First vehicle soon- Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tocoma, or Mazda 3

[DainBramaged]

Frontier

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: KLin
Tacoma. And don't take heed to zoiks, he's just a domestic fanboi.

EDIT: even though the Tacoma is built here in the states.

Its built right here in Fremont. I like only selective American vehicles. But I dont take to the fact that anything that is japanese is good.

The Toyota truck has the long history of reliability. And it's built in Fremont, CA. The Frontier is made in Smyrna, TN. Mazda is owned by Ford.

... "more Japanese junk"... :roll: The Japanese build more cars in America than the American automakers do...

Exactly. More japanese junk.

 

[vi edit]

I'm trying to figure out if you are purposely being a catalyst or if it's more of a congenital condition.

 

[TechnoKid]

Yenno, I was just looking at the prices for the frontier and the tacoma, they are about $28-29k fully equipped (4x4 crew cab versions with the V6); for that much money you could get a full-sized truck from one of the big three.

 

[CrackRabbit]

of those three I would have to say the Tacoma with the 3 being a close second.

Needs more Pole...

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: KLin

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: KLin
Tacoma. And don't take heed to zoiks, he's just a domestic fanboi.

EDIT: even though the Tacoma is built here in the states.

On that note, have you considered the Colorado/Canyon? From what I've read and seen, it seems to be a pretty capable little truck...

I drove a Canyon around for a week while my Tacoma was out of commission(damn accident). It was a nice ride but it seemed like it was underpowered.

Did you get to drive the Inline 5 engine though?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Yenno, I was just looking at the prices for the frontier and the tacoma, they are about $28-29k fully equipped (4x4 versions with the V6); for that much money you could get a full-sized truck from one of the big three.

That's the way most "compact" trucks are. Once you trick those ponys out with every option you can they will easily be scraping that $30k ceiling.

Dodge, GM, Toyota, Nissan...all of them really can get expensive when you deck them out.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

mazda

edit: u need a poll

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid
Yenno, I was just looking at the prices for the frontier and the tacoma, they are about $28-29k fully equipped (4x4 crew cab versions with the V6); for that much money you could get a full-sized truck from one of the big three.

Same goes with compacts from the big three...

For example, the Colorado w/crew cab, 4x4, and I5 startst at $25,720...never mind any other options you'd want

But I'd prefer the compact because it would be easier to maneuver

 

[PCMarine]

So daddy is buying you a brand new car/truck huh?

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

I have no idea how to get from big engine -> lasting longer. Just don't rev whatever you get to the redline every day and it should last far longer than you probably intend to keep it.

If the only thing you need the capacity for is moving stuff when school stats and ends, and you're not going to need it while at school, then just tell your dad to drive with you there and fill up two cars. I have a Mazda3s 4-door and made my dad drive down with me to college... in his Suburban. In retrospect, I probably should have gotten a hatchback myself though... I could have used the space. All depends on your situation.

One last thing to remember about the Mazda: Its still a Ford. :beer:

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: RyanSengara
I was going to get a Mazda 3.. very happy I didn't.

I'd go with the tacoma.

Why happy?

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
One last thing to remember about the Mazda: Its still a Ford. :beer:

With that logic, so is an Aston Martin Vanquish

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
One last thing to remember about the Mazda: Its still a Ford. :beer:

With that logic, so is an Aston Martin Vanquish

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
One last thing to remember about the Mazda: Its still a Ford. :beer:

With that logic, so is an Aston Martin Vanquish

Well, while the Mazda 6 is builting in Michigan, the Mazda 3 is built in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda built in USA = Mazda built in Japan?

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
I have no idea how to get from big engine -> lasting longer. Just don't rev whatever you get to the redline every day and it should last far longer than you probably intend to keep it.

That isn't entirely true. Its called an Italian tune-up; generally driving the car to redline everyonce in a while (actually, every day) will actually help burn off excess carbon deposits.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
One last thing to remember about the Mazda: Its still a Ford. :beer:

With that logic, so is an Aston Martin Vanquish

Well, while the Mazda 6 is builting in Michigan, the Mazda 3 is built in Hiroshima, Japan. Mazda built in USA = Mazda built in Japan?

I don't think anyone's arguing that...

 

[Aimster]

Frontier

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
I have no idea how to get from big engine -> lasting longer. Just don't rev whatever you get to the redline every day and it should last far longer than you probably intend to keep it.

That isn't entirely true. Its called an Italian tune-up; generally driving the car to redline everyonce in a while (actually, every day) will actually help burn off excess carbon deposits.

I knew someone was going to say this as soon as I hit post.

Yes, I have been advised that its good to go ahead and hit the redline every now and then... but there's no reason to do it daily.

 

[RadeonGuy]

Go with the Tacoma ive had my toyota truck last 15 years without a problem before i sold it to get a tundra

 

[brigden]

We've got a Mazda3 and while the boot is fair in capacity, the opening is too small. Getting large, square items is very difficult.

 

[TechnoKid]

Originally posted by: brigden
We've got a Mazda3 and while the boot is fair in capacity, the opening is too small. Getting large, square items is very difficult.

The BOOT?!?!?!??!?! it called a trunk

 

[AmigaMan]

Get the Taco! I love my 2004 Double Cab Prerunner. While the 3.4 isn't the most fuel efficient engine out there, it does pretty well. The new one in the 05's is a lot stronger and I believe gets better mileage too. Although in ice any truck will suck balls. I almost wiped out yesterday over a bridge.

 

[jlee]

I want to buy a Tacoma after I graduate..there's an '01 on eBay Motors for about 16k -- under 60k miles, 5sp 4x4 V6, extended cab, TRD offroad package..etc.

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix

Originally posted by: TechnoKid

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
I have no idea how to get from big engine -> lasting longer. Just don't rev whatever you get to the redline every day and it should last far longer than you probably intend to keep it.

That isn't entirely true. Its called an Italian tune-up; generally driving the car to redline everyonce in a while (actually, every day) will actually help burn off excess carbon deposits.

I knew someone was going to say this as soon as I hit post.

Yes, I have been advised that its good to go ahead and hit the redline every now and then... but there's no reason to do it daily.

I do...but it's a Toyota, so it doesn't really mind...yet, anyways.

 

[heylookitsjerry]

I have an '01 Nissan Frontier. Never looked back.

My family bought a Nissan Pathfinder in 87 and it still runs wonderfully. Everything works with in the car except the radio. We've taken it to the snow and back without problems or worries.

Being in college, having a truck is definately a plus. Depending on where you will be going to college, having a truck for the beach or snow is a great luxury.