D-Max or Frontier

[ineedmorehp]

I saw this thread pero puro Hilux ang choice... http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19464

How about D-Max and Frontier, what do you think? For biz/cargo use sana. THanks.

[vinj]

If it's for business and cargo use then the Frontier may have an edge in the maintainance department due to it's elderly engine design (pre-combustion TD27)... Just change the oil and filters regularly and the engine will just keep goign and going with no worries about the fuel quality. I dunno about the cargo sizes between the two though. In the power and looks department then definitely the Dmax has the edge to it's being much newer.

[109]

If it's for business and cargo use then the Frontier may have an edge in the maintainance department due to it's elderly engine design (pre-combustion TD27)... Just change the oil and filters regularly and the engine will just keep goign and going with no worries about the fuel quality. I dunno about the cargo sizes between the two though. In the power and looks department then definitely the Dmax has the edge to it's being much newer.

well said
ineedmorehp, hintayin na natin all-new frontier, kelangan ko din for biz and everyday use

[ineedmorehp]

sir anu yun "...elderly engine design (pre-combustion TD27)"? Btw, hindi turbo yung Frontier, Dmax turbo, Innova turbo (well innova is out) na mention ko lang kasi naka turbo... so medyo hesitant pa kami...

[jarhead]

sir anu yun "...elderly engine design (pre-combustion TD27)"? Btw, hindi turbo yung Frontier, Dmax turbo, Innova turbo (well innova is out) na mention ko lang kasi naka turbo... so medyo hesitant pa kami...

the usage of an inoova is not like the usage of the pick up.. so, u cant compare them talaga.... as for your inquiry, dmax has the most advantage of the 2.... (kahit 4x2 lang) 3.0 intercooler engine, has the height and stance of a 4x4, ABS, dual airbag... matipid din sa diesel ang very ok ang power niya for hauling heavy goods...


ust visit our thread about sa experience ng dmax owners....

[Djerms]

The frontier may have an advantage in the hauling capability (but take note that it has the stiffest ride of all local pickups to date).

All else (Safety, power, fuel consumption - comparing it with the 3.2L of the frontier, ride comfort, looks), Dmax wins for me.

[ineedmorehp]

*jarhead - i mentioned innova because i was surprised that its already turbo and frontier is not.

*Djerms - sir hauling capability, hindi ba mas malakas ang mga d-max?

Btw, the vehicle will be used for transportation of meat, flour, and rice.

[boosted]

utility - strada glx (old body) 910K for a turbo intercooled 4X4

utility with porma - strada glx (new body) 1.080M crdi turbo i/c 4x4

[ineedmorehp]

^ Walang malapit na dealer sa amin kaya yun 2 lang choice ko hehehe.

[jarhead]

*jarhead - i mentioned innova because i was surprised that its already turbo and frontier is not.

*Djerms - sir hauling capability, hindi ba mas malakas ang mga d-max?

Btw, the vehicle will be used for transportation of meat, flour, and rice.

yup kc its a new engine compared sa frontier present... and turbo helps in the power and fuel consumption as well, nakakatipid kung meron turbo ngaun not like before older diesel engines na kahit meron turbo, maaksaya sa diesel...

if thats the usage of your pickup.. i would suggest the dmax nalang... malakas din ang engine ng dmax.... kahit meron laod yun, matipid parin sa diesel....

[ineedmorehp]

^ im still not decided if dmax or frontier. hehe. i dont mind if the ride is bumpy coz i will not use it, minsan lang. i'm also checking their freebies, nissan and isuzu.

[109]

between dmax anf current frontier, sa dmax na ko.

kamuntik na nga ako makabili ng dmax last week, hehe, kala ko kasi ksama yung 4x2 sa zero% promo ng isuzu, sa 4x4 lang daw promo nila.

pwede pa ko maghintay ng mga 3months, i'll give nextgen frontier the chance to get into my garage :bwahaha:

[OTEP]

The Frontier is one of the simplest vehicles on the market today, no turbo, no CRDi, no ECU.

Has dual fuel filters with water separator, high mount intake, etc. The interior is nice enough (except for the cheesy blank panel directly in front of the passenger seat).

Kung pang-harabas ok siya. But I find the ride stiff and the backseats are not optimized for long trips.

Otherwise, its ok. My female cousin drives one. 2000 2.7 4x2 M/T 'Pleasure Series'. The one with all power features, white instruments, foglamps, high mount audio, fashion bar, etc. Ginagamit ko paminsan-minsan.

[vinj]

The TD27 engine is an older design and is still pre-combustion chambered conmpared against the standard direct injection/CRDi diesels of the newer pick-ups (it's a non-ECU, CRDi, DI, etc. engine).

- If it's for business na driver and mga tauhan ang gagamit then i'd definitely get the Frontier as this will have less maintainance issues and is cheaper to maintain (parts are easily available). A lot of utility companies and media outfits rely on the Frontier for it's personnel.

- If it will be driven by you or be used for family long trips and the like then the DMax will be the better option.

Tagal nga ng bagong Frontier design.

[Djerms]

Tama ang sinabi ni Vinj. I think that the frontier is also cheaper being the oldest in the segment.

As for the hauling capability, AFAIK, the frontier can load heavier stuff than the dmax having a stiff ride. Okay naman ang frontier...that is if you'll sit in front. Sobrang sikip kasi sa backseats.

[ineedmorehp]

btw guys i planning to get the basic model not those w/ plus features. I also find the rear seats of frontier uncomfortable as compared to a bit reclined seat of dmax. I will not be driving it but i'll be in the passenger

I haven't seen yet new body of the frontier... sayang kung may fuego pa sana...

[Djerms]

Why don't you also consider the previous gen Strada. Baka may NOS pa sila.

[ian_rex]

i could vouch for both. Frontier, has a best deal when it comes to after market services. my neighbor who got one, was provided a booklet of freebies- PMS, etc. while my choice is still the d-max.

why d-max, well for one, it's got the 3.0L TDIC compared to the 2.7L of Frontier- and mind you, it's LX model, plus it got an ABS. space wise, d-max is much roomier.

why not get a Ranger Trekker?

[ineedmorehp]

*Djerms - walang malapit na Mitsu dealer

*ian_rex - Ranger Trekker? Hindi pa mahal pyesa nyan dahil Ford? ANother reason, walang malapit na dealer.

[ian_rex]

medyo luma na yung previous Ranger thus, marami nang parts yan. anyways, Isuzu na lang. kaya lang mahal din ang parts e.