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96 Nissan, 03/01/2009
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new. Has 108,000 miles. Nothing to complain about, just change the oil.
Tough little guy
dave, 09/29/2006
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Love the truck...Soooo dependable. I use it for construction...and use it hard...does not quit...I owned this truck for 5 yrs.....I change the oil every 9-10,000 miles(lol).....The only thing I ever replaced on the vehicle were tires....
Nicely reliable
nissanjoe, 09/12/2008
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this truck more than 10 years/136,000 miles, and it's still reliable. Changed the transmission myself @ ~ 100,000 miles for < $800 - hauled too much gravel for the wimpy 4-cyl. No leaks, no other major problems. Replaced power steering belt, repacked front bearings, headliner is falling apart, other than that, mostly just regular maintenance (oil, brakes, plugs & wires, etc.). I'm always amazed at how well it does in the woods in 4WD (as long as I don't need too much power). Hopefully I'll get 200+ out of it.
Don't judge by the looks
Joe, 01/28/2009
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased 7 years ago. Currently has 120,000 miles. Previous owner did no maintenance. Few things had to be replaced. I love this pick-up. No squeaks or rattles. This is my daily driver and is also on second teenager driving. Everyone in the family loves to drive the truck. Also the oldest car we have! Replaced the std radio with CD/MP3 player and 4 speakers and MP3 connection. Gas mileage varies between 20 (city) and 25 (highway). Check Engine light is on half the time, but it goes away again. I just ignore it.
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Bobbatch, 07/21/2002
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck for 6 years and have had no problems. Runs great with 93000 miles. Even the water pump is still the original.
Truck
Chrisb, 08/03/2002
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. If Nissan still sold them I would by another.
thumbs up
hillbilly, 09/14/2005
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
10 yrs later, never towed! 4-cyl a bit gutless for 4x4,but a great truck!
reliable transportation
CWMmmm, 03/04/2003
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck is essentially bullet proof. The engine will go for 200k plus miles with proper care (oil change and timing chain every 90,000 miles should cover it). What it lacks in horse power it makes up for in torque. The auto trany is smooth shifting. It Handles well and is stable, even better with a few upgrades. Bottom line: I had one recall performed and zero unexpected mechanical problems in six years of ownership. I couldn't ask for a more dependable vehicle.
DARN GOOD
Abdualla, 03/06/2003
1996 Nissan Truck 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The truck has 140K on it and still runs like a rock. It's not as strong as a silverado but sure runs better than an S10 or a Ranger. I would never buy an american truck unless it's a V8.
OL Green
01/13/2003
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Its been a decent little truck. It may have hauled more than some full size trucks have over the years.
War Pony
sparky, 04/02/2008
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No major mechanical problems. New starter in 2006. Seldom use 4wd when driving.
A Tasty Truck
nissan kid, 12/10/2002
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Nissan Frontier has been an extremely dependable truck. At 82,000 miles the oil and tires are all I have ever changed. Great value and a great truck.
Good Little Truck
5thNissan, 05/03/2004
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my fifth Nissan. I trust them. This one got up to 28 miles to the gallon on the highway. I had no problems with it whatsoever. I had one factory recall on it, but that was it. It started, ran and performed always. The only drawback was at 70 miles per hour on the freeway, it kind of taxed it to kick on the air conditioning. The seat could have been more comfortable too.
Great little truck
ggwood, 05/12/2004
1996 Nissan Truck XE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.4L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nissan is very Reliability. Good for driving to work and used around the house for yard work.