Hey fellas, I was at the stealership the other day getting work done on my truck (06 nismo KC), it is making the timing chain whine, so it will probably need the tensioner replaced (it's at 54K miles). While there I was lookin' at the new 2010 CCs, and got to thinking if I should trade mine in and get a new one. I can't really carry extra adult passengers in mine and I like the look of the new ones. On the other hand my truck is paid for and does have a pretty big dent in the front fender. Blue-book for trade in for my truck in "fair" condition, is around $12K. My dealership said they had a 20% off sale last month and could work with me on the price of the new one. If they gave me $12K for mine + ~$6K discount = $18K, means I would only have to pay for about $7-8K for a brand new truck. I would obviously want to move my lift/tires/over as well, so Im not sure how that will work. I don't know, what do y'all think?
Thinking of trading up to a 2010.
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I would do it. New trucks are amazing. But obviously dont get it if its not exactly what you want. dont settle.
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Your truck is paid off. If it were me, that right there is the only statement that matters and answers the question. That is monthly money that can go towards you/family/future, which is a much better investment than a new truck.
Unless of course your truck is falling apart at the seams. How often have you needed to transport extra adults and were unable?
Unless of course your truck is falling apart at the seams. How often have you needed to transport extra adults and were unable?
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I love the 2010s and have thought of the same thing but I know for me it's not necessary, it's only wants and not needs. So if your truck is in good condition, I say don't do it. It's seems like a good idea to keep a vehicle with a good resell value but it you were to be able to drive your truck for only another 5 years who gives a crap about resell. I know I don't and my truck will not run by the time I decide to give it up or it may just get a V8 from a Titan like Andy.
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That right there is why the waiting room for service is on the sales floor (I'm just assuming, but I don't think that I'm that far off). You get bored, start looking at what they have, a sales guy comes over and says you can get into something for a lot less than what you may think...
Plus a redesign is coming in the next couple of years, if you are going to do anything wait till then. Also chances are you can get more $$$ out of selling your truck privately than you can for trade.
Plus a redesign is coming in the next couple of years, if you are going to do anything wait till then. Also chances are you can get more $$$ out of selling your truck privately than you can for trade.
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Very true, but.......
Thats what I'm talking about right there! I dont think I would by an 2010 truck now, even if I had the money. A new modle IS COMING! They are over due already. You dont wanna make the plung and get a new truck, and in a year or 2 at the most the new modle comes out and now your "new" truck, is old news.
Just my $.02
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I'm with this guy. It's what keeps me from even looking at other vehicles with wanting eyes...
To the OP:
CC seats 5, but the back seating is not SUV or sedan like. It is actually pretty bad for adults (even more so overweight people). It is okay for short trips, but I wouldn't agonize people for too long there. It works great for kids and child seats though. Rolling up the seats and putting in groceries is always nice too, but getting a bed cover and putting them in a net is better.
If I could buy all over again, I would get the longer bed and 2 door. Having a short bed really defeats the purpose of a truck. Yea yea... I got a trailer, but it is pretty damn inconvenient to use a trailer and they are really pretty dam expensive. Towing on a mid-size truck is worse than I initially though... though this truck is designed for it, it really tows MUCH worse than a full size dodge ram with the cummin diesel. It really fails if you compare the two. The dodge ram gets 18 MPG while towing a 5000 pound boat too...
Though the MPG of a CC and KC is supposed to be the same, it is not. A CC gets about 1 MPG less and feels heavier on the road. A CC with 4x4 is about 2-3 MPG less than a KC 2wd. Another words, the KC 2wd will be getting near 20 MPG on the highway, but the CC 4x4 will be getting 17 MPG highway during the summer and 14-15 MPG during the winter.
Don't think you will spend only 6-8k for a new truck... after everything adds up and assuming you get at least the SE trim, you're talking AT LEAST 10k more even if you buy at invoice price...plus you're not going to get blue book value for your trade even if they say you will (even more so considering you got a big dent). They are just giving you incentive to buy a new truck and to get them to sit down in their office to deal. You'll get 2k+ lower than blue book value... though they'll start with offering 6k explaining all that is wrong with your truck.
Lastly, you go the Nismo trim. The 2010 equivalent will be hard to bargain for and you'll end up paying a lot more than you'd think. Generally there is only about 1 on a dealer lot and they can delivery more from another dealer lot, but that makes them even more expensive. Getting one straight from the factory is even more expensive.
IMO, you got a good truck and should keep it longer.
CC seats 5, but the back seating is not SUV or sedan like. It is actually pretty bad for adults (even more so overweight people). It is okay for short trips, but I wouldn't agonize people for too long there. It works great for kids and child seats though. Rolling up the seats and putting in groceries is always nice too, but getting a bed cover and putting them in a net is better.
If I could buy all over again, I would get the longer bed and 2 door. Having a short bed really defeats the purpose of a truck. Yea yea... I got a trailer, but it is pretty damn inconvenient to use a trailer and they are really pretty dam expensive. Towing on a mid-size truck is worse than I initially though... though this truck is designed for it, it really tows MUCH worse than a full size dodge ram with the cummin diesel. It really fails if you compare the two. The dodge ram gets 18 MPG while towing a 5000 pound boat too...
Though the MPG of a CC and KC is supposed to be the same, it is not. A CC gets about 1 MPG less and feels heavier on the road. A CC with 4x4 is about 2-3 MPG less than a KC 2wd. Another words, the KC 2wd will be getting near 20 MPG on the highway, but the CC 4x4 will be getting 17 MPG highway during the summer and 14-15 MPG during the winter.
Don't think you will spend only 6-8k for a new truck... after everything adds up and assuming you get at least the SE trim, you're talking AT LEAST 10k more even if you buy at invoice price...plus you're not going to get blue book value for your trade even if they say you will (even more so considering you got a big dent). They are just giving you incentive to buy a new truck and to get them to sit down in their office to deal. You'll get 2k+ lower than blue book value... though they'll start with offering 6k explaining all that is wrong with your truck.
Lastly, you go the Nismo trim. The 2010 equivalent will be hard to bargain for and you'll end up paying a lot more than you'd think. Generally there is only about 1 on a dealer lot and they can delivery more from another dealer lot, but that makes them even more expensive. Getting one straight from the factory is even more expensive.
IMO, you got a good truck and should keep it longer.
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or better yet you can save your money for gas!!:laugh:
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what did you expect?
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yea i'd wait too. if you needed a new truck that'd be one thing but not enough reason to upgrade right now imo. the 2010's will be made and will be on the market in a couple years when the new 3rd gen comes out. if you don't like it, find a good low miles 1 owner 2010ish frontier and enjoy it then and let them take the hit of the initial depreciation. if you like the 3rd gen, then get that instead. although it may not change in size or options, chances are the 3rd gen frontier's are going to get v6 options with over 300 hp and other significant drivetrain improvements which will equate to better towing ability for the pathy (you still have it right?). that will probably make it "worth" the upgrade imo
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Good choice.
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