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Good morning, and welcome to ClubFrontier...
I've owned trucks on and off throughout my life and usually end up back in a truck when I realize that I can't haul stuff (even if it's only once in a while).. I bought my new '16 in February, and can tell you it basically came down to bang-for-the-buck value when I was comparing the Frontier to the Colorado and the Toyota (both 7,000 more for fewer options).
The two negatives I can tell you about so far are;
1) The Frontier is -- in all senses -- a "10-year-old" design. It won't have all the neat whizbang technology that something like the brand new Colorado has. Then again, a new Colorado was $7000 more for a 2wd model than I paid for my fully decked out V6 4WD SV model..
2) Coming from a VW Passat (not Diesel) it was a bit of a shock to get 17mpg on my daily commute (as opposed to 25 in the VW).
The pros however FAR outweigh any negatives;
1) It's an incredibly solid truck with plenty of power and torque.
2) It's a truck which opens up all kinds of fun if you do anything outdoorsy (mounting a bicycle or tent to a VW was... "fun")
3) The guys and gals here on ClubFrontier are great and can help you out with any ideas or questions.
4) "modding" your Frontier, whether simply adding a stereo/rims, or swapping out the entire suspension is fun, addictive, and exciting...
4a) reading the forums here will give you hundreds of ideas for making your Frontier truly "yours"..
We'll be happy to help you in any way we can, but please drop back in to let us know what you decide?
Wayne
I've owned trucks on and off throughout my life and usually end up back in a truck when I realize that I can't haul stuff (even if it's only once in a while).. I bought my new '16 in February, and can tell you it basically came down to bang-for-the-buck value when I was comparing the Frontier to the Colorado and the Toyota (both 7,000 more for fewer options).
The two negatives I can tell you about so far are;
1) The Frontier is -- in all senses -- a "10-year-old" design. It won't have all the neat whizbang technology that something like the brand new Colorado has. Then again, a new Colorado was $7000 more for a 2wd model than I paid for my fully decked out V6 4WD SV model..
2) Coming from a VW Passat (not Diesel) it was a bit of a shock to get 17mpg on my daily commute (as opposed to 25 in the VW).
The pros however FAR outweigh any negatives;
1) It's an incredibly solid truck with plenty of power and torque.
2) It's a truck which opens up all kinds of fun if you do anything outdoorsy (mounting a bicycle or tent to a VW was... "fun")
3) The guys and gals here on ClubFrontier are great and can help you out with any ideas or questions.
4) "modding" your Frontier, whether simply adding a stereo/rims, or swapping out the entire suspension is fun, addictive, and exciting...
4a) reading the forums here will give you hundreds of ideas for making your Frontier truly "yours"..
We'll be happy to help you in any way we can, but please drop back in to let us know what you decide?
Wayne
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Decision to make: $28,963(Not the price I am willing to pay since a new one can be bought for a few thousand more)
2015 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Truck Crew Cab
Certified Pre Owned
Corporate Fleet
7,264 Miles
PRO4X factory demo car, bought from Nissan executive sale
Leather, bed liner, bed extender, towing, roof rack.
2015 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Truck Crew Cab
Certified Pre Owned
Corporate Fleet
7,264 Miles
PRO4X factory demo car, bought from Nissan executive sale
Leather, bed liner, bed extender, towing, roof rack.
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Sounds like a pretty good deal, especially if it's negotiable and has a documented service history.
Most people here would advise everyone to go ahead and buy Pro 4X models, but I don't really do off-roading or the other stuff. I'm just a guy who occasionally has to commute in snow 2 or 3 times a year, and money was more of a concern for me.
Matter of fact, if something happens tomorrow and my truck gets totaled, I'd probably look for a deal like you describe, or just buy a 2wd Desert Runner...
Good luck,
Wayne
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Cookeville Nissan in Cookeville TN sold me a 2016 2wd SV Crew Cab with value package for $22,680. Bought it Friday and even had it delivered to the other side of Memphis, 300mi or so and thy let only charged me $300 delivery.
That being said, I agree with the 10yr old look but so far wouldn't trade it for anything else I've looked at so far.
Anyhow, shop around and compare. The folks I got mine from were 5k less than the local place.
BTW, mine left the dealer with 6mi on it, brand spanking new for 22,680 with a sticker of 28xxx
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I know it isn't a PRO-4X, but for the money you could make it better than one lol:
http://www.nissanofcookeville.com/new-Cookeville-2016-Nissan-Frontier-SV-1N6AD0EV1GN736548
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That being said, I agree with the 10yr old look but so far wouldn't trade it for anything else I've looked at so far.
Anyhow, shop around and compare. The folks I got mine from were 5k less than the local place.
BTW, mine left the dealer with 6mi on it, brand spanking new for 22,680 with a sticker of 28xxx
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I know it isn't a PRO-4X, but for the money you could make it better than one lol:
http://www.nissanofcookeville.com/new-Cookeville-2016-Nissan-Frontier-SV-1N6AD0EV1GN736548
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Only thing I'm not too sure about is the whole corporate fleet/demo vehicle. It does only have 7,300 miles on it and still covered with original warranty plus add on another year for CPO. Anyone think how much I can get this out the door for? was hoping for somewhere around $25,000. They offer a $2,000 dealer incentive if you bought form them before, so there has to be plenty of room.
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I'd vote for 24k, had a Juke previously that was about to hit 2yr old and still new. Sticker was 29k for a Nismo RS and I paid 23k for it.
Generally speaking, you should be able to get a demo for 25-30% off MSRP.
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Generally speaking, you should be able to get a demo for 25-30% off MSRP.
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Hindsight being 20/20, wish we would have gotten the lwb version.
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I bought a 2012 SV CCSB 4x4 with the sport value package brand new for $24k. Had a sticker price of $30k. Even got them to throw in $300 in parts credit. Doesn't hold its resale as well as a Tacoma, but it's hard to beat the value. The Frontiers are great. You should be able to get a good deal on one.
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Welcome to the site
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