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I make an mpg log every fill up and have ranged between 11.2 and 15.5 (3000 miles driving). HWY driving only, it has averaged around 14.5 mpg. Not very good. Please note I am also very easy on the gas pedal.
Thanks
Rider
Once that mileage stabilizes give it another 10 or 20K miles and I bet that surge settles down too! <grin>
I am tempted to wait for the 05's as this will hopefully let the supply catch up to the demand and let Nissan iron-out any "new model" issues that may pop up.
When does Nissan generally roll-out its trucks for the new model year?
normal model year changeover is in august/september...although the 2004 frontier didnt arrive till december.
As to the question about the AUX jack, it is standard on the SE, even without the Rockford Fosgate option.
Question #1: Is the 5.6-liter engine rebuildable? Referring to the steel cylinder liners used, is there enough "meat" between cylinder walls to support a rebuild when the compression and wiper rings have torn down the liners to the point of replacement? Also, is the oil pump located in front of the crankshaft (behind the timing assembly), or is it located above the strainer in the oil pan? I assume that the 5.6 is using a timing chain. Not trying to be difficult; just looking down the road for the long haul.
Thanks again.
Sorry, but the engine is built in TN, not MS, so I haven't seen how much "meat" there is between the cylinder walls. I do know that the oil pump is in front of the crankshaft, and the engine does use timing chains.
jerrymcshane1,
As far as I know, there are no plans to do two-tone paint jobs, but I am not involved in the paint process, so I can't say for sure. However, I do know that some dealerships will do two-tone paint jobs if asked. Maybe bowke28 could give you more information about that.
nissan has never (that i know of) had 2 tone paint on any vehicle.
daughes...
i was in jackson right before x-mas...went to the nissan dealer to haul a Z back here to louisville. i was blown away at the sheer size of the developed area around the plant. you are probably on the armada board too, but if you can give us some insight into the resonance issues over there, id appreciate it.
also, are there any plans for an extended wheelbase on the titan? ie: king cab long bed?
Dealers only put orders in once a month so depending on when your dealer puts in the order will let you know when to expect your truck.
By the way, waiting is PURE HELL!!
Can you verify what we are being told regarding the availability of the locking differential, is it still on target for April?
Regards,
TZ
Is there any solution at this time on the poor quality of the fm stereo. There is a lot of talk on other forums and many complaints have been filed with Nissan. One Nissan tech rep acknowledges the problem and they are looking into installing a fm signal booster into the vehicle.
Do you have any knowledge on the update of this problem?
Analyst cuts auto profit outlook
Shares of Detroit's two biggest automakers and parts makers tumbled Monday after an influential industry analyst saw too many pickups and sport-utility vehicles on dealers' lots and lowered his expectations for second-quarter profits.
"Sales are below plan, despite rising incentives, and truck inventory is bloated," Goldman Sachs analyst Gary Lapidus said in his report Monday. He cut his second-quarter profit projections for General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., Delphi Corp. and Visteon Corp. He also cut the full-year profit outlook on all of those companies, except for GM.
At the beginning of the year, Detroit automakers, including the Chrysler Group, were expecting 2004 sales of more than 17 million cars and light trucks, based on economic growth of about 4 percent.
But in January, dealer sales indicated the year would yield only 16.1 million sales, and so far February's projection doesn't look much better -- about 16.2 million, Lapidus said.
Part of the problem was excessive optimism coming into the year, said Peter Morici, former chief economist for the U.S. International Trade Commission, who predicted only about 3.6 percent growth this year.
Since so many of the goods Americans buy are made overseas, the strong economic growth late last year -- fueled by President George W. Bush's tax cuts -- didn't create the usual ripple effects.
Many of those imported products are cheap for Americans as a result of policies in countries like China and Japan that keep their currencies artificially low.
"Currency manipulation robbed the president's tax cut of its punch," Morici said. "This isn't a great year for the economy. It's just going to be sort of a so-so year for growth."
The fact that so much of the industry's bulging inventory is in light trucks is an ominous sign of the damage inflicted by new Japanese offerings, SUCH AS THE MISSISSIPPI-MADE NISSAN TITAN, Morici said.
He estimates that 100,000 Titans a year will cut Ford's annual profits by almost $1 billion.
If the added competition cuts the average price of full-size pickups by $1,000 -- a figure similar to those Lapidus has projected over the years -- and Ford sells 900,000 or so F-Series pickups, that equals $900 million in annual revenue lost.
The same phenomenon also could hit GM, the Chrysler Group and even Toyota, which sold 101,000 Tundras last year.
Investors are always looking at a company's prospects for earning profits. Accordingly, Lapidus is handicapping second-quarter production -- a key factor in automakers' revenues, and hence, profits.
They could pare back production plans for the January-to-March quarter, but Lapidus said that is not likely "because the Big Three are sensitive to the message that a cut to" first-quarter plans "could send."
So it is more likely they would set a lighter-than-expected production schedule for the second quarter.
Hey, jerrymcshane1, thanks for the article. If 100,000 Titans hurts Ford, wait until we increase the production. As long as y'all keep buying them, we'll keeping making them.
my0my0my, I believe that the SE is only available with side air bags when you get bucket seats. If you want a crew cab with bench seats and side air bags, you'll need to get an XE. I bet that is a rare option combination, which would explain why you can't find one, so you may have to order the vehicle you want.
When does Nissan plan to increase production of the Titan? Will demand for the truck dictate production or have the bean counters already decided how many will be produced on a yearly basis?
I think the power sunroof is a great option to offer with the Titan.....WHY does Nissan force you to pick-up (2) expensive options, DVD Mobile Theater and Side Airbag Package, with the sunroof?
Is it possible or will it be possible to order the sunroof without the other two options? Its great to have an inside guy on the forum....welcome!
I know most people will be looking at the upmarket SE and LE models, but the (not so) basic XE is also worth a hard look IMO.
Bob
Daughes, Bowke...Over coffee this morning I logged on to the Nissan site to build my SE, April is looming ahead. OK, so I'm a tad bit early! The build configurator was not working this AM. I've been waiting for the electronic locking differential to become available. I read a post under Titan Buying Experiences which stated the ELD may only work in 4 Low, is this fact or fiction? Same poster has correspondence from Nissan stating April 4 as the target date for ELD equipped trucks to roll down assembly line. Under the attributes listed on the Off Road Package, Nissan has what they term "rear active brake limited slip." Am I correct in assuming this is merely another name for ELD or are we talking about two separate items here?
Daughes, ever take a trip up to Tunica for some wagering at the casinos? I was there in 2000, making a point to visit all 11 (if memory serves) gambling establishments. Felt,it was my duty to help the Mississippi economy. Future contributions will be made instead by purchasing a Titan!
BTW, it does have a huge front fold-down center arm rest with a large storage area, I believe. I do like having 6-passenger capability, for when those needs arise. I think the driver's seat is much the same as the SE model.
Bob
Bob
Titan production levels are determined by demand to a certain extent, but are limited by the production capabilities of the plant. The capacity of the plant is currenty 400,000 vehicles per year, but that volume must be split up by the Titan, Armada, QX56, Quest, and Altima. So right now, we can't even come close to matching the production levels of the domestic trucks. However, if demand stays high, there is always the option of expanding the size of the plant. Plus, we've been working a lot of Saturdays to increase our production. Regarding your question about options, I don't understand it either. I'm sure those beancounters you mentioned have something to do with it. Lately, I've been considering getting a Sentra SE-R Spec V myself. I want ABS, but to get it I must also get a sunroof and a Rockford-Fosgate stereo. Go figure. By the way, do you own a tri-power?
Titanguy1,
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your new Titan. Doors are typically harder to shut with the windows closed due to the pressure build up that you mentioned. Slamming a door shut will cause a quick increase in the pressure of the cabin. This pressure will resist the closure of the door. If a window is cracked, then pressure cannot build, and the door will shut more easily. Regarding the VDC, I don't think that a dealer can install it. It would require a new wiring harness. Also, I got a lot of stares when I drove pre-production Titans on the roads near the plant. My favorite was when I pulled up to red light next to a new Tundra. The guy driving it looked over at the Titan, and his jaw dropped! I imagine that he was trying to figure out what it was, and why didn't he test drive one before he bought his Tundra! Haha!
Texaszach,
I'm not sure if the ELD works in 4LO only. I'll need to look into that. Also, I don't think that "rear active brake limited slip" refers to the locking diff. Limited slip diff. and locking diff. are two different things. By the way, I've never been up to Tunica, but I have been to the gambling boats in Vicksburg a few times. It's much closer to Jackson. Casinos aren't really my cup of tea, but thanks for doing your part to increase Mississippi's tax revenue!
I've been to Vicksburg as well, it pales in comparison with Tunica. I don't get the same enjoyment dropping a few bucks at the casinos since the economy went south, post 9-11-01.
And Daughes, put the Sentra dream aside, spring for the 350 Z, ok?
Regards,
Zach
Bob
I think it would be the later as they "weather" better.
By the way, I would love to set the Sentra dream aside and spring for the 350Z. Unfortunately, I can't put 2 car seats in the back of a Z, plus the Spec V is about $10K cheaper. That'll buy a lot of diapers, you know.
Do you work on or have access to the Titan production line? I am thinking about placing an order for a Titan and it would be neat if you could post updates on the truck as it went down the line.
It has FWD only - when the rear wheels are airborne...
FWD is Front Wheel Drive
RWD is Rear Wheel Drive
AWD is All Wheel Drive
4WD is Four Wheel Drive
2WD is Two Wheel Drive
Then there is the 2x4, 4x4, 6x6, ad nauseum...
;-)
Carpe Diem!
TZ
If so, are there any improvements in the works?