2008 Nissan Titan V8 vs a New Titan: Surprising Changes After 14 Years!

[@StormRoxas]

Our 05 Titan has 200k+ mi and not a single issue in its history. Phenomenal truck.

[@wildbill23c]

Did you have any rear differential issues with your Titan? I know early on they seemed to have some overheating failures in them? Which I think they corrected by adding a differential cover that had cooling fins on it.

[@bobbydixon1041]

My 05 has the fins. 333,xxx miles on it

[@nottingham82]

@@wildbill23c I have a 2006. Did 2 rear axle seals. Then did the rear axle vent mod and haven't done one since. Other than that I've done 2 radiators and just some regular maintenance stuff, hoses, and such. 255000 miles on mine of which 160,000 we're my miles.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

My dads rear end went out at 180k. Other than that it was absolutely perfect, great power too

[@wildbill23c]

@@nottingham82 Thanks. Sounds like more of a lack of maintenance issue for many reported problems from owners than it really was factory defect problems. The Titan I think would serve me pretty well...Had a 2008 Tundra, and had repeat issues with bearings and front differential issues...

[@Bosha92]

That 2004-2015 body style was badass. Love that 5.6L V8 it felt so alive!

[@xiEgoBrainix]

I've always loved the older Nissan trucks. The Frontier finally got a desperately needed facelift though.

[@seanbutler2291]

Those things look like rolling hexagon turds. And they kept the 5.6L they jus fixed the cat problem i believe. The new model just weighs more. Thats why it may not feel as "alive"

[@slowspecv69]

@@seanbutler2291I don’t think he’s comparing the 2 when saying it feels so alive. The new one definitely has more pickup, shorter gears and a solid bump in power.

[@MeliorIlle]

I never get tired of Titan videos.

[@briandaniel5091]

Me either. Bring ‘‘em on. !

[@J.Wick.]

Same

[@moonman_8935]

The Titan even till this day has been underrated. My most favorite truck because it is N/A V8, no BS electronics & a true rear-locker.

[@pryme2013]

What do you mean no BS electronics? lmao it's filled with electronics and nanny aids, like all other modern vehicles.

[@kevinmckinley7378]

@@pryme2013 I was just about to point that out🤣

[@philliplyttle1005]

Lol it does have a fair bit of electronics. And our 2015 Nissan titan V8 doesn't have a locker because it's not a pro-4x

[@ghostlegit]

@@pryme2013 not really. The titan doesn't have alot of electronics. Every vehicle has electronic but titan and frontier are bare bones trucks.

[@CJColvin]

Best of all no turbo engines at all.

[@NWI_Steel]

The titan in 2004 was really a groundbreaking truck. I feel like Nissan forced the big 3 to up their games and has given us the great trucks we have today

[@fewworddotrick]

You mean the new trucks that are computers on wheels with 500 hp and turbos that need replaced before 100k miles?

[@dogg92]

Nissan didn't force anyone to up their game. They were all too busy competing with each other to even notice Nissan. Meanwhile Nissan focused on delivering what people wanted in a truck, minus the looks of course. Tbh, the older Titans are hideous creatures, but I'm in love with the latest generation.

[@chiemekaa]

The Titan narrowly lost Truck of the Year to the F-150 when it debuted for 2004 simply because it didn't offer as many engine/cab/bed configurations. Besides that, it pretty much outperformed the F-150 in all the instrumental tests, while offering innovative solutions for truck owners not previously seen (like standard spray-in bed liner, extended cab doors that opened nearly 180 degrees and lockable external storage box). Too bad Nissan didn't keep up with the market after that. They're still paying for that mistake today.

[@hellkitty1014]

Carlos Ghosn ran Nissan to the ground through the 2000s-2010s. Nissan North America was begging corporate to update Titan because they knew the full-size truck boom was on the horizon. Such a shame because had they built upon the 04 earlier, they would've been a big player!

[@SvenQ45]

Let´s hope the 3rd one - if it comes - will be better again.

[@chiemekaa]

@@SvenQ45 That's a big if. A great place to start would be using their racing know how to bring out a proper Titan Warrior.

[@SvenQ45]

@@chiemekaa Yeah I wanna see that Warrior. Hopefully not like in the last 20 years some half baked thing...

[@CJColvin]

@@hellkitty1014 Thats what happened when Renault merged with Nissan.

[@Sugin14]

I bought one of these 09 3 months ago for $3,500 probably the best decision I ever made. It's the most comfortable truck I've ever driven and I'm 6'5. Extremely underrated.

[@rayray9777]

you got a deal!

[@B711HD]

Ikr it’s comfortable

[@B711HD]

Just got a 2008 Titan pervious owner had it since 2011 50k miles and now I have it and he sold it to us at 255k miles in 2023 😭 reliable truck and handle strong

[@__-ti2en]

I just got a black 06 with 221,000mi. barely broke in with the light strip headlights and tail lights for $2K🤯

[@AaronHearl]

My 2010 Titan has been the most reliable truck I've ever owned. Had it 7 years and have 301k on it right now. Never left me stranded. Ever

[@mariettadashcam6857]

I love the nissan trucks just got the new frontier theses nissan trucks are so under raited very nice trucks

[@B711HD]

Just got a 2008 Titan pervious owner had it since 2011 50k miles and now I have it and he sold it to us at 255k miles in 2023 😭 reliable truck and handle strong

[@whalehands]

We have a 2005 Titan and the 5.6L V8 is one of the best engines I've ever experienced. Sucks gas but man is it powerful, reliable, and sounds good.

[@slowspecv69]

I would not think twice picking up a clean early titan, a damn solid truck

[@GarryMurray-i1y]

Just turned over 300,000 miles. 2013 pro4 x. Still runs incredibly.

[@ryaniam22]

My mechanic told me nissan quit making sensors and parts for them that are impossible to get aftermarket.

[@B711HD]

Just got a 2008 Titan pervious owner had it since 2011 50k miles and now I have it and he sold it to us at 255k miles in 2023 😭 reliable truck and handle strong

[@CJColvin]

​@B711HD Awesome brother, I just traded in my 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 360 HP and 380 Ibs of Torque for a 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it with 400 HP and 413 Ibs of Torque and man let me tell you its a freakn beast.

[@sbfhawk4343]

Bro my 2004 Titan going strong like a new truck bro JBA long tubed headers and ECU by Uprev 375 HP and 450 LBS of torque she killing it.

[@CJColvin]

I just bought a 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it with 400 HP and 413 Ibs of Torque and man its a freakn beast and sounds beastly as well and the best part is no cylinder deactivation.

[@RM-ys1bn]

Just for a bit of fun knowledge. The VK56DE in the old truck fits in the Xterra and Frontier from 05-15 with just mounts. I have a VK56DE swapped 2008 Xterra with this same engine and Transmission. The transfer case from your xterra or frontier will bolt right up to the titan auto. Lost of bolts on parts from the Titan to the Xterra/Frontier front end as they share a ton of mounting points. I did have to run an electric fan set up only because there is not room for the factory belt driven fan but no cooling issues. Driveshafts all line up so you can reuse your stock ones and Driven Desire will modify your harness to make it run and tune it on UpRev. The new titan VK56 will go in the same but to make it work, your rig has to be 2012 and up, thats when harnesses changed and you cant take the new VK56 and do the same thing. Nissan made these things so interchangeable its not funny.

[@aquanb93]

I inherited my dad's 08 and it has over 250k on it and still running strong

[@wyominghomesteader5063]

I purchased an 07 Titan 109k miles, with a lift, larger tires, chipped, etc... during the recent used car inflation for only $9,500. I'm the one all the local ranchers call when they need off road and towing help, and it has performed work and play roles flawlessly.

[@misfit482]

I just hit 90K in my 2007. I still get compliments on it when I go somewhere. Some of the creature comforts in newer trucks are nice, but it’s also more stuff that can break. This truck has been rock solid since the day I bought it.

[@Jacobsumter]

I recently sold my 07 titan, but did your trucks rear end start humming?

[@mikeanders7944]

290k on my 2005 Titan. Daily driver, putting 500 miles per week on it.

[@compallito619]

I have a 06 Titan and I got my self a 2021 Titan on Xmas as a birthday present for myself. Love them both but I love more my 06. It's always hungry for speed. The rumble of the exhaust sounds 👌

[@cajunninja8668]

So i had a 2012 titan SV two wheel drive i bought with 100k miles. I joined the Coast Guard and got sent to Kodiak Alaska for my first unit. Growing up in South Louisiana never really dealt with snow or anything to do with the cold, and I did not know what i was getting into with a two wheel drive in the snow. Honestly, i feel in love with the Titans all over again up there. Yea it was two wheel drive work truck but it kept up woth all the high tech newer more expensive trucks. Hell i even towed some of them out of snow banks. Loved every minute of my time with it. When i went to Virginia for my next unit i traded it in for a 2 wheel drive XD since i have a trailer to tow. Still driving it to this day now im up in washington state and taking her up in the mountains to go snow boarding and skiing and such and still loveing every second of it. Its a very underrated truck, looks sick, comfortable drive (drove from virginia to louisiana to blaine wa in one trip) and ive never had any problems with either truck.

[@robertwalters8689]

Got the 09 engine in my Xterra. Phenomenal driving experience every single time I get in the SUV

[@DrHappythumb]

I miss the 1st gen 3/4 window. Seriously considered the tundra when comparing the two trucks. That rear window is one of the great innovative Nissan features. I wish they brought it back!

[@shelbyjackson6903]

My parents have a 2005 titan that they got in like, 2009 I think. Things a beast, 298k miles on it now and no work other than maintenance and the fuel pump is going out. I love it and plan on finding one for myself, one of the best looking trucks I've seen

[@m.b8257]

I luv the rear slider in my 2010 , I love the truck period, it’s been fantastic 198k and no issues.

[@cmelochick]

I had a 2007 Titan and currently have a 2018 Titan XD. Both are great trucks, I'm happy with my upgrade.

[@raynellmoore68w]

Diesel?

[@cmelochick]

@@raynellmoore68w nope, I looked at and drove one, but it really didn't make sense. The gasser won me over.

[@shaneladeanbeeson]

My 2008 Titan Crew Cab LE is by far my most favorite truck that I’ve owned. Even in comparison to owning the other major brands in the past. When I bought it it was significantly cheaper than the other brands and with more features. Current mileage is over 220k and running great with minimal overall maintenance. I towed an 24’ RV trailer For 10k miles last summer across the US with no worries. HOWEVER, the notorious exhaust manifold cracks are the issue…. BUT, after JBA long tube headers, Cajun b-pipes, and UpRev tuning, it’s like a lion being released from a cage! I love it more than ever! If you’re in the market for a used truck, look for a good one and buy it. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Just remember the exhaust manifold crack issues. Took me two days to replace without specialty tools and after watching various KZbin videos on the repair.

[@__-ti2en]

I have a dilemma and could use your opinion. I guess its a good problem to have. I just got an 06 in good condition and I have an 04 Ford F-250 lifted. I don't think I'm going to keep them both, so one of them is going to have to go. Which one would you personally keep?

[@shaneladeanbeeson]

@@__-ti2en well, having two is a good problem. Either way, you sell one and maybe have some money to put into the other. I would consider the interior options. My Titan has leather seats and power everything, so I got more bang for the buck on the Titan, but I like the F-150’s also. If yours is lifted and has good interior features, that’s makes it an even harder choice. The other thought is value. The Ford will hold its value better than the Nissan. The Ford may also be easier to find parts for later on, especially if you have the 5.0.

[@ChristianSotoPaz]

I love my 07 4x4. has 306k miles runs like a champ!

[@jameslovejoy6486]

I have an 07 with a 3" leveling kit with 33x12.50's on it. It s got over 200k on it and it still runs like a beast. I absolutely love it.

[@kraigkaiser1961]

Love the original!! Owner a 2005 for 16 years and loved it! Best truck I have ever owned. Dependable and the most fun to drive.

[@dp4auburn]

Spoiler alert: the old truck is about half a second faster.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

Good job on the perfectly executed spoiler alert! The spoiler was so well hidden!

[@B711HD]

Just got a 2008 Titan pervious owner had it since 2011 50k miles and now I have it and he sold it to us at 255k miles in 2023 😭 reliable truck and handle strong

[@richardkennedy1076]

I own and daily drive a 2006 Titan. Absolutely love this truck. I was actually shopping for a Tundra when I came across this Titan and I couldn’t resist picking it up as it was half the price and waaay less miles than the Tundras of similar years. I’m planning on upgrading to the Banks exhaust and intake sometime in the near future

[@stevegriner4930]

Yes got one 06neverhad problem yet but, got hit in the back of the truck and I need a bed,,after all it was a gift from big brother,only 130,but when I got it was 99000

[@willdiesel3909]

Richard, un doble tubo de escape, no le vendrá mal.

[@Stuygym]

I too have an 06 LE model ( bought new) and my story is the same as yours. I was looking at Tundras and came across the Titan. It was 10k less that the Tundra and had all the features. I towed a landscape trailer with it for 10 years and she shows no signs of stopping. She currently has 174k on the odometer and hasn't given me any problems other than routing maintenance. I upgraded the Banks exhaust 10 years ago adding JBA headers and a cold air intake. I think you'll love the exhaust.

[@aaronkowalewski659]

I've got the Banks monster exhaust on my 08 4x4 and I absolutely love it!

[@sativa336]

@@Stuygymdid you go long or short tube jba’s

[@jarrodwidiger5472]

My 06' titan has long tube headers and a tune due to cracked OEM manifolds and it absolutely hustles.

[@fringecanadian6085]

Same on my 04. Turned it into a damn demon. Lol

[@JAdame24]

I owned an SE 2wd 08 Titan and had 122k miles and sold it for $11k. This guy paid $14,000 and for a much better truck. I think he paid a fair price in the inflated market.

[@TheWolfMatt]

The inflated market is crazy right now. I could sell my 01 Silverado LS Z71 with almost 300k miles on it for close to 12k today. Just because good trucks are hard to come by these days. Paying 14k for a Titan Pro 4x with little more than 100k on it is almost unheard of, reason for the price being a little higher.

[@jesusenriquehernandezsolan1123]

What does SE mean? My dad owns a nissan armada 2006 (with the same engine as the titan , the VK56)

[@motorhead_jt21]

$14k for a 1/2 ton truck with 4WD and 100k miles is a damn good deal in any market let alone this crazy COVID one.

[@melchesgarage3283]

Came here to say this. Especially for a pro 4x. Should’ve been closer to 25k

[@motorhead_jt21]

@@melchesgarage3283 Agreed

[@fringecanadian6085]

I have a near mint condition 2004 titan le with 165000 miles. Best truck I ever owned. Love it!

[@rorysphotography]

I own a 2021 4x4 Titan. I can get up to 20 mpg if I stay at 65 mph. It is a quiet and comfortable truck. I wouldn’t trade it for any other truck.

[@Quidy27]

Have and 06 love it, never had any problems. Just wear and tear, basic maintenance. I hope Nissan, brings something down the line that's as amazing as my current truck is

[@Random-bm7ho]

Went from Nissan, to Toyota, now back to Nissan and it's just a nicer truck. Severely underrated, no idea why.

[@Mariolira10]

I have an 06 titan it was passed down to me and it works very well and I’m ready for a new titan because I need the new tech

[@fewworddotrick]

I have had a frontier and two XDs....once people are around them they like them. But yeah nissan brand is very hated don't know why. They make great trucks and SUVs (not so much on cars)

[@CJColvin]

​@@fewworddotrickNissan is hated because they're FWD cars aren't reliable nor robust as the FWD cars from Toyota and Honda but they're trucks however are amazing.

[@curtishickerson2646]

I love my 2014 PRO4X. It’s been a phenomenal truck. Only thing I’ve done is swap out the stock shocks for Fox coil overs. Mine is pretty optioned up with the utilitrack, sunroof, bed box, navigation, and heated seats and I absolutely love it. I think that the redesigned interior on the first gens is really the one to get and is a better overall value than the newer ones, especially with the cylinder knock issues that the new trucks are seeming to have.

[@scottyellis3442]

Great job guy's, I've never owned a Nissan before but the titan looks like a really nice truck & I'm super happy to see they're not jumping on the small engine with turbos bandwagon. Small engines with turbos in a big truck is a stupid idea & they will never hold up like the natural aspired engines.

[@upshifter5316]

I mean…. Ppl been saying this since ecoboost came out in 2011, since when ford had sold almost 1M f150s/yr, over half of which have had turbos attached. Even minor issues would be greatly known by now, statistically. Not saying they’re the best thing ever. Just that this argument is very tired.

[@WhoThisGuy515]

@@upshifter5316 Agreed, turbo vs non turbo has very little to do with the engine design and quality control. Which is what will dictate how long it lasts.

[@scottyellis3442]

@@upshifter5316 I had a 2018 f150 Eco/ boost 3.5 so did my brother so did my buddy & all between 80 to 110,000 miles had major problems, my brother & myself now have the same truck except for they now have the Coyote & my buddy switched to Chevrolet. So for me I have seen more than once the trouble with small engines with turbos, I personally won't spend my money on anymore turbos unless it's attached to a diesel.

[@ericschaefer7378]

Except they already have. Plenty of ecoboosts out there with 200k+

[@scottyellis3442]

@@ericschaefer7378 mine, my brother's & my buddies sure didn't, no more than 110,000 before major problems. 110,000 was my buddies mine only got to 83,000.

[@jeremylopez7210]

I love my 08 titan still runs awesome with 270000 miles on it

[@Shorty_Lickens]

I knew a guy who bought one of the very first Titans off the lot. He was extremely happy with it. Had a ton of cool features standard and excellent build quality. In a recent email he claimed he kept it up to 300,000 miles, which I'm not sure I believe, but if he was proud enough to brag thats OK too.

[@tipfro2]

I don’t believe the hp and torque rating in the old Titan, it’s underrated.

[@javierflores5119]

I have two, 5 years ago, bought an 08 K Cab, now has 186k miles, and needs paint fell in love with underrated Titans. Recently bought a garaged 06, non pro 4x, mint condition 4x4 with 52,xxx miles, leather, loaded, and great paint. I am still getting used to the thrill of classic old but new truck feel considering the exceptional condition it is in.

[@sean8470]

09 titan w/254k miles no issues fellow high mileage titan owners just keep an eye on the rear diff. also check the rear pinon seal ensure its not leaking (i just had mine replaced) 270 bucks

[@tina-mariebarber9563]

Just bought my new 2024 Nissan Titan Pro 4X after my 2008 Titan was total in an accident. Bought another one because my old one was practically INVINCIBLE (until someone hit me... hard). It was 16 yrs old truck with 188K miles and never had any major repairs. Cargo lamp and one ac actuator, that was it. I LOVE MY TRUCK!

[@alanj7306]

Easily go with the white truck. Hell, you can buy 4 of them for the less than a the new one. I’m just not a fan of a lot of newer vehicles. I just want a vehicle that is dependable and reliable. New ones have way too much fancy crap that will just break and cost a fortune to fix.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Thank you. Been saying it for years but the infotainment junkies seem to have the manufacturers ear and the extra coin to waste.

[@fewworddotrick]

It's crazy you pay out the ass (60-80k) for a half ton truck that is guaranteed going to be less reliable for the ones you could buy for 35k not that long ago. It's disgusting.

[@logicalrationalfishing7481]

I miss my 2005 Titan so bad. I let it go, having made some lifestyle mistakes. Either way, a fun reminder to stay on the straight path cause I loved that truck. Still got 227,000 miles out of it, so I enjoyed it for the most of its life. Was the first potent power truck, even though my rear end blew after like 3,000 miles. Didn't have any fuel saving tech, and had some electronic issues, but it still was great. Crazy now that even the smaller Ecoboost engines are WAY faster to 60, the Titan was like 8.5 seconds and trucks now push low 5 second 0-60s.

[@MinnesotaSlim89]

I agree with Andre, I would take the new one without the sports bar, and panoramic roof. But the older one looks and sounds awesome!

[@bergelmir9970]

I had a 2007 Titan LE with all the bells, it was a beast. I test drove a 2018 titan and it felt slower than my 07.

[@splewy]

I owned a 2011 and 2021 Titan. I’ve also drag raced my buddy’s 2005 Titan in my 21. His truck was faster off the line, but I started to reel him in around 50mph and was pulling out in front of him by 75mph. The acceleration characteristics of the 2nd Gen Titan seem to be opposite of the 1st Gen. I remember my 2011 was like a rocket from 0-50mph (1st gear), but then seemed immediately fall off. Higher speed acceleration like 60mph-80mph always seemed like a chore. The 2nd gens are the opposite. Power seems to be intentionally limited in 1st gear (probably for transmission reliability), so off the line acceleration is not that strong. Higher speed acceleration is MUCH faster though. Like it’s very easy to cross into triple digits without even realizing, something that certainly wasn’t the case in my 1st Gen.

[@occckid123]

@@splewy I think the 1st gen was quick but the 2nd gen was quicker with the 7spd and when they changed to the 9spd I felt it got slower?

[@splewy]

@@occckid123 Yeah you’re probably right. Mine has the 9 speed and it feels like it’s programmed to pull a lot of power in 1st and 2nd gear. Like as soon as it shifts to 3rd it seems to really wake up. My guess they were trying to limit total transmission load for reliability.

[@occckid123]

@@splewy I watched a video of a titan and after 1st gear you can hear the engine growl deeper than 1st gear because I think it's pulling power in 1st gear also or is the engine not spinning freely enough for how short 1st gear is? I know nothing about that aspect but in the video game gran turismo you can opt for a racing flywheel so it revs quicker. It's definitely noticeable in neutral where the engine revs really quickly 2 redline when you put your foot down. Here in the realy world I wonder if they are using a good enough flywheel or does that only apply 2 manual transmissions!

[@garys2157]

@@occckid123 Yeah that seems to be the way the 9 speed Is programmed, it's doing the same in the Frontier.

[@michaelkroeger4613]

I’ve owned trucks continuously for the last forty years, all makes. Bought a 2023 titan xd last year. It is without a doubt the best quality fit and finish truck I’ve ever owned. With the money saved, I replaced the stock exhaust with the factory Nissmo dual exhaust. My mpg mixed use average jumped from just under 17 mpg to just over 21mog. And, the truck sounds badass!

[@jasonluongo526]

I bought an 05 new and drove her for 12 years and 200k miles. Loved "Maybell" till she got rear ended and bent the frame, so much so, that I bought "Black Betty" a 2018 4x4 SV to replace it. Here's the real kicker, I only paid in the ballpark of 30k for both new. Amazing Value for a reliable, truly awesome truck. They both had a couple of small issues in the beginning that were fixed under the 5 year 100k warranty.

[@CJColvin]

Awesome brother, I just traded in my 2011 Ford F150 with a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it with 360 HP and 380 Ibs of Torque (name Black Dog) for a 2024 Nissan Titan SV with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it with 400 HP and 413 Ibs of Torque (name Thor) and the Titan is by far the best truck hands down.

[@timothyuhrig7160]

I recently bought a 2021 Titan SV crew cab. It’s the first real truck I’ve ever owned and I couldn’t be happier. I really enjoy watching the Titan videos, please keep them coming!

[@jaimeedwards1269]

I'm a Chevy guy I have a 2010 Camaro built motor procharge and did it all myself. my pick up is a 2004 Titan 4x4 king cab with 247k miles all original and I've thought about selling it and buying a Silverado or a Sierra but I just can't bring myself to do it I'll probably end up rebuilding the truck these are very underrated and extremely good trucks I have definitely had issues out of my truck but they were all common and very easy fixes.

[@slimsbaitco]

I loved my '05. By fr the most trouble free vehicle I've ever owned. Finally traded it in with almost 400k on it in '19 for an XD with the Cummins and absolutely love it. I'm at 80k on my Pro4x XD and would definitely buy another.

[@Ormrodsoftball]

'09 owner here and still love it. Several issues but worked through them all. I do hate my utility box. Only rust on her. The raised front end is a huge difference in my opinion. Of course newer tech is awesome but what the 09 had is still pretty good. Loved the comparison. Thanks

[@undrgrndking1]

I have a 2004 Titan with 196k with the UpRev tune and long tube headers as well and this thing MOVES. Definitely recommend if you have a 1st gen to do that upgrade!

[@sebastiannai4381]

Same, it made the truck more reliable, more lively, sounds great. I love it

[@jaredauthement1475]

I got my 2007 nissian titan with only 32k miles for only $13k. and it runs beautiful and has no scratches or major dents. very clean interior. looks brand new and ive had it for only about 2 years now. and still only have 37k miles

[@jaredauthement1475]

No past wrecks or any shop maintenance. Truck is completely stock, and only had one owner before me. And i have to say i love this truck. very good truck.

[@donniealexander993]

I have the 1st Generation 2004 Titan King Cab 2WD with 182K miles. Still runs and sounds like a champion. Everything is still stock except for the aftermarket radio and LED headlights. Never had any engine or transmission issues at all! Love driving it and I have no plans of getting rid of it anytime soon.

[@Mxl100]

I got a 2011 white pro4x as well and the thing has been a workhorse. Love that thing. Btw it's so funny how the owner of that older T has made a lot of mods to the truck as I did, which includes 6" lift, different color trim under the headlights and I even put that same sticker on the side of the hood!!

[@ZzCoRRupTioNzZ123]

Love my 06, I'm the 3rd owner, just broke 250k, and she still running strong, the 1st owner is my neighbor, he bought it 10k miles off the lot(we live in mn) salt baby is running strong, all I've done is brakes and rotors, a few brake lines and oil( waited a while average like 8k miles) I have not taken care of this truck, and I would definitely buy another

[@ZzCoRRupTioNzZ123]

Omg and the room, I'm 6'1 and it's so comfortable, ( rip anyone behind me{king cab})

[@joshuaclark3630]

Bought an ‘05 brand new and kept it for 14 years. No issues. Engine was like a sports car. It was totaled after a wreck.

[@ArtgGar27]

I love my 2012 Titan. I recently towed a 5500-lb Airstream over 1,000 miles from Los Angles to Seattle, and got 12.5 mpg!

[@hitempguy]

No you didn't lol, these trucks barely could manage 15mpg unloaded on the highway

[@s.a.t419]

​@hitempguy mileage towing in 4th around 60mph is pretty decent. Barely changes I have a 12 and I tow a camper as well

[@tipfro2]

Had a 05, while the exterior look isn’t great , it is absolutely an underrated truck. I’ve owned all brands , still miss my titan.

[@stevegriner4930]

Yes I need a.bed that's all

[@trx47rtr]

I have a 2012 Pro4X, couldn’t be happier. Tows our 32ft camper with ease!

[@lucasmclellan8388]

I got a 2012 king cab sv 4x4 l love it hauls ass and all my shit at the same time

[@jayd1008]

how much does the 32ft weigh ?

[@trx47rtr]

@@jayd1008 it was 6500 lbs dry. We ended up selling it, couldn’t justify keeping it when we didn’t use it enough. Still use the Titan to pull cars in our heavy steel trailer though, 2 years since I left that comment and no issues still!

[@thalo215]

I knew a guy that had one. He said it would pass everything but a gas station. 🤣

[@jacobstrutner8232]

Nissan name alone is enough for me to never consider one. Absolutely junk

[@andrusaaliiy9267]

@@jacobstrutner8232 Nissan trucks use different components compared to Thier other cars and usually you see them last a lot longer than the front transmission cars especially the older trucks

[@cesarurzua8234]

@@jacobstrutner8232 gtr? Z line up? Frontier? My 2000 frontier with 248k miles is still running

[@kmeekins2]

@@jacobstrutner8232 yeah, because none of the American brands have ever had quality issues...

[@flight2k5]

That’s such an old joke. 🙄

[@Lithodus]

I have a 2011 Pro 4x. They made a ton of improvements between the 2008 ( and a half ) Pro 4x and later model 1st gen Titans. Mine has a boatload of factory options including a dvd player wireless headsets overhead rear screen, navigation system, heated seats... plus all the off road features and a MUCH better factory exhaust. Almost every factory option. I picked mine up "used" from a Nissan dealer in 2017 w/ just under 25K miles. She only has 63K now. It makes my third 1st gen Titan I have owned ( 1 upgrade, 1 totaled ). The rear window in early years had both small and large electric options. My trucks moon roof is only half the size. I really want to know where your friend had the infotainment system installed!!! If you want to test those trucks for real. Turn off traction control, turn on towing ( or shift the 2008 manually ) and see the difference. Mine is 100% factory in northern Colorado want to borrow it for a redo test? Love the show gentlemen, you are my go to for real world testing here in Colorado!

[@tomearly111]

I had a 2004 Titan SE king cab 4x4. The only upgrades I did were a JBA catback exhaust, Injen intake, and Bilstein shocks. That truck was pretty fast. One of my friends had a 2003 Ram single cab Hemi and the Titan would smoke it every time. One of my other friends bought a 2007 Titan SE quad cab and my 2004 would walk away from that as well although his was stock. Also the 2004 didn't really have traction control so if you hammered it from a standing stop it would smoke the tire. If you break torqued it you could leave a 15 foot black mark on the ground and a cloud of smoke. The 2007 couldn't do that even if you turned the traction control off. Although it was a half ton truck I used to burn wood brick fuel in my woodstove and hauled a 1 ton pallet of them for 18 miles a bunch of times. Although the bed would drop it never bottomed out and nothing ever broke. The motor hardly knew that weight was back there. You are right about the fuel mileage. One of the worst vehicles I ever owned in that regard. It never met a gas pump it didn't like. I bought it as a 2 year lease return in 2006 with 19400 miles on it and I paid a dollar a mile for it. I kept it until 2020. It only had 84000 on it and still ran great. Unfortunately living in northeast NJ the rust was starting to eat it up. I loved that truck. It was like having a muscle car with a bed on it.

[@SubieandFriends]

A first gen titan extended cab would will always be faster then a first gen titan crew cab due to the extended cab titan being lighter…..also traction control was available in the 2004 Titan but was optional and or came in the most expensive trim being the LE trim model. Originally the 2004 titan was available with 4 different trim models XE, SE, Off-Road and LE. The cheapest was the XE which was considered to be like the work truck trim that other manufacturers offer….then came the SE trim which was the most popular and the best value because you got a lot more features that people wanted and for a very reasonable price. Next up was the LE trim which was the most expensive titan trim and it was for those that wanted some luxury in their titan, such as dual power heated leather front seats, sunroof, dual zone ac, navigation,premium sound, rear passenger dvd entertainment display and it also got you TC and VDC. The last trim available was the off-road trim which was positioned right in the middle between the SE and LE trims, it was more expensive then the SE trim but less expensive then the LE trim. The off-road trim was basically an SE trim but with more off-road capability including a rear locker which you couldn’t get in other trims, plus a few extra features over the SE trim. It was later changed to the Pro 4X which was basically the same thing….The new for 2005 frontier also had an off-road trim called the nismo off-road trim, it came with the same off-road upgrades as the titan…which was also later changed to Pro 4X….

[@tomearly111]

One of the other surprising things was it actually handled really well. I did put Bilstein shocks on it and it felt really tight even in the corners. I have a Chevy Colorado LT crew cab long bed 4x4 V6 now and it just doesn't seem to be as connected as the Titan to the road. It was a joy to drive. Although I like the Colorado and love the gas mileage The Titan just drove better all around. I do miss the torque and sound. @@SubieandFriends

[@SubieandFriends]

@@tomearly111 yes they sure did handle really good especially compared to other trucks from the same time….the power was so addictive and really cool coming from a Japanese brand, they sure showed American brands that they too know how to make a V8 with big torque and fast ass acceleration and make it standard

[@CJColvin]

​@@SubieandFriendsI just bought a 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it with 400 HP and 413 Ibs of Torque and man its a beast and it sounds like a beast as well.

[@SubieandFriends]

@@CJColvin hell yeah! Congrats! I think you have one of the most underrated trucks in the market right now! The titan and the frontier and the Nissan Armada are like the best Nissans you could get right now….

[@bmd1825]

I have a 2007 with leveling kit and 285’s on it with 99,000. The gas mileage is horrific and I love it!!

[@chownzi2461]

The fact the old titan was faster 0-60 with 35s is insane imagine on stock tires it would be a rocketship

[@bostondan77]

I love how it looks freezing out and Nathan is just chilling with a short sleeve shirt.

[@colemanbecker1623]

This is so refreshing to see! I just bought a 2008 nissan titan 4x pro and I LOVE IT! It also has a wopping low milage of 111k. It runs like a beast and before I bought it I was so concerned it was a bad decision. I am happy I bought it now.

[@sr20detized]

I've owned my 06 since 09, other than basic maintenance, its had zero issues. Best vehicle I've ever owned and will probably not be upgrading until it rusts out.

[@MrEricLR]

This was an interesting video. I like the new trucks but I'm more fond of the older trucks. I have a 2005 crew cab SE 2 wheel drive with 280,000 miles on it. I've had to replace a couple of things but nothing major. It's still a comfortable vehicle that I drive for work and play and seems to keep going forever. When it goes I'll have to decide between getting another Titan or a frontier. The gas mileage is one issue that could be a deciding factor. I don't tow a lot but I do tow occasionally and I would miss having that extra power and towing ability. But as long as it's not too expensive to fix I'll keep driving it. Still cheaper than a truck payment by far, especially nowadays.

[@duggydo]

Hang in there Nathan. It’s good seeing you back.

[@teddyg210]

I have a ‘18 Titan with the 7 spd and on a 4 hour road trip I averaged 20+ mpg on the highway. I used premium fuel and it’s 2wd not lifted with aftermarket 20” rims and BFG ko2. Heavy wheels and tires but still got great mileage for a truck. Edit: Driving in south TX so consider it at sea level.

[@michaelridling5859]

I’ve had every half ton truck except Tundra. No truck manufacturer is perfect but I will say in my opinion Titan averages out to be the best, value, luxury, technology, warranty, ride, practicality, and most importantly reliability. Titan is VERY much underrated! If Nissan is reading this please give us a bigger fuel tank, better camera, long bed option and let the back doors open 90 degrees.

[@Die-castDon]

Recently purchased a 2024 Pro4x in Baja Storm color. What an amazing truck, and really comfortable as well. It has all the tech you can possibly need.

[@nismomike3182]

Nissan programs too much torque management into the new Titan. It pulls harder once it hits second gear, than it does in first. It accelerates the best if you roll into the throttle smooth and quick. The pedal should hit the floor right as it shifts into second. My 21 Pro-4X with 305/65r18 F load Ridge Grapplers hits 60 in 7.2 on the Dragy at 4000 ft. Only mods are JBA catback and K&N CAI.

[@jl4091]

My new Frontier is the same.Also,the traction control is way to aggressive.I beat TFL's 0-60 time by almost 2 seconds by turning it off and manual shifting.They said it's the slowest new mid size,but it's only 2 10's of a second slower than the Ridgeline.

[@matthoffman8162]

Subbed Bro, Lets talk Titans some time \m/ \m/

[@Danimal3993]

my infiniti M56x feels the same way, its a dog in first gear and pulls hard in 2nd. I trapped 106 in the quarter but only ran a 13.2 with a 2.033 60'

[@NickAm01]

I'm going to try this with my 18 SL 4x4 later today.

[@nismomike3182]

@@NickAm01 Turn off the traction control or hold down your traction control button for 10 seconds to disable it.

[@damiangutierrez9103]

When the Titan first came out it was the number 1 halftone in Car and Driver.

[@nolefan87]

The Titan still has a bench seat in the base trim. Great video. I love the Titan. I will be buying one when I get my next vehicle.

[@urbanninja9081]

I own a 2007 LE king cab 4x4. I bought it used from my elderly neighbour 2 years ago who almost never drove it. It needed some tlc. New abs sensors on 3 wheels, new front passenger side wheel bearing, new tires, and a new exhaust since the old one had rusted through. I paid $600CAN for the truck and put about $2000 into it. I'm at 195k kms and have had no major issues. I daily drive it to work. The only down side is gas milage. I currently can get about 400-500kms on a full tank

[@clayzimmerman3318]

I used to have a fully loaded 2009 Titan. The only reason I got rid of it is because at the time I needed a vehicle with better fuel mileage. 14-15mpg with a 50 mile per day commute just wasnt cutting it. Wish I still had it.

[@DizzyMan24]

My favorite 1/2 ton truck. Best looking and sounding, and TONs of interior space. And you can get them all the way up to 2015! When I worked at Nissan, we used one as a Plow Truck and drove it tons. Sound system is insane, great visibility, and I had it up to 160kph with ease. Took a beating and never skipped a beat. Saving for a truck now, and plan on picking up a Titan.

[@broncobra]

I just bought a 2013 Pro4x. My Honda Element has more room. My sisters brand new Maverick has more room. But this Titan can go anywhere. Except for maybe my early Broncos. They were truly billy goats. I'm getting used to the Titan, though, lol.

[@ChrisGramm]

I had the original '04 Pathfinder Armada and loved it. Then I got the last year ('15) of the 1st generation Titan. The Armada felt quicker. The reason is because the newer Nissans ramp up to 100% throttle slower than the older ones. Even if you mash it to the floor it's not 100% immediately. That's why the Banks Pedal Commander is so popular. It gets rid of the truck's throttle by wire slower ramp up to full throttle.

[@moonman_8935]

I had a 07 Xterra bought in 2007 sold in 2014 0 issues. My mom still has her 2009 Pathfinder se bought brand new currently 101,000 miles 0 problems.

[@Jaylakhaili]

@@moonman_8935 take care of your car it'll take care of you

[@erickisel8668]

Nathan in a boot again? Poor guy cannot catch a break…

[@rylanda6431]

I love my '21 Pro-4x. the sound is great the truck handles great and the tech is nice...The pano sun roof is very slick

[@aaronkowalewski659]

I love my 08 Titan. It's a been an extremely reliable beast of a work truck. 228,000 and counting!

[@chrisinutahpagano6774]

The utili-track system is the best feature ever

[@Mall_Crawling_X]

I did a v8 engine swap (2010 vk56de) to my xterra and love the engine. So torquey and sounds good

[@KeystoneTexan]

I love them both! I currently have an 2018 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 4wd and a 2013 Nissan Armada Platinum 4wd. The Armada has the same motor and transmission as that 08 Titan and it’s the smoothest combination that I’ve ever driven! Saying all that, I would probably trade my Tundra for a 2020 or 2021 Titan XD in a Pro4X. Those Titan’s are very underrated.

[@aspjake123]

I still drive my 2004 LE everyday. Love it.

[@GeeBigSup]

My 2011 Titan Pro4x has 185k miles and still running. Only issues besides normal maintenance has been with the AC (compressor went out about two years ago and I still haven't fixed it. Still average 13.4mph mix hwy/city. She is my daily driver and 4wd gets used a lot, especially during hunting season. I tow utility trailer and boats regularly.

[@davidbaron6647]

Love it old school, I own a 2004 166k miles 285/70/17. 12mpg in town, 16mpg highway, never been stuck in the snow, we had one 14 inch snow no problem

[@frankiedesam8624]

Can you guys do the worlds toughest towing test with these two trucks and see how much better the new one is or how much worse it does versus the old one thanks.

[@Darkhorses1976]

I love my 2010 Titan with 242,000 on it. Still has plenty of power! Put a handful of bolt ons in the truck and very happy with them.

[@sean8470]

Same xe 2009 base titan with 245k miles no issues pretty much stock did add cold air intake truck is awesome gas mileage sucks

[@trollin240]

1st gen. Your older vids are part of the reason I bought my Titan!

[@omni875]

I had an '05, loaded, I loved it, but the poor gas mileage during 08-09 gas prices convinced me to sell it. I could get 10mpg if I was lucky in winter. Best I ever got was 17mpg on a summer road trip, all interstate. Most of the time it was around 14mpg, terrible.

[@glennnichols4220]

That's real world shit. I had a 2003 4Runner 4.7AWD. Winter was the same for me. 8mpg in very cold temps if I started it and drove a couple miles. 16/17 HWY at 75ish. Horrible fuel mileage but I wish I never sold it

[@phild9813]

Titans would’ve done a lot better in taking more of the truck market I think, but earlier ones had more reliability issues, and then they hit the bubble pop in 2008 like everyone else, but without a strong buyer base for the Titan. It’s really kind of amazing they made it through and it still exists today.

[@AB-coyote]

Both of those trucks are on the same platform. Nathan referred to the new truck as a new platform. Both great trucks. Nissan was not an early adapter with the in bed rail tie downs. They invented them. They were first. I would like to see the old 5.6 mated to a new trans. The old 07-15 5.6 made its peak torque at 3400 rpm vs 4000 rpm for the 17- current Titan. The 04- 06 Titan was a little different with its 305hp and 379 lb ft. It didn’t have variable valve timing. That came in 2007. The 04 Titan actually called for premium fuel. Nissan quickly made slight changes and reverted back to regular fuel once they realized it could hurt sales as the majority of full size truck owners didn’t want to pay for premium fuel.

[@redeyegangentertainment479]

I just got a 2014 TITAN with 73K miles a few months ago and I’m out here gapping Dodge Ram Rebels and 2500HD chevys all day STOCK🤣 They are light and mannn does it move only 4,800LBS of here there and GONEEE💪🏽 most Definitely a proud TITAN owner!

[@sms9106]

Keeping my 04 forever, bought new.