Test Drove a Titan CC LE Today and have some ?s

[exilepa]

First off, let me say a big hi to everyone, have pretty much narrowed down my truck search to the Titan and yet to be released 07 Avalanche. Test drove a Titan CC LE today and I must say it is a pretty nice truck. However, I drove one that didn't have the Off Road package, it did have the towing package. I thought the ride was pretty nice compared to the 05 Chevy Colorado I currently drive. How much worse would the ride be with the off road package? My main concern is highway driving, how much worse would the road noise and ride quality be? The only reason I ask is because I really want the Nav and Rear DVD but in order to get both on the 4x4 CC LE you have to step up to the off road package for some reason. Also, am I able to add the factory running boards to the off road package Titan? For some reason none of them on their lot had the running boards. Thanks for all of the help guys, neve know maybe in a couple of weeks I'll be posting that am now an owner!

[adavis99]

Where to begin...I think the offroad is a waste of money. It does make the ride stiffer. You feel more bumps but feels a lil more sturdy in the turns.

Offroad titans don't have running boards because it limits ground clearance...nothing stops you from adding them. Frankly, I'd recommend getting neither the factory nav nor the offroad and spend the 4 grand on aftermarket stuff that is WAY better.

[NewTitanonDblock]

I'd say the ride is a little stiffer, but don't mind it whatsoever very comfy imho I say go for it, got the one with all the options as well its my fav. Goodluck

[kljp]

I for one do not like the factory running boards, I have a 2005 LE with off road, in 2005 the trucks came with the running boards, they have a factory finish that absorbs oil and leaves spots, I have since gone with a set of aftermarket ones. As for the ride, I have never driven a non-off road but compare to a 2005 4x4 F-150 they ride smoother, but not as quiet. The tires do make a little noise. I have the nav and simply love it. When I was buying the truck I said I didn’t need that stuff (nav, DVD, sunroof) but still went for it, I use them all on a daily or weekly bases and having them built in is real nice. I have a van for work so this is my toy/family vehicle so I went with everything. I love the truck, expect problems with the rear end and maybe the front brakes but for the rest of the truck, you should expect a nice tight ride. Go for the Titan and have a blast.

Kelvin

[Titan Fever]

I purchased a 2006 Titan LE 4X4 with every option except rear dvd or side air bags since both require sunroof( for which I definitely didn't want).Although I really wanted the side airbags since it was going to be our main travel vehicle, I couldn't see having a sunroof to have airbags.

But as far as options go I LOVE the nav, it adds a lot of information screens, two trip computers, fuel economy and range to empty, tire pressure, tire rotation and oil change mileage monitors, dual climate controls are located in there and if you opt for sat radio, the information of the song artist and station can be displayed on the entire screen or along the bottom while the nav is displayed. A lot of people will say save your money and go aftermarket, heck I am a Garmin direct dealer and can purchase at dlr cost and still opted for the OEM install. I really like the seamless integration of the interface with all of the other features. My wife's RX-8 has built in nav from Mazda also, but it doesn't offer as much useful information as the titan's system does.

As far as ride goes I have the opportunity to ride both 4X4 and 2X4 versions of the same truck on a daily basis, same except one in 4x and the other not, and I feel like the ride quality is comparable and noise levels lower than any Chevy I have ever owned, and build quality way better.

As far as options go, like I said I purchased a 2006 Titan LE 4X4 with Nav, Off Road, Big Tow, XM Sat Radio, Sliding Over Head Racks, Load Warrior Basket, Sliding Tool Box, Sliding Upper Tray, Sliding Bed Extender, All Weather Floor Mats, and OEM Step Rails ( I LIKE A LOT, but the ground clearance is limited when transversing even moderate ditches, although not many after market versions could better that considering the wheel base without additional lift).

[EricCartmann]

I bought the 2006 with all the bells and whistles and still it did not come complete. My Titan drove very nice before I got it lifted, feels no different than my coworkers 4x4 non offroad Titan. But with the Rancho kit she even drives better!