Used 2002 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 2WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Little truck, lotta truck !
I use the truck primarily to tow a 3000 lb camper. The 3.3 L engine in the 2002 was rated at only 170 hp but this little truck seems to use all of them as it tows the camper plus another 500 lbs of camping gear as though it is not there. That is both with power and mileage. The camper and gear doubles the weight of the truck alone with no more than a 15-20 % increase in fuel consumption. For power I'm comparing it to my old Ford full-size with a 351 V-8. Never any maintenance in nearly 8 years of use other than regular preventative maintenance. Cannot recommend this little truck too much!!
2002 Nissan Frontier Saved my Life
This truck has been a delight to drive. In only 4 short months, I grew to LOVE it and the ability it provided to haul things around. However, last weekend, I ran off the road in the rain and crashed head-on into a large tree. My truck gave its life for me! The police officer said I probably would have been killed, or certainly seriously injured, were it not for the air bag and seat belt. My air bag, seat belt, and the structural integrity of the truck saved my life. I had only a few bruises. The truck was totaled, but I was so impressed by its performance while I owned it and in this worst of circumstances, that I'm buying another one!
- XE King CabMSRP: $6,999298 mi away
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Awesome Frontier
I have 2 complaints with my truck. It's averaging below 20 mpg. I previously owned a '99 S-10 V6 that averaged just over 20 mpg. I was really expecting the newer Frontier to be a little over 20, but I average about 18. Half of my 60 daily commute miles are highway. A few months ago I drove 1500 miles to visit family in California and it averaged 19 mpg (averaging 80 mph). I am very impressed with it's performance. Shortly after purchase the stereo won't play or eject CDs (err03), but it sounds great still. I am also considering buying a new extended cab Frontier when this one is paid off. Overall I'd give it about a 95% satisfactory rating.
Get whatcha pay fer
Driven all kinds of trucks from great big diesels to little bitty 4-cyls... can't beat this for quality. Mileage depends on the driver. I get 15 in the city, 17(hwy) when I tow my small camper, and an honest 21(hwy) when solo (I'm happy with that with a 2-ton compact V6). I have had this truck 14- mo now and have no complaints when you consider the competition's price and quality.
Bought It New, Sell It When I Die
Got a long bed, crew cab. Been through the desert of Big Bend to the beaches of Padre Island. At 200k, only had to replace the clutch and the radiator. Don't drive it much now, my fishing truck. Always had seat covers so seats are pristine. Wish it had Bluetooth. Not a week goes by that someone knocks on my door asking to buy it. None of the youngsters know how to drive a standard so I teach the neighborhood kids how to drive a stick.
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