Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
While the 'Burb is still running strong at nearly 170k miles, I figure it's prudent to start doing some research on its soon-to-be replacement. Hoping to get at least one more year out of the Burb but if I have a catastrophic or expensive failure or an accident I might have to replace it on short notice.
I've looked at the later Chevy and Ford half tons but honestly had never seriously considered either Nissan or Dodge (Ram) but I have noticed that they seem to be lower priced and pretty well equipped, so I thought I'd ask here about anyone with Titan experience.
The last 2 main "overlanding" vehicles I've owned I kept less than 3 years each. I'm really hoping to be able to get one that will last me at least 8 or 9 and for that reason I'd be willing to spend a bit more to get something newer, nicer and with lower miles.
What I'm looking for is a vehicle that will function primarily to pull our ~3500lb travel trailer all over the Rocky Mountains (where 11,000' passes are the norm), be able to take us on some mild off-road adventures while we're out (nothing more challenging than, say, White Rim or the Maze district of Canyonlands) and to haul my butt to work 3 days a week (I work from home the other two) where my commute is only about 10 miles each way.
My requirements would be:
Crew cab / short bed configuration (I need the ability to carry at least 4 adults, so that rules out extended cab/double cab/bonus cab or whatever they call a less-than-crew-cab. And yes, I'm willing to accept a shorter bed in return for a bigger cab.)
Really would like 2016 or newer since I plan on keeping this for a long time. Won't rule out brand new but I generally don't like to buy new because I hate taking the first depreciation hit. I have to say I kind of like the 2017 redesign of the Titan, even though in general I'm not a fan of the "flying brick" appearance of modern half ton trucks, I think Nissan did a pretty decent job with theirs.
Definitely want a V8 but that doesn't appear to be an issue since all gasser Titans seem to have the 5.6 V8 (I'm not interested in a diesel for a lot of reasons I won't go into here.)
Those are my only requirements. As far as desires go, there are a few:
* Biggest gas tank possible. It's hard to get a firm answer on this but it appears that the tank on the CCSB Titan 4x4 is 26 gallons, is that right? I know better than to ask about aftermarket options
* Built in/integrated trailer brake. Am I right in thinking this usually comes with the "towing package?" Getting tired of busting my knee on the brake controller.
* Rear E-locker is desirable. Is there a specific "package" this comes with?
* Flex fuel capability. No, I don't want to start a debate on the relative merits of E-85 but it is a nice capability to have, IMO.
So does the 5.6 have any known 'issues' or weaknesses? I'm assuming that like the Toyota V8 it's an OHC design with a timing belt that needs replacing around 100k miles?
What about transmission/t-case/axles - any known issues there? Any specific options to seek out or avoid?
For those who have one, would you buy another and if not, why not?
Thanks in advance! I'm posting a similar thread in the Domestic/full size sub-board.
I've looked at the later Chevy and Ford half tons but honestly had never seriously considered either Nissan or Dodge (Ram) but I have noticed that they seem to be lower priced and pretty well equipped, so I thought I'd ask here about anyone with Titan experience.
The last 2 main "overlanding" vehicles I've owned I kept less than 3 years each. I'm really hoping to be able to get one that will last me at least 8 or 9 and for that reason I'd be willing to spend a bit more to get something newer, nicer and with lower miles.
What I'm looking for is a vehicle that will function primarily to pull our ~3500lb travel trailer all over the Rocky Mountains (where 11,000' passes are the norm), be able to take us on some mild off-road adventures while we're out (nothing more challenging than, say, White Rim or the Maze district of Canyonlands) and to haul my butt to work 3 days a week (I work from home the other two) where my commute is only about 10 miles each way.
My requirements would be:
Crew cab / short bed configuration (I need the ability to carry at least 4 adults, so that rules out extended cab/double cab/bonus cab or whatever they call a less-than-crew-cab. And yes, I'm willing to accept a shorter bed in return for a bigger cab.)
Really would like 2016 or newer since I plan on keeping this for a long time. Won't rule out brand new but I generally don't like to buy new because I hate taking the first depreciation hit. I have to say I kind of like the 2017 redesign of the Titan, even though in general I'm not a fan of the "flying brick" appearance of modern half ton trucks, I think Nissan did a pretty decent job with theirs.
Definitely want a V8 but that doesn't appear to be an issue since all gasser Titans seem to have the 5.6 V8 (I'm not interested in a diesel for a lot of reasons I won't go into here.)
Those are my only requirements. As far as desires go, there are a few:
* Biggest gas tank possible. It's hard to get a firm answer on this but it appears that the tank on the CCSB Titan 4x4 is 26 gallons, is that right? I know better than to ask about aftermarket options
* Built in/integrated trailer brake. Am I right in thinking this usually comes with the "towing package?" Getting tired of busting my knee on the brake controller.
* Rear E-locker is desirable. Is there a specific "package" this comes with?
* Flex fuel capability. No, I don't want to start a debate on the relative merits of E-85 but it is a nice capability to have, IMO.
So does the 5.6 have any known 'issues' or weaknesses? I'm assuming that like the Toyota V8 it's an OHC design with a timing belt that needs replacing around 100k miles?
What about transmission/t-case/axles - any known issues there? Any specific options to seek out or avoid?
For those who have one, would you buy another and if not, why not?
Thanks in advance! I'm posting a similar thread in the Domestic/full size sub-board.
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