I may not be the best person to answer this your questions, but I'll give you my 2 cents worth

Dealer locations - you can go to the NissanUSA.com website to find dealer locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, etc..

Rebates - I think that your are correct - US residents only

Sales tax - don't have clue

Modifications

Turn signals operate separately from the brake lights, but flash in red in the rear, orange for the front

Side repeaters - you will have to install

Rear Fog Light - you will have to install (only in the front) - if your buy the factory fog lights, the switch on the turn signal stalk (along with the headlights)

Driving Lights - my CC is not equipped with the full-time driving lights - I'm sure that either Nissan or the aftermarket can find you a kit - I'm sure a dealer in Canada might be able to help you out

Tires - I have Goodyear Wranglers on mine from the factory, I'm sure that speed rating is correct - studded tires can't help you on that, we don't get enough snow in Arkansas to worry about them

Speedo - has KM and MPH

Brake Fluid Indicator on the dash - never heard of this on any North American car or truck

Other questions

The CC has much more room in the back than the KC, but you lose bed length. Personally with kids that are 12 and under, I always keep them in the back seat. Even though the front passanger seat air bag will not activiate until a certain weight is placed on the seat (125 pounds, I think - I might be wrong), the safest place for kids is in the back - plenty of room for car seats in the CC

Taxes - again depends on the state where purchased and the dealership

Pre-Heater for the engine - don't know, this far south, we don't use them maybe someone from the northern US or Canada can answer

Don't have a DVD player in mine (yet)

Hopefully this has helped you a little

 

Any reason you can't get it from a dealer in Sweden?

http://www.nissan.se/

 

for the pre heater, you would have to buy an autostart system (Average US $200)

i'm sure you can work something out with the dealer about keeping two invoives but I doubt they would even consider it.

 

Question. Given the car will be for export I have a dilemma either (i) insist that the truck is sold ex-sales tax and I drive to the docks or (ii) have the truck first registered in the US. The pro's and cons are as follows: (a) from my knowledge manufacturer rebates are only valid for US registered vehicles (b) the universe of dealers who will sell ex-sales tax is limited and I will probably not get the best pricing and (c) the registration will take about 6 weeks which will delay my indulgence.

You can get a temporary license if you don't want to permanently register it, if you just want to get it to the docks. When I was thinking of getting a Ford instead of a Titan, I was going to buy one in New York and drive it back to Texas. New York offered a 60 day transportation permit, which I would have used to drive it back to Texas. Most states do offer some sort of temporary permit for transportation.

There are no rebates on the '05 at this point in time, so I don't think that would be a factor, unless you are wanting to wait until later in the model year when the 05 does have rebates. Or if you are looking at an '04 now.

[edit] if you want a block heater, you may be better off buying a Titan in Canada as I don't think they offer block heaters in the US.

[edit 2] the sales tax, in the US, is paid to the state of registration, so if you don't register it here, you shouldn't have to pay sales tax.

 

The Titan has a low brake fluid indicator - lights up on the dash if your master cylinder level is low.

 

I don't know if it would help but there is no sales tax in the state of New Hampshire, its not close to Balitmore but within 50 miles of Boston.

 

Many Many Replies for Your Replies So Far

You guys don't disappoint in your replies!!! I am genuinely grateful for bringing up my confidence level on that purchase.

- I am pleased to hear that the front & back repeaters require no mods. This was going to be my biggest worry. I can get the work done on the side repeaters in Europe (hopefully)

- I am still unsure as to the relationship between the fog lights and the turn signal stalk. Is the fog light switch present in the SE whether or not fog lights are fitted or do I need to buy an aftermarket part for a truck without foglights?

- Apart from the cost of doing business in Swden (add at least 100% to the US price), Nissan Sweden are prohibited from poaching Nissan's from other markets for the same reason Nissan Canada would let me take a Nissan from Canada for export - (they refused on the grounds that it breaches their contract with the HQ). Thanks for your suggestion anyway.

- I like the idea of a 60 day temporary permit, does this require a US license or can I operate it on an international driving license.

The 04's seem quite appealing as (i) the depreciation in the aftermarket makes little difference to the international market (ii) the rebates on the 04's seem to be continuing for the time being (ii) there's nothing I really pine for on the 05's that couldn't be purchased in the aftermarket. However, for quality issues I would like a late model 05. Is there a VIN threshhold that I should be searching for that might imply better quality.

Once again, you guys have been unbelievably helpful. I am still about 60 days away from making a decision. Many thanks.

EB :cheers:

 

You guys don't disappoint in your replies!!! I am genuinely grateful for bringing up my confidence level on that purchase.

Thanks for the compliment to the board members.

- I am still unsure as to the relationship between the fog lights and the turn signal stalk. Is the fog light switch present in the SE whether or not fog lights are fitted or do I need to buy an aftermarket part for a truck without foglights?

You need to buy the Nissan Foglight kit that comes with the switch on the stalk and install it.

The 04's seem quite appealing as (i) the depreciation in the aftermarket makes little difference to the international market (ii) the rebates on the 04's seem to be continuing for the time being (ii) there's nothing I really pine for on the 05's that couldn't be purchased in the aftermarket. However, for quality issues I would like a late model 05. Is there a VIN threshhold that I should be searching for that might imply better quality.

Look for build dates on '04's (Its on the drivers side inner door area) from Aug/04 onward.
:cheers:

Chris

 

The temporary transportation licenses vary by state. 60 days was what they offered in New York. In Texas, it's only 15 days. You'll need to inquire in the state of purchase.

 

EtoileBrilliant, you mentioned buying a Titan 50 miles at least from Baltimore, I believe there is a carmax around the Washington DC/Baltimore area, White Marsh. Those guys I bet would be very good to deal with. They have many stores in the Chicago area where I live. I've delt w/ them before (never bought anything from them, but came very close) ,but very, very impressed how they do business. They are a no worries, no hassle dealership. They are a chain of stores mostly known for selling used cars, but they do sell new Nissan's around that area. etc..... Their website is www.carmax.com. Take a look. You can use zip code 60432 if you need it to get started. You can click on new cars, select Nissan and the Titan, city and market would be Washington DC/Baltimore, location would be White Marsh. They sell their Titans I believe $500 under invoice. (They also honor Nissan's rebate of $2000 on the Titans) You can special order a Titan if you want. (you can really do that at any dealership) Good Luck!!! :cheers:

 

The US (and Canada) are the only countries that market the Titan. That's probably why he has to buy one here. The Titan was designed and built for the American market. That's not to say you can't import one but, I don't believe they're for sale elsewhere.