Sequoia vs Armada

TDiddy · 08-07-2006, 07:57 AM

Looking for some objective feedback on features/benefits of an 04 Sequoia vs an 04 Armada....

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X-AWDriver · 08-07-2006, 07:59 AM

The Toyota looks better IMO. I think the Nissan does have best in class towing capacity.

shiftless89 · 08-07-2006, 08:22 AM

every one I know that has a full size nissan (3 titan's and 2 armadas) has been disapointed with the vehicle
1) poor warranty service (and needing lots of it)
2) milage way worse than advertised
3) general fit and finish woes (hidden rattles that the dealer can't find)
4) feels week for the amount of advertised HP (seat of the pants

from an parts industry insider POV (myself) Nissan has problems with the parts supply chain and just general support to the dealers from Nissan itself. (most parts take a minumum of 1 week or longer to get versus Toyotas 1 day turn around (if you get the yota order in before cut off, otherwise its 2 days)

from what I've seen Nissans also don't hold there value as well (about like GM in 3 years your 35k+ SUV will only be worth 10K to 15k)

**rocket** · 08-07-2006, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shiftless89

1) poor warranty service (and needing lots of it)
2) milage way worse than advertised
3) general fit and finish woes (hidden rattles that the dealer can't find)
4) feels week for the amount of advertised HP (seat of the pants)

I agree with all four statments.
2 people in my family plus a friend of mine own a newer 04+ nissan and all 3 have had their vehicles in the shop on more than one ocassion. I used to think nissan was pretty good but not anymore.

and yeah, the Sequoia does look better and probably has twice the amount of quality/realiabilty that you'd expect.

edit: i still wouldn't mind owning one of these though.

Sumo99 · 08-09-2006, 06:03 PM

According to Consumer Reports (April '06) the Armada is the worst vehicle in the entire Nissan line-up.

The similar Infinity QX56 was rated the worst vehicle in both 2004 and 2005.

rimpainter.com · 08-09-2006, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftless89

3) general fit and finish woes (hidden rattles that the dealer can't find)

I have a buddy at work that complains about this all the time.

I have ridden in 3 different Armada's and personally didn't notice any issues. I can tell you one thing though: all 3 of them hauled some serious butt. I mean, pin-your-head-in-the-seat power. Oh, and they sound great stock (but even better opened up).

I have no experience with the Toyota.

TDiddy · 08-10-2006, 05:44 AM

Wow, I didn't see that Consumer Reports article - good to know. I drove one earlier in the week and it seemed to ride pretty well. No plans for a purchase any time soon though. Hopefully a Sequoia will come around.

08-07-2006, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	The Toyota looks better IMO. I think the Nissan does have best in class towing capacity. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

08-07-2006, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
shiftless89 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: fairhope, al Posts: 1,321	every one I know that has a full size nissan (3 titan's and 2 armadas) has been disapointed with the vehicle 1) poor warranty service (and needing lots of it) 2) milage way worse than advertised 3) general fit and finish woes (hidden rattles that the dealer can't find) 4) feels week for the amount of advertised HP (seat of the pants from an parts industry insider POV (myself) Nissan has problems with the parts supply chain and just general support to the dealers from Nissan itself. (most parts take a minumum of 1 week or longer to get versus Toyotas 1 day turn around (if you get the yota order in before cut off, otherwise its 2 days) from what I've seen Nissans also don't hold there value as well (about like GM in 3 years your 35k+ SUV will only be worth 10K to 15k) __________________ 1989 SR5 V6 5sp 4RUNNER. -> MOST VIEWED 1ST GEN ON YOTATECH! www.toyotatrailriders.com Wheeling Texas Style

08-09-2006, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sumo99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Culver City, CA Posts: 47	According to Consumer Reports (April '06) the Armada is the worst vehicle in the entire Nissan line-up. The similar Infinity QX56 was rated the worst vehicle in both 2004 and 2005. __________________ '01 Tundra Limited TRD 4x4: TRD exhaust, IS Grill, 265/75 Yokohama's, AR-23 Rims, Red Hellwig Sway Bar, SnugTop XV, BedRug, Yakima Rack. Waiting to be installed: HD TRD Bilsteins '87 4Runner SR5

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08-10-2006, 05:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Wow, I didn't see that Consumer Reports article - good to know. I drove one earlier in the week and it seemed to ride pretty well. No plans for a purchase any time soon though. Hopefully a Sequoia will come around.