Frontier 3.2L

[Kelso Hatch]

mga sir,

i will be getting a Frontier, Dec 2000, 3.2L, 4X2, A/T, Black in two weeks time. nakita ko na yung unit, ok sya.

i just need your good or bad feedbacks about this vehicle so i can weigh them to help me finalize my decision.

thanks in advance for your valuable feedbacks.

[roydok]

Hi,

We currently own a 2001 Frontier 4x4 3.2L manual. So far maganda naman ang performance ng Frontier. I personally like the precise steering response and the white panel guages. Ang reklamo ko lang ay tinaggal nila heater sa Frontier model namin which I'm sure in your model has it still. Also dahil sa 3.2 liter siya ay medyo malakas ng kaunti sa diesel consumption compared to it's competition. Ride is quite stiff compared to my Strada pero it's a pick-up and not a car. Power is adequate. Looks is a plus. It's a good buy.

[Kelso Hatch]

4X4 pala yung inyo... my dream... kaso bitin sa pera.

ok kaya ang A/T? gagamitin ko sya mostly sa city driving and weekend trip to the province.

on your estimate ano ang fuel mileage nito. thanks.

[Barokbok]

My neighboor has a frontier...i dont know the exact fuel mileage..pero sabi nya..hindi naman daw matakaw sa fuel..ok lang daw fuel economy..

pare..medyo off topic..type ko handle mo..tamang tama frontier pare pag may derby..kasya lahat ng pang entry mo sa likod...

dapat pala nag handle ko..sweater..or..grey..

lo-tres!

[Kelso Hatch]

just keep your feedbacks coming... im taking notes.

barokbok,
oo nga ayos pang derby... kaso wala na kaming mga manok... nabenta na kasi yung small farm namin eh... kaya yon binenta na lang yung mga panlaban... may natira 6 na lang... mga paborito ko lang.

[wildthing]

Kelso (I see that you're into cock fighting),

Depende how much you are buying it. My aunt bought a 2nd hand 2.7S frontier 2000 at P440,000 kahapon. If you calculate that is just about the book value of a frontier that is depreciated at 3 years assuming it is zero value at 5 years.

A brand new 2.7 (all power na dahil wala na raw standard and elite editions) 2003 frontier SRP is about 770,000 (765,000 kung basic color special color ang added 5,000).

So you do your math na lang, maraming banks ngayon willing to give autoloan so why buy a 2nd hand if you can afford naman. Ipang down mo yung cash on hand and bunuin mo na lang ang monthly.

Mahirap and expensive din magmaintain ng diesel. But the 2.7 frontier is okay naman ang tipid (last time I checked, I'm within 8-11kms/litter depending on my driving habit). Kaskasero kasi ako (its very normal for me to fly between 140-160kph with my frontier whenever it is possible).

Overall, I would rate the frontier a good grade (though I haven't checked out the 2.9L Ford Ranger, 2.8L Toyota Hilux). I'm not into Strada or L200 unless they put in the 2.8L engine. IMHO, kayang-kayang iwanan ng 2.7 frontier ang ranger, 2.8 hilux and the pajero na naka 2.8L turbo (kasi nagawa ko na - but then again I could be wrong you know).

The things I don't like: It could not be lifted like the ranger and hilux and its too fast I could kill myself.

Yung lang po. My 2 cents. Peace.

[roydok]

Yup, the best ang A/T in city driving lalo na pag-traffic ng matindi. Di na mapapagod left foot mo sa clutch.

[boybi]

we have a 2.7E frontier. i say that it is a good investment, heck, its the current best selling pickup.

[OTEP]

Galing ako sa Nissan kanina checking out the Frontier. Mukhang Ok naman. The chrome wheels do turn me off somehow, though.

Medyo bouncy siya pero marami namang suspension tricks ang mga tao dito to soften it up.

Nakakainis lang wala siyang cabin heater. Mahilig pa naman ako mag-heater kapag nagmamaneho ako ng madaling araw or kapag late at night. Also, hindi din yata selectable kung aling air duct lalabas ang hangin. Parating sa dashvents lang.

Current favorite ko 'yang Frontier (hmmm...bakit kaya?). :mrgreen:

[Hero]

i think its the best japanese pickup in the market today gumanda yung interior trim at yun door slam solid..! if i were buying a pickup today id get the frontier!

[mbt]

i've ridden in an a frontier (yung pre-facelifted model)... masikip at medyo uncomfortable yung rear seat... and medyo bouncy yung ride, pero parang lahat naman yata na compact pick-ups masikip yung rear seat at matalbog e hehe

[vinj]

I've been driving a Frontier 2.7E for two years now (got it Nov 2000). I've logged around 23K on the odo (usually city driving during the week and out of town on weekends).

The drivetrain has no problem whatsoever, just expect a lower mileage on the 3.2 a/t over the 2.7E (i've averaged around 7+ km in city driving with not so economical habits). On a 1300km trip to Ilocos and Baguio, i used around 3 full tanks. The engine has no visible (meaning: black) smoke emissions unless it's due for an oil change or the carbon/sooth has built-up in the exhaust.

Check the suspension though, the rear leaf springs has a tendency to squeak and i changed a ball joint on my left front wheel a few months back (under warranty though).

Since it's a second hand pick-up, check the suspension and underchassis. Kung wala pang rustproofing, have it rustrpoofed as well. I also experienced corrosion on my engine bay because of the #$#^$%#% battery (yung regular de-tubig) which spilled water and acid even if i didnt top it up.

I'm quite happy with my ride.

[boybi]

Galing ako sa Nissan kanina checking out the Frontier. Mukhang Ok naman. The chrome wheels do turn me off somehow, though.

Medyo bouncy siya pero marami namang suspension tricks ang mga tao dito to soften it up.

Nakakainis lang wala siyang cabin heater. Mahilig pa naman ako mag-heater kapag nagmamaneho ako ng madaling araw or kapag late at night. Also, hindi din yata selectable kung aling air duct lalabas ang hangin. Parating sa dashvents lang.

Current favorite ko 'yang Frontier (hmmm...bakit kaya?). :mrgreen:

he he...mukhang alam ko kung bakit......frontier nga ba ang favorite mo? or yung nagda-drive? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[OTEP]

bobyi,

Yung Frontier talaga. Swear. :wink:

[boybi]

bobyi,

Yung Frontier talaga. Swear. :wink:

baka depende sa nagdadrive nung frontier?? :lol:

[OTEP]

boybi,

Kakakausap ko lang sa telepono yung may-ari ng Frontier. Hehehe. Glenn10 and I will be building up a sound system for her.

May lunch nga pala kami sa Almer's sa lunes. Itanong mo na lang kay Jen kung ano at kung saan ang Almer's. Hahahaha...

[boybi]

boybi,

Kakakausap ko lang sa telepono yung may-ari ng Frontier. Hehehe. Glenn10 and I will be building up a sound system for her.

May lunch nga pala kami sa Almer's sa lunes. Itanong mo na lang kay Jen kung ano at kung saan ang Almer's. Hahahaha...

very romantic place ba yang Almer's? :?:

[OTEP]

boybi,

Far from it. Kahit siguro si KimpOy alam ito. Hehehe. Lahat ng USTedyante alam iyan.

[Hero]

wow buhay pa pala yan! tapsi bukas pa ba?..mga taga uste rin pala kyo?!

[OTEP]

Almer's buhay pa at lalong lumaki! Dalawang apartment na ata sila ngayon. Daming Tsikot peeps na dumaan diyan during their USTedyante days. Hehehe.

Grabe talagang waitress iyon - ANG LALIM NG BOSES! Hehehe.