Should I buy this 2005 Titan?

Misfit · 10-24-2006, 12:42 PM

Hi, everyone! First post!

I may be a Titan owner very soon. A local used car dealer has a 2005 Titan for sale, and after talking to him, he has agreed to sell for $12,500.

That seems like too low of a price to me, so I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with it.

Here are the details:

Carfax - Clean title, one owner.
55,000 miles
XE shortbed
No known problems
Purchased in Dec 2004 as an 05 model
Stripped (manual windows and locks)

What sort of things should I look for? I know about the brake issue, but is there a way to see if the brakes have been upgraded?

What about the rear differential and cooling fan?

Other issues?

Is the price too good to be true?

Thanks in advance for your input!

Titan_Troop · 10-24-2006, 12:49 PM

Well if car fax says good then thats a start..Im new to the titan world so Im not savvy on known problems..Im sure those experts will chime in but just look for the usual when buying a used vehicle..Id take it to a diagnostic machine and have it ran see if there is anything it might pick up..take it for a test drive if not already see if it has any noticable steering issues braking or accelerating issues...If you know a mechanic that you trust have them give it a once over..it could just be a good deal its an 05 and they might just want to be rid of it...good luck to yea!

**walleeme** · 10-24-2006, 01:05 PM

12,500 tells me his secretary fat fingered the price when she entered it into inventory. See if you can steal it for 12,500, but be sure it hasn't had the title washed in Alabama or been previously registered in New Orleans.

Misfit · 10-24-2006, 01:22 PM

Being that this is a used truck with 55K miles, would it still be under factory warranty?

If not, what about the known problems, like rotors and differentials? Do they have an extended warranty?

**chunko** · 10-24-2006, 02:10 PM

These go new for 19K so 12.5K is possible...but sounds like a great deal.

Seems like you could part it out for that much!

shinobiTitan · 10-24-2006, 02:32 PM

$12,500 is not a bad deal even if its Salvage...I've seen worst cars go for that price. Perhaps ask a mechanic who is familiar with Nissan or imports. After you get it add a Supercharged jk. If you dont want to deal with problems go ahead and grab a 2006 model... less headache and updated.

MississippiTitan · 10-24-2006, 02:42 PM

12,500 I would jump all over that if I was you. It does seem low to me but maybe that price is right. If so Id say get it if thats what you want.

phugoid · 10-24-2006, 02:42 PM

hmmm. i got a used 05 SE king cab a month ago, with only 16K on it. but i paid about twice as much for mine....

the dealer told me that the brakes were fixed at 7k miles, plus i got a 5 year warranty w it. if i were u i'd make sure they show u when/how the brake issue was fixed.
otherwise, if you want a Titan....GET IT! i tried a couple times to get a new one before, but was shot down. eventually i was able to get into a used 05, and i love it!
theres something about the Titans that just draws you in!
Good luck!

Aquaholic · 10-24-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misfit

Being that this is a used truck with 55K miles, would it still be under factory warranty?

If not, what about the known problems, like rotors and differentials? Do they have an extended warranty?

Drive train has a 5 year 60 month warranty. If you buy it get a extended warranty. Sounds a little too cheap.

Misfit · 10-26-2006, 04:35 AM

Well, I took the plunge and bought it.

I'd post pics, but the software won't allow noobs to post pics.

So what company offers a good warranty program? Cost?

Titan_Troop · 10-26-2006, 07:15 AM

host the pics at photobucket then attach img tags here..congrats on the purchase..

gixxer0.6g · 10-26-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misfit

Well, I took the plunge and bought it.

I'd post pics, but the software won't allow noobs to post pics.

So what company offers a good warranty program? Cost?

Good choice and that's a great price. Since you saved so much money you better get to moddin!!

Wiscdave · 10-26-2006, 07:54 AM

That thing has Katrina water damage written all over it...Check it out good!!

Yellomantis · 10-26-2006, 08:01 AM

Do a quick check and pull up the door sills and carpet and check for rust and other water damage... Sounds fishy to me....

BRACEYOSELF777 · 10-26-2006, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misfit

Hi, everyone! First post!

I may be a Titan owner very soon. A local used car dealer has a 2005 Titan for sale, and after talking to him, he has agreed to sell for $12,500.

That seems like too low of a price to me, so I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with it.

Here are the details:

Carfax - Clean title, one owner.
55,000 miles
XE shortbed
No known problems
Purchased in Dec 2004 as an 05 model
Stripped (manual windows and locks)

What sort of things should I look for? I know about the brake issue, but is there a way to see if the brakes have been upgraded?

What about the rear differential and cooling fan?

Other issues?

Is the price too good to be true?

Thanks in advance for your input!

My exact truck here. I have manual windows and locks.