Oh dear, Nissan, what are you doing?

[foamypirate]

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/..._news/(page)/1

[C91BLX7]

Dumbasses.

[bacal36]

Saving Money. - Look out for the Titan with a Hemi though.

[C91BLX7]

Saving Money. - Look out for the Titan with a Hemi though.

My F22 is a hemi

[TheNextEpisode]

Oh wow. I really liked the cummins turbo diesel rams from the mid 90's, but Nissan really doesn't need to do this.

If we wanted a dodge, we could've just bought a dodge.


Off topic, why the hell do we even need these humongous pick ups? My dad's construction company uses rangers/nissan hardbodys. The average joe needs nothing more than then a low slung, 4 banger.

These new pick ups have tiny beds about four feet off the ground, huge cabs, leather interiors, and tremendous frontal areas. They're about as inexplicable and ridiculous as hummers.

[foamypirate]

My F22 is a hemi

x2. Most modern engines are "hemi" engines.

[ExCoupe92]

what makes a hemi a hemi?

I thought it had to do with where the spark plug sat. Firing in the middle of the cylinder or something.

some insight would be nice!

[foamypirate]

what makes a hemi a hemi?

I thought it had to do with where the spark plug sat. Firing in the middle of the cylinder or something.

some insight would be nice!

It's the shape of the combustion chamber. Hemi is short for hemispherical. Most modern engines have a hemispherical (half-circle) shaped combustion chamber.

[breeziebabyyy]

LMAO *smh*

[owequitit]

Nissan is making a good business decision. Well, at least on paper.

The Titan has not made them money, by the time initial cost of investment is figured into projected sales numbers, it scores as a major loss for them. So, in an effort to reverse that in a truck market that is most certainly going to be smaller in the future, they are signing on with a partner. Toyota's new Tundra isn't exactly bringing home the bank vault either. The ONLY year the Titan even came close to meeting sales goals was the first year it was in production, and then they slid preciptiously.

As far as the sense of big trucks, they make a LOT of sense for a lot of people, but not a lot of sense for a lot more people. You can't tow with a 4 cylinder, and even a V6 would be hard pressed. The beds as well as the load capacities are smaller, and if you are running a crew around with you, the extra size of the cab is appreciated. Not to mention SEVERE towing situations like a lot of contractors run into, what with 10-20,000lb trailers and stuff.

If those aren't the reasons you are buying a full size truck, then you probably don't need one. Gas prices will resize the market to where it should be.

[lil_dcb7]

Nissan is making a good business decision. Well, at least on paper.

The Titan has not made them money, by the time initial cost of investment is figured into projected sales numbers, it scores as a major loss for them. So, in an effort to reverse that in a truck market that is most certainly going to be smaller in the future, they are signing on with a partner. Toyota's new Tundra isn't exactly bringing home the bank vault either. The ONLY year the Titan even came close to meeting sales goals was the first year it was in production, and then they slid preciptiously.

As far as the sense of big trucks, they make a LOT of sense for a lot of people, but not a lot of sense for a lot more people. You can't tow with a 4 cylinder, and even a V6 would be hard pressed. The beds as well as the load capacities are smaller, and if you are running a crew around with you, the extra size of the cab is appreciated. Not to mention SEVERE towing situations like a lot of contractors run into, what with 10-20,000lb trailers and stuff.

If those aren't the reasons you are buying a full size truck, then you probably don't need one. Gas prices will resize the market to where it should be.

x2.

And also, last i heard, Chysler hasent had much of a leg to stand on as of late, since talk of Diamler wanting to dump the company have arisen.

This could also be some sort of long term business oppertunity for Nissan. Who knows, maybe we'll be seeing some 350C's, if things goes nissan's way.

That was corny. sorry..

[owequitit]

x2.

And also, last i heard, Chysler hasent had much of a leg to stand on as of late, since talk of Diamler wanting to dump the company have arisen.

This could also be some sort of long term business oppertunity for Nissan. Who knows, maybe we'll be seeing some 350C's, if things goes nissan's way.

That was corny. sorry..

Daimler dumped Chrysler over a year ago. They are now owned by Cerberus Capital and have been for quite some time.

They have no good product left, and their quality is an issue. Of course, the Titan has had a fair share of problems too, so we will see what happens.

[lil_dcb7]

Daimler dumped Chrysler over a year ago. They are now owned by Cerberus Capital and have been for quite some time.

They have no good product left, and their quality is an issue. Of course, the Titan has had a fair share of problems too, so we will see what happens.

Im far behind then. I thought the "divorce" was still in negotiation!


I think Renault is just looking for another marquee.

[wed3k]

id sport a nissan titan with a cummins. cummins 4bt that is...muhahahahahhaahhahahahahahahahahahahhahahahah ahahhaa

[deevergote]

It's not a bad decision. Chrysler still makes some fairly solid trucks, and the Cummins is arguably one of the best mass-marked diesel V8s on the market now. Many of Chrysler's other offerings are lacking, so it'll be good for them to have a little help staying afloat.

The US is the largest market for full size pickups, and Americans still seem to prefer American-made trucks. The pickup is an American staple... and the one vehicle that seems to be made fairly well across the board. Why get a Japanese truck that's still in it's infancy when the Big 3 are making solid trucks with tried and true technology?

This might be a VERY good decision for Nissan, actually.