Who made the Switch from another truck to a TITAN?
Hey guys, this is my first post, dog me all you want but i'm new. Was wondering what kind of truck you came from before deciding on your TITAN and if so, good experiences or bad experiences? I'm in the market in picking a TITAN Crew Cab LE 4x4. Is it a good idea to get with a NAV system or get aftermarket? and what is the big difference on the BIG TOW package vs. one that doesn't come with it? BTW, this is what i'm drivin' right now, looking to sell it because it can't pull my 24ft Toy Hauler and get a TITAN but would like to hear from you guys... thanks!!!
I moved from an 03 Tundra A/C to Titan Crew. Needed the room. Really liked my Tundra. Thought about getting the Tundra double cab but can't stand the way they look. Been happy with the Titan so far, 9000 miles.
Well I didn't switch from anything, just drove them all and the Titan did what I liked the best hands down. I also have a 04 F350 CC DRW and a 84 Toy pickup 4x4.
I've owned them all over the years. Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Toyota. Some were good some were dogs. The Toyota that I traded for the Titan was a good truck. I'm not brand loyal, I just try to buy the best truck for my money.
Like I said i've owned them all, but in my opinion the Titan is the best 1/2 ton truck out there at the present time.
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Radiant Silver SE K/C 4X4, Big Tow, Off Road Pkg, Utility bed pkg., Prefered with Captains, Factory step rails, Factory bug deflector.
2005 Xterra,Canteen Green, with Power Pkg. Utility Pkg.
2001 Polaris Sportsman 500.
I've owned them all over the years. Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Toyota. Some were good some were dogs. I'm not brand loyal, I just try to buy the best truck for my money.
Like I said i've owned them all, but in my opinion the Titan is the best 1/2 ton truck out there at the present time.
I second that! My question is why would we dog you? You came on here in a respectable way I wouldnt think anyone would dog you for that. I think the Titan will be a step up for you. And if you have driven one you can see why. Good luck with your choice. Hope to see you around.
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Now Gone but still Love Titans-------------07 2500 HD silverado 4 door
04 SE 4x4---------------------------------LTZ Z71 4X4 with Nav
Volant G3 intake, Zoomers Exhaust---------Entertainment package
Silverstars, Kenwood Nav------------------Duramax diesel
OEM fog light kit--------------------------Allison Trans
Kenwood Nav-----------------------------365 HP 660 lbs of trq.
------------------------------------------Wolo Train horn
I moved up from a 95 Dodge Ram 1500, I have been very happy with the Titan, it is very roomy, even the King Cab and it has a ton of power. I have not had any major problems, my only complains are a few minor interior rattles. Overall I can't imagine driving anything else. The Big Tow Package gives you bigger mirrors, lower gearing, heavy duty battery, Hitch, prewired for trailer brakes, tranny temp gauge, and increased tow rating, It you are going to be towing a 24ft boat it would be a good feature to have.
2005 KC SE 4x2
Radiant Silver
Big Tow, Pop Package with Captains
OEM Bug Sheild, Fogs
Access Roll Up Cover on the way
I had an 00 escalade 4x4. The titan actually rides smoother, but its a 2 wheel drive. In the 1/2 ton market you cant lick it.....
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"Me I'm standing right down here in Texas, I know that's where I was always meant to be" Pat Green
Came from a 99 F150.... Performance and driving wise, this truck is 10X the vehicle... comfort wise, I would give the nod to the F150 but not by enough to really matter. I test drove a lot of trucks but once I drove the Titan my mind was made up. The biggest reason is the 5spd auto tranny.... it's super smooth and really puts the power where you can get at it.
I had an '02 Ford Ranger EDGE plus 4dr 4x4 with the towing package and every other available option. I had a bunch of electrical problems at first, but as soon as they were fixed it served me well. I bought the TITAN to tow my car hauler. The Ranger could do it, but I could tell it put a serious hurtin' on it. My Ranger was nicer inside and had more toys, but not built nearly as well and of course not as much room or power. I bought my TITAN used and my payment only went up $10.00 a month and I got a 72 month 75k mile warranty a crew cab and V8 power. I wish I could have gotten more options, but it's still a nice truck.
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"If I can touch it, I can destroy it". Greg Graffin - Bad Religion
I upgraded from an old, trusty and durable(turns out utility poles are more) '86 Nissan 720 King Cab 4x2. Loved it and drove it like I stole it and it kept asking for more. While shopping for its replacement, I test drove a Hemi Ram (fast, but not as fast), a 98 Silverado (liked the body style at the time), and a 96 F-250 Powerstroke (only 65K miles, can pull a house down, didn't get it b/c I went to the Nissan dealer afterward). Fell in love and drove the very first one off the lot from Younker Nissan in Renton, WA. Now that I have something to tow with, my cousin has been having me tow her horses around ocassionally, ~7000lbs. That's technically 500 over my XE's tow rating but she handled it like a champ over flat roads, haven't gone up hill yet. If I could do it over, I'd get the BT, but even without it the Titan can't be beat by any other comparably equipped 1/2 ton. Still no major mechanical problems after 23K miles.
I was driving a 1995 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 with 140,000 miles and still going strong,I kept the truck to hunt out of and made my purchase of the 2004 Titan,been in love with her ever since!!!! The best 1/2 Ton truck on the market in my book!!!
Gregg
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04 CC 4x4 Red Brawn,Popular/Captain's,OR,Big Tow,bed extender,bedliner,step bars
first of all welcome to the site ; next I came from a 1995 f-250 Powerstroke with 185k+ many long trips to the east coast and back to the mid-west truck ran great and was strong as ever. family dealt with its size 2 kids an dog and the wife (regular cab) only had enough room kids and driver, all else in the bed now that I have the 2005 CC Titan everyone and the dog, gear, anything else fits with room to spare
Thanks guys for all your comments. I know that this is a great truck. What options would you suggest to get? With Nav or not?
I say without NAV. How many of us REALLY need NAV???? Save the dough and put the money into mods.
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2005 Galaxy Black "Texas" Titan Crew Cab 4x2 SE
22" U2 35 big lip wheels/305/45/22 Nitto 420s
ARE LSII lid
Billet third brake light cover
4 piece Billet grille
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2005 Nissan Maxima SE
2006 SUZUKI HAYABUSA GSX1300R
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