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robare99
11-16-2006, 09:12 PM
Went to the city today to replace my winter beater (keeping the celica of course) Narrowed it down to two vehicles....

2003 Nissan Frontier Supercharged V6 Great stereo, ballsy as all get out. Comes with lifetime powertrain warrenty. Half price on any labour and parts at cost. 150,000kms Silver, black leather interior, not sure if its heated leather
http://i24.ebayimg.com/06/a/000/77/38/c1a6_1.JPG

Or

2003 Ford Escape Sport Trac. Totally decked out top of the line model. Leather everywhere, power seats, heated leather seats etc etc. Nice driving truck. Possibility of 0% financing nice greenish color, tan interior
90,000kms
http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/77/77/5e97_12.JPG


Not the actual pictures.


The Nissan feels more like one I might actually take off road. The Ford seems a bit more civilized, like u wouldn't want to scratch it or get it dirty. The nissan feels like it wants to be used and abused, and it's supercharged to boot! Not really concerned with milage, other than it would be better than a big V8


what do y'all think.
blitzceli
11-16-2006, 09:19 PM
the nissan all the way.
robare99
11-16-2006, 09:22 PM
Even with the higher kms? I know I bag on toyota a lot and their lack of excitement/vision, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a toyota with 150,000kms. I'm assuming Nissan is similar.
Blue Bomber
11-17-2006, 03:54 AM
:moved:

Haven't really heard anything positive about the Ford since it came out.
GSBoek
11-17-2006, 03:57 AM
If you don't crave luxury I would go for the Nissan. The EXPLORER Sport Trac ain't to bad though. The Nissan is definitely the tougher one though, as it's a dedicated work pick-up platform, unlike the Sport Trac which is an SUV with a bed.
ice33
11-17-2006, 10:25 AM
I had a frontier before and they are just average. I would say get the Nissan if it wasn't a turbo. The turbo guzzles premium fuel and it has a very bouncy ride.
techgeekwill
11-17-2006, 11:12 AM
Go with the Frontier. Although, try to find an N/A version. Not sure on the supercharger about how reliable they are.

All I know is that the previous Frontiers/XTerra's used the VG33E (3.3l SOHC V6) it's a rock solid engine. It's basically a ported version from the early Maxima's. I had a VG30E, and it was the most reliable car I ever owned.

Don't go with the Ford. It's a turd.
robare99
11-18-2006, 12:08 AM
While looking for a sport trac, I found one that was 2WD. Took it for a test drive and then told the guy I was looking for a 4WD. He had a 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 quad cab with only 19,400km on it... (11,800 miles) black. I couldn't pass it up especially compared to the SPort track (98,000km) and the Nissan (158,000km)

So thats how I'm rolling now :D Pics to follow..

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