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Nissan Reportedly Plans Beefed-Up Pickup (F250 range)
The Indy Channel ^ | June 22, 2006 | AP

Posted on 06/22/2006 1:50:31 PM PDT by Abathar

TOKYO -- A newspaper reported Thursday that Nissan plans to develop a new heavy-duty version of its Titan pickup truck by the end of the decade to cash in on the lucrative U.S. market.

Currently, the Titan is only sold in the United States.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the beefed-up version of Nissan's Titan would be aimed at contractors and trailer haulers. It would compete with vehicles such as Ford's F-250 pickup.

A Nissan spokeswoman declined comment.

The move would be a challenge to the domain of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler, which have leaned on highly popular pickup trucks to offset slumping sales of passenger cars. The vehicle is reportedly scheduled to come out in late 2009.

Nissan would likely stop making Nissan Quest minivans at the company's assembly plant in Canton, Miss., to make room for the new Titan, the report said.

The Houston Chronicle reported that Nissan produced 99,775 units of the current Titan in 2005. Both the Titan and the Quest are made at the Mississippi plant, The Chronicle reported.


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To: Abathar
I agree with you, my company truck has 1/4 million miles on the powerstroke now, its been a great engine

I'll second that. My '97 F-250 7.3L Powerstroke Crew Cab now has 278K on it and is still going strong. It has been the best vehicle I've ever owned, including several Toyotas and Nissans, each of which were falling apart by this time. Oh, and it gets 24 mpg on the highway. It'll pull anything and haul anything you want. I routinely carry a Bigfoot truck camper while pulling a 26' car hauler trailer, no sweat.

I've heard from several folks, including a couple of Ford mechanics, that the new 6.0 Powestroke is a piece of crap, though. I heard this morning from a Ford rep that Ford is discontinuing the 6.0 liter in favor of a 6.4 liter next model year.

41 posted on 06/22/2006 2:13:32 PM PDT by Thermalseeker
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To: Spktyr
So? Work is work, if they have a good product then Nissan will buy it and Isuzu will sell to them. The days of proprietary goods between auto makers is long gone, Visteon is a good example, they are desperate to get out of Fords back pocket and have a lot of Ford paid engineering on the market to anyone who wants to buy it.
42 posted on 06/22/2006 2:13:46 PM PDT by Abathar (Proudly catching hell for posting without reading the article since 2004)
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To: Abathar
Ford better fix their new Diesel and get in bed with Allison for a BP Automatic Transmission.

The Old Powerstroke was a Gem, this new POS is nothing but piss poor Engineering with more leaks than a '58 Harley.

TT
43 posted on 06/22/2006 2:23:24 PM PDT by TexasTransplant (NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSET)
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To: Abathar

My husband works at a Nissan dealership and recently bought a Titan - we love it. And neither of us had ever really cared for trucks before. Roomy, comfortable, sharp-looking. Gas mileage is a killer, though!


44 posted on 06/22/2006 2:26:05 PM PDT by AUJenn
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To: Abathar

Um... As in GM pretty much OWNS Isuzu. The Duramax contract is an exclusive one, so they won't be making a diesel for Nissan anytime soon.


45 posted on 06/22/2006 2:27:07 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Yo-Yo
Pontiac Aztec and Honda Element win the barf award.

Personally, I'm not a truck enthusiast. I prefer more curves, power and handling in my ride.

It's not practical in lousy weather. No top, no windows, no heat (except engine) and no A/C except wind.

46 posted on 06/22/2006 2:41:27 PM PDT by Cobra64 (All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
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To: MeanWestTexan

We bought 3 ourselves, we let the pumpers decide. Not a problem yet. Me, i drive a 4 door Z-71, I'm GMC all the way.


47 posted on 06/22/2006 2:45:06 PM PDT by Graycliff (Long haired freaky people, need not apply.)
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To: Abathar

I was a Cuda fan, big time. Being born in 1950, I was definitely a 60s generation motorhead. My Dad's hottest car was a 1966 Chrysler 300 with a 440 TNT and twin quads.


48 posted on 06/22/2006 2:48:21 PM PDT by Cobra64 (All we get are lame ideas from Republicans and lame criticism from dems about those lame ideas.)
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To: Abathar

Neither Toyota nor Nissan had heavy enough trucks for large cargo trailers. Interesting that they finally got into the market. We just bought a Ford F250, but were looking for a used diesel anyway, so we wouldn't have been in the market for a new one anyway.


49 posted on 06/22/2006 2:51:18 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Graycliff

Lexus LX470, myself. My sore ass days are over.

(It has a hydraulic deal to raise the ground clearence, if I need it. Figure if the Toyota it is based on is good enough for Mutal of Omaha, good enough for lease roads in Pecos County.)


50 posted on 06/22/2006 2:51:21 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Many at FR would respond to Christ "Darn right, I'll cast the first stone!")
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To: sgtbono2002
Whenit comes to towing that Ford 250 with the Power Stroke Diesel is going to be hard to beat.

That's what we just bought! It sounds like a bus from the outside, but is surprising quiet inside, even at highway speeds.

51 posted on 06/22/2006 2:53:03 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: L98Fiero

The Acura RSX will be discontinued so you better get one quick.


52 posted on 06/22/2006 2:55:36 PM PDT by 38special (I mean come'on.)
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To: Thermalseeker

We'd read that the 2003 6.0 Powerstroke had tons of problems, but that they worked it out on newer models. That's why we went for a 2004.


53 posted on 06/22/2006 2:56:29 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Abathar

I hope they "beef up" the brakes, as well.
Nissan recently bought back my brother's Armada
(which is a Titan turned SUV) due to recurring
brake problems. However, kudos to Nissan for stepping up
and doing the right thing.


54 posted on 06/22/2006 2:56:45 PM PDT by jrp
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To: Spktyr
Isuzu is under contract to GM, remember?

Do you really believe that the Duramax charade is anything more than a union busting tactic ?

engine is a GM (light duty) design

Same Moraine workforce (line & management) - locate cross town & drop IBEW (not UAW or teamsters) membership.

Several (token) Isuzu reps on station to keep up appearances.

55 posted on 06/22/2006 3:00:33 PM PDT by TheOracleAtLilac
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To: Abathar
GARDENA, Calif.--June 2, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc., today directed its dealers to stop selling certain 2006 model year, four-cylinder Altimas and Nissan Sentra SE-Rs because of reports of excessive oil consumption while it continues to investigate potential causes. The condition, if not detected or addressed properly, could lead to the potential for engine damage, or failure which could result in a fire in extreme cases. The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration has been advised of Nissan's action. Nissan estimates that about 100,000 Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs built between January and May 2006 may be subject to excessive oil consumption. There have been about 215 reports of excessive oil consumption, mostly from rental-car fleets, and 17 reports of engine fires, resulting in one minor injury.

Continues at link

56 posted on 06/22/2006 3:12:59 PM PDT by SMM48
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To: Yo-Yo

Nothing beats the Honda Element for ugly, and I am planning to get a 2007 model

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2006/element/customize/base_car/SI_lx4wd_34FRONT.jpg


57 posted on 06/22/2006 3:18:00 PM PDT by Starwolf
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To: Cobra64
The Shelby Cobra is definately at the top of my "prettiest car of all time" list.

I'm also partial to the looks of the classic XKE.


58 posted on 06/22/2006 3:19:33 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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To: JamesP81

After having a 1992 buick roadmaster for about ten years, my dad bought a 06 altima 4-cylinder. He said it has good pickup. I thought he'd go for the v6 as he has always been a big car guy, but he said the 4-cylinder was very peppy.


59 posted on 06/22/2006 3:27:35 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man
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To: Starwolf
Nothing?

http://images.securedwebform.com/stock/300/scion/xb/2006/5ha.jpg

FWIW I don't think the Element is all that ugly. The only thing I don't like are the rear suicide doors. When you have kids in the back seat, they can't let themselves out without first opening up the front passenger door.

60 posted on 06/22/2006 3:29:18 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (USAF, TAC, 12th AF, 366 TFW, 366 MG, 366 CRS, Mtn Home AFB, 1978-81)
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