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Yeah, I purchase one of the first 2022 Maverick XL’s in October 2021. AWD with 4K tow package. Nothing else fancy.
At 30,000 miles they had to replace the rear differential. lol… a few other electronic issues too that updates haven’t fixed.
Hopefully to newer 2024 models have resolved the glitches.
It does ride smooth, but I wouldn’t buy ones again.
Great video, Scotty!! 👍🏼
I know Frontiers are boring but they are reliable and that is important for me.
Having owned a few nissans, the key fob sucks. Often they dont detect by car and the car doesn't auto unlock or lock or start without squeezing the fob.
@Hawkmoon26933: They complained about the last Gen Frontier "It's old, ugly, a dinosaur that hasn't changed in 15 years."
That's what they said. What I heard/saw was, here's a design that's been built for 15 model years. It's reliable, it's tough, and 15 years must mean something's right. I see them everywhere. Not to mention no shortage of parts/service when and if needed." Love mine.
I wouldn't say they are boring.
New Frontier design is good.
That's what aftermarket upgrades are for. I've seen some pretty awesome Titans and some Frontiers that have aftermarket upgrades.
The worst thing about new trucks is 4 cylinder turbo engines. Sure, some people think they are just fine, but you can't beat a V6 or a V8 in my opinion.
They work fine in Europe for some reason.
Yes I concur to that 💯. If they make another gen of frontier, they need to keep the v6 but still change the design. I just hope for higher trims we get the cooled seats and possibly heated seats at the back
@@mr.monitor.They are diesels and manuals in Europe, huge difference.
@@youtubeistrash-_-So you can't build a reliable gas 4 cyl turbo with an auto?
I think the jury should still be out on modern 4 or 6 cyl turbo engines. These newer engines were designed from thr get-go to be turbo powered. Previous decades that wasn't always the case. That said, I would personally opt for a tried and true V6, especially in a mid size truck. At least, for now.
My first new car was a 79 Datsun 510 with a 5 speed manny. I drove the crap out of it and nothing broke. Sold it to a friend and his daughter took it all thru 4 yrs of college.
We had one too your right. Datson truck
I lived those cars... poor mans 2002 😂
Those early Japanese vehicles were great. I believe that a lot of it was due to unadorned simplicity. Plain Jane, basic RELIABLE vehicles. Now, all vehicles are ultra-complicated and loaded down with " must have" stuff, not to mention the emissions monstrosities they have to contend with. It's amazing how they do as well as they do, considering. Especially Toyota and Mazda. I do like the current Frontier. Even though I am a Toyota fan, I believe the Frontier's exterior looks better than the Tacoma. Now about the upcoming Stout...
The golden years of Datsun and Toyota. It was a blast.
My first car was a 1972 Datsun B510(4 door) new to me. No power steering, standard steering. I loved it!
I bought a 24 Frontier to replace my F150. Couldn't be happier with that purchase. F150's were very expensive.
Had a 1987 Nissan Hardbody pick up for 30 years, and 400,000 miles. Never did anything to the engine. Sold it to a gardener in Hemet California and is still probably running down there.
I also had an 87 Hardbody for 27 years. I only had 257,000 miles on it. I sold running great to a friend.
@@mr1bienvenu1 Those Hardbody trucks still had a lot of Datsun ruggedness in them.
I had a Nissan 720 for 30 years.... flawless truck! Eventually the engine finally needed a rebuild.. But I was moving across the country and didn't need the expense of towing it all the way. Selling it was my biggest regret. I wish I had it here, now.... NO SMOG!!!! Finding one now, I may as well buy a brand new one.
I have a 91 jeep Cherokee 327,000 miles and a 94 Nissan hard body 2.4. With 290.000 miles. I’m good no new vehicles ‼️
We have the Maverick lariat hybrid for 18 months and 30000 miles now. No problems, besides a couple recalls, drives great, fuel economy is beyond expectation. My wife loves it!
You will.
@@johnf6267 LOL.
19k miles for me 🫡
2024 Nissan Frontier starting price $30,510. 2024 Honda Ridgeline starting price $39,750. 2024 Ford Maverick starting price $23,815.
I've never seen a Ford Maverick XL in my life. I've also never heard of any Maverick being bought for less than $25-28k.
@@NVRAMboi They're out there, I've seen many driving around. When I was shopping every dealer that had ever taken one in trade said it was gone within 24 hours...impossible to keep in stock. I wish I had bought a fleet of the 2022 XL's for $20K each...last one I saw listed had 19,000 miles and sold for around 28K.
@@NVRAMboiI have a 24 xl maverick hybrid, got it for MSRP, 40 miles per gallon with my work equipment in the truck bed. Great truck/price 👍
I bought my XLT maverick for 25000 but with taxes it was right under 28,000
@@YoureNotThatGuyPal-when did you order? I ordered in July of 2023 and my dealer said he has no clue when I'd get it
$40 to 50k for pick up trucks? No thanks
preach
When you need a truck....you need a truck.
Most pick-up truck owners could get away with a motorcycle.
They don't haul anything.
Truck used to be cheap, not anymore
Nothing cheap anymore. A base Corolla is over $20 grand. Pickups always been double an entry level car.
@@kman0074 That's why i bought a 2007 toyota corolla le with 75k miles for $5500. Mint condition! I love everything about it!!
TOYOTA SHOULD HAVE NEVER GOT RID OF THE V-8 in The Tundra!!!!!!
Absolutely agree 👍
Or the 4 runner. A turbo and start stop crap is a combination for lasting about a month past the warranty
I'm sure it wasn't something Toyota wanted to do, but the "government" is making it impossible for auto makers to continue making large gas powered V8's, and V6's too - "climate change" ya know! Funny how we never see the politicians that make these rules driving small, high mileage vehicles!!
I really like the Titan I drive for work, the V8 in it is great, it makes fantastic noises and is a blast to drive. It does have DI, but dirty intake valves can be mitigated. I would consider a newish one if I was seriously in the market for something like that. 2024 is their last year after that it will be dead as well 😔
I agree. They are even getting rid of the V6s and if the concerns of my personal mechanic and even Scotty are true then these turbos may really affect the Toyota brand reliability.
I have a 2016 Frontier. Second owner and got it with 124000. Runs great.4x4 with the 4.0. It’s quiet and I love it. My dad had 1966 Datsun with the little 4banger. Ran forever. I plan on keeping this till I die. I’m 74. I’ve always been a Chevy man but I’m happy with the Frontier. Thanks for the videos.
I wish all that mattered but EVERY companies vehicles can be very different when it comes to reliability from YEAR TO YEAR...I had a friend that had a 2010 Nissan truck that had issues all the time
Loooots of health to you.
@@Jeremya74 You're right. But if you just use the internet and don't buy brand new cars, that's an avoidable problem. For example, the Frontier had timing chain issues 07-10 and SMOD issues like 09-12. So 2010 is about the worst year. 2013-2019 were absolutely bullet proof because all the major kinks were worked out.
@@Jeremya74 True. And then there was the guy (search it online) who bought a new 2007 Frontier (2.5L 4 banger with the stick) who delivered expedited packages for a living. Went over 1,000,000 miles (documented). Pretty cool that Nissan gave him a brand new truck if they could have his 2007. It's in their Nissan museum now.
@@charley420 PS: The SMOD issues were limited to automatic transmissions - but no denying that was a poor component design.
Having collected many vehicles for decades, I'm old now and realize that I'm glad I don't need a new over priced vehicle.
Everyone needs a reliable vehicle.
Buying used isn't for someone with limited automotive knowledge.
Don't trust anyone.
There's always a reason why a used vehicle is for sale.
@@jstravelers4094 zero automotive knowledge needed, many good honest mechanics out there, been one for 35 years and I take my 2001 Outback out of state often, 190K on it. Keep up on rotating parts and it’s reliable, haven’t had a breakdown in 30 years!
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I had a 2018 Frontier and I miss it. Great truck, never had an issue with it. I only got rid of it to get the larger 2021 Titan for comfort for the family. Also a great truck. We take it everywhere. I hate they are discontinuing them.
Have a 2017 Frontier Pro-4x with 55k miles -- zero issues, bulletproof.
Bro you never drive it 😂
You can't claim it's bullet proof with 55k miles on it. You drive less than 8k miles a year.
The way he moves his arms is that he's keeping himself in good shape. Love ur videos scotty.
I had a 23 Frontier as a rental when my Tacoma was in the body shop. Wish I test drove one before I bought the Tacoma. Great power and ride and no hunting for gears.
We Traded our 22 XL Maverick AWD 4-cylinder and loved it. We just bought a 24 with 4k tow package and AWD. And way more things than XL. My 22 Maverick sold as I was doing the paperwork on our 24. It sold less than an hour from the time we traded it in...
Still got my Nissan Frontier 2000 with over 250k miles. Purrs like a kitten .
I’ve bought two Nissan trucks in a row. The old hard body 4 banger gave me 375,000 miles before I sold it to a guy who drove it around another 5 years before totaling it. I still have a 2009 frontier v6 with 206,000 miles. I bought a U.S. built 2022 Ram 5.7 liter hemi with etorque and it’s the one I worry about the most. Nissan builds a good truck. Buy it, maintain it and you won’t regret it.
Hemi.....bad decision.
When i started my business with nothing, I saved up $1000 and was looking for a cheap work truck to buy, I came across a 98 Nissan Altima for a cheap price and figured it would be a good gas saver, so i bought it. I still have it and drive it to this day, almost 270k on the clock, it leaks oil and coolant and currently the alternater is on its way out but this car has never left me stranded and I beat the hell out of it. I drove it from SC to Ohio for the eclipse, over 1200 miles round trip and it was still flawless and getting around 30mpg with two fuel injectors that tend to stick open! This car conpletely changed my opinions on Nissan. I wouldnt ever buy a later model altima the transmissions are crap, but my next truck will likely be a frontier after watching this!
I was about the say lol
I was looking last year (to tow boat) and it came down to GMC Canyon or Ridgeline.
Ridgeline had more features I wanted. Trunk, dual taigate were majors. It also handles a 4 ft wide panel/drywall and tows 5k lbs
Rides like my Caddy did and reliable like my Camry and gets 21 mpg to top it off.
If your not using it as a truck every day, it's the way to go. Mine's a 2020
I bought a Maverick 2 months ago. It now has 2200 miles had have nothing but good things to say about it so far. I sold my 2022 Toyota RAV4 to have a small pickup truck.
What version ?
@@bryanvaldovinos Lariat
Excellent video Scotty, cant learn enough great stuff
My Ford Maverick lariat hybrid has just under 75,000 miles on it and it has been flawless! Except for the failure of a 12 V OEM battery I have not had any issues at all. In fact, I ordered a 2024.
My complaint is trucks with four doors. I want a truck with a two door cab and a longer bed. I had a small 1978 Toyota Hilux with a 5 speed. I miss not being able to get a basic truck without all the computer crap on them.
I believe that has to do with EPA rules.
You and everyone else. CAFE standards make it basically impossible
The government would screw up designing a bowling ball
When Scotty was talking about the Honda he said mavericks were junk,,,but then turns around and says they are better than Toyotas…smh. Can’t make this up,,,cmon man.
I counted 5 times he slammed the Maverick during the Honda portion of the video. 😂
@@BlueJaysFanOne Oddly, Consumer Reports rates the Mavericks higher than both the Ridgeline and the Frontier. Who knows. I test drove all three. The Honda had the best ride of the 3, very comfortable. Ford had great handling and views of the road...and of course the FWD Hybrid is the new gold standard in economy for a pickup truck. The Nissan was nice but I didn't like the ride or handling as much as the other two...probably most similar to the Toyota Tacoma. If I were taking a kayak up a rough mountain road I'd probably choose the Nissan 4x4 (or Tacoma).
I bought a '23 Maverick. Only pull small trailers occasionally, hard to beat the price, and I'm averaging 35mpg since I've owned it (almost all Winter miles). Dealer let me drive it home to test the first night as I got there around close. 100 mile round trip (half the trip 65mph hwy speeds, 40% 55mph hwy speeds, rest 25-35mph...averaged 41 mpg. First trip above 60 degrees 44mpg 50 miles round trip.
He is comparing the v6 engines against Toyota csncelling the v6.
Ya, I have a '06 MDX with the same drive train as the ridgeline... 160K miles, but my dad has a '07 Ridgeline with almost 400K miles, still going strong. The Honda Pilot shares the same drive train.
Very pretty truck. Glad to see, as a 93 Hardbody owner, they still make trucks good.
Scotty doesnt work on these new computer cars..he resets everything 😂
Thanks man! I have a 23' Ridgeline with the HPD Black package. I'll turn off the start/stop. Love the truck. Figured it will last a long time. Kind of an El Camino/Mini-Van hybrid when you think about it. Fun to drive too.
They're great trucks! I bought a brand new 2013 Ridgeline and sold it to my son and purchased a 2019 Ridgeline. No issues ever with either vehicle. The 2013 has over 100K on it now
Nice Nissan story bro.
I have my 1986 Nissan hardbody 4x4 and i love it , i am the 2nd owner it is running forever even with Californias smog crap
I still see a few of those running around our little town. They're tough.
NEVER sell it like I did mine. Biggest mistake EVER!
I have 5600 miles on my 2023 AWD Ridgeline Sport that I use to tow a Ranger 185VS bassboat & it does fine. Friend has the same & suggested I drive one. I changed from full size 2WD GMC Crew Cab SLE-1 V8 to midsize Honda because of price. GMC priced themselves outa my range after owning 2 for 14 1/2 yrs each. The AWD Ridgeline Sport was $41640 OTD. GMC was >24k more. I didn’t test anything else. And today Ram truck dealer near me has 20% off MSRP. I “may” have gone that route had they been priced as such.
Just traded my 2019 Ford Ranger which had to have the transmission overhauled at 59,000 miles!! Got a 2023 Toyota Tacoma with 9200 miles with a 6 cylinder engine and no turbo!!
I find it hilarious that Scotty was bad-mouthing Mavericks on the videos for the other 2 trucks.
And then gives it a pretty good review. Consumer Reports rates the Maverick higher than both the Honda and Nissan. Who knows.
For the Honda, you can order a small wiring harness that can replace the current one by the shifter. this will automatically default to turn off your "Idle Stopper" as soon as you start the car so you will never have to worry about those annoying engine shutdowns. it is especially annoying and unsafe when you get ready to jump into traffic, quickly step on the gas and find that the engine has to start first. I got mine for $100 on Amazone and it took less then 5min to install.
Love my new Maverick, great in the snow with front wheel drive, I haul 1000 lbs in the bed on a regular basis, is really quick and handles well and seats 5! No complaints.
As a homeowner I have needed a PU truck since forever. All the American brands are way too overpriced and have serious issues. The US Ranger is a generation behind. Got it down to the Tacoma or the Ridgeline. Learned the Taco is now assembled south of the border and experiencing reliability problems. Discovered the Ridgeline had a timing belt, that single issue made me walk. I have spent over $15K on my 3 Civics and VW Golf for Timing belts. Enough already. Have had my Frontier 13 months now and am thoroughly pleased with it.
Why do you say the ranger is a generation behind?
I love my 2023 Ridgeline. Took off start/stop and cylinder deactivation. It's the perfect truck/suv for me.
How did you do that????
@@nyinfamous2k2 Yeah I'd like to know too (I'm contemplating buying one myself).
How much did you pay for it?
I’m thinking about buying one.
The only reason I haven’t pulled the trigger yet is my ego going from a Tacoma, but I can’t justify spending the amount of money they want for the New tacomas...
How much did it cost?
Unloaded my Toyota 4Runner 2018, for a 2023 Frontier Pro-X, extremely happy, better gas mileage and it moves
BAM!
Great review, Scotty. THANK YOU!
Wife has a 2014 Frontier. Over 200K miles. The OEM brakes (with us towing with it) lasted until 170K miles. In it's 200K miles we've only ever had to replace the Crank Position Sensor at 180K (one BOLT, easy job). Runs strong, still orig spark plugs. They are solid and reliable and SIMPLE. The body design is simple. That's what my wife loves about it. She hates the growth in size in the new gen Frontier. Gonna drive this one till the wheels come off. Here is a tip for V6 Nissan SUV/Frontier folks.. run premium. Your truck will thank you. The engine runs much much better on premium. Also tows more.
"Salute!"
Love my 2019 Frontier. Opted for that when the Rangers came out since they were $35K plus tax I got my Nissan for $28K out the door. 57K miles NO issues.
Wise.
"Nobody coming!"
Turns and there is indeed, someone coming 😂
Something cool about the frontier is you can "titan swap it". The frames are pretty much the same thing as the titans. So you can swap the front suspension for lift and extra travel without messing up geometry.
Scotty, I have a Ram, and it has the stop start cram in it. I purchased a device that I could bypass the start stop. If you shut it off, it stays off, and if you turn it on, it stays on. Works great.
those pòkemon starter kits are great!
My 4 cylinder Range works just fine.
The Nissan that I drive for work, works fine also, but gets lousey gas mileage...too heavy with poor gas mileage in the city.
But, it works.
I think it's all luck of the draw. I had my ranger fixed 12 times under warranty within two years. I work at a hospital and on freezing cold nights when I would get called in my ranger would bog out in the middle of the road. I had to put it in neutral and rev it up to warm the engine. The local Ford guys told me the engine should be ran for 15 minutes before it runs well... traded the truck at 20,000 miles.
@tjames525
It really must be...! I'm sorry your Ranger let you down! Mine (s) were all pretty darn good. Perfect, no...but it got me where I needed to be... sometimes without heat, but I got there cheaply!
I have a new 2024 Frontier Pro X. Great truck. I've have many Nissan trucks over the years and they have all served me well. Very reliable with strong engines.
Give people what they want and you will have no trouble selling them.
Tell that to the EPA and the 'lektrik car freaks.
I've been wanting a Toyota truck again,but you have spoke sense into my head. Imma going to look at the Frontiers and Ridgeline
They're all too expensive. But if you shop used and are patient - and do your homework knowing the vehicle history and having it checked out BEFORE you buy - you can still get a solid truck at a fair price. Just not a Toyota.
Great to meet you yesterday in supermarket parking lot! I don't know if you have covered the VTC rattle at cold start in 2014 Honda CRV engines. Has Honda resolved this problem with a new part number for VTC gear? Is recall lawsuit resolved? Should I have the VTC replaced to avoid engine damage?
My company bought a bunch of brand new Frontiers for our fleet, and they immediately began to have all kinds of problems and recalls. They have already switched back to Toyota Tacomas.
I can't believe the people buying these Nissans. Nissan was literally caught cutting corners in more than just their sedan and coupe category and now the ex ceo is fleeing legal charges for fraudulent manufacturing practices and business practices. Yet people are sucking them off like a lot lizard at the local truck stop.
Well that proves it then. Tacomas really are 10k-20k more expensive than Frontiers. No price break for Mexican labor either.
Ya Nissan has some quality issues I've read
What kind of problems exactly? Most Frontier owners have had no problems.
@@drecksaukerl most Frontier owners aren't driving 200 miles a day, starting and stopping the engine 20 times a day. They just don't hold up.
I like bought toyota and nissan! I bought a tacoma trd off road last june absolutely love it. I was also looking at the Frontier because they keep it more simple
It was about the same thing in 1979: Two best choices were Toyota or Datsun.
they should make the stop engine button to sink like the 4way flashers that way you can have it active or not instead of it being annoying.
The fuel economy in the mavierick is great. My 2008 AWD crv is averaging 17 mpg.
Nissan Frontier has always been a solid truck
I love how you evaluate the vehicle. Thank you.
No no , thank you!
We bought a used 2013 Nissan Frontier last year. We love it. It's a great truck.
That 9 speed in the Frontier is actually a Mercedes design but built by Jatco
Yup. They're still are gonna dump money into them because the majority of the population operates at a teenage level of thinking. Mercedes, jatco, 9 speed, and Nissan being involved tells me exactly why the frontier is hot garbage.
JATCO (division of Nissan) builds real trash. Multiple class action suits and still putting out the same trash.
@@carolyngreen5458 precisely.
I’m in the market for a pickup truck. Had planned on a Toyota but it’s going to have to be a gently used one because I will not buy a 4 cylinder turbo Tacoma or a 6 cylinder turbo Tundra. What a dumb move. Definitely will check out the Frontier and Ridgeline too.
Toyotas are just so popular. Hard to find one at a reasonable price. I’ve owned them in the past and loved them. But, ended up with the Ridgeline. I love it so far.
@@crawdaddctHi! I’m glad you like your Ridgeline and I appreciate you letting me know! So important to have solid info before making a big purchase.
For the idle on the Honda. Idlestopper sells a plug-n-play box that just pushes the button electronically for you when you start the truck. Recently installed one in mine and I feel normal again.
Use throttle body cleaner on idle air control valve.
@@fromthebackofmymind no, this is a "feature" that shuts the engine off at a stoplight, etc as long as the engine is warmed up, cabin is at temp, etc. It's not an IAC surging, etc.
I am original owner of a 2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD with 144,000 miles. Runs great. Only problem I had to replace radiator at 75,000 miles. It has been kept outside all these years in the south with no blisters on the clear coat paint sealant. I just had the first detail done on it because the wife refused to ride in it and the paint looks like new again. 0:43
0:32 I remember those old V8's.....so slow😂
.....they just made alot of noise 🚚
And drank a lot of gas.
Love my 2023 Pro4X.
I have a 2016 Frontier 6 cylinder, great truck. 61,000 miles looks and runs fine.
Just bought a 2024 Frontier Pro 4X, nice truck, after owning a 2011 frontier, and renting a 2019. The frontier suspension on the pro 4x is a big step up, the sv trim is bouncy at highway speeds from my tastes, but a solid truck, and suspension can be tuned to taste with aftermarket shocks and struts as a DIY job for a reasonable price
I have a 2018 Frontier I bought brand new off of the show room floor in 2018. It’s a SV Crew Cab with a V6 that I have put 42k miles on since then so did I make a good purchase?
Yes you did. And years down the road if you need a repair, s/be plenty of replacement parts available.
$35K for Ford Maverick is too much. Any used Japanese alternative is a way better option to spend money on.
None of them are worth $40k asking retail price new. I agree w/you. To me the Maverick is a $25-28k vehicle tops.
@@NVRAMboi For Maverick....rather $25K.....and only for the the top trim. With taxes rebate)))).
$35K is for the top Lariat package, base XLT is $26K start ($add $1,500 for hybrid), $23K for the base XL. Base for my 2023 XLT Hybrid was $24,500, 2022 around $22K. Those who bought early got a decent deal on a small truck. Very few people are paying $35K for a Maverick. Better value than buying the F150 for $70K. Unless you pull a 6,000 lb trailer, of couse.
I think the Maverick is still available in conventional too as opposed to a hybrid. If I were going to buy one, I'd go with the conventional model over the hybrid.
I bought one of these Ridgelines and it is a great ride. For 100 bucks (check the internet) you can plug in a device to defeat the annoying stop and start. It is only there for emissions reduction to meet the govt requirements. No real gas savings.
I have the AWD Maverick with tow and off road package and the longer I have it (2 years) the more I love it. Great baby truck, hauls my 7x12 trailer with no issue, climbs 20° sand hills without sweating, and you can park it anywhere. It replaced my 2014 Ridgeline (Honda Canada bought it back under recall for cross members rusting out - have me just shy of 10k for it!). That being said I never even considered buying the hybrid with CVT 💩. FWD only and you can't really tow. It is a Ford so I got the extended warranty (negotiated for half price)
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The Ridgeline has a bigger cabin and bigger bed than the Frontier or the Maverick.
Nissan Frontier has a crew cab and 6 foot bed, which is longer than the short Ridgeline 5 foot 4 inch bed.
@@dvader3263 True longer bed in the King Cab resulting from making the cab even smaller.
@@shj2000 Of the three, only the Frontier is a genuine ladder frame truck. It's built to be knocked around.....like a truck. I don't believe the Ridgeline or Maverick offer anything but a crew cab (?). Some people (like me) prefer a King Cab/Extended Cab vs a 4-door w/a really short bed. I bet the Ridgeline rides very well.
@@NVRAMboi I test drove all three...you are right, Ridgeline had the best ride quality and probably the best overall interior. Handling went to the Maverick, as Scotty said it was solid. And you are correct, the Nissan feels more like a truck ride (if that's what you're looking for) and probably most comparable to a Tacoma. If overlanding is your thing, Nissan or Toyota probably your best bets. If you want comfort and style in a mid size pickup, definitely Honda's your choice. If you want a smaller pickup that gets fantastic MPG (for a pickup) and handles well Maverick is your choice.
Nice trucks. I am waiting to see if/when Toyota comes out with their new STOUT... at first I thought I might be interested in their Hybrid version, but I am now hoping for a normally aspirated basic truck without all the tech found on newer vehicles. Wishful thinking for sure.
I'm waiting on the Stout as well.
I bought a 20 year old Honda Element last year with 82k miles people think its a new vehicle.
I like the honda trucks just wish they were built in a XLT size like my F150 XLT SuperCrew because I'm a big tall guy lol.😂😂
That's kinda like comparing apples to orangutans. heh
I love the look and mechanicals of the new Frontier 👍👍👍
Thanks Scotty
why do you keep putting the same video of the nissan frontier out? 3rd times ive seen you use the whole video.
he’s milking the youtube algorithm
2 billion + views. All on the Frontier video. 3 of them were your views haha.
3.3 2002 Supercharged Frontier 4-speed automatic - - 460,000 and still on the road.
4.0 2010 Frontier 5-speed automatic - - 365,000
4.0 2016 Frontier 5-speed automatic - - 85,000 and counting (I'm retired and don't drive as much). Pulled a 3,500-pound trailer like it wasn't there.
Nissan needs to dump those CVT's and bring back conventional automatics and manual transmissions.
I rest my case.
I think you covered it all. All the rest of us are just pretending. Thanks for the info.
I had a Frontier. They changed the rear end 3 months into the model year cuz it was junk. The dealer couldn’t find a r replacement. Nissan said they made 10 replacements a year, and I was #7 in line.
I ordered an AWD maverick XLT the week they first became available for order in Sept 2021. Took six months to be delivered. Paid sticker price of 30K. You COULD order one with plain steel wheels and no features for about 21k. But for the extra nine k I got the apple play, the better looking wheels, the AWD 250 hp 8 speed engine and the 4k tow package plus 110 outlets inside and in the bed, bed liner, rear window. Still HALF the price of a similarly equipped f-150, and smaller, more nimble and with the same carrying capacity. So far, I am very happy with it. It’s even better than my 2004 tacoma was as far as storage, power, and load. I’ll be surprised if it lasts as long as those 04 six cylinder tacomas… but as far as utility and features… I like it better.
As regards the bed… it has a better bed than the 04 tacoma crew cab had. It has features built into the bed like a second cable clip for the tailgate that makes the truck able to haul 4x8 sheet goods. So the short bed has not been a problem at all. I routinely haul a dozen sheets of plywood, or 1500 lbs of plaster, and with the 250 horse 8 speed, you can’t even feel it.
A 4cyl 2.7L Taco is Totally adequate...
UNLESS....it's paired w/an automatic transmission. Still tough, still good, but slow as a pig getting up to interstate speeds. And unimpressive mpg (for a 4 cyl). I wish mine had been a manual.
Not better than my v8 2019 Tundra, scotty. Best truck ever made!
Toyota is overhyped
COOl story.
I see a Scion tC in the background at the end! It also looks like it is around the 2006 model year. Tell me how it is holding up and if it has had any major repairs. Please?? I have a Scion 2006 tC as well with low miles. Can you tell me any more about it? I greatly appreciate it!
The only thing I worry about with the Ridgeline is that this new J35 engine features cylinder deactivation. They did this once before on the Accord...and then they stopped doing it. It wasn't improving fuel economy that much and it was bad for the engines. No implementation of cylinder deactivation has ever worked out well long-term. Ask GM.
It's just a bad idea (risks vs alleged benefits).
Yeah, not a fan either. If I went with Honda I was actually looking at buying an older model because of that.
Love my 2011 Frontier. 4.0 V-6. My 3rd Nissan truck. Can't afford a new one.
I've had two Honda 600 cc cars. THey were awesome!
Good for you.
What has this got to do with Nissan?
"if I last ten years"! Lol you are funny, great sense of humor 🤣😂👍
Love my smaller pickup. Nissan 720 - no control with a rear beam-axle. Needs more head room getting in the door. I'm driving with leaf springs, so it is rough, like Scotty's Courier.
The trunk on a sedan is so weak, just make it an equivalent-size bed? Trunks make you load and unload your cargo in the traffic lane, in most parking situations - it is a design from the days of parallel parking, not the city of today.
Bicycle - very small truck bed
Camping - small truck bed with lid
Groceries / Phones, Etc. - 12V onboard refrigerator somewhere - every vehicle needs this, even for just carrying the water that they tell us to when you venture out in hazardous weather, etc. Make it a frost-proof food/cosmetics/medicine/ phone compartment as well, like a heat-pump-AC/heater?
Furniture / recycling / trash - small truck bed
Plywood and building materials - full-size pickup that can tow anything, but they don't make parking lots like that (width of stall) anymore...? The truck's front doors need to be on a track, or the parking-stalls need to fatten-up.
Maybe the trunk was just a cool thing to mount a spoiler to, that's over?
Getting the spare tire /wheel full-sized is a good, but, I'm (at 130lbs) barely strong enough to change the largest of truck tires (like on a Jeep, Bronco, or 4Runner).
I've had 5 generation 2 Frontiers; they are great trucks. Last one I had was a 2019 Pro 4 X, what a great truck - until I cleaned up a deer. Never drove the same after it was fixed.
Ain't no vehicle going to like catapulting deer. Sorry to hear that man. Did that once w/an older Toyota PU. Got rid of it after the repair. Just wasn't right.
@@NVRAMboi Thank you mate. It was such a shame with mine, I'd just paid it off and loved it. I'm not sure the new ones are better or worse.
Bought my wife a Nissan sentra she loved it. They had a real 3 speed automatic. It got 200k on it before trading it.
May God bless everyone 🙏
Scotty I'm not sure if you gave your 2 cents about Stellantis new twin turbo inline 6 but would love to see a video on it from you
My 2019 Silverado with 10 speed trans never hunts for gears…I really like the 10 speed so far….
that sounds smooooothhh
Screw those turbo 4s.
Scotty Kilmer, Wow, this made my day brighter! Thank you!
I got the basic 19,999.00 steel wheels love it. 25,000 miles no issues wish I purchased two at that price average 40 to 36 winter and August
Scotty the ford maverick hybrid has a torsion bar suspension in the back,I’m pretty sure that’s not an independent suspension,correct me if Im wrong.Great video as always!
You’re right. It has a semi-independent twist beam suspension the suspension is connected to a beam which ( similar to a torsion bar) twists to allow travel in the components. Each one basically has its own circuit but there is only one beam. Even Scotty gets it twisted up once in a while ‘ lol
Good info Stephen. I own one of each version that I show in my videos and my first choice is my turbo AWD. Better passing power, more capable in mud & snow, and independent rear suspension for a better ride. Oh, and as a road trip vehicle, the hwy mpg is not much different than the hybrid.
Glad you’re enjoying them !! I was never a mpg kinda guy lol had a 70 challenger worked 383 magnum and a 71 Cady with a 472 as drivers and drove E250 heavy duty for work. Now semi retired and just bought the Mav bc at 21500 I couldn’t refuse - the mileage and the ride then blew me away not to mention the surprising quickness . Prob never have anything in the bed other than a cooler of beer 🍺 lol. Cheers
@StepheMauro-kh1px Beer cooler, I love it! You will probably need a couple of folding chairs too.
i like my '02 ford ranger, 4.0, just fine.
My 99 ranger finally died, I replaced it with a 24 maverick hybrid. Having had both the Maverick is better imo
Nice to see Scotty enjoying himself
Toyota killed the Tacoma with 4 cylinder engines.
I had a 2001 Tacoma with a 4 cylinder 5 speed manual transmission and loved it.