Hello, I've been lurking on this site for quite some time now. This is my first post. I'll try to get some posts of my recent trips, including an 11k mile rode trip around the US on my 04 KLR650. Today however I'm interested in your opinions of the 1st gen double cab Taco, 2nd gen Frontier and 1st gen access cab Tundra. I currently own the tundra free and clear. I love the power of the V8 and somehow manage to average 20mpg on the hwy with 285x75x16 tires with front spacers and rear add-a-leaf (approx 3" of lift). While I don't always need a full rear seat I find myself wanting one more often than I use the larger bed. Also I've only put my truck in challenging situations a couple times in the three years I've owned it, one of those times resulted in the grenading of the front diff. I have owned several Toyotas and have loved all of them, but the "Toyota tax" seems to be constantly increasing, hence my interest in the frontier. I also like the idea of a more powerful engine and a manual transmission. I do more fire roads than anything else, but I can't get used to the Idea of owning something like a Subaru; I just enjoy driving trucks to much :sombrero: I plan on a mild lift, protection, possibly a winch, and am really liking the 255x85 tires. My main concerns are the reduction in power and road manors. I currently live in CO and do a lot of mountain driving. I apologize for the long winded initial post, any input will be much appreciated.
Tundra vs 1st gen double cab Tacoma vs 2nd gen Frontier
- Thread starter Forrest51
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Are you opposed to a 2nd gen Tacoma double cab? Then you can have a 6spd gear box *and* the double cab. 1st gen DC Taco's only had an automatic.
My brother owns an '06 Frontier and I must admit that the power is noticeably better than the 2nd gen Taco, which I used to own. However the Nissan is a pretty low, even with a 2.5 inch lift. But if you're sticking to fire roads that's not an issue, and I do think that the Nissan would be more fun for that kind of driving. It just feels sportier. Especially if you are going to compare it to a 1st gen Taco.
No i'm not opposed to a 2nd gen Taco, their just not as high on my list. I like the smaller dimensions of the 1st gen and can live with the automatic, in fact I'm pretty sure it's the same transmission I have n my tundra... As for the Frontier I know it's larger, similar to a 2nd gen Taco, but not as pricey. Also it seems they get better mpg than the Taco. I do plan on some longer expedition type trips in the future, part of the reason I want to decide to sell or keep my Tundra, so I can start building for them. All the trucks I've owned have been wheeled basically stock, in fact the Tundra is my first lifted rig and It was done by the PO. To build or sell, the ongoing debate...