I wouldn't want any of those cylinder deactivation engines, regardless of brand. If memory serves, didn't General Motors try that many years ago (in the 1980s I believe) with their V-8s? Evidently it was a flop back then. The idea didn't seem to hang around very long. And now it's being tried again? No thanks. Just more crap to go wrong.

I like the new version, but it just feels like my 5G is just too good. It's done everything that I've needed it to do and exceeded my expectations. I know it's flawed in several ways and I knew it from the beginning, but despite that it is still a great vehicle. The biggest plus is its legendary reliability. Granted, I have a later model that has a few newer amenities over older years.

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so it's interesting you mention the titan. I agree with that statement as well. it does give the f150 a run for its money. I just can't get over the fact it's a nissan and I know it has different trans etc. as many of the nissans with problems, but it's still a nissan. there is a reason why it's discounted and under the radar and I think a big part of it is the 'it's a nissan' mindset. nissan put a good truck out there but it just didn't sell, now its discontinued in north america...

I'm pretty sure the 5th gen will be just like the FJ's are now. A good color and trim package will fetch $30k + even with well over 100k miles for years and years. This is a dying breed and one of the best you can buy IMO if you want a rugged, reliable SUV on a frame.

Right, I get that. I just don't understand the clamoring from a USER perspective, aside from acceleration gains. I think gear hunting while towing or ascending grades becomes more frequent with more gears, generally speaking.

My mom had one of those - a red Coupe deVille with the V8-6-4. They eventually got rid of it for a Lincoln. That V8-6-4 was used for one model year - 1981 - and was a horrible failure. Most owners eventually had it permanently disabled.

Yup I think Caddy called it the Northstar V8 that would drop cylinders in pairs by computer control. We have a 2000 Tundra with the 4.7 V8. It's been pretty much bullet proof. I've had to change 3 O2 sensors I did myself. I also had the timing belt and water pump changed at 90K by the dealer. Other than that - no issues - it just runs!

We also have a 2013 4Runner SR5 which also has been a great vehicle. It has been problem free. The backup cam is worthless tho! It has about 45K miles now - as being retired we don't drive as much. I'd take either vehicle on a cross country trip tomorrow with no worries. No real gear hunting but some on hills. I remember a thread where it was suggested to use S mode to combat that.

We also have a 95 Nissan pickup 4cyl and 5 speed. It has 200K miles and just keeps going on the original clutch. A 5speed these days is a pretty good security perk. Most of todays car thiefs can't drive a stick!