The absence of a V6 engine option obviously limits the appeal of the '96 NissanPickup. And with an as-tested price of $19,730, our XE 4x4 qualifies as expensive versus competing makes. However, Nissan's dealers seem to have taken note of this as well. Although the base price for the Standard pickup--which is a very bare-bones truck--is $10,999, we've seen dealer ads listing starting prices as low as $8988. With discounts of that magnitude, the Nissan Truck begins looking much more attractive. Nissan has earned a solid reputation for building a quality product. The J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study for 1995 put listed Nissan in a first-place tie for Best Overall Truck Line. Thus, if you're in the market for a compact pickup and V6 power isn't an important priority, the Nissan Truck should be on your shopping list. A proven vehicle near the end of its product cycle can be a terrific value, and the Nissan Truck fits both parameters.
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