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as much as i hate to say it, it looks like a good truck that listens to the enthusiast. I wouldn't buy one for the sake it's a Nissan, and although they have an American plant, much of their money still leaves this country. I wish other companies would listen to the enthusiast, like FORD when it comes to certain things. It's supposed to have over 300 horsepower and over 375 ft. lbs. of tourque. an optional spray in bedliner and boxes for storage in the bed. As well i believe a locking diff. option etc. etc.
Also, it's only a half inch short of having to have lights on the side, I think with a grille insert to disguise that Nissan logo it will be a very attractive pickup in black too. It seems they took a lot from Ford on the interior look. But it looks like the quality (the way it integrates, I'm sorry but ford's cheap sterios really feel out of place) may be a step above. I dunno haven't seen either in person, but the Tundra will definately have comptetion.
As well they built it to be strong enough to handle a supercharger, I believe because they want to make one available from the factory (again listening to enthusiasts)
Also, it's only a half inch short of having to have lights on the side, I think with a grille insert to disguise that Nissan logo it will be a very attractive pickup in black too. It seems they took a lot from Ford on the interior look. But it looks like the quality (the way it integrates, I'm sorry but ford's cheap sterios really feel out of place) may be a step above. I dunno haven't seen either in person, but the Tundra will definately have comptetion.
As well they built it to be strong enough to handle a supercharger, I believe because they want to make one available from the factory (again listening to enthusiasts)
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looks like some pretty impressive specs..... but what remains to be seen is if it's still on the road after 100,000 miles + of day in and day out towing and hauling and being worked to the nuts....
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It doesn't look too bad. But hopefully it has a sturdier feel to it's chassis and sheetmetal. My friend has a tundra, it sounds like a aluminum can and wanders all over the road with even the slightest load in the bed. I won't buy a nissan but hopefully a new competitor in the market will cause a price war. If we are lucky they will underprice it to get it into the market and other truck builders(Ford) will do the same to keep up volume. Maybe then I can retire my 91 for a 03.
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I just wanna know how long they sat around working on that engine. I do not know of them ever producing a V8 even overseas. toyota at least had some practice before they sold the Tundra. The looks of the truck itself I don't care for but that is just my opinion. I will keep on dreaming of someday owning a new Ford.
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I know about them selling overseas. Most of what they make though is either diesel or smaller than V8. I know of their Patrol which is their full size SUV for Europe, Africa etc. It is made in Spain and they are owned by Renault. The gas Patrol might have a V8 in it. I had forgotten about that one. I still don't like it though...
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Putting all bias aside. Out of all the foreign automakers that are popular in the states nissan would have to be the poorest quality. Toyota trucks have them beat down hardcore. I wouldn't trust nissan for a large vehicle of any kind.
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I owned an '86 Nissan p/u years ago. When I sold it, it had 38000 miles on it. I still work with the guy that bought it. He drives it to work everyday,80 miles round trip, total of 192000 miles and still going strong. It starts right up and runs real smooth. I really don't think that I would buy another though. Our 2 largest customers are New Venture Gear & Borg-Warner. You have to remember who butters your bread.
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I'me sure they built it to compete with toyota. Toyota built the tundra because americans want a truck(regardless of size) to have a V-8. Just wonder why they needed that big of an engine.
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Originally posted by 91f250460
It doesn't look too bad. But hopefully it has a sturdier feel to it's chassis and sheetmetal. My friend has a tundra, it sounds like a aluminum can and wanders all over the road with even the slightest load in the bed. I won't buy a nissan but hopefully a new competitor in the market will cause a price war. If we are lucky they will underprice it to get it into the market and other truck builders(Ford) will do the same to keep up volume. Maybe then I can retire my 91 for a 03.
It doesn't look too bad. But hopefully it has a sturdier feel to it's chassis and sheetmetal. My friend has a tundra, it sounds like a aluminum can and wanders all over the road with even the slightest load in the bed. I won't buy a nissan but hopefully a new competitor in the market will cause a price war. If we are lucky they will underprice it to get it into the market and other truck builders(Ford) will do the same to keep up volume. Maybe then I can retire my 91 for a 03.
I load my truck all the time with over 1000 lbs. in the bed and sometimes don't even know it's there.I'm a carpenter!
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