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4.75 out of 5 stars

Lamaeque Nissan

Louis, 02/04/2006
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab SE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my first Frontier and I love it. I was used to Toyota's (Good Trucks) but I have to say that the Frontier beats them all.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Still very happy one year later

psl, 03/12/2006
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab Nismo 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I realize one year is hardly a long-term test (even though the magazines call it long-term). Still, it's long enough to shake out the bugs and recover from any love-at-first-drive infatuation. I still love driving this truck! The handling beats any 4WD vehicle I've tried, and it has so much power and torque it still sometimes surprises me. The 6- spd gives me the best of both worlds: a very low 1st gear for the steep terrain I live in and for towing, and an overdrive 6th for high-speed rural interstate driving without killing the gas mpg. Besides, the stick is just a blast to control; I'll never buy an automatic unless there is no other choice. No regrets about my purchase!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My first nissan

BOBRAT, 03/23/2006
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab Nismo 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
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My first foreign vehicle. Always been a chevy man. Worked for gm for over 23 years. I love this truck. The 265 hoarses are great. I may never go off-road, but i know if i have to, i can. And i can't wait for a serious snow storm!!!!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nissan Has Nailed It!

racuda, 03/01/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab LE 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my third Nissan truck in 12 years. It is light years ahead of the other two, like the difference between a Pinto and a Porche. The raw power is the first thing I noticed. It's a good thing I got the limited slip differential - it is necessary to keep the wheels from spinning at full throttle. Of course, this comes at a cost - I'm only getting 18.5 MPG on the highway. The reason I picked Nissan over Toyota is because I wanted power leather seats (heated), and a sunroof. Also the Nissan uses regular gas compared to the premium that Toyota recommends. I recommend getting the rubber all-weather floor mats. They are much easier to maintain that the carpeted ones.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Re-design!

reverendbiker, 02/28/2005
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr King Cab LE Rwd SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the finest truck I have ever owned (7 previous) and has a level of refinement that it amazing. Acceleration and handling are first-rate, as are the interior design and ergonomics. Fuel economy is good for a truck (17/21 actual). I usually don't like to buy a first-year vehicle, but it looks like Nissan has done their homework on this one.

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