[proppilot]

I am looking at the Armada and I recently passed up the opportunity to buy a 2005 which was manufactured with the older style brakes. This question is for current owners. Do you feel after owning the car the manufacturer has resolved most issues and 2006 will be a reliable year for the Armada?

Andy

 

[ggeorgie]

I am looking at the Armada and I recently passed up the opportunity to buy a 2005 which was manufactured with the older style brakes. This question is for current owners. Do you feel after owning the car the manufacturer has resolved most issues and 2006 will be a reliable year for the Armada?

Andy

PEOPLE TALK ABOUT ISSUES, AND THE ONLY ISSUE WITH THE ARMADA WAS THE BREAKS, WHICH NISSAN HAS ADDRESSED AND CORRECTED TO ALL ARMADA OWNERS, NOW, ANY OTHER ISSUES ON THIS FORUM ARE VERY MINOR COMPARED TO OTHER LARGE SUV MANUFACTURERS, AND THIS SHOULD NOT DETER YOU FROM PURSHASING AN ARMADA.
GOOD DEALS ARE RIGHT NOW ON 05 MODELS, THE 06 HAS NOT CHANGED MUCH, BUT ITS ALL UP TO YOU. ( BEST LARGE SUV )

 

[casinojames]

Of course on the new model years there are always improvements, to include the brakes, upgraded mirrors on the LE, and other creature comforts that for some reason should have been include in the original '04. I still dare you to compare any other SUV in its class and find a better ride for the money. I love my '05, would like to have an '06, but don't see me heading to the dealer for anything but a warranty repair in the near future. Do your research and buy with confidence!!

 

[92TripleBlack]

They fixed just about everything in '05. The brakes are warrantied so its no problem. Basically, you get signal mirrors, split rear seat, and split NAV screen. Other than that, its the same truck. Check your deal and if none of these are must have options, go with the best deal.

 

[proppilot]

2005 vs 2006

So you guys are saying the 05 should be ok after I take it in to get the new brakes put on?

My dealer told me they made 1400 changes on the 04 model for 05. That makes me think they made at least a few changes to the 05 for 06.

I looked at the 6 pages of service bullitons for 04 and 05 only had 2 pages. I see it's getting better.

05 has a $2500 rebate while 06 has a $1500.00 rebate. For 1K plus the model price increase, I think the newer year sounds like a good deal.

Andy

 

[ggeorgie]

So you guys are saying the 05 should be ok after I take it in to get the new brakes put on?



My dealer told me they made 1400 changes on the 04 model for 05. That makes me think they made at least a few changes to the 05 for 06.

I looked at the 6 pages of service bullitons for 04 and 05 only had 2 pages. I see it's getting better.

05 has a $2500 rebate while 06 has a $1500.00 rebate. For 1K plus the model price increase, I think the newer year sounds like a good deal.

Andy

THATS A GOOD POINT, IF YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE THEN BY ALL MEANS GET THE 06 WITH ALL THE UPGRADES, BELLS AND WHISTLES

 

[Cillyone]

So you guys are saying the 05 should be ok after I take it in to get the new brakes put on?

My dealer told me they made 1400 changes on the 04 model for 05. That makes me think they made at least a few changes to the 05 for 06.

I looked at the 6 pages of service bullitons for 04 and 05 only had 2 pages. I see it's getting better.

05 has a $2500 rebate while 06 has a $1500.00 rebate. For 1K plus the model price increase, I think the newer year sounds like a good deal.

Andy

1400, gee that seems like a awful lot, do you really think that is true.

 

[KC Armada]

06

I have had my 06 SE now for about a month and I can tell you this is the best SUV I have ever driven. The great acceleration and seamless shifting(at low speeds u can't even tell its shifting) makes this vehicle a joy to drive. it handles like a car and the 4 wheel discs are awsome. A friend of the family with a 05 Hemi durango saw my Armada and said "It still isn't a Hemi". he shut his mouth after I blew his doors off in an 1/8 mile by 2 car lengths. He then drove my Armada and is now looking to trade his Dodge in. I luv my 06 and you should also.

 

[92TripleBlack]

I have had my 06 SE now for about a month and I can tell you this is the best SUV I have ever driven. The great acceleration and seamless shifting(at low speeds u can't even tell its shifting) makes this vehicle a joy to drive. it handles like a car and the 4 wheel discs are awsome. A friend of the family with a 05 Hemi durango saw my Armada and said "It still isn't a Hemi". he shut his mouth after I blew his doors off in an 1/8 mile by 2 car lengths. He then drove my Armada and is now looking to trade his Dodge in. I luv my 06 and you should also.

You may want to remind him he has less room and the Durangos have been having trannys burning up. Also the hemi is liable to pop if you put more than 400hp to it. Hemi just means dome shaped heads. It ain't the real hemi from the 60s that was a legend.

 

[premier333]

Take my word for it!!! Pas the Nissan up and buy a Proven SUV.

 

[92TripleBlack]

Take my word for it!!! Pas the Nissan up and buy a Proven SUV.

Like....
GM has blowing head gaskets, and basically everything breaks on them
Ford is slow and basic with a 4 speed trans
Lincoln is a refined slow SUV
Toyota is a TOY.
That's about all your choices. :hmm:

 

[lazybot]

In Forbes, it was cited that Consumer Reports rated the Infiniti QX56 as one of the worst cars of 2005.

http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/worstcar_1.html

 

[lazybot]

They fixed just about everything in '05. The brakes are warrantied so its no problem. Basically, you get signal mirrors, split rear seat, and split NAV screen. Other than that, its the same truck. Check your deal and if none of these are must have options, go with the best deal.

Consumer Reports rated the Infiniti QX56 as one of the worst cars of 2005.

http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/worstcar_1.html

 

[Cillyone]

Idiots

Consumer Reports rated the Infiniti QX56 as one of the worst cars of 2005.

http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/worstcar_1.html

Consumer Reports are automotive idiots, they should stick to toasters and vacuum cleaners. Have you read their articles? They have no hands-on practical knowledge with automobiles, its like my mom wrote for them. How could they state that the 04 Armada had a below average previous history when there was no previous year? They really have very little automotive credibility.

BTW, Did your research mention anything about minor problems like; Durango wheels falling off and engine sludge, Expedition spark plugs blowing out, GM piston slap class action law suits. Are your first two post ever in this forum supposed to inform us exactly about what? And what knowledge are you hoping to gain by them? Troll?

 

[Armada]

All I can say is that my Armada, an '04 with a 12/03 build date has been flawless. I'm at 25,000 miles now -- hard miles at that. I've had no brake problems, no trouble of any kind. It has not been back to the dealer for anything.

I don't think I am just lucky. I think the overwhelming majority of Armada owners agree.

The Ford Expedition it replaced was recalled three times, once for electrical system problems, another for lug nuts that were defective and a third time for the Firestone tire recall.

I am very happy.

 

[ockevin]

I never had any problems on my Ford Expedition, only one thing, thieves liked it more than I did. I had 115,000 and replaced the rotors once and thats it, even with 35's and a 4" lift. No tranny problems or motor work.

 

[inf3rno]

the "only" thing i would say is a tiny bit better from dogde is that the 3rd row of seats have more head space than in the armada...

 

[92TripleBlack]

Consumer Reports rated the Infiniti QX56 as one of the worst cars of 2005.

http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/worstcar_1.html

All these "reports" come from the same source, Consumer Reports. CR rates current vehicles based on repair records from earlier models. The 2004 had many brake rotor issues. Unlike most makers including GM and Toyota, Nissan fixed these under warranty and promptly. Other issues etc. were fixed and none were major. However, CR doesn't take any changes, fixes, updates, etc. into account when rating current vehicles.

Sorry. If you are asking legitimately, here's the answer and welcome. If you are trolling, please leave.

 

[casinojames]

Consumer Reports rated the Infiniti QX56 as one of the worst cars of 2005.

http://biz.yahoo.com/weekend/worstcar_1.html

Why do these morons come to forums just to start stuff and then never come back!! Do you need attention? Do you have a life?

 

[ggeorgie]

I feel sorry for him, he does not have a life, the name says it all L A Z Y B O T