4doordrift Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Im interested to hear pro's and con's. Which has better capability on and off road. which is a better base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 already on this one, expect a lot of praise for each truck by their respected owners. I'll start with a simple one: wd21-full frame/r50-unibody (hence the term "caR50") Bake 'er from there toys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 already on this one, expect a lot of praise for each truck by their respected owners. I'll start with a simple one: wd21-full frame/r50-unibody (hence the term "caR50") Bake 'er from there toys! im interested to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarehouseRat Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 how bout wd21 cause its cheaper to fix, both are very capible off roaders it a personal opinion really so expect bias anwsers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 MX-5 ... duh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 How about no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 how about, the r50 have no frame rusting issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 That's like saving money on shoe shopping by not having legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 how about, the r50 have no frame rusting issues X2 make sure it's solid before you buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerranoNZ Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 MX-5 ... duh? I "Would" say with out a doubt WD21, but I've seen pic's of Pezzy's R50 in some strange places, so props to that. WD's do have the full frame so bars, hooks and skids are a more easy task to fit. If you want something to abuse, and cope with it, get a WD If you want the odd trip off road, but with comfort, get a R50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 I love my R50 been really impressed, other than the insane oil consumption retardation courtesy of Nissan Motor Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) +1 on the frame rusting. I just found a hole above my rear axle. FFFFfffffuuuuuuuuuuuu But yeah, as with everything, depends on what you want it for. I'd rather take a long trip in an R50, but I'd rather have my WD for logging roads (preferably with a good fishing lake at the end). Edited July 28, 2011 by Slartibartfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I dunno, I thought my wd21 was great on long trips. Sure the r50 is smoother and stuff but personally I find its seat bolsters are too high up. As someone who maintains one of each I find the parts are really close in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Im interested to hear pro's and con's. Which has better capability on and off road. which is a better base? Oh boy... we might as well burn down the forum now, while we're ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Great idea! Lock the thread now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 how about, the r50 have no frame rusting issues Yep no frame rusting issues. Just body and structural rusting issues(see recall). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Yep no frame rusting issues. Just body and structural rusting issues(see recall). D'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 at least there was a recall for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Its hard to blame Nissan for something that is put on roads and is known to eat steel. Im near the ocean, but I dont drive in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I find it quite easy. They knew it would be driven in salted areas. And they designed the frame stupidly. Some days I marvel at how well my Pathy works... then I try to work on it and wonder what the designers were smoking. (That said, they were only made to last so long.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I like the styling of the WD21 better. I've never driven one, so I can't comment without bias. But I'd buy a WD21 or a D21 in a heartbeat if I found a nice one for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRich Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I bought my WD21 because it is smaller to fit in tight trails. I could have gotten a r50 cheaper than what I paid for my 87. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJSquirrel Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I bought a WD21 for the size, simplicity, styling, and the fact one can fit a 4x8' sheet in the back flat on the floor(hatch open). That qualified it to me as a real SUV. I don't know if an R50 can do that or not. It was only later I learned of its off-road capabilities. Frame rust is an issue, but with the frame rust repair kits now available, even that isn't too much of a big deal any more. WD21 all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Rot issues on either style honestly if you think about it ain't a good arguing point. Yes wd21s got frame rot and r50s have strut tower rot. The newest r50 is still a what, 8 year old truck? And a wd21 what 16? Between the way roads are maintained (I.e. Salt), states with no annual safty inspections (even ones with in reality), and the fact that people like the majority of this site that maintain and care for their own stuff, our kind is the minority... I'm suprised there's ANY 5+ year old vechiles on the road at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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