Zul'jin
Well-Known Member
My 2001 Nissan Frontier with 203,000 miles has needed some work lately. Just lately, though. Most of it's life has been repair free. It got a tune up, new belts, new trans fluid and the ordinary oil change type stuff all as routine maint.
Over the past 3 years, starting when it had around 165,000 miles, it's needed new brakes and components of, the A/C repaired, fan clutch and water pump replaced, O2 sensor replaced, new battery cables and a few hoses. It now has a small oil leak that seems to be the main seal and it looses radiator fluid at random times. Heat on or off, drive fast or slow, short or long distance- doesn't matter. Some days, it doesn't leak at all. I suspect it's a hose from the heater core. That's going to be a booger to get to. Gas mileage has slipped a little and I can't seem to get it back. Used to get a good 21 even 23 mpg on the highway. That's higher than rated. Now gets 18-20.
And the headliner is held up by tacks. That's really the worst of its looks. Despite being in three minor accidents, not counting run over bushes and only being repaired from one, it looks real good. We bought this with 3 miles on it and it's been our most reliable vehicle ever.
Long story to say, I may need a new truck soon. Another Frontier would be the rational choice. Toyotas live forever, too. Those new Dodge Dakotas look nice and my buddy loves his. If you were new truck shopping, and not for full size but mid to small size, what would you buy?
Over the past 3 years, starting when it had around 165,000 miles, it's needed new brakes and components of, the A/C repaired, fan clutch and water pump replaced, O2 sensor replaced, new battery cables and a few hoses. It now has a small oil leak that seems to be the main seal and it looses radiator fluid at random times. Heat on or off, drive fast or slow, short or long distance- doesn't matter. Some days, it doesn't leak at all. I suspect it's a hose from the heater core. That's going to be a booger to get to. Gas mileage has slipped a little and I can't seem to get it back. Used to get a good 21 even 23 mpg on the highway. That's higher than rated. Now gets 18-20.
And the headliner is held up by tacks. That's really the worst of its looks. Despite being in three minor accidents, not counting run over bushes and only being repaired from one, it looks real good. We bought this with 3 miles on it and it's been our most reliable vehicle ever.
Long story to say, I may need a new truck soon. Another Frontier would be the rational choice. Toyotas live forever, too. Those new Dodge Dakotas look nice and my buddy loves his. If you were new truck shopping, and not for full size but mid to small size, what would you buy?