waterwolf Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 sad times are these. my '97 GMC sierra is soon to be parked in anothers driveway. great 4x4 to me and still fires up on command whenever/whatever period!! even at 308,000 km's she still thinks she's in her prime. however , my daughter has now come of age to drive and i'm thinking a smaller ,more metric version of the truck is a good idea ,my little girl is quite petite. with insurance rates as they are [ her G2 just 5 days old ], i cant swing buying me a big truck, her a nice little car and pay her insane rates too so a newer ,smaller take-me-fishin truck that we can share seems to fit for us. i need a newer truck but she says she'll drive "anything dad" , she wants the sierra,but i think it's time to pass her on to a buddy of mine who needs bigger truck to haul his boat out at those nasty launches. the trucks i'm looking at aren't new but both are in great shape with pretty much mirrored selling points. '06 toyota tacoma 4x4 versus '06 nissan frontier.4x4 haven't done any solid reserch yet,, guess i'm starting here. where does your preferance rest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUSTER Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) thats the 2 i would choose from also Edited January 28, 2010 by BUSTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 At least it's a year model before the throttle pedal recall ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Ahh I think that whole pedal thing is way over rated, look on the good side at least you know it's gonna really go! I'd take the Toyota! Rob C Edited January 28, 2010 by Rob C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 how does a floor mat cause such a big concern? is the pedal lever too low to the floor and becomes trapped by the mat in the 'o8's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 both good choices but I choose the Nissan because I have a Titan and they have been quick to make sure I am happy on any issues and recalls they have. Both minimum. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrb2007 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Go with the Toyota. I have an '07 FJ Cruiser and love it!! The FJ is built over the Tacoma chassis.....same truck, different look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Will you be my dad and buy me a car too.. , I paid for YD training, the difference in insurance for the first year, and they bought their own cars, NO Loans needed. I'm sure either of your choices would do well, although I think the Nissan may be less, similarly equipped. Edited January 28, 2010 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Drive them both and go with the one that you like the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Fisher Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Toyota Tacoma gets my vote it's better bar none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitter Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have an 05 Tacoma 4WD. It's never given me a lick of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ahh I think that whole pedal thing is way over rated, look on the good side at least you know it's gonna really go! I'd take the Toyota! Rob C Yes it is I looked at the accelorator out of a recalled vehicle today and it is a bushing inside that could get stuck if this does happen you can put your toe under and pull it out or just put the brakes to the floor and shut it down Toyota makes a good quality vehicle and is going to do everything possible to fix this mess and in the mean time I get to do some fishing next week Go with the tacoma you will love it I would have bought one but couldn't find a quad cab in my price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Toyota all the way !!! I have a 94 Toyota 4x4 280,000 km and she has not let me down once , okay maybe once but thats a story in it's self. Very reliable and will take you pretty well anywhere in 4 wheel drive but like Dan said take them both for a good test drive just to see !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGreenHorn Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Toyoto is the toy truck everyone else strives to be. Whats the price difference, just curious, because toyotas always seem to have the best resale value for toy trucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llpp Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Dont go with either,, the toyoto frame is garbage and will rust out,, go with a ford, buy new the deals out there are unbelievable, for a couple of hundred a month you have brand new ,no headaches,if you need xplan ,let me know..even better deal , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I had an 06 Frontier crew cab. It was fantastic!!!!! That thing pulled several full size SUvs out of ditches and didn't even work hard. The customer service at Nissan was exceptional and fuel economy was quite good. If I was buying another truck, that is what I would be buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Eyes Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Whatever you chose, make sure it has 4x4 as your daughter is new to driving and will not know what to do if the rear end fishtails in slippery conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin booth Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 are you kidding me,you had the best and now your looking for the worst,if it was a car your looking at for sure japan,but a truck,you cant beat the chevy bud i would keep the old one before trading it in for a japan truck.check out used chevys . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGreenHorn Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 that generation of chev was arguably the best 1/2 ton ever mass produced... 99-02 chevs though, thats another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 flip a coin between those two honestly, they are both excellent 'smaller' trucks. it'd probably come down to where the better deal is honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Ahh I think that whole pedal thing is way over rated, look on the good side at least you know it's gonna really go! I'd take the Toyota! Rob C Ya overated unless your one of the ones that have died!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Both are good little trucks you won't really have to many issues with either truck, choose the one you like best, the only thing i have noticed with the smaller trucks is they get gas mileage very similar to there full size counterparts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 thumbs up for not choosing a POS from one of the big 3 both would be quality vehicles so to me it would come down to the mileage, price, vehicle history, and ride. i plan on getting a tacoma 4c4 this year sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolf Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) thanks for all the imput . i knew this might ruffle some feathers , but getting your take on these two trucks ,good or bad , seemed a good idea. the nissan guy left a message with a good drop in price .a nice tight little buggy for the money yes,but let's see if he's done dropping. thanks again for your responses. much appreciated. Edited January 29, 2010 by waterwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 thumbs up for not choosing a POS from one of the big 3 both would be quality vehicles so to me it would come down to the mileage, price, vehicle history, and ride. i plan on getting a tacoma 4c4 this year sometime. You know you can like what ever truck you want it`s your money but calling the offerings from the big 3 POS is just plain ignorant. The consumer guide rates the F150,Ram and Silverado all ahead of any offering from Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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