shotgunner
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I am thinking it is. I have driven Toyota Tacoma's for 25 years but I must say my current ride, an '03 has not been the truck it's predecessors were, rougher ride, and more stuff going wrong. At 87k my check engine light came on and it seems my catalytic converters have died. Cost to fix approx $1500 for aftermarket cats. I was coming up for a 90K service, need my A/C recharged, new tires within 12 months, front end align, rotate and balance, and new belts and hoses. Also I noticed in cold weather my clutch is chattering on startup. Soooo....it seems to keep it in tip top shape I will have to spend between $3500 to maybe as much as $5000 if the clutch goes. At the end I will still have a truck that Blue Books around $10K.
I have a chance to buy a loaded '09 Nissan Frontier XE for my truck and $12k. The Nissan has 10,000 miles and two years of it's warranty left.
The frugal me says fix and drive till the wheels fall off as I did my last one but this Toyota has not been anywhere near as reliable as the last. A clutch and catalytic converters cost to fix have tipped the balance I think. Thoughts?
I have a chance to buy a loaded '09 Nissan Frontier XE for my truck and $12k. The Nissan has 10,000 miles and two years of it's warranty left.
The frugal me says fix and drive till the wheels fall off as I did my last one but this Toyota has not been anywhere near as reliable as the last. A clutch and catalytic converters cost to fix have tipped the balance I think. Thoughts?