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A couple is dividing the internet with their explanation of why they purchased a Nissan Frontier instead of a Toyota Tacoma.<\/p>\n
TikTok couple Tyler & Marissa (@outoffuel) say they recently chose a Nissan Frontier over a Toyota Tacoma.<\/p>\n
At the beginning of the clip, Tyler stands at the back of their Frontier<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWhy don\u2019t you want a Tacoma instead of this?\u201d Marissa can be heard asking off-camera.<\/p>\n Tyler replies, \u201cWell, there\u2019s a lot of reasons actually. Tacomas are pretty highly priced. I would say that yes they hold their value more.\u201d<\/p>\n Resell value is important to many car buyers. But Tyler says it isn\u2019t as high on their list of priorities when it comes to buying a new car. He says the Frontier\u2019s engine and price also swayed him to buy Nissan.<\/p>\n \u201cThis truck is fully loaded and we got it for $31,000,\u201d he says. \u201cYou\u2019re not finding that in a Tacoma. It\u2019s also a 2022. I did want a V-6.\u201d<\/p>\n The post has 328,000 views as of Tuesday.<\/p>\n \u2018I\u2019m Absolutely Doing This:’ Arizona Man Shares Little-Known Sunroof Trick to Stay Cool. Then He Slides It Open to Show Off<\/a> Next, Tyler highlights some of the Frontier\u2019s exterior features, such as a power port situated at the car\u2019s rear.<\/p>\n \u201cSo if you look inside the bed this one actually was used,\u201d Tyler says. \u201cThey already have the bed liner. It\u2019s fully loaded with your outlet back here. We have the clamp railing on the side.\u201d<\/p>\n Moving on to the interior, Tyler shares that it has heated leather seats, a heated steering wheel, and a sunroof.<\/p>\n \u201cIt does have four-wheel drive,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n Tyler appears to particularly appreciate the Nissan Frontier\u2019s hauling capabilities. A Nissan dealer reports<\/a> that the 2022 models’ towing capacity maxes at between 6,270 and 6,720 pounds, depending on which model you have. A Toyota dealer says<\/a> that 2022 Tacomas, on the other hand, max out at between 3,500 and 6,800 pounds.<\/p>\n At this point in the video, Tyler peers inside the Frontier.<\/p>\n \u201cIt also has rear differential locks and the off-road package,\u201d he says, adding that it has \u201cbig old beefy tires.\u201d<\/p>\n For Tyler, the aesthetics of the Frontier were a deciding factor, too.<\/p>\n \u201cIt just has a more aggressive look. I like the look over Toyota,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Tyler says that he was further swayed by the fact that the Frontier is a V-6 rather than the turbocharged four-cylinder that the Toyota Tacoma has.<\/p>\n Later in the TikTok, Marissa shares one of her favorite features of the Nissan Frontier: the Fender speakers.<\/p>\n The couple was further enticed by the price.<\/p>\n \u201cOverall, this is a very capable price for the price that we paid, $31,000 used,\u201d Tyler says of their 2022 Frontier. \u201cIt only had 27,000 miles on it.\u201d<\/p>\n Kelly Blue Book reports<\/a> that 2022 Tacomas range in price from roughly $25,000 to nearly $45,000. The outlet states<\/a> that 2022 Frontiers should cost between approximately $21,000 and $32,000.<\/p>\n The engine also greatly affected the couple\u2019s purchasing decision.<\/p>\n Further, the fact that the Frontier isn\u2019t sporting one of Nissan\u2019s maligned CVT transmissions<\/a> made the choice that much easier.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a proven engine. It\u2019s been with Nissan for a while. I would say this and the Pathfinder are both on good, good engines. And that\u2019s why I chose the Frontier. I wouldn\u2019t get any other Nissan that had a CVT or anything,\u201d Tyler says.<\/p>\n Motor1\u2019s<\/em> assessment<\/a> of the Nissan Frontier echoes Tyler\u2019s. As Tyler alludes, the vehicle is outfitted with a traditional nine-speed transmission. The Frontier also offers plush amenities that aren\u2019t always found in mid-size pickups.<\/p>\n However, we found that there was a considerable amount of body roll whilst driving the truck. Moreover, brake strain was noticeable when bringing the car to a complete stop from higher speeds.<\/p>\n Overall, the Frontier does appear to offer a lot of bang for drivers\u2019 bucks compared to the Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado, and the Toyota Tacoma.<\/p>\n The 2022 Frontier has had issues.<\/p>\n Car Complaints wrote<\/a> that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced in 2022 that 180,000 vehicles were at risk of rollaways, which could result in a crash. Some 2020-2022 Nissan Frontiers were recalled<\/a> as a result.<\/p>\n Another rollaway recall<\/a> affecting 197,000 cars, which included some 2020-2022 Nissan Frontiers, was announced that same year.<\/p>\n Cars.com cited<\/a> automatic transmission problems as the culprit behind the rollaways. According to the outlet, affected cars may indicate that they\u2019ve been placed in park. However, the parking mechanism isn\u2019t actively engaged, resulting in trucks possibly lurching forward or backward and crashing after gaining momentum.<\/p>\n That July, 10,000 Nissans were recalled<\/a> for \u201cinoperative rearview camera[s]\u201d as well.<\/p>\n Several people who replied to Tyler and Marissa\u2019s video echoed their sentiments. One person wrote that they too, believe \u201cTacomas are ridiculously overpriced.\u201d<\/p>\n Another remarked, \u201cHe ain\u2019t wrong about the price.\u201d<\/p>\n Someone else said that they don\u2019t hold favorable opinions of Nissans as commuter cars. However, their assessment of the brand\u2019s pickups is favorable.<\/p>\n \u201cI think Nissan sedans are junk with their cvt transmission but nothing wrong with these trucks congrats,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n Even self-professed Toyota diehards are impressed with the Frontier.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a Toyota guy I can truly say the new frontier is beating the new Tacoma,\u201d he commented. \u201cThis is probably the only Nissan worth buying.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFrom a Toyota guy. Definitely curious about these!\u201d another devotee of the Aichi Prefecture opined.<\/p>\n Others weren\u2019t convinced. One person said the reason Tyler didn\u2019t purchase a Tacoma was simply the price. \u201cHe said it all in the first 10 seconds. Couldn\u2019t afford one. Only reason not to buy one.\u201d<\/p>\n Another said that they find Toyota\u2019s design more appealing. \u201cBro!! Tacoma looks way more aggressive.\u201d<\/p>\n Motor1<\/em> has reached out to Tyler and Marissa via email for further comment. 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