Swallowing 35k for the LE and 40 for the LE with all the benies is too damn hard. I just cannot put 15K down to get the payments in the ballpark. Damn, sux to be just now getting fundage. Maybe in a couple of years. I am salavating for a used one. I am open for ideas.
Swallowing 35k for the LE and 40 for the LE with all the benies is too damn hard. I just cannot put 15K down to get the payments in the ballpark. Damn, sux to be just now getting fundage. Maybe in a couple of years. I am salavating for a used one. I am open for ideas.
If I get one I'm getting a used one for sure, . It sucks, but it's probably the smarter way to buy one cuz it'll save a lot of money.
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the titan may have a larger tire wheel combo than the ram but the thing with bigger wheels is the weight of the bigger wheel, more mass to get turning,
Heh. I suggested the new Nissan Titan to a guy at work who is looking into buying a new truck. He said, "I ain't driving no rice burner!"
jadcock, tell the guy at work that the Titan is built in the USA at a new mile-long plant in Mississippi. That's unlike my previous Dodge Ram 2500 which was built in Hermosillo, MEXICO! Or for that matter my previous car, a Chrysler Concorde that was built in Ontario, CANADA.
I told him Nissan trucks have been designed and built in the United States since at least 1986. That's all right, he's a Ford/Chevy guy, and has another one (an '04 Avalanche). Nice truck for a 2wd.
we got the EXACT trim package and leather choices!
although i got backed into on day 12 of ownership,
and now i have a NICE dent on the drivers bed right
behind the gas filler cap (ouch)
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
If you are even in an accident where both you and the other driver are
in reverse at the same time (both backing up) DO NOT TELL ANYONE YOU are in reverse - always tell them you were moving forward to get away from the other driver - if you both are in reverse - then you are both equally at fault - equally responsible .... just a note
we got the EXACT trim package and leather choices!
although i got backed into on day 12 of ownership,
and now i have a NICE dent on the drivers bed right
behind the gas filler cap (ouch)
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
If you are even in an accident where both you and the other driver are
in reverse at the same time (both backing up) DO NOT TELL ANYONE YOU are in reverse - always tell them you were moving forward to get away from the other driver - if you both are in reverse - then you are both equally at fault - equally responsible .... just a note
take care
tony
Hey Tony, mine is number 242. Looks like we've got some early models here....
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03 Lincoln Aviator - 11200 miles
04 Nissan Titan - 9200 miles
Let me add one more thing that is interesting. I've read on several Dodge sites that the comparison of the Dodge Hemi and the Titan would be more equal if the Dodge had 18" wheels like the Titans rather than the 20's it runs. Well in reality the Titan's 18's are TALLER than the Dodges 20's due to tire size used. The 18"s that are on the Titan are 32.6" tall compared to 31.9" total height for the Dodge 20" tires. So the Hemi boys already have an advantage that they obviously don't know about. I just love the excuses I've read so far. It cracks me up....
incorrect, the ram 20" wheels have a diameter of 32.99" the titans are only 32.6". also, the titan has a final gear ratio of 4.10 effective, dodge offers a 3.55 and a 3.92. that leaves more torque and hp for the rear wheels.
500 horsepower
8.3L V10 Viper power engine
525 lb.-ft. of torque
Dodge SRT, hhmm, titan sure sounds fast now doesn't it?
before trashing dodge, remember, they have other rigs to work on besides only one small v-8
600 turbo diesel: 325 hp, 600 torque
the svt above
plus their v10 engine.
and they are coming out soon with a new 6.1L hemi.
500 horsepower
8.3L V10 Viper power engine
525 lb.-ft. of torque
Dodge SRT, hhmm, titan sure sounds fast now doesn't it?
before trashing dodge, remember, they have other rigs to work on besides only one small v-8
600 turbo diesel: 325 hp, 600 torque
the svt above
plus their v10 engine.
and they are coming out soon with a new 6.1L hemi.
The Titan is in no way in competition with any of these models you've listed. Face it, the only competition it has is the Hemi. Ford, Chevy and Toyota are eating lots of dust so they're not even in the running. Hemi to Titan, that's the competitive ones. By the way, any reason you want to belong to a Nissan site? What's the matter, the dodge boys get a little to hard on you? Oh yeah and try recalculating the 20" tires again. Your figures are incorrect Hans Solo........
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03 Lincoln Aviator - 11200 miles
04 Nissan Titan - 9200 miles
The Titan is in no way in competition with any of these models you've listed. Face it, the only competition it has is the Hemi. Ford, Chevy and Toyota are eating lots of dust so they're not even in the running. Hemi to Titan, that's the competitive ones. By the way, any reason you want to belong to a Nissan site? What's the matter, the dodge boys get a little to hard on you? Oh yeah and try recalculating the 20" tires again. Your figures are incorrect Hans Solo........
i have a 1997 nissan p/u which i bought new in 1997 and a 2002 nissan quest, which i also bought new. i usually frequent the open roads rv forums. just happened on this thread and this site and felt the need to correct some misconceptions. i've had many a conversation with titan owners on the rv forum.
Hey Chief, glad to see you have a sense of humor Did you get my point of the Titans direct competition??
Also the factory tire for the Dodge 20's is 275/55/20 which equals 31.9" Hans.......
i just checked the dodge web site again, was 275/60/20 and went to a local dodge dealer web site, they show the actual sticker for each rig in inventory. 275/60/20 on all the stickers i found. my rig's door sticker says 245/70/17, it came with 265/70/17's, i just reduced back down to 245's for better towing. i personally love nissan's, my 2.4L p/u has been a great rig as long as i've owned it. and i've beat the hell out of it. still runs like new, and i use it for my everyday rig. i use my ram for towing my 28ft travel trailer. i actually happened here because a member on the rv forum was towing his trailer to see his sick grandfather and his rear differential blew up on him, missing his grandfathers passing by one hour, trying to get it repaired. so i was doing some more research on the dana 44 axle on the titan, and whether nissan puts synthetic fluid in the diffential with the factory tow package like dodge does.
i just checked the dodge web site again, was 275/60/20 and went to a local dodge dealer web site, they show the actual sticker for each rig in inventory. 275/60/20 on all the stickers i found. my rig's door sticker says 245/70/17, it came with 265/70/17's, i just reduced back down to 245's for better towing. i personally love nissan's, my 2.4L p/u has been a great rig as long as i've owned it. and i've beat the hell out of it. still runs like new, and i use it for my everyday rig. i use my ram for towing my 28ft travel trailer. i actually happened here because a member on the rv forum was towing his trailer to see his sick grandfather and his rear differential blew up on him, missing his grandfathers passing by one hour, trying to get it repaired. so i was doing some more research on the dana 44 axle on the titan, and whether nissan puts synthetic fluid in the diffential with the factory tow package like dodge does.
Sorry Chief but check the site again, 275/55/20 is the factory size. Go to Edmunds, Dodge or whoevers web site to satisfy your need to know. It's a 55 series not 60.
Anyhow, the individual you are speaking about is also a member of another forum I belong to. No Nissan does not use synthetic in it's rear or front diffs. His seems to be an unusual event, I HOPE!!! But because of the thread he posted I decided to check the fluid level in my differential and it was 20ozs low. Hell it only holds 68ozs so that is definitely a matter of concern. I hope this guy gets a new diff and gets back on the road ASAP. Sh*t happens to everyone from time to time. So have you had your 4.7L dynoed yet? Getting back to the Hemi's, where's the BEEF? How come the Titans are showing their tail lights to the Hemi's when on paper the Hemi has a 40hp advantage? Beats the heck out of me what's going on. I do know if I had bought a Hemi and a Titan kicked my butt, I would be pissed at DC and want some answers.......
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03 Lincoln Aviator - 11200 miles
04 Nissan Titan - 9200 miles
Sorry Chief but check the site again, 275/55/20 is the factory size. Go to Edmunds, Dodge or whoevers web site to satisfy your need to know. It's a 55 series not 60.
Anyhow, the individual you are speaking about is also a member of another forum I belong to. No Nissan does not use synthetic in it's rear or front diffs. His seems to be an unusual event, I HOPE!!! But because of the thread he posted I decided to check the fluid level in my differential and it was 20ozs low. Hell it only holds 68ozs so that is definitely a matter of concern. I hope this guy gets a new diff and gets back on the road ASAP. Sh*t happens to everyone from time to time. So have you had your 4.7L dynoed yet? Getting back to the Hemi's, where's the BEEF? How come the Titans are showing their tail lights to the Hemi's when on paper the Hemi has a 40hp advantage? Beats the heck out of me what's going on. I do know if I had bought a Hemi and a Titan kicked my butt, I would be pissed at DC and want some answers.......
www.dodge.com build your own, choosing 20" wheels, 60 series.www.timberlinedodge.com www.bryanbickmore.com
or any other dodge dealer, choose new inventory, choose 1500 series, look for any upgrade for 20" wheels, they are all 60's
no idea where you're finding the 55's.
no idea where you're looking, but look at what actually is put on the rigs.
ALL 60's.
i haven't dyno'd mine. i just got krcperformance 206 cams put on, dyno's they've run are 223 rear wheel hp and 299 rear wheel torque for the 4.7L.
you can see their dynos at www.krcperformance.com. i put in 4.10 rear differential gears, running 75/140 synthetic, replacing the 3.55's it came with, put in a second tranny cooler to go with the factory one installed, air bag suspension helpers and michelin LTX A/S E rated 10 ply tires on.
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. It sucks, but it's probably the smarter way to buy one cuz it'll save a lot of money.
I suggested the new Nissan Titan to a guy at work who is looking into buying a new truck. He said, "I ain't driving no rice burner!"
That's unlike my previous Dodge Ram 2500 which was built in Hermosillo, MEXICO! 
Or for that matter my previous car, a Chrysler Concorde that was built in Ontario, CANADA.
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