2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE 4X2

Pros

Excellent handling in rain for a pick up. Power more than needed. Comfort is top notch.

Cons

Turning radius needs to be tightened. Interior panels scratch too easily.

Purchased As New

Have been getting 16.5 to 18 in city and best was 22 on highway, though mostly is 20.5-21.5 The power is much more than needed. In fact, I wish they would give option of higher speed rear end in light of today's fuel prices. I am absolutely impresses with the way it handles in wet weather. I have had Dodge, Ford and Chevrolet andthisis the best. I have a 2WD with the limited slip rear end....read morehide

Pros

Having driven several other types of pick up truck this one does it all acceptably.

Cons

Fuel economy in stop and go city driving is not the best.

I would buy this truck again today! If your in the market for a mid-sized pick-up truck make sure you check this one out. From running a daily route to towing my trailer on weekends this truck has been a joy. I have had my 2008 Nissan Frontier for one year and driven it over 23,000 miles so far I have had no mechanical issues. After looking at the Chevy (Izuzu built), the Dodge (Mitsubishi built) and the Ford (Mazda built), I came to the Frontier more features, better quality and less money. Drive them all. I would almost bet you end up with the Frontier. I see more and more of them on the road and if there was better marketing from Nissan I think you'd see more still it's almost "a best kept secret"....read morehide

Pros

Lots of power for a V-6, Great Value

Cons

A bit wide in turning radius

This is my first Nissan truck and having owned a few other manufacturers vehicles, the Nissan is by far the best truck I have ever driven. Great power from the 4.0 V-6, comfortable ride (for a pickup), good layout of the controls, just an overall great value and great truck.

Could stand to have a better turning radius but that is mostly just an inconvenience than a real problem. Love the from the factory features in the SE value package; sprayed on bedliner, aluminum wheels, ability to tow up to 6100lbs, lots of comfort for five adults. Haven't experienced the a/c on after defroster is turned off problem yet as I am in California and its still summer here so no comment on that.

Love the power of this pickup, the DOHC 4.0 puts out lots of power to pass, accelerate and get up the hills, and if you are easy on the right pedal, it can return great mpg. So far I have managed a best mpg of 23.7 (via Scangauge calculation) for a 114 mile trip, but I have seen 17 to 19 avg around town with a/c on. Love it!

I checked out a comparable Toyota, Dodge and GM products (Ford doesn't make a Crew Cab model of the Ranger) and the Nissan was a hands down winner, in features and price. Plus they build the majority of the truck in Tenn. so I like that I am contributing to US workers paychecks. My brother and dad are now talking Nissan Frontier for their next pickup purchases.

Don't waste your time on shopping the others, just go to your nearest Nissan dealer and drive the best, glad I did....read morehide

Pros

Truck has plenty of power. Roomy inside. Fuel use is great compared to the 06 V-8 Dodge we had.

Cons

No real dislikes at this time.

I was impressed enough to buy 2 Frontiers in August 2008. Drove 1500 miles the first week in one of them. Mileage on the road was about 23mpg with the AC at full blast. Ride is almost as good as a 2006 Highlander that I own.

Pros

Very pleased with the ride and the fuel economy

I was very skeptical about buying the Nissan, but I am glad I made that choice. It has been more than I expected in comfort and gas mileage. i would and have reccomended this truck and this dealer to everyone that I have spoken with about my purchase.

Pros

Great running truck.very quiet and gas mileage decent around 17 city

Cons

Turning radius is wide and you have to allow for it.Key fob a joke allways hitting buttons

Compared to Toyota and others this is a great deal and you can work with the dealers. Toyota did not want to give me anything near what my trade was worth and I was treated very poorly. The Frontier has high ratings and I see why. It is smooth,quiet,strong and comfortable. You have to allow for the large turning radius which is just an inconvience not a problem. I am averging around 17 mpg around town with the a/c on most of the time.I will buy this truck model again down the road....read morehide

Pros

Nice beefy truck for a " mid-size" I tow my 27' trailer with it and am still 2000 lbs. light.

Cons

It's a truck not a mini so I can't complain about gas it's the same as my town & country

Love Love it Love it !!! Although my wife calls it my "pretty boy truck", she likes it when we go camping. GET THE TOW PACKAGE . The only thing I'll add to this truck is an aftermarket sterio that plays mp3's... It's got the looks, the power and is a great solid truck without having to get into the tank size titans and such. GET THE 4 DOOR CREW CAB. My daughter who loves her mothers sports car SCION TC (great car also) now only wants to "take the truck".
My SE came with the bed extender LOVE IT; the spray on bed liner LOVE IT, and while the brakes can be touchy (speed adjusted brakes) the power curve on this thing is awsome LOVE IT !!! Just starting it up it sounds throaty but not loud going down the road. It drives as good as my T&C did which is saying something.
The only complaint is they cheap traded on the radio. It's 2007 any base model should at least play mp3's !!!
The price was good in so much that it's retaing value is better than most and is a worthwhile investment in the long run....read morehide