Used 2008 Nissan Titan
Pros
- Powerful V8 engine, spacious and functional cabin, innovative design features.
Cons
- Newer competitors are more comfortable and capable, cab style and drivetrain selection is still somewhat limited, burly exhaust note can get annoying on long drives.
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Though deficient in a few areas, the 2008 Nissan Titan is still well-suited for a range of truck buyers thanks to its stout V8, roomy interior and loads of useful features.
vehicle overview
The United States home of an $11.7-trillion GDP and Walker, Texas Ranger should know a thing or two about swagger. It's little wonder, then, that domestic manufacturers invented and cornered the full-size truck market. So when Nissan debuted its aptly named Titan truck a few years ago, the prognosis was uncertain. Would an import-brand manufacturer really be able to get to the heart of this quintessentially American market segment?
The answer turned out to be yes with an asterisk. On sale since the 2004 model year, the Nissan Titan matched up well in terms of towing and hauling capability, and excelled in terms of design and road manners. However (and here's that asterisk part), sales have not exactly pegged the swagger meter. In fact, the Nissan Titan has typically been the least popular full-size pickup in terms of sales. So for 2008, Nissan is making changes in hopes of improving the vehicle's appeal.
Most significant is the new long-wheelbase model. The 20-inch-longer wheelbase is available on both extended-cab and crew-cab trucks. Truck buyers who were previously put off by the Titan contractors or those who do a lot of hauling will no doubt appreciate the new cargo bed lengths. Long-wheelbase versions of the crew cab and extended cab have 7-foot and 8-foot beds, respectively.
There are other changes for the Titan this year, as well. The exterior has been updated with revised front-end styling, while the interior features new designs for the seats, center stack and gauge cluster. Feature-wise, the 2008 Nissan Titan can now be had with Bluetooth connectivity and factory-installed satellite radio, and the optional rear-seat entertainment screen is a little bigger than before. Nissan has also introduced a new trim level the Pro-4X but it's pretty much just a new name for the equipment offered in last year's optional off-road package.
All of these changes have made this year's Titan the best yet. Unfortunately for Nissan, a lot of media attention is on the Toyota Tundra and GM trucks right now, both of which received full redesigns last year. In a comparison test conducted last year, the Titan ranked behind the new Tundra and Silverado, and we found it outclassed in terms of capability and comfort.
But look past all that and you'll see that the 2008 Nissan Titan is a still a very desirable truck. That it lacks a full range of body styles or a V6 engine shouldn't matter much to the mainstream, truck-buying consumer. Though you'll obviously want to shop around before making a decision, we have no problem recommending the Titan.
Trim levels & features
The 2008 Nissan Titan full-size pickup is available in two basic configurations: an extended cab (King Cab) or a crew cab. The extended cab comes with either a 6-foot-6-inch bed or an 8-foot bed while the crew cab is available with either a 5-foot-6-inch bed or a 7-foot bed. From there, one can choose among four available trim levels: XE, SE, Pro-4X and LE.
Base XE models come with 18-inch steel wheels, a 40/20/40-split front bench seat, air-conditioning, a CD stereo and cruise control. The mid-grade Titan SE adds 18-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, front captain's chairs with a center console, leather seating, an in-dash CD changer, an auxiliary audio input jack, power heated mirrors and an overhead console. The Pro-4X (four-wheel-drive only) is similar to the SE but also comes with Rancho shocks, heavy-duty skid plates, a lower final-drive gear ratio, all-terrain tires and a push-button rear locking differential.
Top-of-the-line Titan LE models add 20-inch wheels, a factory-applied spray-on bedliner, specialized cargo tie-down tracks, rear parking assist, power-adjustable front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, an upgraded Rockford Fosgate audio system, power-adjustable pedals, auto-dimming mirrors and a power-folding feature for the side mirrors. Many of the LE's features are also available as options on the lower trims. Other major options, depending on the trim, include a tow package, a navigation system, satellite radio, a DVD rear entertainment system and a sunroof.
2008 Highlights
Performance & mpg
The 2008 Nissan Titan is available with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. There is only one drivetrain combination: a 5.6-liter V8 hooked up to a five-speed automatic transmission. The V8 is rated at 317 horsepower and 385 pound-feet of torque. With the optional tow package, the Titan extended cab is rated to pull up to 9,500 pounds. (The crew cab maxes out at 9,400.) The standard five-speed automatic transmission features a tow-haul mode for handling heavy loads.
Safety
Antilock disc brakes with brake assist are standard on all Titan models. Front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and stability control are optional on all trims, except the XE. In National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash testing, the Titan received a perfect five stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and four stars for passenger protection. The Titan earned a "Good" rating (the highest possible) in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing.
Driving
The 2008 Nissan Titan's precise, linear steering and nicely weighted effort make the truck relatively nimble and easy to drive quickly on pavement. However, a stiff ride quality (especially on Pro-4X models) can make the Titan feel skittish in off-road situations. The Nissan Titan's tractable 5.6-liter V8 delivers plenty of muscle, right from idle. It sounds great, too, but that booming exhaust note can grow tiresome on long drives.
Interior
Both extended-cab and crew-cab Titans feature a spacious and functional interior design with easy-to-use controls and numerous storage bins. Materials quality is only average, but build quality is generally very good. The rear seats fold up to provide a large load floor for hauling items inside the cab, and the rear doors on extended-cab models open nearly 180 degrees for easier access. The Titan is a great cargo carrier thanks to the optional Utility Bed Package with its durable spray-on bedliner, movable tie-down cleats, handy tailgate illumination and driver-side lockbox
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Used 2008 Nissan Titan Overview
The Used 2008 Nissan Titan is offered in the following submodels: Titan Crew Cab, Titan King Cab. Available styles include SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), XE 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), PRO-4X FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr King Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), SE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), LE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr King Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE FFV 4dr Crew Cab LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New SE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE 4dr King Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New LE FFV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New XE 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), New PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A), and New SE FFV 4dr King Cab 4WD SB (5.6L 8cyl 5A).
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Save up to $300 on one of 6 Used 2008 Nissan Titan for sale at dealerships within 25 miles of Ashburn, VA with prices as low as $7,495 as of10/19/2018, based on data from dealers and consumer-driven dealer ratings ranging from1 to 5 out of 5 stars.
Price comparisons for Used 2008 Nissan Titan trim styles:
- The Used 2008 Nissan Titan XE is priced between $10,595 and$12,127 with odometer readings between 124849 and159400 miles.
- The Used 2008 Nissan Titan LE is priced between $13,946 and$13,990 with odometer readings between 81311 and90448 miles.
- The Used 2008 Nissan Titan SE is priced between $7,495 and$7,495 with odometer readings between 190364 and190364 miles.
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Should I lease or buy a 2008 Nissan Titan?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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