View Full Version : my NEW utility/commuter truck!


moregrip
12-30-2007, 09:11 AM
Finally got a good little truck to run parts/drive to work everyday/get some decent gas mileage/ and generally leave it mostly stock mostly............I think :usa:...........lol
Of course buying it at Invoice and $2500 cash back helped with the decision as well.

Ended my search with a 2008 Nissan Frontier, Xtra Cab, V6/5sp Auto with one option; the "value package" which adds power windows & door locks. It's a pretty basic no nonsense truck but overall a good value IMO.
















oh shit, I feel it coming:judge:

wkdivr
12-30-2007, 09:41 AM
WALK THE PLANK,BITCH!!!!!!! Did you transfer to the IJN? jk!! lol!!!!

wkdivr
12-30-2007, 09:42 AM
You KNEW it would be coming from me!!!!

trever1t
12-30-2007, 10:34 AM
Where the obligatory picture of you standing next to your new truck?

moregrip
12-30-2007, 10:36 AM
You KNEW it would be coming from me!!!!

LOL, I knew I'd get some flack, it's actually a really nice little truck:usa:

moregrip
12-30-2007, 11:07 AM
Where the obligatory picture of you standing next to your new truck?

I'll take a few pics here in a minute:nod:

moregrip
12-30-2007, 11:42 AM
some quick pics of Nissan Powa!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture030.jpg

explorer5.0
12-30-2007, 12:00 PM
hmm.. time for a wet nitrous kit :)

moregrip
12-30-2007, 12:02 PM
interior shots:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture033.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture034.jpg

trever1t
12-30-2007, 12:15 PM
I guess it'll do for what you need, huh? :chug:

moregrip
12-30-2007, 12:16 PM
hmm.. time for a wet nitrous kit :)

lol, you never know............but.............I have to research this engine a little bit, I know its a great motor, just not sure how stout these things are built, although, the 350Z crowd seem to really like modding them.....

moregrip
12-30-2007, 12:17 PM
I guess it'll do for what you need, huh? :chug:

it's actually not bad at all, seems like it will be a good truck

TurboGibbs
12-30-2007, 12:36 PM
Sharp little truck. Only one problem.....It's an automatic!:engarde::D

explorer5.0
12-30-2007, 12:55 PM
Sharp little truck. Only one problem.....It's an automatic!:engarde::D

If this thing has the super-holy-hell-overly-aggressive-drive-by-wire that the '06 Pathfinder I rented did, it will be fun to drive anyway ;)

TurboGibbs
12-30-2007, 01:07 PM
I just did some building on Nissan's and GMC's sites and you can get a higher optioned truck with a 6 speed manual in the Frontier and only a 5 speed manual in a Canyon at a mid grade level. After that, automatic only. If I was in the market i'd probably go with the Frontier as well.

I'd like to sell all my toys and get a little gas mileage commuter and a C5 or C6 again.

moregrip
12-30-2007, 02:41 PM
If this thing has the super-holy-hell-overly-aggressive-drive-by-wire that the '06 Pathfinder I rented did, it will be fun to drive anyway ;)

it has a very snappy throttle even though it's only rated for 261HP 281TQ

moregrip
12-30-2007, 02:45 PM
I just did some building on Nissan's and GMC's sites and you can get a higher optioned truck with a 6 speed manual in the Frontier and only a 5 speed manual in a Canyon at a mid grade level. After that, automatic only. If I was in the market i'd probably go with the Frontier as well.

I'd like to sell all my toys and get a little gas mileage commuter and a C5 or C6 again.

I am very happy I got as much truck as I did for the money. From what I'm told the Nissan V6 is a very nice motor.
I went into the dealership wanting a stick, however, after test driving both, the Auto felt quicker, even though it probably aint; since this will be my commuter and sitting in traffic everyday truck I opted for the Auto.

moregrip
12-30-2007, 02:48 PM
look what I found: :bang::bang::bang:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/2006-12-06_131004_Frontier_010c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/DSC02039.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/DSC02041.jpg

xlr82sxs
12-30-2007, 03:01 PM
look what I found: :bang::bang::bang:
haha, dooooo it!


those back seats look to be a joke. :eek2:

moregrip
12-30-2007, 05:04 PM
haha, dooooo it!


those back seats look to be a joke. :eek2:

those seats are plush!:judge: ................NOT!

wkdivr
12-30-2007, 05:57 PM
:doublepuk :bang:

wkdivr
12-30-2007, 05:59 PM
Sorry, just couldn't help it!!

moregrip
12-30-2007, 08:47 PM
I think I may try the black on black look.......maybe paint the stockers or get some nice 20's on there.

wkdivr
12-30-2007, 08:51 PM
You know...when I first started driving my Colorado, I began thinking "wheels; sound system; etc".........but then I thought, WHAT AM I THINKING!!!! Daily driver.......leave it alone!!!


Yeah, right..............

xlr82sxs
12-30-2007, 11:00 PM
those seats are plush!:judge: ................NOT!

hahaha, atleast they look fasssssst!?

moregrip
12-30-2007, 11:21 PM
maybe I'll just get a Volant intake and a Magnaflow catback for now, that should keep me honest!

trever1t
12-30-2007, 11:57 PM
Whenever I'm driving the Envoy every punk in his toyohondastang wants to race. Better give that 100 shot a second thought!

xlr82sxs
12-31-2007, 02:19 AM
Whenever I'm driving the Envoy every punk in his toyohondastang wants to race. Better give that 100 shot a second thought!

seems the same way for me when i'm in my work truck.. the little red ford ranger, with a bed cap.

and, it just so happens that i have a new hsw kit sitting in my garage. :nod:

moregrip
12-31-2007, 12:14 PM
I really should just keep it stock, but there are some tempting goodies available

vanillagorilla
12-31-2007, 07:20 PM
I think I may try the black on black look.......maybe paint the stockers or get some nice 20's on there.

maybe I'll just get a Volant intake and a Magnaflow catback for now, that should keep me honest!

new blower for my Nissan Frontier!......................................... maybe

And so it begins.....:nod:

moregrip
12-31-2007, 08:21 PM
And so it begins.....:nod:

lol, I'm just thinking in print(out loud).............I think:eyes:

moregrip
12-31-2007, 09:13 PM
me likes:

http://www.moodym.com/maxima/images/nismo_frontier.jpg

explorer5.0
12-31-2007, 09:52 PM
me likes:

http://www.moodym.com/maxima/images/nismo_frontier.jpg

I need a truck without door handles like I need another hole in my head...

moregrip
12-31-2007, 09:52 PM
I need a truck without door handles like I need another hole in my head...

lol, didn't even notice that, I was just looking at the stance:nod:

Snacktime
01-01-2008, 08:53 PM
I can hook you up with a big wing and fart can...

Stay away from clubfrontier you might be tempted...

moregrip
01-02-2008, 04:32 PM
I can hook you up with a big wing and fart can...

Stay away from clubfrontier you might be tempted...

already there homeslice:judge:

Snacktime
01-05-2008, 08:18 PM
So is blownchevy?

moregrip
03-09-2008, 09:15 PM
some quick pics of Nissan Powa!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture027.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture029.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture028.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/moregrip/05radix/Picture030.jpg


when I get home from Pac I think I'm gonna murder it out:judge:
really growing fond of that look:D

BlownChevy
03-09-2008, 09:43 PM
when I get home from Pac I think I'm gonna murder it out:judge:
really growing found of that look:D

Word Up G
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j188/dewmanshu/Internet%20Crap/Beg_for_mercy_grip.jpg

1slow01Z71
03-10-2008, 06:32 PM
murder it out

I really despise that term:judge:

Snacktime
03-17-2008, 04:45 PM
You need a grill to make that truck have some g-unit pride...






http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e315/ghostcustoms/grippyg-unit.jpg

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