Originally Posted by JTK
Originally Posted by buster
Originally Posted by JTK
I've been saying for years since my FIL has owned later model Frontiers. If you want something kind of old school box like, like a 4-runner, Wrangler, etc.. at much less cost, the Frontier is the way to go. You've got the truck toughness, ground clearance, excellent towing capacity and passenger carrying capability.
Are their better pickup trucks for the same cost? It depends on what you're looking for. A 2019 Ram 1500 classic 3.6L quad cab 4x4 can be had for the same cost. It has a usable sized bed and huge interior. It will tow the same with 3.55 gears and still get better fuel economy than the Frontier. The best my FIL sees is 17mpg average. The Ram will do 23mpg all day long. Obviously you'll drop ~6mpg from each when towing.
I like the RAM, that was on my list. My uncle picked up the Warlock for about $35k. Nice looking truck. I'm very happy with my decision. I have the Off-Road package too which is nice.
It was the process of shopping for my FIL's 2017 Frontier back in early 2018 when I got bit by the bug for wanting a truck again.
I would have also bought a Frontier had I not found my 2017 Ram 1500 for the price I did sitting used in a small GMC, Buick, Caddy dealer lot.
I really like the RAM. Honestly, I like quite a few trucks on the market. I'd be happy with almost any of them. I chose the Frontier due to its simplicity and it had what I needed at a reasonable cost.