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Slider33 · 10-26-2004, 03:11 PM

Hi, new member here, and I've been very interested in purchasing a Titan for quite some time.

I do have a few questions though, a few concerns before I take the plunge.

I've heard there are some quality problems with the Titans and I was wondering if this was a widespread problem, or a reason not to get one. I know they just came out in 2004, and there are some quality issues for various reasons.

I do want something that's going to last, and I know it's impossible to tell how that will turn out because the Titan hasn't been around for very long.

I was also considering a Tundra, because I know that Toyota has a pretty good reputation for quality in general, although every brand has their share of problems.

So should I be concerned as a buyer of a new Titan about the quality of a first year product? I've heard that the interiors rattle, are poorly made and I've heard there are some brake issues as well. Which, doesn't seem all too drastic, but it is dissappointing to buy a new vehicle only to have it rattling early on.

Any known problems with the drivetrain? I've also heard that the differential has problems also.

I know that the JD Power and Assoc. report gave it poor ratings....not sure why exactly.

I am looking to have this truck for a long time, and only time will tell so that's a risk I have to take. The dealership I am thinking of buying from has a 10yr/100,000 mile warranty that covers the drivetrain. I'll be getting more detailed info on that soon. I think that is a very good warranty, but I'm guessing/worried I'm going to run into a lot of other smaller flaws that may not be covered by such a warranty.

So is it worth it? Reliability is going to be a big issue with me, as I have been having problems with my car @ 102,000 miles and 7 years of driving, the transmission went out on it last year. I do want something that is going to last, and I can only speculate how the Titan will be since it's so new.

Another question, would it be better to buy a 2005 model as opposed to a 2004? I'm assuming that the 2005 may have a few kinks worked out, but that may be a false assumption anyway.

Another question, about the tow package. I won't be doing much towing, but I will want the ability to tow a boat/trailer on the rare occasion. Does the Titan come with a standard trailer hitch, or hitch hookup? Or does only the tow package have the hitch?

May sound silly, but I assume just about all trucks come with a trailer hitch but I could be wrong, and I did see a truck (not necessarily a titan) the other day w/o a visible hitch connection. Just wanted to make sure in case the non-tow package didn't happen to come with a hitch hookup.... If it does, then great, I don't really need a tow package, if not, I'll probably go for the tow package.

10-26-2004, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slider33 Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Questions/Concerns about the Titan Hi, new member here, and I've been very interested in purchasing a Titan for quite some time. I do have a few questions though, a few concerns before I take the plunge. I've heard there are some quality problems with the Titans and I was wondering if this was a widespread problem, or a reason not to get one. I know they just came out in 2004, and there are some quality issues for various reasons. I do want something that's going to last, and I know it's impossible to tell how that will turn out because the Titan hasn't been around for very long. I was also considering a Tundra, because I know that Toyota has a pretty good reputation for quality in general, although every brand has their share of problems. So should I be concerned as a buyer of a new Titan about the quality of a first year product? I've heard that the interiors rattle, are poorly made and I've heard there are some brake issues as well. Which, doesn't seem all too drastic, but it is dissappointing to buy a new vehicle only to have it rattling early on. Any known problems with the drivetrain? I've also heard that the differential has problems also. I know that the JD Power and Assoc. report gave it poor ratings....not sure why exactly. I am looking to have this truck for a long time, and only time will tell so that's a risk I have to take. The dealership I am thinking of buying from has a 10yr/100,000 mile warranty that covers the drivetrain. I'll be getting more detailed info on that soon. I think that is a very good warranty, but I'm guessing/worried I'm going to run into a lot of other smaller flaws that may not be covered by such a warranty. So is it worth it? Reliability is going to be a big issue with me, as I have been having problems with my car @ 102,000 miles and 7 years of driving, the transmission went out on it last year. I do want something that is going to last, and I can only speculate how the Titan will be since it's so new. Another question, would it be better to buy a 2005 model as opposed to a 2004? I'm assuming that the 2005 may have a few kinks worked out, but that may be a false assumption anyway. Another question, about the tow package. I won't be doing much towing, but I will want the ability to tow a boat/trailer on the rare occasion. Does the Titan come with a standard trailer hitch, or hitch hookup? Or does only the tow package have the hitch? May sound silly, but I assume just about all trucks come with a trailer hitch but I could be wrong, and I did see a truck (not necessarily a titan) the other day w/o a visible hitch connection. Just wanted to make sure in case the non-tow package didn't happen to come with a hitch hookup.... If it does, then great, I don't really need a tow package, if not, I'll probably go for the tow package.