Posted: Sep 29 2006 at 3:06pm | IP Logged

yes both trucks are very good trucks, if i was going to be in the market for a new midsize truck these would be the two...the dodge/mitsu is a waste in my opinion especially for the engine/gas, it gets worse than both and only slightly more torque than the frontier with their V8 and the fronty makes more HP than any of the choices

2006 Models                     Frontier 4wd         &nb sp;        Tacoma 4wd Access cab

                                    265 HP @ 5600 rpm         &nb sp;         &nb sp;  236HP @ 5200 rpm

                                   285 ft/lbs @ 4000         &n bsp;         &n bsp;         &n bsp;266 ft/lbs @ 4000

I believe the 2007 numbers are virtually the same for power.

as far as better interior...that's very subjective and each person assesses that obviously on their  aesthetic values. i liked the fronty interior when my brother had noe before he traded it for his titan, both are very nice trucks. as far as major mechanical issues...i don't own a new fronty...so some of the other members might be better able to tell you any stuff they've had to deal with but i don't remember anythign on here that was huge and recurring as far as major mechanical issues yet

both manufacturers are capable 4x4 producers

Posted: Oct 04 2006 at 12:31pm | IP Logged

my front diff  (on an 06 se) *looks* aluminum, but i don't actually know.

honestly, you don't buy a midsize 4x4 truck and expect it to be a ridiculous beast offroad without modification.  if you are looking for sick offroading, you WILL have to modify just about ANY truck. IMO if you want sick offroading, get a beater so you don't really have to worry about it.  if you want a balanced truck that is capable off road and still drives nice on the road, get a new frontier.

another HUGE concern is price.  in my area nissan will drop the price below sticker while toyota will not.  i was able to get my frontier for about 5-6000$ cheaper than a comparable tacoma; thats a significant difference when you are talking about trucks that average about 25,000$-30,000$ list price.

IMO the frontier has a better interior.