Early 05 Prouction?

-NATIT- · 12-06-2005, 01:25 PM

Finally found a pretty good deal on an 05 Titan. Should I be concerned about any Titan that has a build date before May? Thanks Guys.

TitanTom · 12-06-2005, 02:05 PM

I would be more worried about where it was than when it was. Run a carfax on it & make sure it wasn't in the gulf coast during the summer. The real change at that point was the brakes. So see if they were done or not.

GL

**chunko** · 12-06-2005, 02:16 PM

Mine is May-05 and it came w/ massage chair brakes (see judder) So don't worry. I believe MOST 05s had the bad breaks. Drive for a while, wait for the shudder, and get some free new rotors and pads. I'd say it's better to get the 05s cause it's like getting a free break job after 2-10K miles

GO_VOLS! · 12-06-2005, 03:24 PM

Mine is a 11/05 build and I haven't had too much trouble with it. I'm going to take it back for the AC fix soon and I've already had the break fix => no problem.

Problem with buying used is, you never know how the previous owner treated it. ANY used vehicle is only as good as its previous owner treated it.

*Mike Up* · 12-06-2005, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by -NATIT-

Finally found a pretty good deal on an 05 Titan. Should I be concerned about any Titan that has a build date before May? Thanks Guys.

I wouldn't buy any used Titans. Believeing the owner didn't get rid of it from nagging problems and it's a good one, it may have some of the issues discussed here come up later.

If it were me, I wouldn't buy it.

If you want a Titan, pay the extra and get a new '06.

Have a good one.

TXTitan05 · 12-06-2005, 05:40 PM

My 2005 is an October 2004 build. No major problems. Did have brake rotors replaced. However as always...buyer beware

-NATIT- · 12-06-2005, 10:41 PM

Thanks Guys, It is not a used vehicle. It's a new one with an early prouction date. Thanks again.

*Mike Up* · 12-06-2005, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by -NATIT-

Thanks Guys, It is not a used vehicle. It's a new one with an early prouction date. Thanks again.

I say no, get a '06.

Good luck and have a good one.

jpup · 12-07-2005, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by -NATIT-

Thanks Guys, It is not a used vehicle. It's a new one with an early prouction date. Thanks again.

buy it. IMO, there is no reason to buy an '06 instead of an '05. I have a 2005 that I bought in January and have had zero problems other than brake dust.

I'm taking mine in today to get the brake fix done, just for peace of mind.

INDYTITAN · 12-09-2005, 01:24 PM

the biggest advantage over the 05 and 06 is the fact the 06 has the dual climate controls and probably the obvious brake fix

O4DRUNNER · 12-09-2005, 01:30 PM

Mine is a 3/05 production..........only problems have been rear brakes,,, had fronts done just because,,, and a seat creak issue,,,,,,

**chunko** · 12-09-2005, 02:11 PM

That seat creak issue pisses me off. I have a gas pedal creak too.

O4DRUNNER · 12-09-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adavis99

That seat creak issue pisses me off. I have a gas pedal creak too.

Well i am on repair 2 on drivers seat ... and getting the pass. seat rattle fixed next week..... since repair 2 on drivers i have not had a return of the creak,,,, and it has been 3 weeks,,,,

BigA · 12-09-2005, 05:51 PM

My build date is 2/05 and had no problems so far, only been back to the dealer for two oil changes. I know I will probally get the judder eventually, but when it does I can go get a free set of brakes from Nissan.

**chunko** · 12-09-2005, 06:17 PM

How do you guys go months and months and several thousand miles without judder? Do you drive like geezers????

Mine were shuddering well before my first oil change.

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