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All the pics I see on the web are the bose version.
-mike
There's a pic of my head unit after install at http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/547845
I'm estimating the mileage is around 13.5miles/gal at 70mph avg freeway speed and without towing. This's not even close to the 18 miles/gal rating from Nissan. Just curious what the best mileage/driving condition others Armada owner actually get?
I own an Isuzu trooper and the minute I go over 60mph my milage drops like a rock. I thought it was messed up when I first bought it but then I was stuck in heavy but moving traffic at 55mph for an extended trip, pulled out 1mpg over the one on the sticker. So try doing a trip at 55mph and see if you get near the sticker. Don't forget these trucks have the aerodynamics of BRICK WALL
-mike
This is the web page hopefully this is what you looking for.
this is what they did:
PB25AA turn both rotors on vehicle 6160 WN40
1 41060-7S027 pad kit
2 41014-7S010 member-tor
2 40135-7S025 boot kit-f
4 41005-7S000 bolt
all where done in 1 and 1/2 hrs.
hope this could help.
Also anyone who buys Version 1 of ANY vehicle should know there will be issues. Take the MDX/Oddeysy Version 1 where their transmissions blew up shortly into life...
-mike
Thanks, Brian
Please email me back at your earliest convience.
Thank you,
Susan
Suzy0418@aol.com
Steve, Host
I'm having the same problem with the brakes myself.I have 4,000 miles on it and have had my roters cut twice. I live in Long Island, N.y my dealership told me they don't have to replace them only repair them. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs. They opened up a file on my problem, but other then that they did nothing for me. They said " if you have any other problems please call us back" Well I told them thanks for nothing and plan to contact a lawyer about the lemon law if this happens again. They also said that they're working on getting there engineers to improve the breaks. But on the other hand said this hasn't been a real problem . They have a new kit when they cut the roters that they change the bolts. (whatever that means). I don't know too much about cars. I hope you will contact me back, I would love to know what was involved in getting an 05'.
I'm still averaging 16-17 mpg on mine- Motorweek just reported averaging 14.5 with theirs, and no complaints other than the loud climate control fan. I'm still pretty problem free after 18k- only had the brakes done once, and I live with a few rattles rather than taking a chance on having them break stuff. My only other issue is the grey plastic trim, it's peeling on the steering wheel controls like others have described. I will probably have them fix that. They really changed it on the 05's, it almost looks like the Infiniti trim.
As for the overall personal rating for the vehicle: Despite the problems, I think it is the best large SUV for the price. It has good looks (the Sequoia looks like an old shoe), lots of horsepower (would have considered the new Hummer H3-but the underpowered engine is rediculous), lots of comfort, lots of torque, good stereo, heated seats are awesome.
I really hope that Nissan steps up to the plate and takes care of it's customers. Of course my main concern is the brake problem -the clicking noise is a bit irritating.
How much trouble was it getting the buyback? I'm in the process of a lemon law claim for my Feb. 2004 model. I'll probably get an '05, as the ones I have driven are infinitely better than my '04. I think Nissan has finally come around a bit on the quality...I should have known better than to buy an early 1st year build. Oh well.
Thanks!
-mike
Good luck.
I am glad to finally read a somewhat positive experience w/ the Armada. We are seriously considering the 04 Armada (due to good incentives) and I was curious what kind of price you got, we are looking at the LE. I really would rather go for a bigger SUV than a mini van but these posts have been depressing.
We are seriously thinking about buying either a new '04 or '05 Armada. After reading the posts, I am leery to buy either, especially because of all the brake problems. I am interested in feedback on whether to pass on this entirely and choose another vehicle (like the boring Sequoia) or pay an extra $4k+ for the '05. Plus, if anyone has any hints on how to save big on the '05...I'd love to hear from you as well. Thanks~
I've taken it off road more than once in the GW National Forest and others in NC, TN, and WV. It's not as nimble as my 98 4Runner but it's a lot larger. It gets me there and back!!!
Love it on trips as it rides well on the Interstates. Also, has lots of room for us, our junk, and our German Shepherd who goes with us everywhere.
My wife likes it because she feels safer in it given its mass. Also, she finds it easier to get into than the 4Runner because the running boards are lower.
No regrets about getting our beast. Maybe next year, we will get a trailer for it to pull.
81 Trekker
Good luck.
I pull a 5,000 lb boat behind it (capacity listed at 9100 lb) and while it pulls great.....just can't stop it. Armada was rated by one boat magazine as the trailer vehicle of the year in '04.
Interested to know what advise or process to take in dealing with Nissan. My dealer has been great, but now its on to corporate!