I went and did it!

[rb_in_va]

I just spent $50K on a pick-up today. Nissan Frontier Nismo. Fun machine, I'm having an aluminum, foam-lined box fabricated to house my little MS260 for off-roading entanglements.

$50k!!! I spent $10k on my Frontier a few years back. You really do have money to burn. While I do like the Nissans I feel $50k could buy a whole lot more than a mid-size truck!

 

[Simonizer]

My neighbor had one of the nissan frontiers he liked it but only payed around $26,000 for his. Man for $50k you could have gotten a really nice Ford Power stoke which would last longer then the little Nissan. I have seen a power stroke with 500,000 miles on the original motor it had been through 3 transmissions though.

This one is the Nismo version crew cab. 265HP, fully loaded. Sticker price was $40390.00. Throw tax on that and some aftermarket goodies and there you are, $49000.00.

 

[Simonizer]

the salesman probably didn't like simon so he upcharged him........

Preposterous,...everybody likes me.

 

[rb_in_va]

This one is the Nismo version crew cab. 265HP, fully loaded. Sticker price was $40390.00. Throw tax on that and some aftermarket goodies and there you are, $49000.00.

Simon,
I'm sure you bought the truck as a plaything, but when you post here about spending $50k on a Nissan you know you're going to stir up a hornet's nest. I guess you thrive on that sort of thing though. Seems you've got time as well as money to burn!

 

[Simonizer]

Simon,
I'm sure you bought the truck as a plaything, but when you post here about spending $50k on a Nissan you know you're going to stir up a hornet's nest. I guess you thrive on that sort of thing though. Seems you've got time as well as money to burn!

I don't have money to burn. I have earned every penny, many 20 hour days in my mid 20's to mid 30's. I don't mind spending money, I hate wasting it though. A vehicle is generally a terrible investment but it is a necessary evil. I love fishing and camping and almost every one of my favourite spots are impossible to get to in my Lexus sportscar. We all work hard for our money, we also have to set aside time to have fun otherwise what's the point of life.

 

[rb_in_va]

Simon,
You've got a Lexus sportscar and a $50k Frontier? That is the very definition of money to burn man! A vehicle to me is transportation from point A to B. To each his own though.

 

[Simonizer]

Simon,
You've got a Lexus sportscar and a $50k Frontier? That is the very definition of money to burn man! A vehicle to me is transportation from point A to B. To each his own though.

I lived on macaroni and hot-dogs while going through university. I have had some good opportunities since. I wasn't lucky enough to have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I started shoveling snow in Stewart BC for $7.00 an hour at 10 years of age on my way to school. Last year I made just under $700 000.00 USD with my manufacturing company based in Clearwater Fl. I am in Campbell River now as I plan to retire here when I am 42 (3.5 years from now). I am not trying to brag, as I am relatively poor in my circle of friends. (most of which could not even start a chainsaw).

 

[Bad E]

I lived on macaroni and hot-dogs while going through university. I have had some good opportunities since. I wasn't lucky enough to have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I started shoveling snow in Stewart BC for $7.00 an hour at 10 years of age on my way to school. Last year I made just under $700 000.00 USD with my manufacturing company based in Clearwater Fl. I am in Campbell River now as I plan to retire here when I am 42 (3.5 years from now). I am not trying to brag, as I am relatively poor in my circle of friends. (most of which could not even start a chainsaw).

Wow! Don't mention money around these guys. I'll never show any of you guys my naked body, with all this financial envy...well you know what would follow.

 

[Simonizer]

Wow! Don't mention money around these guys. I'll never show any of you guys my naked body, with all this financial envy...well you know what would follow.

There should not be too much financial envy here. A good faller in BC earns over $100K a year. Danger equals money.

 

[DanManofStihl]

F250

$26 K sounds alot more realistic , around $ 30 k would put him in a diesel Super Duty .

When I went to the website and built a F250 king ranch with all the options it was $47,880. THat was with everything 4x4, crew cab, 6.0, limited slip ,heated seats, on 20s with all terrains. I don't understand how you can spend $50,000 on a midsize truck.

 

[Simonizer]

When I went to the website and built a F250 king ranch with all the options it was $47,880. THat was with everything 4x4, crew cab, 6.0, limited slip ,heated seats, on 20s with all terrains. I don't understand how you can spend $50,000 on a midsize truck.

Go to Nissan's site. This is a special truck. Frontier Nismo 4x4 crew cab. (Also this was CAD currency)

 

[DanManofStihl]

What is the exchange rate for CAD vs American dollars?

 

[rb_in_va]

I lived on macaroni and hot-dogs while going through university. I have had some good opportunities since. I wasn't lucky enough to have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I started shoveling snow in Stewart BC for $7.00 an hour at 10 years of age on my way to school.

Take it easy man! I never said you didn't earn your loot. You can spend it however you like. But the fact remains that a Lexus and a $50k (be it CAD or USD) Nissan are luxuries.

 

[Simonizer]

What is the exchange rate for CAD vs American dollars?

0.85828 as of an hour ago.

 

[rb_in_va]

What is the exchange rate for CAD vs American dollars?

$49k CAD is about $42k USD.

 

[DanManofStihl]

I bulit my own Nissian Nism and with all the options I only got it up to about $33,245

Colors Drivetrain Options Summa

2006 Nissan Frontier Crew NISMO

Total Configured MSRP† $32,245.00
Model: Crew NISMO
Exterior: Radiant Silver
Interior: Charcoal Cloth
Standard Features
• 265-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine
• BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail® outlined white letter tires
• NISMO-spec Bilstein® off-road performance shock absorbers
View all standard features
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
Packages and Options
SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio $350
NISMO/LE Rockford Fosgate Package $850
NISMO/LE Traction Package $500
Side Air Bags $550
Sunroof Package $900
Accessories
Carpeted Floor Mats $90
Sliding Lower Tray $220
Tow Receiver Hitch $410
Sliding Bed Divider $270
Sliding Bed Extender $300
Base MSRP $27,200.00
Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,440.00
Destination & Handling $605.00
Total Configured MSRP† $32,245.00

 

[Simonizer]

Take it easy man! I never said you didn't earn your loot. You can spend it however you like. But the fact remains that a Lexus and a $50k (be it CAD or USD) Nissan are luxuries.

Range Rovers and Ferraris are luxuries.

 

[Simonizer]

I bulit my own Nissian Nism and with all the options I only got it up to about $33,245
Colors Drivetrain Options Summary








2006 Nissan Frontier Crew NISMO

Total Configured MSRP† $32,245.00





Model: Crew NISMO





Exterior: Radiant Silver





Interior: Charcoal Cloth



Standard Features





• 265-hp 4.0-liter V6 engine



• BFGoodrich® Rugged Trail® outlined white letter tires



• NISMO-spec Bilstein® off-road performance shock absorbers




View all standard features




Transmission





Automatic







Drivetrain





4x4














Packages and Options


SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio $350

NISMO/LE Rockford Fosgate Package $850

NISMO/LE Traction Package $500

Side Air Bags $550

Sunroof Package $900





Accessories


Carpeted Floor Mats $90

Sliding Lower Tray $220

Tow Receiver Hitch $410

Sliding Bed Divider $270

Sliding Bed Extender $300






Base MSRP $27,200.00

Total Packages, Options, & Accessories $4,440.00

Destination & Handling $605.00

Total Configured MSRP† $32,245.00

33245/.858 times 1.14 taxes=44170 I had some aftermarket work and parts installed.(Side boards, bug deflector, window shades, tonto cover)

 

[DanManofStihl]

You going to put a lift kit on it I think that truck would look awesome with a 4 or 6 inch suspension lift.

 

[Simonizer]

You going to put a lift kit on it I think that truck would look awesome with a 4 or 6 inch suspension lift.

I don't want to upset the stability. It already has 10.5" ground clearance so I think I will leave it alone in that regard. I like the fact that it has a real frame. It moves along very well with the 265 HP powerplant.