In determining the vehicle to purchase, the key factors were long bed, reasonable height off the ground, reasonable price, and longevity. By choosing the 2013 Nissan Frontier SV kingcab truck, I was able to meet all of these goals. Since purchase, the truck has been thoroughly abused, racking up over 130k miles in just under 28 months. The vehicles primary use is moving moderate weight, large furniture such as massage chairs and recliners. Typical loads are 150-600 lbs, and frequently hang over the side of the truck bed or out the back. Car interior has held up stunningly well, and has been commented that it still looks new. Vehicle has been exclusively serviced by the dealer, which has cost more than expected, though the vehicle has never broken down, or had an issue while driving so this cost is justifiable.

For a mid-size truck, the 2007 Nissan Frontier has adequate power. The strong engine makes getting up to speed off an on-ramp a fun experience. The Frontier offers a generally smooth ride and is a good option for longer commutes. The 6' bed model offers tons of space to haul your gear, but tack that onto a quad cab and you're starting to get a long truck that can be unwieldy to handle in tight parking lots. For the most part the Frontier has been a good truck and fun to drive BUT Nissan created a major problem with their radiator/transmission relationship that will destroy the transmission. For many Frontiers the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission which, if you have any familiarity with transmissions you'll understand, is a terrible thing and will ultimately lead to a new or rebuilt transmission for you. Nissan is aware of the issue and offered extended warranties for the problem. Unfortunately in my situation, the problem manifested itself 11,000 miles past the warranty date leaving me with the bill. Once the transmission was rebuilt and a new radiator put in, the truck has been running great.

Great vehicle for those who wish to have both a truck for work and play. Plenty of space in the Crew Cab version of the Nissan Frontier. Great features on the inside including an option for rear backup cam and navigation installed inside. Bed length at 5 feet is a bit small but gets the job done for your basic do it yourself jobs as well as outdoor activities such as surfing, biking, camping etc. Great gas mileage and nice body style. Perfect for someone who would like a mid sized truck but not looking to over do it. It does lack in the storage side on the inside of the truck, with very little room for tools and other such equipment. A truck box is not a realistic option because of the already smaller size bed. A bed extender or possibly upgrading to a larger bed may be required for those who do a little more than the average amount of do it yourself work at home. 4X4 option is always great and gives you the peace of mind for the winter months to keep you a bit safer.