krayfish2
Well-known member
I've been driving the old Element into the ground over the last 12 years. It won't be long before she's off to the big scrap yard in the sky. The first Honda I've owned got 279k before it blew up. This one is at 241k and counting.
I've been looking at midsized trucks and various SUV platforms. Any vehicle would be daily commuter / fishing vehicle. It will be used to pull utility trailer and a boat. 4WD and 6cyl needed to get boat out of some ramps. I've done some research about the different model years and their known mechanical issues.
Vehicles being considered:
Nissan Frontier (05 - 08 have trans cooler issues)
Toyota Taframe (05 - 08 frame rust issues)
Nissan Xterra. (same as Frontier)
Toyota FJ (???)
I'm sure there are some gearheads on here that are better versed in vehicles. I haven't considered Chevy, Dodge or Ford due to having bad experiences with all of them in the past. Everyone I know that's had a Jeep Cherokee.....tranny issues. Anything I'm missing that I should consider? Would be looking at vehicles between 2006 & 2015 (depending on mileage)
What kind of fishin vehicle do you have? Open to suggestions from happy owners. Sorry Sandy, although your vehicle is handy, I'm not getting a panel van. LOL.
I've been looking at midsized trucks and various SUV platforms. Any vehicle would be daily commuter / fishing vehicle. It will be used to pull utility trailer and a boat. 4WD and 6cyl needed to get boat out of some ramps. I've done some research about the different model years and their known mechanical issues.
Vehicles being considered:
Nissan Frontier (05 - 08 have trans cooler issues)
Toyota Taframe (05 - 08 frame rust issues)
Nissan Xterra. (same as Frontier)
Toyota FJ (???)
I'm sure there are some gearheads on here that are better versed in vehicles. I haven't considered Chevy, Dodge or Ford due to having bad experiences with all of them in the past. Everyone I know that's had a Jeep Cherokee.....tranny issues. Anything I'm missing that I should consider? Would be looking at vehicles between 2006 & 2015 (depending on mileage)
What kind of fishin vehicle do you have? Open to suggestions from happy owners. Sorry Sandy, although your vehicle is handy, I'm not getting a panel van. LOL.