Need Input - Tacoma vs Frontier

Toyota > every other car manufacturer

ETA: I have a '23 4Runner (first new car ever) and already looking to trade in for the new Lexus GX

I have owned both. It’s like an iPhone vs. an Android device. Toyota is better in every way.

FWIW, my very good and experienced mechanic says Toyota, and avoid Nissan. You may have had a good experience with your prior Nissan, nevertheless. I've had great experiences with Toyotas.

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have owned both. It’s like an iPhone vs. an Android device. Toyota is better in every way.

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As have I and I completely disagree.

The Toyota felt cheaper interior, rougher riding, and under powered compared to the frontier.

People trashing the Nissan here but the Frontier is one of the most dependable longest running vehicles ever created. The Toyota is also so I say a tossup between the two.

I've had both but they were older. I liked both. The new tacos only offer an i4 where as the frontier does have a v6. Couldn't beat that 2nd gen taco with the 4.0 v6, but the new one is a totally different game.

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the Nissan can be had for a little less money.

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And when you're ready to trade-in or sell it, the Nissan will be worth a lot less money than the Tacoma. There's a reason Toyotas hold their value so well

I've owned Toyotas and love them.

However, I recently bought a '24 Nissan Frontier and couldn't be happier especially given the price. I like the fact that it's a little simpler and basic on the interior but still has all the bells and whistles of the new trucks. Also, it's the last of the mid-size trucks to have a V6. Some will say that doesn't really mean much given the output of the turbo 4 cyls, but I like the fact that there's no turbo's to crap out. Again, I like simple.

I've had it since April and it's been great on gas and has a pretty good ride albeit a little stiff. My only real complaint is that the steering is a little "heavy" and it doesn't have the best turning radius for a mid-size truck.

Not trying to convince you either way. Just offering my experience after 6 mos. in the Frontier.

I honestly don't think you could go wrong either way.

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The new tacos only offer an i4 where as the frontier does have a v6

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I just edited my OP to ask, are the new Tacomas really only available in 4 cyl turbo? Ugh...

I bought a 2015 Frontier with low mileage for pretty cheap last year. The guy wanted to get rid of it because the paint was peeling all over. Found a guy off Facebook who sanded the entire truck down, primed and repainted it for $1600. It's been an amazing vehicle so far. That being said, if you get a Frontier, make sure it's NOT white. There's been issues with other colors peeling as well, but it happens to at least 90% of the white ones.