Quote Originally Posted by Idoy View Post
As an "almost" owner of Navara (paid the downpayment and Nissan failed to deliver the unit as promised), I picked Strada.

Why?

1. Nissan has the worst casa service. Mitsubishi isn't far behind though. Imagine dealing with them for the next 5 years of your life. Hell on earth.
2. I test drive the 4x4 Navara. Very impressive. Lots of power on tap. When I looked at their 4x2, I walked away. The 4x4 has all the mojos you need.
3. But then again, I'm using it for city driving most of the time and occasional hauling, so I don't need 172 horsepower. A 4x4 Strada is adequately enough, 160hp. Navara's pickup bed is BIGGER and WIDER too, but I don't haul BIG cargo all the time.
4.Navara's body is bigger and the turning radius bigger too. My parking space is small. My friends always wonder how I can park a pickup inside a small lot. Strada has the smallest turning radius, very helpful.
5. Although I'm not yet a formal member, Strada club rocks. Just reading their topics helped me a lot.
6. Forget the aircon issue. My girlfriend complains how freezing Strada's aircon is.
7. The stock HU of Strada plays USB, has 6 speakers VS 4 from Navara.
8. Riding comfort is about the same. I find Strada's ride softer though.
9. Navara's stock height is low. They brag that they have the tallest ground clearance in their brochure. Lies.
10. I'm a fan of box shaped pickups. Navara edge my Strada a bit in this deparment. But Strada's look is still growing on me.
You sure did your homework.

The pick up segment has so much choices....its practically tailored on what you need.