tacoma vs frontier - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

jfelco · 07-01-2006, 09:06 PM

Im in the market for a mid-size truck and am torn between the tacoma and frontier. I was hoping to get some of your opinions on either one. Ive never owned a truck before. I need a truck because I need something to bring my sportbike to the track.

here is the frontier
http://www.nissanusa.com/configurato...61|64|65|7|8|9

I tried linking the tacoma but it goes to the 1st step. its basically the trd package and comes out to ~$24000
http://www.tmsbuyatoyota.com/configu...BYO&from_bat=1

ChrisJericho · 07-02-2006, 03:11 AM

edmunds.com did a video review of the 2005 frontier and tacoma models:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107904

newtx · 07-02-2006, 09:33 PM

They are both top quality choices. I'm not a fan of the TRD or any of the prerunners for that matter. The TRD will ride rough like a 4-wheel drive even though its a 2 wheel drive. The Toyota would be my first choice, but not the prerunner.
If you are looking for power the NISMO is very quick.

jfelco · 07-03-2006, 08:52 AM

that article just tipped me over the fence.

it also seems that the nismo package is more than i need. i just wanted to take it on some trails here and there, not really hardcore.

will the 4 cylinder be sufficient to tow a 400 lb sportbike around?

Cycler · 07-03-2006, 02:50 PM

I would vote for the Tacoma. I have had an 82 Toyota 4x4 since I was 16 and it was my daily driver for 12 years (still have it but my main driver is an Accord). Can't beat the quality. The 4 cyclinder is pretty peppy just don't expect to set any land speed records with the sportbike in the back.

newtx · 07-04-2006, 09:58 PM

That should be enough towing power for towing the bike. Automobiles are too expensive to make poor choices. I would still vote for the Toyota.

07-01-2006, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
jfelco Crazy Location: north america	tacoma vs frontier Im in the market for a mid-size truck and am torn between the tacoma and frontier. I was hoping to get some of your opinions on either one. Ive never owned a truck before. I need a truck because I need something to bring my sportbike to the track. here is the frontier http://www.nissanusa.com/configurato...61\|64\|65\|7\|8\|9 I tried linking the tacoma but it goes to the 1st step. its basically the trd package and comes out to ~$24000 http://www.tmsbuyatoyota.com/configu...BYO&from_bat=1 Last edited by jfelco; 07-01-2006 at 09:10 PM..

07-02-2006, 03:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	edmunds.com did a video review of the 2005 frontier and tacoma models: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107904 __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

07-03-2006, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cycler Float on.... Alright Location: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plains, i.e. Oklahoma	I would vote for the Tacoma. I have had an 82 Toyota 4x4 since I was 16 and it was my daily driver for 12 years (still have it but my main driver is an Accord). Can't beat the quality. The 4 cyclinder is pretty peppy just don't expect to set any land speed records with the sportbike in the back. __________________ "I'm not even supposed to be here today." "I assure you we're open."

07-02-2006, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
newtx Addict	They are both top quality choices. I'm not a fan of the TRD or any of the prerunners for that matter. The TRD will ride rough like a 4-wheel drive even though its a 2 wheel drive. The Toyota would be my first choice, but not the prerunner. If you are looking for power the NISMO is very quick.

07-03-2006, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
jfelco Crazy Location: north america	that article just tipped me over the fence. it also seems that the nismo package is more than i need. i just wanted to take it on some trails here and there, not really hardcore. will the 4 cylinder be sufficient to tow a 400 lb sportbike around?

07-04-2006, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
newtx Addict	That should be enough towing power for towing the bike. Automobiles are too expensive to make poor choices. I would still vote for the Toyota.