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I've had by 2005 Frontier SE two and a half years now and have racked up 153 K on the clock. This is a wonderful truck with power, style and reliability. I recently brought back my truck to the dealer due to a "service engine soon" light and fully expected this was due to a component failure. Nope, dealer found my evaporative emmision control cannister was full of dirt from the unpaved road that I happen to live on. I was back driving the truck that same day and the problem with the dirt in the cannister never did harm performance. the truck still runs and performs like the day I took delivery. Oh, I did have one failure; a burned out tail light bulb.

wow! its awesome! this would really makes the Nissan up-to-date when it comes to state-of-the-art technology that will surely carry the road with the parts installed on it like the Nissan Frontier Parts perfectly fit that will hit the Nissan Frontier. They are amazing.

what a fun truck to drive.

I purchased a brand new 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4 door about 7 months ago. This is the best truck I have ever owned, except for the gas mileage, I am averaging 11.5 around town and 16 on the highway.

The best part about this truck is the power. My friends have F150s and Silverados and were laughing because mine is only a V6. Well they don't laugh anymore because they can't come close to the performance of this truck both on and off-road. I have tried to get this truck stuck in the snow and mud and so far this seems to be impossible. This truck also has the option to press a button and lock the rear differential.

If you are considering buying a Frontier, drive the Nismo edition! The truck is only $4K more or so than the other models and you get so much more for your money. The Nismo edition came w/ full skid plates, spray on bed liner w/ bed divider and extender, Billstein shocks and oversized tires. The nicest feature is the built in bed rails. There are 2 side rails and 2 rails running the length of the bed. There are also steel tie downs that came w/ the truck that fit anywhere on these rails. This is very convenient if you have a street bike, dirt bike or quad. It only takes about 5 minutes to get a street bike in the beed and secure it using the tie downs.

I test drove an F150, a Silverado and a GMC Sierra, these trucks simply do not compare.

I got a 2003 XE Crew Cab about a month ago. It has good power, looks good for a new vehicle (I'm partial to the older vehicles) and has plenty of room for all the stuff I need to haul for my job! So far I only find 2 drawbacks, one being the gas milage, I average about 20mpg and I don't like the overdrive button on the gearshift (It's an automatic) I live in the mountains so it's not too often I want overdrive but the default is on and you have to push the button in to turn the O/D off. Not used to it and I forget. Guess I'll get used to that. Overall a nice little truck! For you Buy American people, don't you realize how much of your "American" vehicle is made in other countries?? By the way I'm a chick :)

I love my truck, I have a 2001 Frontier XE 4 cyl. It is the best truck I've ever driven. Aside from some trim and seal issues this truck has never let me down. And as for the person who asked about driving something All American, they are nothing but junk. I worked for GM for 10 years and have owned a few before and they are crap. Transmissions fall apart, Engine knocks, just plain junk. Don't get me started on AC Delco parts that literally fall apart. Don't knock it until you have tried it.

I own a 2003 2wd XE 4 cylinder. After reading many of the reviews on this site the low ratings come from people who do not seem to own one of these wonderful vehicles. My family owns nothing but nissans. My dad used to think like many people that domestics are the way to go. After owning his first nissan he has bought nothing else. They are one of the toughest vehicles ever produced. my mom's company buys only Ford's and they are in the shop more then on the road. Our '93 maxima had an oil change and the plug wasn't tightened all the way and all the oil was lost. we had to drive it two blocks back home and when a new plug was installed ran the same as before for another 100k miles. My truck is awesome it has unfornately been in three accidents and just keeps on running. You cannot break these cars. They are amazing.

You all obviously don't know your truck. I bought a 2002 CrewCab brand new, so far its been a reliable vehicle but that's where it stops. The auto-transmission is geared wrong and runs 2800+ RPMS at 65-70 mph, SUCKING GAS. It's great if you put around town, but if you have to travel highway forget it. It's governed to 95 mph. Bet not many of you new that. Don't beleive me, ease up to 95 mph and see if it don't start bucking and choking. They goverened the engine to a max mph of 95. Other than those two irritating points it hauls what I need it to haul.

We have a 2000 frontier 4 door, crew cab. WONDERFUL vehicle (not something to judge by cover - wonderful looking on outside and hardly to have problems). Our frontier has 130K and made two trips between west-east coats - NO PROBLEMS at all! Just had to replace brakes and tires... passed emmission test with flying colors... We think we will keep it until it reaches a million mileage. If engine blows up, replace for newer engine for like 2k to 3k. Save money!!! WONDERFUL!!!!

it's just non-american... how can you drive something like that?

have a 2001 nissan frontier se with k-4 engine had 27,000+ miles when bought now have over 109,000 no serious problems,get around 21-22 mpg road,17+ city would buy again.check engine does come on every now and then erg valve,put in bardahl emmission treatment no more problems for 5 or 6 thousand miles.

I have a 04 Crew Cab SE with the nice leather interior, 17 alloys borrowed from the Super-Charged, and 6CD in-dash changer with premium speakers...this truck is loaded (minus the Super-Charger). There is absolutely no way anyone can get such a loaded, sexy looking, reliable, head turning, comfortable compact or full size truck with all the mentioned benefits for under $24,000. I have owned two of these trucks, an 01 Crew Cab and now my 04. Do not listen to all the Import haters that leave bad rating...they probably don't even own one of these beauties. These trucks are built tough and perform exceptionally great on-road with comfort and not with that choppy feeling you get from Tacomas. They are extremely capable of towing up to 5000lbs. with no problem, and best of all they LOVE when you take them off-roading. I outfitted my truck with an AIRAID cold air intake system and a Flowmaster exhaust. The sound and the added pep is fenomenal and you get this using the cheapest gas available 87 octane. My next upgrade is going to be a set of Bilstein heavy duty shocks, BFGoodrich All Terrains, a Fabtech 3.5 lift kit, and a thumping Eclipse sound system added to my original Nissan changer (so there is aftermarket parts out there for these trucks, you just gotta look for them!). The only complain I do have (but does not veer me against my comments of a great truck) is the somewhat cramped rear seat area, and not to impresive gas mileage (17-19mpg). Other than that, go out and get yourself one, you wount be disapointed.

The car looks very very stylish but the ratings it has recieved were horrible. This is a prime example of not judging a book by its cover.

I bought my 2002 Frontier XE V-6 Kingcab in Oct 2003. It had 37000 miles and was used lightly. Since that time, I have had no problems whatsoever. Gas mileage averages between 18-22mpg. It accelerates well and brakes smoothly. I've had it up to 105mph with no problems. It cruises at 85-95mph with no trouble at all. Off-road, it performs admirably, with good traction; in the snow it is a little light in the rear end, sometimes gets a little squirrelly. The interior is pristine, and well-appointed. The CD player and sound system are more than adequate. I'm very pleased with the performance and durability of this vehicle so far. My only critique, on a personal note, is that I wish I had bought the Crew Cab, as it would have given me more storage room. The Supercharged version of this truck is also very nice, with more power and acceleration. Bottom line: For the money, this vehicle performs as well as or better than the Tacoma, which is more expensive. I don't buy domestic vehicles-- simply put, they break and cease to function within months of my purchasing them, whereas this vehicle keeps going-- so the Nissan Frontier continues to exceed my expectations.

So far I like my 2001 desert runner V6 but I'd like to find out how to get better gas mileage besides driving really slow

I bought a Frontier in August. I love it and have always been a Ford person before. I have two kids and horses. This is the perfect truck to do all that needs to be done. Best of all I had a great salesman that called me when the color I wanted came in.

Aside from getting the worst ratings from consumer guide's in years, this truck is the official transportation vehicle of Arab terrorists.

Its not a bad little truck. But my big thing is that If I want a decent amount of power, I have to get the supercharged engine. The interior feels cheap to me with that plastic feeling. I just don't feel the quality for the price. For the amount for a SC nissan I can get a bigger roomier Dakota with a powerful V8. Just my two cents. If you want a small truck for just putting around and good gas milege and pretty well built than get a Nissan

I kave a 98 Frontier xe great truck not many for sale in the paper and when they are very expensive

Just got a used (new looking) 2001 SC Crewcab and so far it been very good. Milage is a bit on the downside, but hey, all the other comparable truck have the same problems. As far as Consumer Report is concern, they're comparing cars to truck, which is silly. And when you look at reliability, Nissan and Toyota, they will alway be a better buy. I rather be driving my truck than having it service all the time like my other olds american car. (hint) As far as people knocking down Nissan, they are all one liners. My neighbor's Ram truck is barely 5 years old, and all the paint on the hood is gone, talk about poor quality.

This is a Great Truck!!! I bought a bran new Nissan Frontier King Cab in December 2000.. Loved it.. But not quite big Enough to Bring a few friends along Offroading.. I Traded in the King Cab for a New Crew Cab..... Now I Love it even More!!! Excelent truck on the road but even better Off... :-) :-) Everyone Loves it..... Jay

Before my 2000 Frontier Desert Runner, I was always a Toyota owner. I have been extremely impressed and pleased with my Frontier KC. Love the truck, and would buy another in a heart beat. Now if there can be more after market support, who could ask for more.

Purchased a 2001 Frontier SE-V6 Desert Runner in January 2001 and have had 4100 trouble free miles so far. Gas milage is between 20 and 21 mpg average, with a best tank of 24 mpg. Adequate engine power from the V6, although a little more oomph at highway speeds would be nice. Manual shifting is crisp and smooth, and it feels more like a car than a truck. The steering is could give more road feel, and it can feel skittish going around really bumpy curves. Parking is a breeze because the truck is VERY nimble. The interior is very quiet, except when accelerating hard. The front seats are very comfortable, even for long trips. The rear jump seats are not very comfortable at all, best used only when necessary. The HVAC system works too well sometimes and requires constant fiddling when it is really cold outside. The optional 6 Disc CD Changer is a joy, but the rest of the stereo system could use better speakers and better balancing between the full range speakers and the subwoofer. Overall the truck feels substantial, turns lots of heads, and seems to be a great value. I think the build quality is better than the domestics, without the high ticket price of the Toyota Tacomas. There are a few features of the Toys that would be nice, but this truck is just a better value. Drive one and see.

I'm 6'3" and its a comfortable fit. Nice ride on and off-road (even long trips). Way cheeper than a Ford. The 3.3L has plenty of "go." Looks better than a Dodge. Take care of her and she goes forever! Its NOT a Toy and IS a truck that happens to be number one on this list! Deserves five stars!!!

I own a '98 King Cab, and have found this to be a great little truck. It will be thoroughly tested on a "road trip" soon. The truck is built well, and stands up to the abuse of the streets in Dallas. It looks good, handles well, gets good milage, and is peppy enough not to get run over by most vehicles on the road. I have owned several Japanese built cars, and remain impressed still with this truck. I'd buy another one (Preferably the Supercharged Model.), if I could afford it. Right now, this truck is the one.

i am a sex titan, so value my opinion when i say that this truck is a babe magnet!

I've put over 24,000 miles on my 2000 Frontier King Cab SE 4X4 in just over a year and it's been flawless so far. It's my first new vehicle and I'm very impressed with it. Good power with excellent ride and handling for a small truck.

Is this even a real truck? Do your self a favor, get rid of this toy, and buy a real truck, like a Dodge Ram. hehe

I have put over two-thousand miles on my 2001 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner in the two weeks I have had it, and I love it. Power is excellent, throttle response (on stock air cleaner, mind you) is exceptional. Dealer incentive got me the V-6 for two-hundred more than the plain-jane vanilla model I'd been looking at six weeks earlier. Plus, I started to fishtail on ice/gravel a few days ago, and this was the fastest correcting vehicle I've ever driven. Love it! Cannot say enough about it!

Ultimate/Allpurpose Vehicale for anyone. I highly recommend this to anyone.

When I was looking for a cheap new reliable descent-size commuting vehicle to replace a totalled 90 Saab 9000 in late 98, I went through a two-month obsessive decision process and decided first on a truck (yuk, been driving fine sports cars for 35 years) and found the anemic (4-banger only) 98 Frontier to be the cheapest and most plenitful deal around. So, after much deliberation, I accepted a fully loaded XE K/C 5-speed 4x2 for just over 12 grand. But, it was in the unpopular timber frost color (yuk at first, but now I like it's exclusivity). To my surprise, the Frontier is quite quiet and comfortable for a 16.3-mile commute, and the premium stereo is quite good after replacing the speakers. And it can haul a few cubic yards of smelly, slimy cargo...something I didn't have the nerve to try in Saab hatchbacks. But...yes, it's top-heavy compared to a sports car, and handles similar to an American truck or car from the 1960s, resplendent leaf springs and all, but with only a small fraction of the muscle. I give it plenty time to accelerate, and to deaccelerate. This 4X2 has rear-only ABS and probably takes as long to stop as the 50 Chev 1/2 ton pickup that helped me cut my driving teeth. I would rather take my chances to disable the ABS. Also, crash tests indicate that frontal collisions should be avoided at any cost. After 37,000 miles, no trouble whatsoever. This is the reason that I bought it, and it averages 23.8 mpg (EPA is 22/26), just shy of 25.1 mpg I've enjoyed in three different Saabs. Thus, I rate it highly for reliability, also for flawless, fit and finish. Strangely, I use this vehicle more than I originally anticipated. As my first truck, it exceeds my expectations.

2000 Crew Cab SE-V6 4x4 is the Best truck I have ever owned. I highly recommend this truck to anyone looking for power, style, and versitility! A+++++

Greatly enjoy the Crew Cab. Good power off road and off. Could have a little more ground clearance but is about the same as Toyota. Interior and exterior great. Great resale. Plus, the chicks like it.

I have one and I love it...I get stares from people all the time and I can read the look on their faces..."what a cool truck"...one time i heard someone say,"is that a Hummer?"

for the vehicle and my 98 i own. i love it. just need more after market needs.

Great truck. Very roomy for a small truck. Need more aftermarket parts suppliers. My neighbor has an F-150 and plans to trade it for a 2001 cc.

Awesome truck! Love my 01 crewcab. Would not have anything else. I shopped around. Was best value for dollar and best built. I had a 1994 Nissan truck before this one...problem free for 100,000 miles! And seeing that I work fo Ford and betrayed them for a Nissan ought to tell you something!

2001 Crew Cab 4x4....so far I Love It! It has plenty of power, drives great and its really fun to drive. If I had it to do over again i`d do the same thing!

Iv owened 3 nissans i love the new crewcab

Great truck! Does well off road and on. Also if you are in need of after market parts for Nissans, go to 4X4.com! The guys at Automotive Customizers are awesome!

Not enought torque or power.

All my comments are at this website: http://www.filebox.vt.edu/users/seto/CS1205/ It's a webpage just for my 2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner!

Great truck. Looks nice, very very comfortable and roomy interior. Smooth ride, very reliable. Could use a little more power, but mine is a '99 and they already fixed this in '01, so I can't complain.

Great truck on all levels but one, aftermarket support. But it is a growing sub culture that accesorizes the Nissans. Check out the bullitons board at www.4x4parts.com and join in on daily disscusions of these fine trucks.

I have a 00 Crew Cab SE V6 and I'm impressed so far - The engine has plenty of power, There is plenty of room inside (no like the toyota tachoma), drives *great* and I'm impressed with the overall quality of the vehicle. Ground clearance could be better, but it's not bad. Great vehicle! And if it helps.. there are plenty of nissan trucks on the raod with 200,000 + miles and still going strong.

Except for the 2001 these things are just plain stone ugly (ok maybe just homely for all you Nissan fans). Why don't they put a longer W.B. on the extended and 4 door models? It looks like the old time FX drag cars with rear tires by the back of the front seat. I wonder if they come with wheely bars? I'm gettin old and I like my rear tires closer to the back of my vehicle for a better ride. Didn't they use to call these things DATSUN's???

Have owned three nissan trucks and they have all been excellent trucks. A 01 frontier is a good looking truck that stands above all domestic compacts as far as looks and longevity. If you don't believe it's a good truck just look at any truck trader and look all those rangers and s-10 for sale the look at the nissan section not many nissan owners selling the beloved trucks.

I had a 1998 Frontier and it's ride quality was much improved over 1997 also engine performance much better with 170hp, 200 torque V6. I will be purchasing a 2001 SC Crewcab later on. Excellent truck.

Too small, Too expensive Too ulgy.. F150 Rules!!!

No groud clearance. Could be mistaken for a low rider.

I have 98' reg. xe and 34,000 trouble free miles. It has been a great truck. It has plenty of power, the ride is smooth, and an overall fun truck to drive. Added a catback exhaust and K&N air filter and has a better pick up. Feels like it has more power. Use it as a daily commuter and the bed comes in handy when needed. Average about 26 mpg.

Very solid, great fit and finish.

I've driven many cars and trucks and the Nissan Frontier is one of the best.

Best truck on market. Has great reliability, exceptional dependability, and good power from 3.3 engine.