2007 Nissan Titan - Great reliable truck
I love the fact that I have had this truck for over 7 years now and I have never had not one problem with it. Besides taking it to get a oil change, new tires I have not had to do any maintenance on it. The only problem I would say that I have is the amount of gas the truck takes. Now a days to fill it up it cost about 80-90 dollars which is not fun since a lot of cars now a days barely cost 40 to fill up.
I love the fact that I have had this truck for over 7 years now and I have never had not one problem with it. Besides taking it to get a oil change, new tires I have not had to do any maintenance on it. The only problem I would say that I have is the amount of gas the truck takes. Now a days to fill it up it cost about 80-90 dollars which is not fun since a lot of cars now a days barely cost 40 to fill up.
I brought my daughter home from the hospital in this truck and I never felt the safest driving home in a truck that I knew was going to keep us safe. And it always had almost 7 years later.
I brought my daughter home from the hospital in this truck and I never felt the safest driving home in a truck that I knew was going to keep us safe. And it always had almost 7 years later.
Reliable, low maintenance, and safety. My favorite features would have to be the long bed with bed liner, the four doors and the incredible amount of space it gives to my children in the back seat.
Reliable, low maintenance, and safety. My favorite features would have to be the long bed with bed liner, the four doors and the incredible amount of space it gives to my children in the back seat.
Gas, gas and gas. Gas prices keep going up and up and it does not do well on the cost. I only drive around town so it is not that bad however, if you are driving long distance it could get pretty costly.
Gas, gas and gas. Gas prices keep going up and up and it does not do well on the cost. I only drive around town so it is not that bad however, if you are driving long distance it could get pretty costly.
2006 Nissan Titan - Great truck on- and off-road.
The Nissan Titan isn't necessarily one of the top full-size trucks in the country, but in my experience, it performs just as well (if not better) than similar trucks from the big three American manufacturers. During my time with the truck, it has been used mostly for commuting and light-duty hauling (as most trucks usually really are used), but it has also seen its share of heavy-duty hauling and challenging off-road driving. It is perfectly capable in every situation, and I have NEVER caught myself thinking that I needed "more truck." Aside from the general performance, I have had low maintenance costs on this truck during my time with it. Aside from oil changes and basic upgrades over time (tires, brakes, etc.), I haven't had to spend time in and out of the shop like many other t... (more)
The Nissan Titan isn't necessarily one of the top full-size trucks in the country, but in my experience, it performs just as well (if not better) than similar trucks from the big three American manufacturers. During my time with the truck, it has been used mostly for commuting and light-duty hauling (as most trucks usually really are used), but it has also seen its share of heavy-duty hauling and challenging off-road driving. It is perfectly capable in every situation, and I have NEVER caught myself thinking that I needed "more truck." Aside from the general performance, I have had low maintenance costs on this truck during my time with it. Aside from oil changes and basic upgrades over time (tires, brakes, etc.), I haven't had to spend time in and out of the shop like many other truck owners that I know. The interior isn't necessarily high-tech, but it offers all of the features that I need along with a few really nice perks (heated seats, etc.). It's comfortable and spacious, and even though my model is the King Cab (not the bigger Crew Cab), I feel that the back seat still has plenty of space for all but the largest human passengers.
I've had lots of memorable experiences in this truck, but one always stands out to me. I live in the mountains near a forest service boundary. There was a clear, cold night in the forecast in late August, and I had just purchased a new camera. My girlfriend and I made a spontaneous decision to load up the truck for an overnight trip about 25 minutes from the house to test the camera and sho... (more)
I've had lots of memorable experiences in this truck, but one always stands out to me. I live in the mountains near a forest service boundary. There was a clear, cold night in the forecast in late August, and I had just purchased a new camera. My girlfriend and I made a spontaneous decision to load up the truck for an overnight trip about 25 minutes from the house to test the camera and shoot photos of the Milky Way (successful, by the way). We built a fire, cooked some food, drank some wine, took some photos, and slept in the bed of the truck under the stars and a giant pile of blankets. We awoke before sunrise, shivering and covered in frost. Rather than waiting for the sun to come up and thaw us out, we chucked everything back in the vehicle and headed straight home where we proceeded to chug as much hot coffee as we could handle.
The Titan that I purchased is the King Cab LE 4x4. Among the pros that this truck is spec'd with are preinstalled bed liner, bed-mounted track system, leather seats, on-the-fly 4WD (high and low), Rockford Fosgate audio with auxiliary input, heated seats, heated mirrors, locking center console, tow package, power locks, power windows, power seats, and much more. There are probably plenty of pros that I'm forgetting at the moment. Aside from the standard options of that package, the previous owner installed Bilstein suspension, Toyo Open Country AT2 tires, an aftermarket radiator, and a ... (more)
The Titan that I purchased is the King Cab LE 4x4. Among the pros that this truck is spec'd with are preinstalled bed liner, bed-mounted track system, leather seats, on-the-fly 4WD (high and low), Rockford Fosgate audio with auxiliary input, heated seats, heated mirrors, locking center console, tow package, power locks, power windows, power seats, and much more. There are probably plenty of pros that I'm forgetting at the moment. Aside from the standard options of that package, the previous owner installed Bilstein suspension, Toyo Open Country AT2 tires, an aftermarket radiator, and a Flowmaster exhaust. As with all Titans, it has an external storage panel near the rear driver-side wheel well... it's an interesting feature that mostly goes unnoticed, but it's worth every penny when you realize that you left something in there that you really, really need (I use mine for cam straps, bungee cords, and other rigging accessories). On the topic of storage, there's also ample room underneath the rear seat for additional equipment... at any given time, I have a hydraulic jack, tire iron, crowbar, tool bag, shop towels, jumper cables, spare gloves, first aid kit, and other miscellaneous items stashed away in there.
When I first got the truck, there was a feature on the driver's seat that moved the seat backwards to allow more room when getting in or out of the truck. I'm a smaller guy, so that wasn't something that I needed, and I was afraid that feature would eventually wear out the motor in the seat. Fortunately, I found a simple trick online to disable that function (and if I ever choose to use that feature again, it's easy to restore). The truck had running boards on it when I purchased it, but I found them hanging up on large rocks while driving off-road. So I removed them... pretty easy, ab... (more)
When I first got the truck, there was a feature on the driver's seat that moved the seat backwards to allow more room when getting in or out of the truck. I'm a smaller guy, so that wasn't something that I needed, and I was afraid that feature would eventually wear out the motor in the seat. Fortunately, I found a simple trick online to disable that function (and if I ever choose to use that feature again, it's easy to restore). The truck had running boards on it when I purchased it, but I found them hanging up on large rocks while driving off-road. So I removed them... pretty easy, about an hour's worth of work. I've run the battery dead once or twice by charging too many iPhones and other accessories during camping trips, but that's mostly my own fault. The BIGGEST complaint I have about the vehicle is a broken plastic gear that controls the direction of air through the vents. That gear slips and makes a clicking sound behind the dashboard almost every time I start the truck and/or change the direction of the air through the vents. The sound always goes away after a minute or two once the gear catches, and then I forget that it's an issue that I need to address (until I get in the truck again and it starts all over). It sounds like a relatively common problem with that part in most Titans, and the replacement part is about $20... but the project requires a few hours to remove the entire dash assembly to swap the part, and I simply haven't made time to do it yet.
2000 Nissan Titan - Major mechanical reliable, but electronic and plastic parts break
I have owned a 2000 VW Jetta since 2000 (original owner). This is a compact sedan used for general purposes and commuting to work (5-10 miles). Overall, the car has been reliable and has had few major problems beyond normal maintenance & repair. However, minor components such as electrical door locks and plastic interior parts have failed numerous times. Many of the interior plastic secretes a sticky residue that stains clothes and skin. It takes rubbing alcohol to remove this. It is these relatively minor problems that are maddening and limit enthusiasm for the car as it ages. The paint has held up well, and the gloss coat is only now beginning to delaminate after 14 years, much in direct sun (not garaged). The styling of the car was nice in 2000 but is now dated. However, there are s... (more)
I have owned a 2000 VW Jetta since 2000 (original owner). This is a compact sedan used for general purposes and commuting to work (5-10 miles). Overall, the car has been reliable and has had few major problems beyond normal maintenance & repair. However, minor components such as electrical door locks and plastic interior parts have failed numerous times. Many of the interior plastic secretes a sticky residue that stains clothes and skin. It takes rubbing alcohol to remove this. It is these relatively minor problems that are maddening and limit enthusiasm for the car as it ages. The paint has held up well, and the gloss coat is only now beginning to delaminate after 14 years, much in direct sun (not garaged). The styling of the car was nice in 2000 but is now dated. However, there are still a lot of these cars on the road. The car is comfortable enough and provides enough room in the front for a 6'2" driver. The rear seat is not roomy if the front seat moved backward. The headroom is good for the driver and moderate in the back seat. The trunk is moderately roomy, and the back seats fold down to accommodate larger loads. Driver visibility is good.
The engine power is adequate to accelerate into traffic and maintain speed up grades. The car is above average in weight for a compact sedan, and therefore it's mileage is average, at best, about 23 mpg overall. After 90,000 miles, the only major system that has failed on the car was the air conditioner. The clutch was replaced at 75,000 miles. Overall, the car performs well, handles well and has been reliable. The stock sound system was very good.
Reliable transportation
Handles well, good tight steering
Brakes are good; do not fade or pull
Stock sound system is good
Good driver visibility
Comfortable seating
Accommodates tall people in front seat (leg room & head room)
Reliable transportation
Handles well, good tight steering
Brakes are good; do not fade or pull
Stock sound system is good
Good driver visibility
Comfortable seating
Accommodates tall people in front seat (leg room & head room)
Minor components such as door & trunk locks fail
Plastic interior components degrade and produce a sticky residue
Mileage is mediocre for a compact sedan
Minor components such as door & trunk locks fail
Plastic interior components degrade and produce a sticky residue
Mileage is mediocre for a compact sedan
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