Frontier CC expedition worthy???

[mcm4090]

2) The factory radio (6 speaker CD player) seems pretty crappy, it doesn't even play MP3 discs, or have an Ipod jack, if I'm not mistaken. A new deck could be high on the list.

You would have to get a NISMO LE model to get the upgrade audio system.
NISMO/LE Technology Package
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD audio system with 6 speakers (King Cab)
Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer with ten speakers, including subwoofers (Crew Cab)
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Auxiliary audio input jack
MP3/WMA CD playback capability
XM® Satellite Radio¹
Vehicle security system (King Cab)
Nissan Vehicle Immobilzer System (King Cab)

 

[DH2002]

I agree with the stereo first thing I did was get a alping headunit and it is ten times better. The only thing I wish I could have got was the locker but other than that I love this truck and for the price it cant be beat

 

[CoastalDefender]

Dude, ignore the deck for now. No manuf in the history of the world has ever produced a decent system that costs less up front than a really great system costs to have installed later.

Just get one after the pickup.

 

[mauricio_28]

1. My gear shift was the opposite. When new it was way too smooth with litle feedback. Now it is just about right, with notchy feedback...

2. Is the crappy stereo a deal-breaker? You're buying a pick-up truck, not an entertainment system...

 

[The BN Guy]

Welcome to ExPo!

I have an automatic so I'm not sure of the tranny. As for the radio, I was never completely happy with the one in my 2000 CC but then again I went to large tires that can be quite loud.

Another reason I like my lil 3.3l V6 - NO PREMIUM GAS! I run just regular and get around 14mpg. That sounds supremely low but I have a BUNCH of extra weight and running 33's.

You'll like the Fronty. Good, strong truck.

 

[madizell]

2) The factory radio (6 speaker CD player) seems pretty crappy, it doesn't even play MP3 discs, or have an Ipod jack, if I'm not mistaken. A new deck could be high on the list.

3) What kind of highway fuel mileage are you getting? Do you use regular unleaded or do you step up to midgrade or premium?

The radio seems crappy because it is. As mentioned by many others, don't fret it, replace it if it is an issue for you.

Mileage depends on many things including your location, not to mention driving style. With the auto trans, over the last year I have gotten a tad over 17mpg, but we live in Prescott AZ at an altitude of over 6,000 feet, which does not help much. Verify your speedo against a good GPS or a measured mile. Mine is off by several percent (usually about 15 miles low in speedo reading versus miles driven as recorded by GPS, over a course of 200 miles on the speedo -- not much in reality but enough to skew apparent fuel consumption). I believe this is due to the OEM tires installed on my NISMO, which are slightly taller than a base level Frontier, and I doubt the manufacturer supplies two different speedo units for differing models. Whatever the reason, the speedo is wrong on mine, but I have yet to get gas mileage anything like 19mpg. I use premium fuel.

 

[djkest]

Okay, I talked to the wife, and it sounds like she is going to agree to let me replace the factory deck right away. I found a great stereo that should have much better sound quality, power, and features, without looking too much out of place. The best thing about this deck is it has a USB input, I have a 60gb laptop hard drive I can pull a huge amount of music from, and I can control it all from the deck.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=020DUZ385&tp=5684

As for the shifter, I figure it will probably break in, and I will learn how to drive it. I just really like manual transmissions. I wouldn't even say they are better, I just like them, and I like being different.

I'm signing the papers tomorrow, silver or dark red, we hope!

(thanks for the input)

 

[The BN Guy]

Post up a pic of your new acquisition!

 

[RakkasanFA]

Okay, I talked to the wife, and it sounds like she is going to agree to let me replace the factory deck right away.

You gotta love when the wife agrees to let you do something to the truck!!! :wings:

 

[dirtysouth]

I have a 2007 SE 4x4 Crew Cab Auto and get 17 mpg with a daily commute of 50 miles RT. My speedo is dead on according to 2 GPS units in the truck, that is with 235/85/16 BFG AT's though. I can get 20-21 mpg on the hwy if I am on a trip. I run 87 Octane in it. My sound system sounds ok enough for me, but then again it is what it is.

 

[mauricio_28]

You gotta love when the wife agrees to let you do something to the truck!!! :wings:

Moral of the story: get your toys and toy accessories, add-ons, etc. while you're still single. In the brief time that I've had my Navara, I'd had two guys approach me saying they wanted to get a Navara but the wife killed the idea.

 

[CoastalDefender]

Moral of the story: get your toys and toy accessories, add-ons, etc. while you're still single. In the brief time that I've had my Navara, I'd had two guys approach me saying they wanted to get a Navara but the wife killed the idea.

All you gotta do is find the wife that says "honey, when are you putting the snorkel on?"

Enter mine and Mark Stephens' wives.:arabia:

 

[djkest]

Okay, so I ended up getting the Service Managers Demo vehicle, so while I bought it as a new car, it actually has 5100 miles on it. I figure the lead mechanic probably takes decent care of the vehicle, and it's probably broken in a little better! I ended up getting a smokin deal on it, $3500 in factory rebates, extra discount for getting a demo, and they secured 4.5% financing for 63 months for me. I even opted to extend the factory Bumper to Bumper warranty out to 75k miles.

Behold, in it's stock glory!

 

[Dave]

Hello, first post here.

Welcome!

I just drove the Frontier and the Tacoma today, and I think I am going to get the frontier. For me, there are a couple things that really stood out in my mind making the frontier better: waaaay better value, better on-road handling, and more comfortable driving position. And this is comparing a $22k truck to a $28k truck.

I pretty much reached the same conclusions after driving both trucks back to back. I ended up with the Frontier. You can probably work on at that price a little, Nissan was much more willing to deal then Toyota was when I bought mine back in January. Just today I got an e-mail from a local Nissan dealer that claims they are liquidating their truck and SUV stock due to high gas prices, decent rebates.

2) The factory radio (6 speaker CD player) seems pretty crappy, it doesn't even play MP3 discs, or have an Ipod jack, if I'm not mistaken. A new deck could be high on the list.

I replaced the factory head unit right away to gain iPod control and an aux jack for sat. radio, but I didn't think the factory system sounded all that bad once I tweaked the settings a bit.

3) What kind of highway fuel mileage are you getting? Do you use regular unleaded or do you step up to midgrade or premium?

Any where from 17.5 to 18.5 on my daily commute, which consists of city highway. I try to keep my speed between 60 and 65, which helps mileage quite a bit. I don't see much of an improvement on highway trips, mainly because of the higher speeds. Towing our small pop-up camper and loaded for camping, I see around 15-16 on the highway. On rural two lanes with curves and hills, I see closer to 13 while towing. This is on 87 octane. I ran premium for a couple of months and did not see a major improvement. I'll also add that I have the NISMO package with the larger tires and my speedo and mpg computer has been pretty much dead on every time I've checked it.

 

[djkest]

This sounds cheesy but every time I drive it I fall in love a little more!

It's crazy because I used to dislike truck/SUV drivers, now I am one. I also like the high "king of the road" seating position, I don't feel like a potential victim on crowded streets. My previous vehicles were 2 toyota corollas, and a Subaru Impreza WRX. I also drove a mercury Sable for a while (b/c it was cheap).

I love the adjustable cupholders, the dual glovebox (1/2 of which locks), and the clean minimalist look of the interior. Oh yes, and I love that 6-speed!

More pics: I love how the rear seats fold up, it really maximizes your cargo area in the back if you dont' have passengers. You can see the under-seat storage bins, also. I plan on putting a small "kit" under there, including a tarp, rope, tow strap and jumper cabes, all out of sight and out of the way.

Not sure if this feature will ever come into use, but I really like it.

The bed is so useful! I like the extruded aluminum rails, and the sturdy aluminum tie down points. The surprising thing is the most useful feature I feel is the "Bed Extender". It's great for keeping your load from shifting in the back.

Future mods include: 2-3" suspension lift, 32 or 33" BFG All Terrains, full exhaust, Intake, rock sliders, front and rear bumpers, Leather Wrapped Shift knob and maybe steering wheel, Digital Compass/Outside temperature, All speakers replaced, new Stereo (head unit), and some additional lighting up front.