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4.75 out of 5 stars

VERY GOOD TRUCK!

Mr. Mustard, 06/20/2003
2003 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2003 Nissan Frontier my wife and I purchased is quite a value. It is very solidly built, quiet inside, and has the feeling of a much larger truck while driving it. I have been a Toyota fanatic for years, but the Frontier is by far a much improved truck than before and is a greater value than the Tacoma.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nissan Frontier

jh4451, 09/04/2003
2003 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really enjoy the Nissan Frontier so far. The style of the exterior is what sold me. I also like the extend a bed feature. The interior controls are not easy to see with the shift lever in the way. But so far, that is the only minor concern I would have with the vehicle.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best of The Compacts... By Far

sgtrock, 01/28/2003
2003 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck after looking and test driving all the others except the Chevy. The others just did not measure up to the Frontier in most areas, especially in the 4WD ride quality. The XE Crew Cab, by far, was smoothest riding and the quietest running down the highway. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma sounded "Tinny" when shutting the doors , where as the Frontiers doors shut with a solid "thud". The 3.3 V6 engine is a very close second to the Toyota 3.4 V6. (Only because I like DOHC engines) The transmission is one of the best shifting out there.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Under the Radar Value

rkt440, 06/24/2003
2003 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've always been aware of the Froniter but I never realized what a value it really is. Quality Japanese craftsmanship, the right features (Alloys, A/C, CD), slightly larger motor and you get a super-cab for the price of a similarly equipped, regular cab Ranger.

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5 out of 5 stars

What a TRUCK!!

MrK33, 05/06/2003
2003 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is one truck that you don't want to skip. It has a decent 143 hp 4cyl engine that gets great economy, especially with today's gas prices. Between my first 2 tanks of gas, I've gotten 25.2 mpg in mixed driving. That's BETTER than EPA highway, and the engine isn't even totally broken in yet! The seating is really comfortable, and you feel as though you're driving a larger vehicle, only it's very easy to park. The HVAC controls are clean and intuitively laid out. In fact, the cleanliness of the whole dashboard is great. If you want a real truck, but don't want to get something unreliable (American made), or expensive, check out the Frontier!

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