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Well, I can't give much technical info but I can tell you that I took my Armada in the snow and pretty much drove it in 2 wheel drive until I got stuck and then popped it in 4 Low, got out no prob. this thing rides like a champ in the snow.

2 days ago after some heavy rain I took the Armada out in the hills where all the motorcross people and ATV'ers ride, it was still raining a little so there was no one there. 4 high the whole time and the ride was smooth as hell. Went over some of the jumps which are pretty steep on the incline and only about 4 feet high and plowed right through/over them. splashed through pools of mud.
Let's just say I had alot of fun.

Noticed some people staring at me probably wondering if I was crazy or something taking my 40K SUV doing what 4x4's are meant to do.

Cost of 4bying in a Armada LE with navi/dvd:
1. My running boards are packed with mud in the cracks (not lifted yet).
2. I am pretty sure I heard something scrape the bottom (nothing fell of though)
3. Gas mileage was the worst ever at a low 9mpg.

Fun had pushing my 4by and realizing it had could take more than I could give:
Priceless.

Mental note to myself: Never buy a used 4x4 from Raffa. lol

 

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I won't be buying non-Japanese again either. I had nothing but good luck with all of the Japanese vehicles I've had over the years. Then I started buying American. It has been one problem after another.

I have a few of the rattles with this Armada, but it's not much to worry about. Just plastic and more annoying than anything. As long as it doesn't leave anyone stranded, I'll be happy.

My son (3yrs) and I were out this morning in the rain racing around. I took it to some under-construction housing areas. This thing has some balls and it handles well also. The more I drive it the more I likee. I guess it didn't hurt when my co-pilot was yelling "C'mon Dad go faster." He has a way of bringing out the fun side of me. He also told me not to worry because he had his "shield" with him and he would flash it if needed.
They grow up so fast.