I have noticed that my 2005 SE KC Titan was much faster than my 2008 SE CC 4x4. Obviously there is a weight difference, but the '08 supposedly has more HP and TQ. I traded my '05 a week ago yesterday and I only have 230 miles on it right now so I haven't really romped on it yet, but it sure feels less aggressive off the line.
Back from an 1800 mile trip in the 2008
So, 2 weeks ago I traded my 04 KC for an 08 CC LE LWB Titan. We drove from Long Island to Shallotte, NC and spent a week there. In all, we drove 1800 mile from start to finish and just thought I would give my impressions.
The GOOD:
Comfortable ride even over long distance and straight 12 hour driving. I can’t even explain how much quieter the CC is over the KC. No rubber to rubber sound like my 04.
Back seat, my daughter thought she was in a living room with her rear seat dvd. She said it was very large and the seating was comfortable.
The truck is extremely easy to drive. My wife even drove about 4 hours on the way home. The only thing she can’t do is park it. It’s long as hell.
Navigation was great. It worked as expected and saved me some time as my navigation systems usually do. The only issue was that it took us straight through Washington DC when all the others usually take me around it (a better way to go). The system has more options each time I use it and I am sure I haven’t used them all. Great system.
Stereo is amazing. I still can’t figure out why the same system in my 04 sounded so much worse. The 08 RF 6 disk sounds really good. I removed it from the 04 3 month after I purchased it but this one is staying.
Easy lift tailgate, it’s a no brainer. My 04 didn’t have it and it’s a great feature.
Rear entertainment was flawless. My daughter stayed busy with her DVDs and never had an issue with it. Remote control and wireless headphones are a great feature.
Lastly, for now anyway, the 38 gallon gas tank. Driving well over 500 miles without having to stop for gas was great. The only downside to this is I have yet to find a gas station that doesn’t cut you off at $75.
And now the not so good:
I believe this truck has an air leak in the driver side door somewhere. Window seal maybe. My wife thinks it’s the air over the tow mirror sound but I had the same mirrors on the 04 and never heard it. It’s a little annoying. I will look further into this when i have time.
The tires: I hated them on the 04 and I hate them now. The upside to this is that in 15,000 miles, they will be bald and I can replace them. My 04 had the same Goodyear SR tires and only went 18,000 miles when they had no tread left. My brothers 05 went the same way.
Lastly, the engine. Although smooth and strong is not near as quick from a stop. I am a bit concerned about this because everyone that drives it notices it’s not as fast as the 04. I guess it could be the extra weight but I am not sure yet. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the tow package but my 04 had it and it was MUCH faster. I will say this, I will probably add some mods if I have to because I am sure most Titans will beat me in a race and the Hemi probably will as well. If anyone has any ideas on this I would appreciate it.
That’s the end of the not so good list. Great truck, great ride, great trip.
Pictures below are of the poor ba$tard that was stuck on my grill and my wife comfotably driving 4 hours.
The GOOD:
Comfortable ride even over long distance and straight 12 hour driving. I can’t even explain how much quieter the CC is over the KC. No rubber to rubber sound like my 04.
Back seat, my daughter thought she was in a living room with her rear seat dvd. She said it was very large and the seating was comfortable.
The truck is extremely easy to drive. My wife even drove about 4 hours on the way home. The only thing she can’t do is park it. It’s long as hell.
Navigation was great. It worked as expected and saved me some time as my navigation systems usually do. The only issue was that it took us straight through Washington DC when all the others usually take me around it (a better way to go). The system has more options each time I use it and I am sure I haven’t used them all. Great system.
Stereo is amazing. I still can’t figure out why the same system in my 04 sounded so much worse. The 08 RF 6 disk sounds really good. I removed it from the 04 3 month after I purchased it but this one is staying.
Easy lift tailgate, it’s a no brainer. My 04 didn’t have it and it’s a great feature.
Rear entertainment was flawless. My daughter stayed busy with her DVDs and never had an issue with it. Remote control and wireless headphones are a great feature.
Lastly, for now anyway, the 38 gallon gas tank. Driving well over 500 miles without having to stop for gas was great. The only downside to this is I have yet to find a gas station that doesn’t cut you off at $75.
And now the not so good:
I believe this truck has an air leak in the driver side door somewhere. Window seal maybe. My wife thinks it’s the air over the tow mirror sound but I had the same mirrors on the 04 and never heard it. It’s a little annoying. I will look further into this when i have time.
The tires: I hated them on the 04 and I hate them now. The upside to this is that in 15,000 miles, they will be bald and I can replace them. My 04 had the same Goodyear SR tires and only went 18,000 miles when they had no tread left. My brothers 05 went the same way.
Lastly, the engine. Although smooth and strong is not near as quick from a stop. I am a bit concerned about this because everyone that drives it notices it’s not as fast as the 04. I guess it could be the extra weight but I am not sure yet. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the tow package but my 04 had it and it was MUCH faster. I will say this, I will probably add some mods if I have to because I am sure most Titans will beat me in a race and the Hemi probably will as well. If anyone has any ideas on this I would appreciate it.
That’s the end of the not so good list. Great truck, great ride, great trip.
Pictures below are of the poor ba$tard that was stuck on my grill and my wife comfotably driving 4 hours.
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