Depreciated Diesels

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
11/29/2018 at 09:46 • Filed to: Dieselopnik

The Nissan Titan XD is looking like a decent value proposition when buying used compared to other diesels, especially if you’re looking for something that can handle a load a bit better than the half tons but maybe don’t need the ridiculousness of the newer 3/4-1 ton diesels.

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Here’s a ~2 year old vehicle that had an MSRP north of $55k selling for $37k (and you can actually find some in the lower trim levels for around and even under $30k)...for comparison similar 2017 2500s are selling for $45-55k

The XD seems to be holding prices similar to the half ton diesels available but gives you a more capable and stable tow vehicle than the other half tons. I’m guessing in a few years these will be under $20k.

DISCUSSION (18)

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 10:07

But then you have to drive the one of the ugliest vehicles on t he road , let alone the segment .

And Nissan’ s quality recently has been... questionable.

jimz > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 10:15

what gets me is how they supposedly set out to build a “tweener” which fits between the -150/1500 class and the -250/2500 class, yet the thing is just as damn heavy as an F-250 with the 6.7 Powerstroke.

seriously, the Titan XD CC 4x4 diesel is 7396, and an F-250 CC 4x4 diesel is 7264.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > jimz
11/29/2018 at 10:22

I think it probably is more of a 3/4 ton in reality...all the reviews say it’s very stable when towing compared to a 1/2 ton. Nissan probably just didn’t want to actually say they are competing against the F250/2500s since they definitely don’t match up.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/29/2018 at 10:24

I never got the hate when it came out nor do I get it now...I don’t think it looks any worse than any other full size truck. They’re trucks...none of them are particularly pretty.

First I’ve heard of Nissan’s recent quality issues though.

jimz > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 10:28

honestly, though, I think they hit kind of a “sweet spot” with the Cummins ISV. if you pop the hood of a Titan XD, you can actually see the engine. Contrast that with the Powerstroke or Duramax, which (because they’re trying to beat each other up on power/torque) have an absolute mountain of emissions control hardware piled on top of the engines.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > jimz
11/29/2018 at 10:38

Yup...and that’s why it’s very intriguing to me. I’d like to get a diesel truck but don’t need the excessive towing specs of the 3/4 tons but would like something a bit better than the 1/2 tons. With the Cummins engine and the lower price point it’s definitely on my radar.

shop-teacher > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 11:17

I would definitely consider one of these in the future.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/29/2018 at 11:18

you dont see the outside of the vehicle when youre driving it, and the interiors are pretty nice spaces

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 11:19

a dealer near me has a 2017 titan Pro-4x in blue for 34k which seems like a hell of a deal, though its the gas model not the XD

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
11/29/2018 at 11:21

There was at least one base model 2017 Titan crew cab 4x4 that was listed for $23k, which really isn’t bad.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 11:37

not at all, especially if youre just looking for a decent work truck and dont care about the brand. Id buy a titan if i was in the market for a fullsize

nermal > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 12:00

Kinja'd!!!

Not really. They are currently advertised @ up to $14k off on Nissan’s website. A 2 yr old one for $18k off means that it only lost $4k in value in 2 yrs, which is actually extremely good.

YMMV depending on how you actually buy the truck. Anybody that paid MSRP when they were first released is totally hosed right now. Anybody shopping for one would be foolish to buy used, when the price jump to new is so low.

nermal > jimz
11/29/2018 at 12:08

It’s going after a very niche market. I think the engine is a flop though, as it makes 2/3 the power of a bigger diesel in a 3/4 ton, while costing about the same to buy, fuel, and maintenain .

The better choice would be either going for a smaller 1/2 ton diesel and getting 5-10 mpg better fuel economy, or going for a full 3/4 ton for the powahhhhh.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > nermal
11/29/2018 at 12:10

True, right now it probably doesn’t make sense. Who knows how long that lasts though.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 16:57

Yea but it looks terrible. Powerstroke or get out :)

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
11/29/2018 at 17:13

Looks at wallet...looks at P owerstroke...looks at wallet...*sigh*

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
11/29/2018 at 17:15

Thats why i have a 7.3 still... No monies

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/30/2018 at 17:24

The Silverado is definitely uglier.