"muh truck bigger than your truck" *ten years pass by* rolls up in a d21* "muh truck lasted longer than your truck"

A friend of mine has one of these with over 800,000 miles on it and it is still _airtight_. Knock on wood.

My grandma has one. She's trying to see which will die first, her or the truck.

agree 100%, this Nissan trucks are tough. my bro has one with 390000 miles and it runs like a clock.

"Thrody Bottle"

Mmmm...90's burgundy interior.

I got in a really bad accident, a big dodge ram hit my hardbody and flipped us a few times, we ended up upside down. My friend and I both got out of the truck unscathed, what could've killed us in a normal car did no damage to us whatsoever in the Hardbody I can honestly say that a Hardbody saved my life.

Got 240k on my 96. Gunna keep it till it breaks in half. Then weld it back together. And keep going.

still a more refreshing body style than the Titan.

It’s strange that I watched this 3 years ago nearly and never gave it a second thought, and now I’ve had my hardbody for around 2 years and it’s legitimately the perfect little work truck

Man I wish the chicken tax was repealed and we could make trucks small again.

I have a 97 Nissan hardbody with over 300,000 miles and it's all original and still running strong to this day 😏 tough little truck

+RegularCars Thanks for reviewing an old classic Nissan truck. As a design engineer for Nissan, I personally love our older cars and trucks. They are as you said; Reliable and un-killable and that is the exact reason why you just don't see new vehicles like this anymore. It's the very reason why corporate decided to end the Xterra line. People loved them too much, kept them for too long without any major issues, and we never updated the vehicle. Nowadays, cars and trucks are given new trims, styling, and features almost every year and people have too many reasons to buy new. It's an ever changing world we live in.

In '86 or '87 my dad bought one of these, except it was a long bed "heavy duty" version with a 3 liter V6 and a 5 speed manual. For a truck it was pretty quick with that V6, and it seemed to be built by the same guy that designed german tiger tanks. It was unstoppable. Drove it for 13 years on the original clutch, 165,000 miles.

One of these was my first car. Bought it for $150 cash from a dude who lost his license to DUI and just wanted a few weeks' drinming money. Ran that piece of shit till it rusted apart. May have been ugly, but it did the job and did it well

honestly the best vehicle ive ever owned. i had 4 of them. couldnt get my fill. now i just cant find them. have you tried drifting it? i know it sounds funny but that truck is so well balanced.

Fun fact: Chevrolet markets the Colorado as a "Smart-Sized" Pickup. They literally cannot say small truck. GM thinks the truck consumer thinks SMALL IS BAD BIG IS GOOD.

I had a 91 Nissan Hardbody. It was a fantastically reliable vehicle. I had it in college and I drove pizza delivery in it for about 2 years. I was young and dumb and I am not kidding when I say I did zero maintenance on that truck for two years of hard driving. None. No oil changes, no anything. Driving pizza delivery for two years. And it not only survived, it was great until the day I traded it in. For a Saturn SL1 :( Bad move on my part. I wish I still had that truck.

I have owned a 97 since 2002. It's been the best little truck ever!

i had a 90 hardbody that I paid 1200 bucks for in 1997 with 114k miles.. I drove it for 8 years and put 100k miles on it with nothing but, oil, tires, tie rod replacements and a clutch replacement, it treated me very well, it was a great truck.

this truck simply oozes 90's charm.

Mr. Regular. Come to Puerto Rico. Car culture here would give you enough videos for a year.

My mom bought one brand new in 1990. 4x4, 5 speed, big tires, black with a 90’pink purple and blue stripe along the side that had a squiggly “M” shape in the line on each door, and kids from when I was in 5Th grade all the way to college, loved that thing. They thought it was the coolest truck ever. I learned to drive in that truck; on road AND off, I got my license in that truck, i drove it for a year at one point, and that ol’ bastard that I named “Beasty” never let us down. She still has it. IT STILL RUNS. It’s. Twenty. Nine. Years. Old. I’m pretty sure I will inherit it as I am her only child. Lol

Bought a 94' three years ago to resale, Had 2 other trucks, sold them both, kept the hardbody. Reliability and simplicity at it's best .

Please review my bedtime, I think it might be too late.

Is this Matt Farah's million miles Lexus?

That truck is beautiful.

I loved mine. I got it new in 1996, owned it for 17 years and all I ever had to fix was a mass-airflow sensor and a timing chain guide. I sold at almost 200,000 miles still with the original factory clutch.

My family has ALWAYS owned one of these, one with 700+K Miles on the engine before the odometer went out, and it was only sold a few years ago. STILL RUNNING

i'm very satisfied with this review, my daily driver in a 1986 D21 and its great

I bought a Nissan Hardbody new in '86, an SEV6 model. I drove the truck for 10 years and in that time, it had to go back to the dealer once for an unscheduled repair. The throttle position switch gummed up after 150,000 miles. That was it. Everything else was scheduled maintenance, and I maintained it well. It was a great truck. I loved it.

I love at 4:24 "as far as safety... just don't crash".

Similar to the 80s and 90s Toyota Hilux... virtually impossible to break! In Mexico these trucks are still being produces, with small modifications, like plastic bumper and different interior. What about a 90s Ranger? Mr. RCR, Id love to the a 96 Ranger on your portfolio!!!

You need to drive the almighty 1984-88 Toyota 4X4 Truck

From time to time I like to watch this review again, in my family we own 2 D21 and other Nissan and Datsun trucks and despite people making fun of the small size, those are the most humble and efficient trucks that we ever own, yeah they got their share number of issues but despite the hiccups we stumble on the road, they are well made, if somebody find one in sale dont be afraid of buy it

My boss bought one recently and it was funny because he makes so much money in comparison to me (around 70k a year) and he and I are really good buds. He told me that this truck is unique and rare and I believe him (he also owns a '94 B13 SeR, classic/rare). So this truck is beautiful

My GF has one of these, 96 with 200k miles, in 10 years It's had maybe $130 in unexpected maintenance on it. (upper pulley bearing, fan control resistor, o2 sensor)

That's a gorgeous Hardbody.. between those and the Toyo Pickups the world hasn't seen a better little working man's truck.

Had 2 of these, then graduated to a 01 Frontier. Nissan Trucks = Love

these things were very popular in rural areas of greece.

I got a 95 hardbody back in October, its the 4cyl extended cab with rwd and only 81000 miles.

I watched this 4 years ago. Drove my new 93 D21 home last week.

An ode to Regular Car Reviews. I got the biggest smile when I saw this video. I'm the owner of a 1992 Hardbody 2wd and drove it for four years. Now with a new spiffy 2007 Tacoma. That light of love dimmed down...till I saw this. Thanks.

I still have my 1987 D21 rwd. She still runs perfectly and I love it. Although it's not my daily driver she was my first car and I've kept her in good condition and good running order.

This thing's like jeans or leather jackets. Hard wearing and timeless. Love it.

I appreciate your love for 90s vehicles, especially foreigners

I was in Colombia two years ago and this truck was EVERYWHERE!!! that and eighties and nineties Toyota 4runners

I've owned 7 of these trucks and currently own a 97, Hands down the best vehicle I have ever owned.

Did my truck!!! Thanks for the kind words about my old friend.

my friend has my old truck like this. He is up to over 350,000 miles on the complete original motor and he says it still doesn't burn any oil.

My entire life on KZfaq is JRE and Regular Cars. Thank you for bridging that gap.

Mr. Regular! I have a D21 from 1986 with 126,000 miles and dead stock! Love this video!

Just scored a '92 with 52K original miles. Underneath looks like new.

My first "car" was on of these. Excellent vehicle.

Used to see quite a few of these Nissan D21s on the road here in England, farmers and builders loved them because they were tough and reliable with a good 4 cylinder diesel engine and mostly 4x4 versions, just an honest hard working pickup truck.

I love how all of this applies to the WD21 Pathfinder too, that's a hell of an underdog, and finding one in good shape is also a hell of a task. I just love mine.

Hard Body. Soft frame. lol. Regardless, great trucks.

grandpa's insurance told him he has too many vehicles at the cheaper rate he's paying, so he gave me his 1990s, singlecab, 2dr. He maintained this truck based on the service manual he bought and kept it as stock as it could be just to see how long it would last. Can't wait to see it again once I go and pick it up!

I've got a 92 4x4 Hardbody that actually looks a lot like the one in the video. I love it! It's great for going camping because I can get it down the quad Trails where big trucks can't go

Man, love my '93 WD21. Thing has nearly 350,000 miles on it but it's still chugging along.

I don't know why, but after finishing this video it got me thinking about all those little pretty girls I see that drive the massive-as-fuck trucks the size of tanks around here. What's even the point in those battle wagons? Why own them? Why can't we have these again or the Chevy Luv? Could we decide that small is good again?

It was great! I had the extended cab. The clutches were to hard to repair , darn hydrolic truck. Z21 loved it

4 years later I finally found my own. Thanks, Mr.Regular

I enjoy mine. It's a '96 4x2 (Australian model), so it got a modernised dashboard and ECU, the government fleet buyer who ordered it specced the lowest trim level (DX), and the highest mechanical spec (160hp-182ft/lb VG30E/R30a trans/H233 rear), with a 7' bed. Sure it's got EFI, but otherwise it is just so simple by comparison to anything you can buy now; hose out vinyl floor, simple cloth seats, no A/C, no airbags, no ABS, no TCS, manual winder windows, even has quarter vent glasses. I drive it everywhere, every day and I have done for 3 years now. Apart from some dirty earths needing a hit with a wire brush, it has been absolutely faultless. Something about driving simple cars is highly enjoyable.

LOVE my 2003 Frontier! Still runs like new. Yes I fixed it up and take it off road constantly!

@ 3:43 he says Throtty Bottle instead of Throttle Body lol

I am on my 3rd Nissan hardbody. 1986 D21 king cab SE. V6 5 speed 4x4 with 103,000 miles. Every single one I’ve had has been so reliable that it defines the laws a physics. There fantastic trucks.

I'm studying for a semester in Australia and I actually bought a '95 hardbody, although they call it the Navara here. Awesome little truck, really fun to drive in right hand drive too!

I keep coming back to this video, its the video that introduced me to your channel, but also I just love Hardbodies.

Oh this brings back the memories. Both of my friends growing up had a pair of new hard bodies (91's) both were slammed and damn they were easy to lower. One was Aztek Red and the other was the Metallic Burgundy Red. I've always loved the looks of these! :)

got this for my first vehicle and couldn't be more thankful

I had a 1995 sr20DET swapped 240sx S14 all beefed up. I got rid of it and got a stock hardbody and have never had so much fun. way more fun to drive then the 240 and haven't looked back. Damn I may buy a second one this summer because I love the truck so much. But I never would have considered this truck if it wasent for your review RCR so thank you so much for making this video and helping me fall in love with my truck

Picked up a 93 from a tow yard a few months ago for $800. Runs like a champ.

my old boss loved these trucks to death he always had 2 or 3 and when he saw one for sale he could not ignore it lol

These remind me of my dad, he absolutely loved these trucks and bought them often.

I had one just like this one, bought it brand new! Same color and everything! Great four wheel drive!!

my dad owned 2 of these, wrecked one and it STILL RUNS. We may not of gotten the hilux but this is probably just as good.

The best truck generation that Nissan made.

Bought a 92 Hardbody back in February. Had 272k miles, now up to 278k. Most fun i've ever driven.

I had an 89 Hardbody Special that I bought new. Z24 4 cylinder, 5 speed, king cab, charcoal gray. Awesome and tough little truck! I had it for 6 years and well over 100k miles. Very few small small, inexpensive, and easy to fix issues. Nothing that was a show stopper. The issue that was not easy to fix was the clearcoat over the paint on the hood and roof. This was in the sun belt and after 4 years it started to fade which later started to blister then peel. Periodic waxing before this didn't seem to help. But still, I wish they still made a little truck just like my beloved and dearly missed D21.

There is nothing such as a too basic truck 2008 Nissan Titan Manual windows, manual locks, manual mirrors Grey bumpers Steel wheels 8ft bed Never happier

If you're interested I now own a Subaru Baja Turbo that i'd let you review as soon as I'm finished fixing it, before I mess with it.

Love these Hardbodys. One of my best friends drove one in high school. Eventually I came to find they share a very similar interior to my old 1986 Pulsar N12. Now I have a 1991 Sentra SE-R and that lacks an airbag too, so it’s nice to know I’m not alone there.

I love this video. Thank y'all for making it.

Even though I don't like small trucks that much, these things were impossible to kill. My friend had one and ran into a Jeep Wrangler (more like Jeep Wrangled) and the truck, while totaled, could still drive! (to an extent)

Damn, its 4 am.

I have a 95 it was my dad's I love it I have drove this truck for 25 years now runs like the day it was bought!!! Wish they still made them simple ways to work on!

My dad had this truck(1990) in white in the late 90s to early 2000s. I loved that truck and called it the white monster because it was a bit rusty. I drove it in high school and took it deer hunting off road. Road tripped to New York from Ohio. Got a kiss from a girl i had a crush on. Lots of memories. Died ar 330k miles. It liked to blow tie rods. The radio wasn't great but worked but you didn't need much when you were listening to Dire Straits on cassette. The jump seats were nice in a pinch, we even had four of us in there which was me and two teenage brothers and our dad, drive two and half hours on a small road trip. The engine sound really takes me back. The tires also sucked but it did okay in the snow when you went out, locked the hubs manually, and switched to 4 low. My dad was also a part time fire and ems guy so when the sirens went off, my dad literally peeled out and id hear him red line until out of ear shot and me being a hugh school kid, was running it hot all the time doing fish tails. We hauled rocks, mulch, rototillers, camping gear, everything. No issue. Had a really high suspension too. The seats WERE verh comfortable. If you're looking at this truck and seeing if it sucks, it doesn't. Its awesome and after my kids are gone, will get this truck. You'll just love this truck.

Manual crank windows........Thank You👍

Reminds me of my 95 Toyota T100, Looks similar, mines the SR5 4x4 too. Both are rare now a days, and both are just very good, yet very simple.

This is my first time to your channel. I am hooked. You made a D&D reference right off the bat. This channel pleases all my different nerdiness. ♡

I was just drooling over watching another video of a 2020 Ford F-250 with the new 7.3 “Godzilla” V8, and then I come across this video of an almost 30 year old little compact truck with an underpowered (by today’s standards) 4 banger. Man, talk about a relic of a bygone era. These are the kind of trucks I remember riding in as a kid (I’m almost 40 now). I bet this little truck is a ton of fun to drive in it’s own way.

By the way by 1997 it had port fuel injection. I did the White Rim road in mine, it is a great off-roader. To the Nineties.

Had a '91 with 3000 v6, auto, 4x4, King cab. Loved every second of that thing. Unstoppable in water or mud (within reason).

Omg I'm so honored my first truck was the first positive review you've given.(that I've heard) I had chewed 14 Zanax during the silence before your song, not knowing life could go on with hat injustice. Then the acoustic strings restored my will to live.

I had a 1996 XE . 4cyl. 4x4. Manual Best truck I've ever owned.

The new Colorado's and Canyon's mine as well be full size trucks. They're huge.

My uncle had one. Took it on trails all the time. Awesome truck.

Just picked up a 91 2wd with 130,000 miles. One owner since new, repair documentation goes back 25 years. So happy with it. So clean.

This Really makes me want to go buy that truck now