.... New Nissan Titan w/CUMMINS DIESEL

a 350z isnt inspiring to drive?

 

I'm very happy with my Tacoma over any other small pick up minus the price. In hindsight I should have just ponied up the few extra grand to get the Tundra since the mileage is comparable.

 

Just your size...

 

Mine was. Only had bigger wheels/tires, suspension, brake mods, CAI, and Stillen cat-back, but I drove the hell out of it. Never any issues.

For sure hold their value. When I traded my '07 FJ for the '12 Taco, they gave me close to $20K for the FJ. Told me if I took care of the Taco as well as I did the FJ, to expect similar if I came back for another Toyota in 4 yrs

Very happy with my double-cab TRD sport edition as well.

 

F@ck yeah it is! :up:

A few years back while at VIR, Buck asked me to move his pick up. Since I hate when people f@ck up my seat after I got it right I left the seat where is was and drove the truck. I had to sit on the very edge of the seat, slide forward each time to use the brakes and look through the steering wheel to drive it. That was hell!

 

Lots of crazy stories. I had an 07 Titan that I loved until my girlfriend got in an accident with it and it was totaled. I put a good 50,000 miles on it and it was by far the best truck I've ever owned. To this day, all my buddies are constantly bothering me to get another one so they can borrow it.

From a track-day perspective, it's amazing. The bed was the perfect length with the fold-down and the movable cleats. The center line for the cleats made it easy to secure two bikes + gear.

The compartment behind the rear wheel was perfect for throwing tie-down's and canyon dancer's in there and leaving them until you need them again.

But, best of all, with the four door model, you could fold up the rear seats and there is absolutely nothing underneath them. All cargo space. So I could hit the track with people sitting in the back seat, then get to the hotel for the night and move the expensive stuff out of the bed and into the back seat area and lock it up. Critical for Willow Springs and Buttonwillow if you ask me.

My only complaints:

1) A little bit tall for loading the bikes
2) It was distinctive enough that Dave would know who to yell at for speeding in the pits
3) The resell value is way too high, it's still 20K+ to get a fully loaded 07 in good condition, whereas my Jeep is worth like 10K and is a year newer and cost more.

At this point, I would love to pick up a 5 year old model and upgrade the suspension and brakes. Although, I'm definitely into seeing what the Diesel brings.

 

How are the reviews on any long-term use of the Fiat-built EcoDiesel in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

 

No. It's ugly, big, heavy, and slow. The 370z was a major improvement over it and was much more "inspirational." From what I've heard though the 370z suffered from some issues as well.

 

compared to what?

 

Its fun but I can drive a car with just as much performance that isnt bland (IMO).

 

as in?

 

Abdul, you check your email in the last couple of days?

 

I did!

Let me go check it again....my phone sometimes does not send me the notifications.

 

Hyper at Brands Hatch video.

 

Oh ya, I got both! and replied both!

 

When my Ford 7.3 hits 500k I'll start lookin, only 250k to go.

 

Here's a list:
GTI
RX8
S2000
WRX
STI
Barbie Power Wheels
GTO
C5 Vette
EVO
Mustang
Mazdaspeed 6
Turd with 4 wheels
SRT-4


The list could go on and on imo. FWIW I bought a G35 but it wasn't for it being fast. It was a good luxury sport coupe that was a good all around car that fit was I was looking for and budget. I'd never say it was inspiring to drive or was fast though. It was a fun car though and I do kind've miss it for what it was.


The 350z I'd consider a car that doesn't do anything GREAT but was ok for what it was. It could've been a lot better if it was lighter and wasn't a big and bulky. I thought the 370z was a major improvement over the 350z in every aspect.

 

I went through the same thought process a couple of months ago. Wanted a used 4x4 pickemup. Thought hard about the Taco but every review said it was underpowered considering how big there are. Plus every high school kid around here has a lifted taco on black rims. Ended up getting a Tundra DC 4x4 with the 5.7 for the price of a loaded Taco.