- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
2012-2018 Nissan Frontier
Posted on 9/2/25 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 9/2/25 at 10:26 pm
Tell me about these…. I don’t know much about cars…
Looking for my son a truck in the next few months… seem to be reasonable in price…..
Talk me in or out of one . Thanks!
Looking for my son a truck in the next few months… seem to be reasonable in price…..
Talk me in or out of one . Thanks!
5
Posted on 9/2/25 at 10:49 pm to xBirdx
Terrible fuel mileage.
Dated interior.
Perfect in every other way.
My last xterra was a second gen (same platform), had 337k miles on it when I traded in. Interior looked great. Engine and transmission were great.
I changed all belts and hoses at 200k.
That was kind of it besides oil and air filter changes.
Dated interior.
Perfect in every other way.
My last xterra was a second gen (same platform), had 337k miles on it when I traded in. Interior looked great. Engine and transmission were great.
I changed all belts and hoses at 200k.
That was kind of it besides oil and air filter changes.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 6:52 am to xBirdx
quote:
Looking for my son a truck in the next few months… seem to be reasonable in price….. Talk me in or out of one . Thanks!
If you are basically set on getting him something and in this price range, it is likely your best option. Colorado/canyon came out right in the middle of this time frame. Nissan will probably be cheapest option but this truck seems to do well in terms of staying on the road and keeping value.
I would only go double cab in this class.
They can be modded to look pretty cool. Like a lift and tires, regular HS truck stuff. For the interior, if it looks bad I’m sure clazzio makes seat covers for them (not fun to install but a great product).
Posted on 9/3/25 at 7:23 am to OceanMan
I would add that platform is technically more of a half ton than midsize. It's one reason they last so damned long. The brakes are massive. The transmission will handle towing for hundreds of thousands of miles as long as you do a spill and fill every 30k.
The 4.0l returns really great wear numbers with 0w40 oil.
285s fit with basically no mods.
The 4.0l returns really great wear numbers with 0w40 oil.
285s fit with basically no mods.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 10:31 am to X123F45
quote:
Terrible fuel mileage.
This. And, it rides like a brick...
Posted on 9/3/25 at 11:00 am to X123F45
quote:
Dated interior.
My 05 had a dated interior the moment I picked it up. Nissan changed so little about their trucks for over a decade mine qualifies.
I put 110k on it, and I think I spent $2k in tires, brakes, etc. Other than that, no issues.
Posted on 9/3/25 at 6:35 pm to X123F45
So is that an endorsement? Won’t be doing any towing etc.
Any difference (in reliability) from 6 vs 4 cylinder?
Any difference (in reliability) from 6 vs 4 cylinder?
Posted on 9/3/25 at 8:50 pm to xBirdx
Get the six.
That 4.0l is one of the most reliable engines of all time.
Seriously.
That 4.0l is one of the most reliable engines of all time.
Seriously.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 10:54 am to xBirdx
My son has a 2014 Frontier. 6 inch lift with 33’s. Looks pretty badass for a small truck.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 11:27 am to xBirdx
I just remember my Frontier turning radius of a 36 wheeler
ETA: I don't remember what year mine was may have been '07 so they may have fixed it by 2012.
ETA: I don't remember what year mine was may have been '07 so they may have fixed it by 2012.
This post was edited on 9/5/25 at 11:29 am
Posted on 9/5/25 at 12:29 pm to xBirdx
Currently have a 2014 crew cab with 221k miles and trying to push it 300k. Have not had any major issues with it.
As others have said, the turning radius sucks, interior is dated (not much technology which may be good for easing a parent's mind), and gets about 320 miles per tank.
It would be a perfectly fine option for a high school / young college kid.
As others have said, the turning radius sucks, interior is dated (not much technology which may be good for easing a parent's mind), and gets about 320 miles per tank.
It would be a perfectly fine option for a high school / young college kid.
Posted on 9/5/25 at 2:12 pm to Lazy But Talented
quote:
ETA: I don't remember what year mine was may have been '07 so they may have fixed it by 2012.
Nope.
It's still bad
Blame the half ton frame and short a arms. Built too heavy.
Posted on 9/16/25 at 2:27 pm to jtweezy
What exact size/make are
The tires?
16in wheels?
The tires?
16in wheels?
Posted on 9/16/25 at 2:46 pm to X123F45
quote:could a baw redneck mid-travel the frontier with titan parts?
lame the half ton frame and short a arms. Built too heavy.
Posted on 9/18/25 at 5:25 am to White Bear
quote:
could a baw redneck mid-travel the frontier with titan parts?
Yep.
And swap in the 5.6 engine using just a small adapter harness from driven desire. And I think 2 condesnor parts from the v8 pathfinder. Motor mounts and frame all the same.
A Cajun tuned 5.6 with b pipes and an intake in a frontier is an upper 4s 0-60 truck.
Eta: it also deoemds on what you call mid travel. You'll have longer travel than some ling travel tacomas at that point.
I have dirt kings mis travel kit on my titan. With 6100s and 5160s in the rear. Same travel as a first gen raptor. Looks like a paw paw truck.
It's a little too firm for whoops, it chatters and the interstate at times, but it lands great
This post was edited on 9/18/25 at 5:33 am
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News