Originally Posted by Danno
You like it more than the Ram because?
And what year, model is the Ram?
Nissan did something right when you can tow at max rating and you're liking the ride.
The truck is just better built... all the way around. I have 3 other Cummins / Dodges: 07' , 99' and 96'. As a side note my lead engineer has 19' Cummins / Dodge & i have some time in that truck. From a luxury stand point its top of its class, but falls short in build quality, ride & over all fit & finish. My opinion of course. They did & the engine is very strong & smooth under load. HOWEVER.... they really needed to just make it a 3/4 ton vs. 5/8 ton as the rear springs are too soft for towing heavy loads. I have airbags which help greatly, but the power is rated, chassis just needs to match.
Originally Posted by A_Harman
Yes. I was sorry to see that the Cummins Nissan failed to catch on in sales. I think it was too expensive to get the diesel option, and when so equipped, the truck didn't get much better fuel economy than the gas engine.
How good is the fuel economy on your deleted truck?
So that is an interesting question, I deleted almost immediately after purchase. Best I could get empty was 18 mpg & 14 to 10mpg when towing depending on the load out & trailer. When I finally got the FASS milage increased significantly I now average 22-24mpg and same when towing (14-10). I typically tow @ 70mph & drive empty between 75-80mph.
Originally Posted by ToadU
The biggest problem for the Titan XD is Nissan was trying to solve a problem that didn't exist in the market. Also, the market is totally dominated by the Big Three and it's not likely to change in the short to mid term future—or probably long term future even. Nissan's quality issues with the previous model Titan didn't help either. They also have had issues with the 5.0 and Nissan service departments are not set up in general to handle diesels in the US. It was really a poorly planned product and launch by Nissan. That's NOT to say the trucks are not nice....they are. Just the planning and logistics from Nissan hurt them before they even got a chance to be successful IMO.
I agree w/ you. Nissan has NO clue about anything diesel... from sales, to service, marketing etc. I was the guy who knew about this way back in 08' when Nissan announced their partnership w/ Cummins. I waited a long time for this truck & I am sad to see it go. I am a diesel guy & no one but me touches the truck. I am not so sure about your comment on "Nissan trying to solve a problem that did exist" while I understand & agree w/ you I just have one counter argument: Toyota Tundra. And I have a sneaking suspicion that if Toyota made a diesel Tundra it would be quite popular........ but then again I did complain earlier in this thread that they should have just made it 3/4 ton.....