+1...The first-gen Titans have been really underrated. This is my third Titan. I've never had problems with any of them, and have used all of them like trucks should be. I hear some people have had issues because the rear diff is a bit undersized for brutal towing, but I have maintained each truck well and never have had such issues despite a lot of towing.
The transmission is perhaps the highest technical point of these trucks. It's hands-down the smoothest transmission of any auto trans vehicle I've had, and that's including a variety of premium cars that should have been smoother. The current Mercedes crossover SUV I have isn't this smooth. And yep, steering and even handling are pretty awesome for a big truck.
The 5.6L engine is just great too, if a bit thirsty. I did notice this 2011 example and the 2007 model I owned seem a bit slower and even sound a little less aggressive than the very early 2004 model I had (one of the first examples out in NC in 2003, where I lived then).
I probably wouldn't consider one of the new Titans. They seem sort of bulbous in the front, too techy, and are about twice the price vs what I paid for my 2011. I think the originals look much better. No offense to anyone with one of the new ones.
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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Also wanted to add that the old Titans were really great trucks. I had a 2005 Armada that we put about 70k on, sold at 120k, all I did was fluid changes and front brakes. The Armada is basically a Titan with a trunk, exactly the same underneath and from the back seats forward. The 5.6L V8 in the Titan is so much better than anything domestic offered during the same timeframe, lots of super smooth power with a really great NASCAR V8 roar at wide open throttle. Very intuitive transmission too. I also recall it having surprisingly good steering for a truck. So I guess I'm saying, make sure you really NEED the capability of a newer truck, because that's a pretty good starting point.
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