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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best value

shopguy, 07/09/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my fourth Nissan King Cab. I expect this one to last as long. The last one went 164K when the insurance totaled it. The prior truck has 278K and is still running with only standard maintenance. The new V6 is great and I am avg. 22.1 mpg city/hwy. I need a truck for work & look at overall longterm cost. Vehicle quality compares to my other cars, an Acura and a Boxster.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Wait for the accessories

Just Say No, 03/08/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab Nismo 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The truck is great in the snow and on clean roads. I haven't gone offroad yet. I'm getting 12.4 mpg city and about 22 highway. Before you buy this truck, ask them what accessories are available. As of today, March 8, the answer is NONE! Ask them when they will be available..the answer is UNKNOWN. Nissan should not have put this truck on the market without being able to offer ONE of the many accessories like the trailer hitch, tool box, bed divider and most importantly, the soft tonneau cover.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The right midsize truck for the job.

A. Martin, 03/08/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The 265HP engine is very responsive. The truck handles as well as many passenger cars. Excellent for Hwy and city driving. Fuel economy is avg, but much better than my wife’s 2002 SC Xterra, and it runs on 87 octane well. The 5 speed automatic transmission shifts very smooth and does so when I would want to. (I have always been a manual guy until now.) The exterior is very nice with less “plastic” than on some new trucks and previous frontiers. The spray on bed liner is first rate with a great rail system for securing cargo. The interior is made of very high quality materials and the fit and finish is grade “A”. If you don’t like plastic you may not like it as much as I do.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great truck

bensimmons_99, 07/09/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Great all around truck, I am impressed with its comfort, its smooth ride and its power. I shopped around for over 3 months, and finally found a great deal. For the money it is the best truck!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

To much fun

j_ftkd, 03/10/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This truck is powerful, yet does not drive like a truck. It handles so well. It is like two vehicles in one. A sports car and a truck. It is awsome

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