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For the $ you aren't going to find a more comfortable, capable vehicle. As with any vehicle there will be bad ones and good ones. Just the luck of the draw.
I haven't heard any catch fire like the new GM SUVs I heard on the news last night.
I tow 10,000lb High Performance Boat with mine and it tows it well and gets 10.5mpg at 65mph on the highway. Not too shabby if you ask me.
-mike
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Thanks Again,
Steveo1515
I don't think the few things available on the QX56 that aren't available on the Armada are worth the extra $$$$$.
-mike
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If I had to guess I'd say it's an IPDM issue.
-mike
Anyway, I'm thinking of telling the dealer to replace the IPDM. Please let me know whatever happened with your car.
i could really use your help
i think you are about the only person i have found that is having the same problem i am.
2007 armada hesitation jerking loss of power
nissan replaced valve body no change
now they are saying its my exhaust.
i only had new muffler put on.
so i take it to a trans shop aa#co,in 5 minutes they diagnose problem as torque converter and lock up solenoid failure.
my armada is 6 months old 22k
bad hesitation and jerking real bad on hwy.
1) Nicer leather and interior appointments (a very noticeable difference in both my wife's and my opinions)
2) Better sound deadening all over the vehicle (see #13)
3) Longer warranty
4) HID headlights versus regular headlamps
5) More exterior paint/colors
6) More interior color choices
7) Add heated rear seats vs N/A
8) Body color rear splash guards vs Black
9) Electroluminescent instrument panel vs N/A
10) Burr-Brown audio upgrade vs N/A
11) rear camera has a slightly better view due to its higher mounting--less of the rear bumper in the picture
12) Chrome wheels and spare vs N/A
13) 400 lbs heavier--I assume more sound deadening and upgraded interior materials
14) Loaners provided when bringing Truck in for Service
15) Chrome side moulding vs. body color (plus fender flares?)
16) Leather center console top vs. rubber and plastic
17) chrome roof rails vs. satin finish
18) captains chairs seating easily available / split bench harder to find vs. split bench easily available / captains chairs nearly impossible to find
19) all windows auto up/down vs. only front windows auto up/down
20) real wood and aluminum interior accents vs. plastic and simulated wood interior accents
21) useless analog clock vs nice little cubby for something ipod sized
22) LED Tail/brake lights vs. Regular bulb lights
23) 3rd row seats matching leather vs matching vinyl
24) Engine tuned a bit for a few more HP & torque
25) 24/7 free Roadside assistance forever for original owner
Personally...we just purchased a QX and love it. Is it worth the money over the Armada? Depends on your definition of "worth" it? You get most of the QX in the Armada, but you don't get the subtle luxuries. We wanted those and they are well worth the added $$$ for us!
I had multiple issues with the battery not starting and heavy corrosion. They replaced and performed work on the battery for 10 days in Sept. '07. Not sure if it's also related to the glove box.
It's a loose front sway bar. Get under it with a wrench and tighten it up and you'll be in good shape.
-mike
Trying to see if Nissan found anything wrong with your Armadas transmission our's as well is doing the same and more. Please let me know thank you,
Jason Robinson
Can you get in touch with me? We have the same problem still today.
Thanks,
finnatic, "Nissan Armada Tires and Wheels" #2, 24 Jul 2008 4:54 pm
Please report on your tire replacement choices and ask any other tire or wheel questions you may have in there. Thanks!
-mike
Will keep you posted.
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host
While it could be the struts, it could also be several other things which without being there would be difficult to check. You would need to put the truck up on a lift and check the front end for excessive play. It could be anything from the struts, to a bent rod or a worn bushing.
If it started after the new tires were installed I'd take it back to the shop that did the alignment and have them check it out.
If it is an ongoing symptom, the alignment shop would be a good place to go to have them go over your front end and see if they can find the problem. You could also check the struts and see if there are any leaks.
http://www.prgproducts.com/shop/product/bilstein_replacement_front_titan_struts/-
I haven't put em in yet but Bilstiens are very high quality products.
-mike
-mike
Armada owners manual
-mike
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For my Front and Rear Diffy's I use Amsoil Synthetic and for the transfer case I use Amsoil Synthetic Allison ATF. So far in 50k miles, no issues.
-mike
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-mike
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I purchased my 2004 armada, and never had a problem.. I feel your pain
with the brake/rotor issue. And to top if off with only 70,000 miles on
mine, the 4th gear and overdrive gave out in mine. Just to rebuild it,
it is costing 2500.00. And a new one over 5000.00. Believe me, I will
never own another, and I'll be sticking with a honda or toyota.
good luck to you
I've towed for 40,000 of my 55,000 miles on my truck. Everything from my 6,000lb car trailer to my 11,500lb cigarette boat w/triple axles.
Trans is smooth as silk. Only issues I've had are the initial brake problem which was addressed in late 2005, and just recently my exhaust manifold started to leak.
-mike
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-mike
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