Im steel rocking my 2004 Armada with 238,000 miles. Same engine and tranny was fixed due to mixing radiator fluid with oil. Other than that nothing else. Shes amazing. Right now is about time to change some suspension stuff i live in puerto rico. Roads here are crap like really bad. And lastly interior wise is all in great shape. Despite the intense heat we have, humidity and salt from the ocean. I travel alot around the coast. She has no damn rust and paint is in damn good shape. My goal is to hit some 400k miles on her.
I have the same armada only mine has the actual off road words where your v8 emblem is. Had rig for 3 1/2 yrs and its been the best vehicle ive ever owned.
vielka503 if you don’t like the one your looking at come buy this one. We are a dealer and buy cars to sell But sometimes when you get a good one that suits your needs we sometimes hang on to them a while. This one had I think 188k on it when we got it. It has 202k now. I mean it runs and drives great. Well serviced
I have an 08 qx56 which is basically the same truck as the armada. Love this think...won't give her up either. I have 111000 miles on her. And she is still turning heads..i think i have a leaking exhaust manifold on the driver's side. Its a common problem with the armada titan and qx56 of this era. I think i might have to just replace the manifolds.. at least the driver side. Ok well enough about me. ..you enjoy that Armada and at 5000 dayumn .. thats a great buy.
Damion Fritz thanks man! Yeah I wish it was the QX. They are so nice. Mine has leaky manifold too. I need to do mine as well. But it doesn’t slow it down. That 5.6 is a hoss
@@JoesGoldenGarage thanks bro..about the horse power ...my leaking manifold does nothing to slow mine down either..the only this is on cold startups you hear the rough sound like something is wrong..but once it warms up she is ready and one the highways or at stop lights its a beast. I also added a cold air intake to mine which they claim gives it 10 to 1500 horsepower..i dont see a difference during round town driving but definitely on the highways it feels like a have a little more juice once i hit about 3000 Rpm...the sound is a little more throaty ..i love it...I call my Qx shelly.. there are a few things you can do with yours to make her look even better as far as the inside goes. There is a head unit that has a 10" display ..a whole kit that fits your truck ..touch screen and everything like a Tesla ..if youre interested its on ebay check it out. It fits the Armada and the Qx 04 to 07. Oh and the titan too.
Interesting I'm thinking to get one myself but I'm conserned about reliablity if it has a roomy interior I'm 6.2 and acceleration because I hate hesitating slow car and finally do you recommend it
Kemka Kemkani They get horrible gas mileage but make up for it with their engine. It’s plenty quick for what it is. The only major problems I’ve seen them have, is brake problems and catalytic converter problems. Other than that I don’t Know of any other issues. Interior isn’t the best, there’s plenty of panel gaps and cheap plastics. Just ask yourself, do you really need a vehicle like this? Or do you just want it?
Gas mileage is bad, but not as bad as the Lexus LX 570 we have. Plus the Armada only uses regular and not premium fuel. The armada truly is a hard to beat vehicle for reliability.
We have recently done all new struts rear air, shocks wheel, bearings, you joints, brakes, alternator catalytic converter manifolds, manifold gaskets. This thing is jammed up and ready to go sit in on about 240,000 right now.
I worked at Autozone for 5 years and counted 3 armada that caught fire in the lot near the battery location 😅 didn’t convince both my brothers enough to not get one lol
I bought mine new there was a really on the brakes I never got the issue fix by the time I took it in they told me they were not fixing it. That light still comes on for me now.
Someone wanted to see me a 2008 nissan armada le for $4k and I rejected it bcos it has 200k miles. But here is a 2005 nissan with 202,000 miles running like a beast. Damn I lost
I think the slip light has to do with low brake pads or low fluid I have the same thing and I'm doing a brake job this weekend hopefully mine goes away
I've had 4 titans and that is exactly what it is. I let my pads get so worn it pushed the calipers in and couldnt hold brake fluid. My 2005 titan now has 326,000 miles and no issues
I've owned 4 titans and my 2005 right now has 386k miles on it as my business and daily driver. Still runs like when I bought with 117k miles. Yes the slip light is brakes
Looking into a 2004 armada at 220k miles for $4k, with Nitto Grappler tires…. Anything you suggest I look out for? And is it a good deal? Hoping to get more life out of it.
I think you need to get it checked ..because i have an 08 qx56 which is prettymuch the same truck especially the engine...and this truck has one of the quickest and smoothest shifting transmission if that era...
Damion Fritz yea when I half throttle mine and keep it like that from 0-40 it shifts fast but when you tap the throttle and keep lightly tapping it it won’t shift
@@Daddychill945 i tested mine by trying to be a little soft on the throttle and it actually shifted there was however a slight delay but i suposed it is due to the fact that i was not calling for more power but as i depressed the accelerator it just shifted very quickly..so have someone check yours. Maybe its the transmission fluid being too thin. Over time it looses its viscosity and hence it can make your gearshift longer.
How about gas mileage. I know it’s not a prius but is it always thirsty? I had an 01 Durango wiith strong motor but mileage was awful. I don’t want to get into another situation like that. My 05 expedition gets 15-16 average and that acceptable for the size of vehicle.
@@marioarchuleta8723 right now prg makes them but its a combined kit with rough country and the old pro comp rear, and cjdracing is making a full body lift for it just dont know when it’ll be released
You really can’t go with either one I prefer the Armada because of the sheer size and girth of the vehicle. Plus it will pull a house off its foundation. But if that’s not a real concern to you and maybe a few more miles per gallon is more important I would definitely go with the Highlander
@@JoesGoldenGarage the same appended to me with my titan. The light were ON times to times then off for a while until it stayed on for good. I didnt reallh cared about it. One day my gf took my truck to move stuff and the bearing broke completely, I had to tow her back home with AAA and thats how I new that it was the bad bearing that was causing the check light 🤣 since ive change it, I have no more abs light popping
so basically the fire was made by some stupid nutjob working on the truck, not a factory or for being old fire....good to know, let us know that those armadas in fact are reliable suv's....👍🏻 besides almost 200k miles.. DAMN!!!....
Jav. Betancourt yes Nissan dealer screwed up that valve cover job. But it’s all good now. I drove it this week. Has 202k on it now. It hauls ass. That 5.6 is a crazy good motor.
Im steel rocking my 2004 Armada with 238,000 miles. Same engine and tranny was fixed due to mixing radiator fluid with oil. Other than that nothing else. Shes amazing. Right now is about time to change some suspension stuff i live in puerto rico. Roads here are crap like really bad. And lastly interior wise is all in great shape. Despite the intense heat we have, humidity and salt from the ocean. I travel alot around the coast. She has no damn rust and paint is in damn good shape. My goal is to hit some 400k miles on her.
Please come bck wen u hit 400k!!!
I have the same armada only mine has the actual off road words where your v8 emblem is. Had rig for 3 1/2 yrs and its been the best vehicle ive ever owned.
chris ruiz yes this thing is awesome. Please subscribe if u enjoy! Thx
What year do you have?
@@vaka305 read the title
Super helpful videos!! I'm looking into a 2005 armada listed for sale and this helps SO MUCH
vielka503 if you don’t like the one your looking at come buy this one. We are a dealer and buy cars to sell But sometimes when you get a good one that suits your needs we sometimes hang on to them a while. This one had I think 188k on it when we got it. It has 202k now. I mean it runs and drives great. Well serviced
Thanks for the video because I have on armada 2005 to and I never push it that hard on the rpm and is great vehicle as you show it.
I have an 08 qx56 which is basically the same truck as the armada. Love this think...won't give her up either. I have 111000 miles on her. And she is still turning heads..i think i have a leaking exhaust manifold on the driver's side. Its a common problem with the armada titan and qx56 of this era. I think i might have to just replace the manifolds.. at least the driver side. Ok well enough about me. ..you enjoy that Armada and at 5000 dayumn .. thats a great buy.
Damion Fritz thanks man! Yeah I wish it was the QX. They are so nice. Mine has leaky manifold too. I need to do mine as well. But it doesn’t slow it down. That 5.6 is a hoss
@@JoesGoldenGarage thanks bro..about the horse power ...my leaking manifold does nothing to slow mine down either..the only this is on cold startups you hear the rough sound like something is wrong..but once it warms up she is ready and one the highways or at stop lights its a beast. I also added a cold air intake to mine which they claim gives it 10 to 1500 horsepower..i dont see a difference during round town driving but definitely on the highways it feels like a have a little more juice once i hit about 3000 Rpm...the sound is a little more throaty ..i love it...I call my Qx shelly.. there are a few things you can do with yours to make her look even better as far as the inside goes. There is a head unit that has a 10" display ..a whole kit that fits your truck ..touch screen and everything like a Tesla ..if youre interested its on ebay check it out. It fits the Armada and the Qx 04 to 07. Oh and the titan too.
I LOVE LOVE LOOOVE my 05 Armada SE w. 155k miles!!
I got a 2004 Armada se lifted with 267,000 miles still pulling hard
They are beasts
You have yourself a very long lasting vehicle there 5.6l engine. Coming from an armada owner myself .
Interesting I'm thinking to get one myself but I'm conserned about reliablity if it has a roomy interior I'm 6.2 and acceleration because I hate hesitating slow car and finally do you recommend it
Kemka Kemkani They get horrible gas mileage but make up for it with their engine. It’s plenty quick for what it is. The only major problems I’ve seen them have, is brake problems and catalytic converter problems. Other than that I don’t Know of any other issues. Interior isn’t the best, there’s plenty of panel gaps and cheap plastics. Just ask yourself, do you really need a vehicle like this? Or do you just want it?
@Don Quixote With Independent suspension all around, it should ride fairly good. Assuming nothing is wrong with the suspension components.
Gas mileage is bad, but not as bad as the Lexus LX 570 we have. Plus the Armada only uses regular and not premium fuel. The armada truly is a hard to beat vehicle for reliability.
My 2004 armada 206k miles still run greatI
We have recently done all new struts rear air, shocks wheel, bearings, you joints, brakes, alternator catalytic converter manifolds, manifold gaskets. This thing is jammed up and ready to go sit in on about 240,000 right now.
I worked at Autozone for 5 years and counted 3 armada that caught fire in the lot near the battery location 😅 didn’t convince both my brothers enough to not get one lol
I bought mine new there was a really on the brakes I never got the issue fix by the time I took it in they told me they were not fixing it. That light still comes on for me now.
Someone wanted to see me a 2008 nissan armada le for $4k and I rejected it bcos it has 200k miles. But here is a 2005 nissan with 202,000 miles running like a beast. Damn I lost
Yes
I think the slip light has to do with low brake pads or low fluid I have the same thing and I'm doing a brake job this weekend hopefully mine goes away
Ramon A cool man! Let me know how it works out
I've had 4 titans and that is exactly what it is. I let my pads get so worn it pushed the calipers in and couldnt hold brake fluid. My 2005 titan now has 326,000 miles and no issues
I've owned 4 titans and my 2005 right now has 386k miles on it as my business and daily driver. Still runs like when I bought with 117k miles. Yes the slip light is brakes
Woah! Why is your oil pressure so high!!
Looking into a 2004 armada at 220k miles for $4k, with Nitto Grappler tires…. Anything you suggest I look out for? And is it a good deal? Hoping to get more life out of it.
Good buy. Listen for leaky exhaust tho.
Mine takes a long time to shift if I full it and let go of the the throttle it won’t changes gears till a little later
I think you need to get it checked ..because i have an 08 qx56 which is prettymuch the same truck especially the engine...and this truck has one of the quickest and smoothest shifting transmission if that era...
Damion Fritz yea when I half throttle mine and keep it like that from 0-40 it shifts fast but when you tap the throttle and keep lightly tapping it it won’t shift
@@Daddychill945 i have never really tried what you did ..so im curious now..will test it out and see how mine behave...i will keep you guys up to date
Damion Fritz ok so it shifts at 10 mph to sec gear and at 8mph tap the throttle a little fast and see if it stays in that gear
@@Daddychill945 i tested mine by trying to be a little soft on the throttle and it actually shifted there was however a slight delay but i suposed it is due to the fact that i was not calling for more power but as i depressed the accelerator it just shifted very quickly..so have someone check yours. Maybe its the transmission fluid being too thin. Over time it looses its viscosity and hence it can make your gearshift longer.
How about gas mileage. I know it’s not a prius but is it always thirsty? I had an 01 Durango wiith strong motor but mileage was awful. I don’t want to get into another situation like that. My 05 expedition gets 15-16 average and that acceptable for the size of vehicle.
Its awful. I mean watch the gas hand move awful
As a Armada owner yes it’s HORRENDOUS! Like op said you literally watch the gas needle move!😭
Hey I'm looking at one right now with about 180,000 on it..how many miles when you bought yours?
188k. I believe. Got around 240k now
I have one but man they need to make a lift kit for it
Agreed
What exactly is a lift kit for???
@@mercedesbenzs600bash more ground clearance for off road
There's hella of them I'm looking for one but a rough country. It's bad ass
@@marioarchuleta8723 right now prg makes them but its a combined kit with rough country and the old pro comp rear, and cjdracing is making a full body lift for it just dont know when it’ll be released
Joe I am looking at 2017 Armada with 30,000 miles on it are they reliable would last 300k or should buy Toyota Highlander
You really can’t go with either one I prefer the Armada because of the sheer size and girth of the vehicle. Plus it will pull a house off its foundation. But if that’s not a real concern to you and maybe a few more miles per gallon is more important I would definitely go with the Highlander
im looking at getting one as a camping/family vehicle. its a 2005 with 94k fro $4800. Do you think thats a good deal?
Very good
Why is your oil pressure gauge reading so high I have the same year 2005 Armada and it reads a little past the middle
Alex Mendez not really sure never noticed that
@@JoesGoldenGarage you need to change your oil presure censer
Erick Mendiola I gotta lotta things that need replacing on this beast. It never even gets the oil changed
@@JoesGoldenGarageYeah I have the same year and it’s a little past the middle. That’s real high!
Do you stil have this truck, if so are you still impressed?
We do! Never sold it. Had about 240k and has had a new exhaust manifold and cat converter. Dead reliable.
@@JoesGoldenGarage thanks, looking at a 2005 with 220,000 think I might it buy after listening to you review….
@@aaronmarcel5026 same here
The lights might be a sign of bad abs sensor or bad bearing
Thank u. They are on all the time now
@@JoesGoldenGarage the same appended to me with my titan. The light were ON times to times then off for a while until it stayed on for good. I didnt reallh cared about it. One day my gf took my truck to move stuff and the bearing broke completely, I had to tow her back home with AAA and thats how I new that it was the bad bearing that was causing the check light 🤣 since ive change it, I have no more abs light popping
so basically the fire was made by some stupid nutjob working on the truck, not a factory or for being old fire....good to know, let us know that those armadas in fact are reliable suv's....👍🏻 besides almost 200k miles..
DAMN!!!....
Jav. Betancourt yes Nissan dealer screwed up that valve cover job. But it’s all good now. I drove it this week. Has 202k on it now. It hauls ass. That 5.6 is a crazy good motor.
Do you have any other Armada videos?
I have a few older ones on here. Like the day we bought it.
Sooo... it’s just a Titan without a bed?
Precisely
Do you still have it?!
Yes we do I actually just did about $1600 worth of work to it no shocks and struts new rear brakes new u joints
I have this car and beat a 2012 camaro XD although there was a a slight change into the suv
What did you did to beat a Camaro? Tell me the slight mods you did to it ;)
It’s a centrifugal turbo but it’s not a turbo and it’s very confusing
@@alezandrocuellar1222 can you send me the a link to were I can buy it? Or were I can find it
Erick Mendiola I me a there wasn’t really a slight change it’s just that the car already has a 5.6l v8 making 390hp and a 2012 camaro has 323-580hp
@@alezandrocuellar1222 oh well thank you
Какой размер шин
265/70R18
my nissan armada has 90,000 miles
You got a loooong way to go! Things last forever
give me pliss....