1991 Nissan Pickup - Want to pay more for less.
The build is less than necessary. While the seat can be leaned forward to put items behind the driver and passenger it is too small in order to actually achieve anything. Instead, the driver must either put very little in the vehicle, or buy a box to put into the bed of the truck and risk having people steal it.
The fuel efficiency is less than what one would be expecting for a vehicle with only 4 cylinders ; instead, you get the performance of a late 80s 4 cylinder vehicle and the fuel efficiency of a 90s V6. At an average of 19-21 mpg you would think that at least you can save some money, remember, this is a late 80s powered engine in a 90s vehicle, so you are going to have to be in last gear on the highway anyway and if you want to go on the free way your going into the yellow...p... (more)
The build is less than necessary. While the seat can be leaned forward to put items behind the driver and passenger it is too small in order to actually achieve anything. Instead, the driver must either put very little in the vehicle, or buy a box to put into the bed of the truck and risk having people steal it.
The fuel efficiency is less than what one would be expecting for a vehicle with only 4 cylinders ; instead, you get the performance of a late 80s 4 cylinder vehicle and the fuel efficiency of a 90s V6. At an average of 19-21 mpg you would think that at least you can save some money, remember, this is a late 80s powered engine in a 90s vehicle, so you are going to have to be in last gear on the highway anyway and if you want to go on the free way your going into the yellow...period -- goodbye 19 mpg.
Oh and lets talk about noise. Yes, noise! If you don't like to hear the engine blasting into your ears as you drive down the highway and hear it compete with the radio you're playing, you bought the wrong badly built 'truck'. You might think this will at least tell if something is going wrong with the engine, well, it's a 91 so chance is it's going to sound bad either way or it's not running
Beside being able to take the vehicle apart a lot easier than modern vehicles, I wouldn't suggest having anything to do with this pickup if you can choose otherwise. It really can be taken apart easier than a lot of newer vehicles I've seen, but I would throw it down a canyon is it mean getting another vehicle. Even if I had to clean up the mess later.
All the times police officers have ridden the bumper of my vehicle. I can't count the times, but if I'm going out, it's something I expect. There must be a lot of people committing crimes in these things. I always remember to just throw it into a lower gear so the vehicle cant go over the speed limit and just let them ride there. There is nothing you're going to do. It's a memorable experience... (more)
All the times police officers have ridden the bumper of my vehicle. I can't count the times, but if I'm going out, it's something I expect. There must be a lot of people committing crimes in these things. I always remember to just throw it into a lower gear so the vehicle cant go over the speed limit and just let them ride there. There is nothing you're going to do. It's a memorable experience, just not a pleasant one.
It's easy enough to take apart. That is easier than newer vehicles.
It's easy enough to take apart. That is easier than newer vehicles.
The noise is an absolute pain. It will out blast your radio and you will have to turn the volume way up just to drown it out.
The noise is an absolute pain. It will out blast your radio and you will have to turn the volume way up just to drown it out.
2013 Nissan Pickup - Not well thought out
Overall, I would say the truck looks very nice. The exterior has great lines and the interior leather is very comfortable and easy to keep clean. It is 4WD and that is critical as I live in a rural area with dirt roads that get slippery when wet or snowy. I also like the SmartPhone synch that allows me to use the phone while I drive. I have driven approximately 35,000 miles, and mechanically the truck has performed well, however there are a few things that are not great. The turn radius is abysmal compared to previous trucks I have owned, such as my Dodge Dakota. Several times I have been unable to complete a upturn or similar without more than 1 attempt - sometimes putting me in danger. Also, there are wires under the seat that can become disconnected if you put something under the se... (more)
Overall, I would say the truck looks very nice. The exterior has great lines and the interior leather is very comfortable and easy to keep clean. It is 4WD and that is critical as I live in a rural area with dirt roads that get slippery when wet or snowy. I also like the SmartPhone synch that allows me to use the phone while I drive. I have driven approximately 35,000 miles, and mechanically the truck has performed well, however there are a few things that are not great. The turn radius is abysmal compared to previous trucks I have owned, such as my Dodge Dakota. Several times I have been unable to complete a upturn or similar without more than 1 attempt - sometimes putting me in danger. Also, there are wires under the seat that can become disconnected if you put something under the seat - that is a poor design. There is not enough clearance for a 4WD vehicle to be useful in the area where I live. The system that turns off steering when it gets slippery is downright dangerous and therefore useless.
We took the truck up to a fire lookout station and went geo-caching. The 4WD worked admirably and we had no difficulties in getting up the steep, rocky, winding road.
We took the truck up to a fire lookout station and went geo-caching. The 4WD worked admirably and we had no difficulties in getting up the steep, rocky, winding road.
The vehicle looks great - the grey color is very appealing and the shape of the vehicle is quite stylish.
I love the sunroof, which can be completely opened or "propped" open just a little way. When not in use, the sunroof also has a cover which, when closed, prevents glare. This is critical with the hot sun here.
There are 2 glove compartments, which is very handy to keep things organized and easily findable.
A Sirius system came with the truck and that has come in very handy for long trips through areas where radio reception is not available.
Many mini-pickup trucks these days have smal... (more)
The vehicle looks great - the grey color is very appealing and the shape of the vehicle is quite stylish.
I love the sunroof, which can be completely opened or "propped" open just a little way. When not in use, the sunroof also has a cover which, when closed, prevents glare. This is critical with the hot sun here.
There are 2 glove compartments, which is very handy to keep things organized and easily findable.
A Sirius system came with the truck and that has come in very handy for long trips through areas where radio reception is not available.
Many mini-pickup trucks these days have small beds that are not very useful. This one has a much larger bed that comes in very handy for picking things up at the home improvement store or transporting our motorcycles or tools.
The seat warmer is very comfortable in the winter, and it's helpful that it has 2 different settings.
The navigation system, although I thought I would never use it, has proved very useful in a lot of travel situations.
I am not pleased with the turn radius of the vehicle.
I do not like how easy it is to disconnect the airbag warning light wire simply by putting something under the drivers seat.
The tires are not large enough and the clearance is not good enough for a 4WD vehicle.
The anti-slip system seems to do more harm than good, and I often turn it off just to get up my driveway when it is slippery.
I am not pleased with the turn radius of the vehicle.
I do not like how easy it is to disconnect the airbag warning light wire simply by putting something under the drivers seat.
The tires are not large enough and the clearance is not good enough for a 4WD vehicle.
The anti-slip system seems to do more harm than good, and I often turn it off just to get up my driveway when it is slippery.
1997 Nissan Pickup - Solid compact pickup
This is a great pickup from the pre-frontier era of Nissan trucks. Back in the day, the Japanese pickups were still an economical and convenient size for average usage. Even though the gas mileage is not great by today's standards, it was respectable for the time and served me well. It is not the kind of truck that will drive through all conditions towing a barge, but it will get you and a good amount of stuff where you need to go on roads and do it all without needing much time at the mechanic. The interior is very basic and not made with any fancy materials. This model did come with a tape deck and A/C that continues to work long after tapes are no longer the media of choice and the coolant is no longer sold.
This is a great pickup from the pre-frontier era of Nissan trucks. Back in the day, the Japanese pickups were still an economical and convenient size for average usage. Even though the gas mileage is not great by today's standards, it was respectable for the time and served me well. It is not the kind of truck that will drive through all conditions towing a barge, but it will get you and a good amount of stuff where you need to go on roads and do it all without needing much time at the mechanic. The interior is very basic and not made with any fancy materials. This model did come with a tape deck and A/C that continues to work long after tapes are no longer the media of choice and the coolant is no longer sold.
I drove this truck from Texas to Maine with my dog and cat. It was a very long trip, and I removed the passenger seat so that he could stay up front with me. I loved being on the highway with him beside me and always miss not having the passenger seat gone.
I drove this truck from Texas to Maine with my dog and cat. It was a very long trip, and I removed the passenger seat so that he could stay up front with me. I loved being on the highway with him beside me and always miss not having the passenger seat gone.
This is a rock solid vehicle that is headed to 200,000 miles with all original equipment. Nissan does not have quite the brand recognition that Toyota enjoys in the USA, so it came at a good price too. I love that I'm not making a douche bag statement by driving a giant truck around, but I can still pick up whatever I need at the store and even sleep in the back if I wanted. Amazingly, this tiny truck can fit four good-sized adult males in it, not comfortably, but legally.
This is a rock solid vehicle that is headed to 200,000 miles with all original equipment. Nissan does not have quite the brand recognition that Toyota enjoys in the USA, so it came at a good price too. I love that I'm not making a douche bag statement by driving a giant truck around, but I can still pick up whatever I need at the store and even sleep in the back if I wanted. Amazingly, this tiny truck can fit four good-sized adult males in it, not comfortably, but legally.
The truck is not big enough for heavy tow loads and has very little ground clearance. The materials used for the seats and trim could have been a little more durable, for how utilitarian they are.
The truck is not big enough for heavy tow loads and has very little ground clearance. The materials used for the seats and trim could have been a little more durable, for how utilitarian they are.
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