[adjmcloon]

They surely don't spend money on the interior or the quality of the cheap-ass plastic parts.

I drove my Armada through the touchless car-wash as usual today, and lo and behold my rear spoiler just flew right off!

My Armada must have a demon embedded, because with all the early issues I dealt with (50+ trips to the dealer) and now this, I've had it. This thing is getting traded...sorry guys.

I'm going to head to my local Toyota dealer and pick something out. Or hell, I may get the wife a new Tahoe. Whatever I buy might not have all the horsepower of the Armada, but it also won't have the 12mpg I get either. I can live with the trade-off.

Thanks to all of you- as one of the very first posters here it's been very nice getting to know all of you! If anyone is interested in an '04 with 39k miles, email me and I'll make you a killer deal.

Kind regards,
Nathan Currie
adjmcloon

 

[ockevin]

Good luck in the future and thanks for the advice...

The new Tahoe/Denali is looking good especially with the MPG and cyclinder deactivation.

 

[ggeorgie]

They surely don't spend money on the interior or the quality of the cheap-ass plastic parts.

I drove my Armada through the touchless car-wash as usual today, and lo and behold my rear spoiler just flew right off!

My Armada must have a demon embedded, because with all the early issues I dealt with (50+ trips to the dealer) and now this, I've had it. This thing is getting traded...sorry guys.

I am stepping down as moderator for Club Armada. It's been fun, and I'm happy to help if anyone still has questions. Meanwhile, I'm going to head to my local Toyota dealer and pick something out. Or hell, I may get the wife a new Tahoe. Whatever I buy might not have all the horsepower of the Armada, but it also won't have the 12mpg I get either. I can live with the trade-off.

Thanks to all of you- as one of the very first posters here it's been very nice getting to know all of you! If anyone is interested in an '04 with 39k miles, email me and I'll make you a killer deal.

Kind regards,
Nathan Currie
adjmcloon
Your friendly ex-moderator.

Thanks for being there for us, good luck and let us know what you got.

 

[SilverQShip]

i get dibs on the rims n tires, how much u sellin those for?

 

[scooter996]

Sad thing is there isnt much to choose from. We make GM and Ford motor oil so I am in car dealerships for a living. Tahoe's are notoruios for sungear/tranny problems. Their new 6 speed transmission isnt any better. If you think the mada's bad dont go for american made. Its even worse. It was tough for me to choose. It could have been the Sequoia. The new 06 pilot is nice but its alittle under powered and only gets 3 mpg better than the mada. I had 2 BMW's and they both were towed out of our garage. Never again I vowed to buy one.

 

[SilverQShip]

Well i heard the new Tahoe's were better quality wise and the Escalade and DEnali got like 400hp and will pull about 7 to 60 and 15. somethin in the quarter. I dont really recommend American made if your looking for reliability.

-Son of SQS

 

[brysig228]

why not trade it in with an 06 mada instead? but good luck on your decision.

 

[Cillyone]

They surely don't spend money on the interior or the quality of the cheap-ass plastic parts.

Agreed, but "cheap-ass plastic parts" don't tow the load or leave you stranded beside the road like "cheap-ass-driveline parts" as my last GM product did. A spoiler coming off does not rate with a ring and pinion going out, embarrassing piston slap, massive fluid leaks...etc. Toyota seems like your only option, and they have brake issues too, as well as extremely chinsy thin cloth interior fabric.

 

[SilverQShip]

Agreed, but "cheap-ass plastic parts" don't tow the load or leave you stranded beside the road like "cheap-ass-driveline parts" as my last GM product did. A spoiler coming off does not rate with a ring and pinion going out, embarrassing piston slap, massive fluid leaks...etc. Toyota seems like your only option, and they have brake issues too, as well as extremely chinsy thin cloth interior fabric.

I heard somewhere that Toyota doesnt honor their warranty for the brakes. I think your best bet is a 06' mada, you know their a lot more reliable than the 04's. Cillyone's right, Gm ruined their rep. already so i wouldnt trust a GM product.

 

[sptddog]

My mom has an 04 4-runner - loaded. It's interior is no where near the quality of the Armada actually. It's pretty sad for a Toyota. I haven't been in a Sequoia lately, maybe they are better.

Good luck with finding something new. Sorry to hear yours has been such a pain in the a$$.

 

[I'm Rick James Bitch]

We seriously considered the sequoia when we just bought our armada. Downside of the sequoia is numerous.

1. Woosy engine
2. Dated design
3. Interior not nearly as nice as armada. Im sure the next gen. will be, and now that the tundra has just been debuted no doubt the sequoia isnt far behind.
4. Third row seat a joke compared to armada's handy split feature and fold flat


Really wanted to get back in a japanese ride and the armada fit the bill for us.

After going through 5 years of pain in a chevy suburban we are very happy with the armada. 06 may be the key for you? anyway, only a 1000 miles but very happy

 

[Armada]

Take your time shopping. Drive everything. Take some of them home. Look carefully at interior room, third row seat utility, power and interior. Realize that all big SUV's even Toyota are having more problems that comparable cars do. If you tow, take that into consideration.

When you are all done looking, go back and drive an '06 Armada. You may be surprised to find that you made the right choice the first time, just happened to get one that was not up to snuff.

You'll get a better deal on trade by staying with the same manufacturer, and you can swap out some of your custom mods over into your new ride.

BTW you have been and ARE a great moderator. Don't go anywhere. We need and appreciate your work here.

 

[scooter996]

If you can handle a smaller size SUV I would get the new Pilot. Its oozing with quality. It disgusts me when I drove it because I actually liked it that much. There isnt alot of room in the 3rd row seat but you are able to SLIDE the second row forward to increase foot space for those in the 3rd row. Great idea. Are are so many other neat features in there. Plus it drives me nuts thinking that Ill be towing 2 honda CRF450 dirt bikes with a Nissan and not a HOnda.

 

[jyruiz]

I was thinking about doing the same thing, going to another SUV when our tranny took a dump, but there is really nothing out there that compares to the Armada. Good luck with what ever you decide.

 

[Campfamily]

Do what I did. Get rid of the 04 and buy an 06. 6700 miles so far, and no problems whatsoever. By this time, we had our 04 in the shop at least six times. PM me if you want the name of our lemon law attorney.

PS - don't want to lose a good moderator.

 

[TopazM3]

Can't argue with your comments, We joined up about the same time. Mine is early production, got it 10/27/03. Tons of aggrevating squeaks and rattles. Driver's door has been apart at least 8 times for window coming off track and rattling. I've basically given up on the noises. Just had rattling muffler replaced. At 35,600 mi, I don't have any warranty left. The problem is, it drives and tows like a champ. If the driveline stuff stays fuctioning well, it's hard to get rid of it since there's nothing else as good for towing ( I don't want a pick up).

 

[SE Off Road1]

If you can handle a smaller size SUV I would get the new Pilot. Its oozing with quality. It disgusts me when I drove it because I actually liked it that much. There isnt alot of room in the 3rd row seat but you are able to SLIDE the second row forward to increase foot space for those in the 3rd row. Great idea. Are are so many other neat features in there. Plus it drives me nuts thinking that Ill be towing 2 honda CRF450 dirt bikes with a Nissan and not a HOnda.

The Pilot is definitely more civilized but you really cannot compare it to the Armada. They are totally different vehicles, the Pilot will not tow like an Armada and the Armada will not ride like the Pilot. I need a lot of room and big tow capacity. The Pilot would not be a vehicle I personally would look at.

 

[scooter996]

The Pilot is definitely more civilized but you really cannot compare it to the Armada. They are totally different vehicles, the Pilot will not tow like an Armada and the Armada will not ride like the Pilot. I need a lot of room and big tow capacity. The Pilot would not be a vehicle I personally would look at.

Then go for the new Toyota Tundra. It can tow more than an f-250 yet will cost the same as the F-150. They are going to be nice. I am looking at a LX470. That would be a nice replacement.

 

[jyruiz]

I am waiting for the new Toyota truck myself to replace my 01 Silverado, My Silverado has been a very solid truck though and it is paid off. I don't think I will ever jump on the 1st year production model though, not after what we have experience with the 04 Mada.

 

[SilverQShip]

My friend had an Lx470 and im not exaggerating when i say that thing is scary to drive. I had to drive like 200 miles in the wind and rain and the car would pitch,and pull like crazy. its not stable at all. In torrential downpour on a windy bridge i have a lot of confidence in the Qx56, enought to dip into triple digits in those conditions. I dare not touch 80 in the Lx in those conditions. TOY truck is gonna be pretty awesome but its just waiting to be smashed by the diesel Titan.