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First, I'm a new member, this is my first post. I've been following this site for a couple of months while I've been researching the Titan. The truck looks/sounds awesome and I'm 90% sure that I will buy one. My thanks to everyone who has contributed so much valuable information and advise.
Second, regarding the subject of this post. I know some (most?) of you will look at me like I have a third eye in my forehead, but I'm interested in hearing what others might think of a V6 Titan. When the Titan was announced, I read reports that Nissan was considering it for the future. I for one, would like to see it made available in 2005. Here are my reasons.
1. It would still have "adequate" power (for my needs). The V6 planned for the 2005 Frontier has been stated to have "at least" 250 hp and 270 ft/lb of torque. I take that to mean that they could get more out of it if they want. I think a 275 hp/300 ft/lb Titan would still be a lot of fun to drive. And I'm not that interested in going from 0 to 60 in seven seconds anyway.
2. Gas mileage. It could only be better, right? I don't expect a huge jump, but even 3-4 mpg more would be great. It would still cost the same to fill up, but I'd feel better doing it and, obviously, wouldn't have to do it as often.
3. Towing. The only thing I would expect to tow regularly is a bass boat, maybe 3,000 lbs. or so. I can forsee maybe renting a camper trailer a few times during the ten years I would probably own the truck. And I'm sure it could handle that, too.
4. Price. It could only be lower, right? And for me, every little bit helps.
So those are my reasons. I'm wondering if I'm alone, or if others would also like to see a well-done V6 made available in 2005. I know a lot of you guys (and gals) love your V8's and I say...more power to you. But I'd love it if I had the option to go with a little less.
Let me just add...you might wonder why I don't just get a 2005 Frontier. It's because I like the interior room and look of the Titan a lot better. Plus, I'm one who can take advantage of the tax deduction for a 6,000 lb. GVWR vehicle.
Best regards to all of you, and thanks again for all of the great posts I've been reading on this forum.
Second, regarding the subject of this post. I know some (most?) of you will look at me like I have a third eye in my forehead, but I'm interested in hearing what others might think of a V6 Titan. When the Titan was announced, I read reports that Nissan was considering it for the future. I for one, would like to see it made available in 2005. Here are my reasons.
1. It would still have "adequate" power (for my needs). The V6 planned for the 2005 Frontier has been stated to have "at least" 250 hp and 270 ft/lb of torque. I take that to mean that they could get more out of it if they want. I think a 275 hp/300 ft/lb Titan would still be a lot of fun to drive. And I'm not that interested in going from 0 to 60 in seven seconds anyway.
2. Gas mileage. It could only be better, right? I don't expect a huge jump, but even 3-4 mpg more would be great. It would still cost the same to fill up, but I'd feel better doing it and, obviously, wouldn't have to do it as often.
3. Towing. The only thing I would expect to tow regularly is a bass boat, maybe 3,000 lbs. or so. I can forsee maybe renting a camper trailer a few times during the ten years I would probably own the truck. And I'm sure it could handle that, too.
4. Price. It could only be lower, right? And for me, every little bit helps.
So those are my reasons. I'm wondering if I'm alone, or if others would also like to see a well-done V6 made available in 2005. I know a lot of you guys (and gals) love your V8's and I say...more power to you. But I'd love it if I had the option to go with a little less.
Let me just add...you might wonder why I don't just get a 2005 Frontier. It's because I like the interior room and look of the Titan a lot better. Plus, I'm one who can take advantage of the tax deduction for a 6,000 lb. GVWR vehicle.
Best regards to all of you, and thanks again for all of the great posts I've been reading on this forum.