OK, I have searched axhaustively all weekend and seems like within 200 miles of me this might be the one. I have chewed him down to $21,000. Have not test drove it yet maybe going tomorrow. 05 LE with 43k loaded, nav etc. Wish it had the chrome wheels and black leather but I like the exterior color especially after a 5 stage detail.

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=41938643&listingRecNum=14&criteria=sf1Dir%3DASC%26alMdId%3D20645%26mkId%3D20 077%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D20645%26rd%3D50%26crSrtF lds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26zc%3D11782%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26alMkId%3D20 077%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national

link goes to cars.com home, need some better details??

If she drives fine and you do get it you could always add chrome wheels later, people are always posting something here. If it is a dealer dont forget extended warranty

Copy and paste this address into your address bar for the listing:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&csDlId=&csDgId=&listingId=41938643&listingRecNum=14&criteria=sf1Dir%3DASC%26alMdId%3D20645%26mkId%3D20 077%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D20645%26rd%3D50%26crSrtF lds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId%26zc%3D11782%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26alMkId%3D20 077%26rpp%3D50%26feedSegId%3D28705&aff=national

That one looks nice. I dunno what the book is but that one looks nice in the listing.

Same color as my '07. I like it. Make sure when you test drive it, pay attention to the feedback as you are braking. If you are getting a shimmy, the OEM rotors are more than likely warped. Many of us here have replaced ours with aftermarket rotors and pads. You may be able to get them to put new OEM ones on, or at least machine the existing ones. That will last you for a few months, then you can put some R1Concepts on. ;)

Also, knowing what I know now, after owning this one for a few months - I would take a look at all the coolant hose connections. In particular, I would ask them to pull the skid plate (4 bolts) and I would climb under there with a flashlight and have a look at the lower transmission cooler line. That is another well known failure point. If it had appearances of leakage, I would ask them to replace the hose right there on the spot. Also have a look for any signs of fresh anti-freeze. These radiators aren't the greatest. I had mine replaced under the extended warranty - $600+

The arrow points to the lower transmission cooler line.

http://www.jeffswing.com/armada/coolant_hose_arrow.jpg

Look for fresh anti-freeze pooling up anywhere on the radiator bottom.

http://www.jeffswing.com/armada/coolant_rad.jpg

It's an '05, so don't expect it to be perfect. It looks like your third row seat may have had a bit of a hard life... click the title bar to enlarge the pic. Looks like several "imperfections" on the backrest area.

http://www.jeffswing.com/armada/backseat.jpg

Lastly, as Pops is fond of pointing out, consider purchasing the Nissan extended warranty. I'm not sure how it works for a vehicle that is out of the original warranty period, but I know they offer several variations for these. May also be worth asking if the original owner had a transferable extended warranty.

Good luck - I hope it is the one you are looking for!

Thanks for the info guys and thanks for the link Pops. One thing my wife noticed in the pictures that I didnt pick up was the chrome stick on b-posts between the two doors. Not a fan, hope it can come off without sticky nasty glue???

I drove my first Armada tonight. It was an 07 LE out of my price range but had to test drive it anyway. My first impressions are front cabin space about the same as my suburban, confusing nav (need time to practice i guess), huge back seats (completely surprised) also do the rear benches recline like the captains chairs? Like the power tailgate, why no HID's in LE? Much quicker than my burban, rides about the same. Overall good impressions. Feels alot larger than it is.

Looks pretty good, low mileage too. The back seats do indeed fold down, third row doesn't and the chrome pillar covers are just that covers, they will come off, maybe need a little goo-gone depending who put them on.