Let me know how reliable your Titan has been!!

[BTL_nissan]

Ok guys so a friend of mine is selling his 06 Titan cheap! 4500 and it's mine. Only iffy thing is the high mileage. With 223k on the odometer I'm sleptical and thinking the truck might be on its down hill travel. 4500 is quite an investment for me but with the 4 full doors it would be great for the family. Any common issues with these trucks I should look for? If I can get 30k more out of this truck I would consider it a good investment. Ideas? Suggestions?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

By 06 most of the bugs were worked out of that platform. The only thing I can think of would be to check for brake judder (like warped rotors), power steering line leaks, trans line leaks (like going to the trans cooler), and then general maintenance after that. Ask when the last time the belts/hoses/plugs were replaced, trans flushed, oil change, etc.

It might have a few rattles by now, and the interior might be getting pretty worn, but its a solid truck. 4500 is a pretty great price.

[nissangirl74]

Agreed. If all of those issues were addressed, I'd jump all over it.

[BTL_nissan]

The truck was extremely well maintained and believe it or not the interior is emmaculant. Ill be test driving today.

[300ZXttZMAN]

I told you what I thought about it last night. Honestly I think it would be a great buy but the problem is that you complain about putting gas in your civic haha which gets 30mpg with the AC on.

Let us know how the test drive goes. Also you need post some pics so everyone can see how nice the truck is.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

yeah if you're a fuel miser, the truck is not for you.

[BTL_nissan]

Test drive went well today, here are some pics






The guy just recently replaced the rotors and front wheel bearings. There is some small interior has some small scratches and what not but nothing to bad. Valve covers are leaking a little too. When he puled off there was a small amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust but it might be something as simple as the pcv valve. It runs extremely strong and still has tons of power. And to top it all off I used some jew tactics and got the price down to 4000.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

So you bought it?

[300ZXttZMAN]

So you bought it?

Last I talked to him yesterday he didn't buy it.

[JTR32gtst]

I love my Titan. It is a 2011 Pro4X and it has given me no issues. Great roomy cab, great hauling truck, poor fuel mileage. I have a work provided truck, so mileage does not matter.

However, I have gotten 20 mpg on long road trips. It can do it, just on long trips. I love my T.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Oh NICOnauts its Adam's (BTLNissan) birthday today! He is 22!

[Oatmealman]

I work on em occasionally.I hate em,fixing things is a pain in the a** on em,they leak oil like a sieve for some reason,and from what I've seen they are generally falling apart around 150k.It all depends on who owned it I guess.every vehicle can fall apart if not taken care of but I prefer American trucks(Chevy) because they've been doing it for so long they have it down.

[JTR32gtst]

I work on em occasionally.I hate em,fixing things is a pain in the a** on em,they leak oil like a sieve for some reason,and from what I've seen they are generally falling apart around 150k.It all depends on who owned it I guess.every vehicle can fall apart if not taken care of but I prefer American trucks(Chevy) because they've been doing it for so long they have it down.

I spent 7 years at a Chevy dealership...I can say, those trucks suck. You think Titans fall apart, own a Chevy, especially one from 1999-2007.....Enjoy.

[BTL_nissan]

I also work at the Chevy dealership and I can vouch saying anything post 06 is garbage. As soon as the "American made truck" began being produced in Korea the quality disappeared. These new Chevys are falling apart at 40k miles. Which is right before warranty runs out, it's like they are designed to fail after 5 years.

[Oatmealman]

I couldn't care less about interiors(they're a damn truck not a car).I'll look into import trucks when they can build a truck that doesn't have a unibody,or a gas guzzlin 5.6 that makes meh power,or they can build it to haul more than 10k.My cummins could haul all those trucks around and still get 20 on the highway while running 70.

Ever wonder why you don't see import trucks hauling 50ft goosenecks with 6 cars on em?

[BTL_nissan]

Ill stand by cummins power all day, but import trucks to me are the best of both worlds, hold their value, parts are cheap and readily available, and to top it off they last longer than most trucks these days.

I will say that I didn't get my hands on the Titan, my no credit having a** couldn't get approved for the loan and the guy sold it in 2 days for 4k

[Oatmealman]

They make a nice in town truck,but I use my trucks for work and hauling,I've had friends who've owned import trucks and they've all come to the domestic side after going for a ride in my loaded cummins down the highway holding 70 uphill with 20k behind me and still getting above 15.American trucks can do what no other truck can and that's be a truck.Sure import trucks are cushy,ride nice,are quiet,and have nice interiors but you sacrifice what it was built for and that's being a truck.If i wanted a nice interior I'd drive a German car but I want something that I can hook up to a house and pull it down

Also the cummins is just a tow pig/when diesel is cheap I drive it.

[BTL_nissan]

I feel you on using a truck for work, being a regular family man I would never need to haul 20k. So for me the extra luxuries are a huge plus when it comes to a truck, I need a bed to throw my crap in and occasionally tow my 20ft aluminum boat for a fishing trip. I will say though the Duramax has the cummins beat as far as newer models are concerned. 2012 Duramax vs Cummings the doges doesn't stand a chance!!! (Let the friendly arguing begin)

[Oatmealman]

Pass dpf sucks.ill stick with my old school cummins,although I would own am older duramax. I like any old diesel just not the urea crap

[ScrapMetal]

I also work at the Chevy dealership and I can vouch saying anything post 06 is garbage. As soon as the "American made truck" began being produced in Korea the quality disappeared. These new Chevys are falling apart at 40k miles. Which is right before warranty runs out, it's like they are designed to fail after 5 years.

Don't know where you're getting your info bud, but ain't no Chevy truck sold in the US being "produced in Korea". The Silverado/Sierra twins are built in Michigan and Indiana and the recently deceased Colorado/Canyon(and their Isuzu cousin) were built in Louisiana where the legendary S10/Sanoma were also built I think you got your Chevy trucks mistaken with their compact cars, which are also built here but much of the R&D came from South Korea.

Much of the next generation Colorado's R&D came from Thailand(which is one of the largest pickup markets in the world) and Brazil but will also be built here in Missouri.

Ever wonder why you don't see import trucks hauling 50ft goosenecks with 6 cars on em?

Name me a light duty "import" truck that comes with a diesel engine sold in the US? The reason you can run that "loaded cummins down the highway holding 70 uphill with 20k behind you" is because of that Cummins engine, not because it's an American truck. I'd bet my bottom dollar that if Toyota sold a dually Tundra with a Hino diesel under the hood, it'd do just as good a job pulling the same load.

To answer BTL_nissan's original question, I'd never pay $4,500 for a used truck that's been basically driven from here to the moon. I would've asked him if he's been driving it to visit family in Alaska or something. I just don't understand how so many newer cars and trucks rack up so many miles so quickly nowadays.

[gwoods]

I you need a transmission for it should me a PM. I have one with 9k miles on it sitting in my garage I would LOVE to get rid of

[PapaSmurf2k3]

I dunno, the Tundra towed the space shuttle for like, a mile or so... :p

[BTL_nissan]

Maybe the truck is assembled in US but I'm pretty certain the actual materials and parts are Korean made. I'm not knocking Chevy itself I just think their quality control has failed. I see to many trucks coming in with expensive problems that only have ~20k miles on them. Structurally they seem weak too. (watching chassis flex on the lift)

Maybe I'm just being stubborn representing my imports but Chevy ain't what it used to be lol. Any truck that I can total (body and engine wise) with a plastic baseball bat doesn't suit me XD

Also I must say, out of curiosity I looked up the distance from here to the moon.... You were directly on point! What a beautiful analogy! I love it and will use it when the time comes.

[BTL_nissan]

Also... My last job was at Toyota. I've seen the prototype dually tundra and I have to say that dodge and Chevy are going to have some serious competition. (Ford excluded because any twin turbo v8 diesel that can't pull a gooseneck isn't important). :P

[gwoods]

To answer BTL_nissan's original question, I'd never pay $4,500 for a used truck that's been basically driven from here to the moon. I would've asked him if he's been driving it to visit family in Alaska or something. I just don't understand how so many newer cars and trucks rack up so many miles so quickly nowadays.

Here in Arizona its from running Phoenix - Mexico everyday

[ScrapMetal]

Also I must say, out of curiosity I looked up the distance from here to the moon.... You were directly on point! What a beautiful analogy! I love it and will use it when the time comes.

I'm not gonna lie man, I also Googled it before I posted it lol

According to an article I read a while back the Tundra is technically the most American truck with something like 80% of it's parts built in the US, so you're most likely right about Chevy getting it's parts from overseas.

IMO, I'd like to go back to a time when trucks were just plain simpler. My old man used to own a RWD 91 Ford F-150 with the 4.9L straight six and a 5 speed manual, that truck went all the way to 345K miles before the transmission took a dump. He gave it to a buddy of his who replaced the transmission with another one from a junkyard and to this day that truck is still on the road.

I'd be surprised if today's trucks are that durable.

Here in Arizona its from running Phoenix - Mexico everyday

Next time some a$$'s selling me some overpriced high miler, I may ask him if he's been smuggling guns and drugs into and from Mexico just for s*** and giggles.

[Oatmealman]

Ever wonder why you don't see import trucks hauling 50ft goosenecks with 6 cars on em?

Name me a light duty "import" truck that comes with a diesel engine sold in the US? The reason you can run that "loaded cummins down the highway holding 70 uphill with 20k behind you" is because of that Cummins engine, not because it's an American truck. I'd bet my bottom dollar that if Toyota sold a dually Tundra with a Hino diesel under the hood, it'd do just as good a job pulling the same load.

Yes it might pull the same as my cummins but would it go a million miles with just maintenance(excluding some mild upgrades to help longevity).My truck pulls well because it has a sturdy fully boxed frame,long wheelbase,powered by a American medium duty diesel.

The scorpion motor is just another hyped up ford motor that can't compete in the long run,the only decent ford diesel were the 7.3 and its cousins(albeit slow).

The duramax is also another long lasting motor. its in its own on the highway with a load behind it,they pull freaking amazing at 75 and have the ability to hammer down and pass people.I recently pulled a 48 foot carver(yacht),over width,and over weight(roughly 33k) from Wisconsin to Colorado and did it at 75 and hit 60mph headwinds in south dakota.

I've pulled loads with powerstrokes and they can't compare.the 6.0 is a junker,the 6.4 is a hunk o's***,the 6.7 well time with tell but I can tell you that a stock crate motor is over 15k plus it has dpf.


Moral of the story is no import could compete with 3/4-1 ton American truck market and they know that,that's why they haven't even attempted it.But i could see it now toyota diesel 3/4ton with 20" moto metal wheels and stacks.Broyota for life dude.

[gwoods]

[quote="ScrapMetal]
Next time some a$$'s selling me some overpriced high miler, I may ask him if he's been smuggling guns and drugs into and from Mexico just for s*** and giggles.[/quote]


I was 15 passenger van shopping the other day and came across a 2012 Chevy 3500 with almost 50k miles on it already in Mesa AZ. I didn't even call them I'm sure the first drug dog to sniff that one would give a signal.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Maybe I'm just being stubborn representing my imports but Chevy ain't what it used to be lol. Any truck that I can total (body and engine wise) with a plastic baseball bat doesn't suit me XD

[ScrapMetal]

Yes it might pull the same as my cummins but would it go a million miles with just maintenance(excluding some mild upgrades to help longevity).My truck pulls well because it has a sturdy fully boxed frame,long wheelbase,powered by a American medium duty diesel.

The duramax is also another long lasting motor. its in its own on the highway with a load behind it,they pull freaking amazing at 75 and have the ability to hammer down and pass people.I recently pulled a 48 foot carver(yacht),over width,and over weight(roughly 33k) from Wisconsin to Colorado and did it at 75 and hit 60mph headwinds in south dakota.

Moral of the story is no import could compete with 3/4-1 ton American truck market and they know that,that's why they haven't even attempted it.But i could see it now toyota diesel 3/4ton with 20" moto metal wheels and stacks.Broyota for life dude.

You may be right about the Japs not competing against the Americans when it comes to 3/4 and 1 ton trucks but I think it has more to do with the fact that the majority of truck sales come from 1/2 ton trucks. IMO another thing is loyalty, American truck owners are known for their loyalty towards one brand or another and no matter what brand they own(if you've talked to a truck guy), it's gotta be American. Even today, Tundra sales and Titan sales are nothing compared to the big 3's truck sales. I'm guessing Toyota and Nissan knew this and decided it wasn't worth the financial effort to bring out 3/4 and 1 ton trucks of their own.

On the other hand class 5 and 6 commercial truck sales are strong in this country along with many others. The Mitsubishi Fuso, Isuzu NPR/NQR, Hino(Toyota)195 and UD(Nissan)2600 are legendary in the commercial medium truck market and they are all imports. Heck, even GM and Ford used to get their class 5 and 6 trucks from Isuzu and International respectively. The Duramax diesel was a joint venture between GM and Isuzu(Isuzu is very well known for their diesel engines) and the old 7.3L Ford diesel was basically an International engine(yes I know International is American)

If the Japs wanted to they could build awesome 3/4 and 1 ton trucks for the public, but I feel it's not worth the investment since Americans want American trucks.

PS, I love trucks man, American, Japanese, Brazilian, Thai, S. Korean you name it. I could talk trucks all day long.

I was 15 passenger van shopping the other day and came across a 2012 Chevy 3500 with almost 50k miles on it already in Mesa AZ. I didn't even call them I'm sure the first drug dog to sniff that one would give a signal.

hahahaha I literally laughed out loud reading this