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Zudnic 09-13-2006 11:15 AM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 

Originally Posted by kennyo
The only weak spot on the Titan Is front brake rotors warping. The reason being ,you do tend to drive it like a sports car. They sound awesome and outrun anything stock in it's class. If I was going to buy a gas burner that would be the one. They also outrun Maximas and 350 z for the first 100 yards! I know that for a Fact!


When I sold my first Excursion I replaced it with a Titan and on the test drive lets just say that I thoroughly tested the traction control. Good balls for a Japanese truck, I however missed the room and more longer range so re-entered the Ford family.

Fast Forward 09-13-2006 11:34 AM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 
Zudnic, Just curious how did the Nissan do for trade in value? Any issues with the truck?? I do really like the truck but something in the back of my minds keeps telling me I should have stayed with the Ford.

Sea-Dated 09-13-2006 12:49 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 

Originally Posted by Fast Forward
Thats about the only real issue I've heard with the truck as well. To be honest after owning 3 Grand Cherokee's over an 11 year period, everytime I needed to have the brakes done the rotors were warped due to the same issue. So if thats the only issue with the truck I don't consider that much of problem. Pending they don't need replacing at 20,000 miles.

I have had the same problem with the Grands we had. We have the Overland now with the HO 4.7, man that thing will move for an SUV. Outran a HEMI Grand the other day.. :D

Zudnic 09-13-2006 02:26 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 

Originally Posted by Fast Forward
Zudnic, Just curious how did the Nissan do for trade in value? Any issues with the truck?? I do really like the truck but something in the back of my minds keeps telling me I should have stayed with the Ford.

I only had it for two weeks on a lease so did not get much of a hit other then paying a penalty to get out of the lease. I liked it just too small for my purposes, mostly LA trips for trade shows.

UNSANE 09-13-2006 02:47 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 
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I love mine! Tows my 29 Fountain without a problem. I get 12mpg towing that boat between 60 and 65. Your mileage will improve after 10,000 miles or so. Your highway mileage really depends on how fast you drive. I have seen 26 mpg at 55mph and 16 to 17 at 70mph. It was a tough decision for me as well between the Titan and F150, but I can damn near stand up in the back with the seats folded up! And I like the rails/bed system they have going. Which model did you get? I decided against better judgement and went for the full blown LE 4x4 model with all the bells and whistles. I've even used the DVD player :evilb: The brake issues should be fixed, but if they chatter, Nissan will deal with it no hassles. That has been the only problem and my rotors were replaced with the newer, larger ones. Good luck with the truck!

here's a pic of mine hooked up to the beak

Fast Forward 09-13-2006 03:16 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 
Unsane, That makes me feel a lot better. The deals that both manufactures had going were nearly the same. I did end up about $2,000 less overall with the Nissan however the price was not so much a factor in the decision. Being the end of the year there was not much of a selection. I really wanted white as most of us doing pulling a boat simply to match. However they had one of the bright red SE models on the lot and with all the chrome I simply fell in love with. So I ended up with red. It's been tough getting used to as my last few rides have been white or silver. You don't get much louder than the red! When it stops raining tomorrow I'll take a photo and post it. Still have not pulled the boat with it due to the poor weather and the fact I've only owned for 2 weeks.

JPD Motorsports 09-13-2006 03:29 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 
do the exhaust upgrade and intake kit upgrade. well worth it and will sing for you. My friend towed his old 31 scarab around with his and loves it lots of room for the back seat area.

Fast Forward 09-13-2006 03:44 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 
I'm looking at the coldair intake , any idea if that additional helped his gas milage?

spk1 09-13-2006 04:27 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 

Originally Posted by Catmando
Nissan promised more fuel mileage than that truck delivers. In my job as inventory field rep for used car lots I see a lot of low-mileage Titans on my lots. Must be a reason for that.

Next time you're in the truck market drive a 2500 Cummins Megacab. You'll be surprised at the fit and finish of the Dodge trucks now. I own a 2003 3500QC SRW and I'm very happy with it. The truning radius is almost as tight as my Ranger supercab.

I was getting almost 22mpg before the switch to low sulphur diesel. I think I'm gonna put a fuel tank in the bed so I can run cooking oil.

Be careful, I have heard that when running cooking oil or a home made biodiesel blend, The damage is not instant, which is why everything seems good right now, but after a year or so of runnning straight cooking oil, your engine will be destroyed. I will have to find the report but they ruined a few thousand military vehicles running them that way.

Boatally Insane 09-13-2006 08:39 PM

Re: Nissan Titan???
 

Originally Posted by Fast Forward
Still have not pulled the boat with it due to the poor weather and the fact I've only owned for 2 weeks.


Don't forget, you need to put at least 500 miles on it to break in the rear end (Dana) BEFORE you tow anything!!!!

I remember 4wheeler having a failure by not doing this :rolleyes: ....

My front brakes started "pulsating" at about 5000 miles. The dealer upgraded the front brakes with no problems whatsoever :D

According to the Nissan boards, intake or muffler changes do not help gas mileage...only your right foot will :evilb:


Doug


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