nurkvinny Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I've been back on the hunt for a 3rd row SUV (fullsize), and the newer Armadas keep coming up at the top of my list. I've never owned a Datsun. Has anyone driven in, ridden in, worked on, or owned a newer (let's say 2006+) Armada (or QX56)? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Do yourself a favor... Buy a Yukon.. Edit: Yes I've driven both for more than your normal test drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Do yourself a favor... Buy a Yukon.. Edit: Yes I've driven both for more than your normal test drive. Thanks for the post. It clearly provides enough information to help him make a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 The plastic inside the Armadas had a flimsy/cheap feel to it imo, but that's my only complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Do yourself a favor... Buy a Yukon.. Edit: Yes I've driven both for more than your normal test drive. Yukon and or XL are very high on the list. There are more 2000+ Tahoes and Yukons in the extended family to count, and everyone has had good luck (3 over 150k now). It's the Armada's looks that keep pulling me in that direction. MPG isn't a biggy for me since it won't be a DD and I also have the 2-wheeled, 60+mpg hoopty. It's just that out of almost all brands, I know the least about Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thanks for the post. It clearly provides enough information to help him make a decision. It tells me that one CR member believes the Yukon > Armada. Now, what did your post contribute? :lolguy: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just sold an Armada; its a really nice truck, very comfortable to drive. SE Offroad 2wd with leather and I think that was the only addon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I love my Denali (churched up Yukon). I know a guy on the team has an armada and seens to be kinda junky inside compaired to my car. Mine is 2010 but the model hasn't changed since 2007 I believe. Plus mine has the big motor in it (403hp) and awd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tshensley Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 for the money, go with the gm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GilbWs6 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks for the post. It clearly provides enough information to help him make a decision. Thanks for the bitch, err I mean post. Sorry I didn't do a full write up. I've sold both and driven 500 plus miles in an Armada and owned an 04 Yukon. Yukon wins in comfort, reliability and build quality. 5.3>5.6 Yukon front seats with built in armrests (pre-2007) >Armada park benches Armada second row seats>Yukon second row seats (barely... fuck the back seat passengers, they'll deal) Better? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/27/forbes-releases-2011-worst-cars-on-the-road-list/ Escalade and Tahoe Hybrid (cousins of the Yukon) proudly on display on the worst list, along with Nissan Titan (incest half brother of Armada). I'd say screw all of it, get a Buick Roadmaster Estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Limited Expedition? Diesel Excursion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'll be the Toyota fanboy and suggest a Toyota Sequoia. Same price range, etc as the Armada but a whole lot nicer, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks for the bitch, err I mean post. Sorry I didn't do a full write up. I've sold both and driven 500 plus miles in an Armada and owned an 04 Yukon. Yukon wins in comfort, reliability and build quality. 5.3>5.6 Yukon front seats with built in armrests (pre-2007) >Armada park benches Armada second row seats>Yukon second row seats (barely... fuck the back seat passengers, they'll deal) Better? :gabe: Much, thank you. I too prefer the gm equivalent. Exterior styling on the armada didn't age well. The new gm subs are very good looking in all makes imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Limited Expedition? Diesel Excursion? Have always and will always want a diesel excursion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderboy Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I know a guy who had an armada for a couple years and he loved it. Never had any complaints. Ive maintenanced a few and have never seen any real issues that I can recall. I think they are pretty nice rides all around, Id get one if thats the type of vehicle I was in the market for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Limited Expedition? Diesel Excursion? I am done with Fords. 95% kidding. It would have to be a HELL of a good deal on a Ford I REALLY liked for me to buy another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 They have LOUD ass fans when the motor gets too hot, SO fucking loud.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I have owned a QX 56 since 2004. It has been a great vehicle. If you have been inside one you will notice it has way more interior space than GM large SUV's especially the second a third rows. If you need more interior room the Nissan is the pick here. If that is not a priority go drive both and see which one you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 the qx > armada. Their nice but fuel mileage sucks. They drive out nice but im not really a fan. They sell very good (i try to buy everyone one i can at the sale), but personally I prefer the GMC denali over the armada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 we just bought a 05 tahoe z71. Quad buckets, dvd, sunroof, 93k miles. would that be of any intrest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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