or the timing chain, either way, I’ve got my money worths out of this car.

[@martini3p]

Have an 06 with 280k miles, still running strong

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

I have the same truck but with a 2.5 engine. 283k with just basic maintenance. I own a Tacoma as well but I enjoy the frontier more.

[@dandrson7903]

Those Frontiers are good trucks. I almost bought one in 2011 but opted for a Ram 1500 because it was all black and friggin awesome looking. It's still going, but I think I would be more likely to get another ten years out of that Frontier.

[@christianfranco479]

Have a 2000 Frontier with a 4 cylinder and a 5 speed transmission. Put 300k miles on it, so i bought a 22 nissan frontier 4x4. Love the Tacos, but the prices are terrible and there's one at every stop light.

[@rickbaier1042]

Scotty those fronteirs are tuff.

[@9eryankeeflight38]

I live in Trinidad in the Caribbean, they are very common here as the Nissan Navara 2.8 Diesel. Mine is a 2012 model Manual I have racked up over 370,000 Km and the engine is running pretty ok. (knock on wood) I'm gonna keep it for a few more years b4 i upgrade.

[@jeffsmeltzer8776]

love your reviews. I live in Las Vegas Nv. and own a '19 Nissan Frontier V6 SV. I've driven up to the Sierras in Cal. and mountains in Utah and it performs great. I think I'll keep it for a long time.

[@Happy-cp8in]

Thanks Scotty!!! I got a new Pro X instead of a Tacoma, Ranger, Colorado, Canyon. What a great truck!!! You are The Man👍🏻👍🏻

[@micahcastillo9113]

I own a 2011 Frontier with the 4.0 and it’s an awesome truck!

[@jfruser]

My 2013 fronty is over 200K miles and going strong. No plans to replace it.

[@davec.3198]

I have a 2011 Pathfinder with 139k miles. I'm the second owner at 68k miles. Its been a great vehicle. The only major repair (besides calipers, rotors, ect) i've ever done is the AC compressor at 86k. It is my wifes daily driver.

[@MF-es2jw]

I got a 2007 ram 325000 miles awesome truck n I take care of it

[@lrcreamer]

I own a 2021 tundra v8 and a Nissan frontier 2017 and a 1993 v8 Chevy 3500 When my 8 year old grandson in the 1993 Chevy said hey papa where in the button to put down the window. I told him see that knob rotate it. The look on his face was priceless

[@dann6888]

I had a 2012 frontier with 125k miles. The only things I replaced were the charcoal canister and the battery. Super reliable little truck.

[@chrisl5711]

Charcoal canister?

[@gutadin5]

@Dan N is it automatic transmission?

[@dann6888]

@@gutadin5 yes v6

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

They are more roomy and comfortable than the tacoma if you are over 6' tall. Never could get comfy in any of my buddies tacomas. They were good trucks and still running. But man so uncomfortable. Frontiers have always served me well.

[@dswitz9997]

I love mine. Got 190,000 miles on it and the problems are minimal.

[@lrobie123]

when the French company bought the Italian/US company, the company jumped the shark. They priced their vehicles too high and getting rid of junky vehicles which is smart though. Fortunately, this company in the video is how the current French owned company used to design vehicles when they were an Italian and US Company

[@mikethompson4854]

I have 102,000 on my 2017 Frontier love it.

[@ramoncarter6585]

I have a 2015 Rogue with 28,000 miles.

[@timeforbigchange9417]

I absolutely love your brutal honesty. I can't buy a local Toyota from the dealership because I don't trust them after seeing how they treated our company Tacoma trucks when we had to bring them in for work. If Tacoma would order me what I want I can always bring my truck into a Nissan dealership for work.

[@enacku]

I started watching Motor Week episodes from 20 years ago so I know what kind of vehicles I would want, because those will be the only ones affordable.

[@syedhussain3810]

One of my Nissan Titan hit 300,000km today with original engine and transmission. The only thing stop working was fuel pump which I got changed at 295,000km Great trucks

[@tony202931]

I've been knowing this since the 90s.. NISSAN BABY!

[@icecreamjunkie6790]

They’re good trucks. My dad has a 2008 Frontier with 190,000 miles and still going strong.

[@ngtflyer]

The '22 Frontier is an attractive truck to me, if I were in the market. Good to see Nissan still making them with the V6, boxed frame, standard (good) automatic trans gear selector. Nice looking truck too. I'll be interested if you get your hands on one, what you think.

[@josefermalino461]

I bought one 2022 boulder gray pro 4x I luv it so far …drives so smooth and surprisingly very quiet inside luv the looks too

[@tomh507]

@@josefermalino461 love mine too, '22 SV 4x4 in deep pearl blue

[@josefermalino461]

@@demondavejeep awesome purchased

[@shaunmorse4089]

Solid truck I have a sv long box, very nice highly recommend

[@CasterTown]

Nissan always waits to implement the newest trendy tech (like digital gear selectors) and that's actually why I like them. Tried-and-true designs are preferable. That's why I picked up a first-gen frontier 4x4. The decision was almost entirely because its the last truck I know of with a manual transfer case. Manual transmission plus manual transfer case (two sticks) is how trucks were meant to be.

[@brianrichardson7039]

My wife has a 2006 Xterra - 178k on the meter. Still goes like a champ. Just traded in my '98 Frontier for a 2012 SV 4x4 Frontier. Now we have two VQ40's in the family...

[@yellowbusguy]

VQ40

[@kentuckianaboy]

I have the same truck with four doors, V6, 4x4 & a MANUAL GEARBOX!!! ❤️ It’s a little ⛽️ 🐷 ; but worth it.

[@NVRAMboi]

Mine's a gas pig too, but I love it. Coming from a PreRunner 2.7L 4cyl with an automatic tranny, the extra cost for fuel is well worth it. I hit the accelerator on my Nissan and it gooooooes.

[@docswatchbox8321]

LOVE my 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 (6 cyclinder). Plenty of towing power, passenger room and enough bed capacity for the "normal American Dad Home Depot" stuff that I carry in it. I have plenty of people that I know that own Toyotas, good for them. This is one is PERFECT for me. PS. I got it when it had 124k mi. Still rolling and trucking along very nicely.

[@StevenGarcia_NoLimits]

I had a frontier just like this one, I sold it to a buddy at work, he bugged me all the time to sell it to him, he like it, so I did, I didn’t wanted to because It ran great, almost no problem, after a week I sold it, he calls me THAT IT GOT STOLEN, He was in Cali he left the keys in the truck, he found the truck a day later, but man I miss my truck

[@bribri1657]

I literally bought that same black frontier about a week ago. Mine is a 2019 SV 4x4 with a V6 exactly like that one. It's only got 21,000 miles and clean Carfax 1 owner too. The dealer said I bought it right before a lady could find a cosigner because her loan didn't go through due to her bad credit. Bahaha 😆

[@lifestooshort6801]

Drive a 2008 LE V8 4 x 4. Just to verify that the V8 is the 5.6 in both the Armada and Titan. Have a CIA and Bully Dog tuner and produce about 330 hp, 405 tq. Same transmission, but different clutch packs. Beefed up drivetrain of course. Installed inner coil airbags in the rear for about $100 and provides further diving stability. Performed routine and proactive maintenance and after 3 years of ownership and 155k on the clock, it's been extremely reliable.

[@DrDennis]

And suck gas like an Arabian stallion

[@mikexdee3195]

I’m still driving my 08 Titan Le with 260,000 miles on er I’ve had this since 2010... had to fix the rear axle seals leak just recently other then a few other minor things it’s been a solid running truck.

[@MrAccordCrx]

Put that engine on maxima sr, hahah !

[@hashishsenju2015]

Does the v8 drop right in? Any mounting kits needed?

[@lifestooshort6801]

@@hashishsenju2015 This was a factory option from 08 to 12 on the Pathfinder. Seen them dropped in Frontiers and Xterra, but can be pricey.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

My '98 Frontier finally blew the head gasket at 455,000 miles. It had the original engine, transmission, and clutch.

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

I prefer the vk56 v8 , there are lots of trashed transmissions in vk56s , but the single radiator/ intercooler are the scource issue on vk56 designs . The transmission fluid and radiator fluid occasionally mingle and its not a good relationship . That's why knowledgeable vk owners change the rad out with two separated ones. Another fun one is the blinking airbag light , simple fix . Change out the clock spring in steering column yourself , do not take it to stealerships. Last one is the rare but super annoying no start , leads to a bumper sensor going bad. All three are cheap fixes if you know what you are in for , hit it . The v8s are some really very well built 4wds. They come from the nissan Patrol, made globally for over 50 years for safari/ outback overlanding. Don't buy the cummins version, it's an exceptionally expensive headache.

[@erictaylor8099]

Within 1 year of buying my used 2015 pro 4x i swapped headers radiator and did rear vent mod. Owned this truck 4 years now and i beat the hell out of it everyday. Have 50 shot hooked up and everything!!