New tow Vehicle

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

Nice rig. Aren't some Nissan trucks GM products, like the Titan?

I didn't think so, but I dont know. They are made in MS.

[ct9amr]

I have an 08 Armada and it tows like a dream. The backup camera is a big plus when hitching up as well.

I does not look like yours came with a tow package but I am sure its pretty easy to add. I am getting 12.9 mpg avg when towing per the ECU readout.

[Snookerd]

That is great to hear on the mpg! Yea this one was too good to pass up with perfect paint / leather, DVD, ect. I've done a few hitch bolt-ons and harness work. The hitch is $150. 3 relays and the 7 pin adapter. The tranny cooler is exactly the same. The 2011/2012 smaller tow package using my 2.94 gears is 8200 lbs. I would love to have the back-up camera! I'm pretty happy with the 12k price tag considering the price new.

[ScottM]

Originally Posted by Snookerd

I'm pretty happy with the 12k price tag considering the price new.

You only paid $12k? Does it have high miles or was it totaled and repaired? Seems like a really low price for that vehicle.

[Snookerd]

It's an 05 with 91k miles. For a 7 yr old vehicle it's under 13k miles per year. I used car fax a lot in my searching. This thing was a 1 owner SUV taken to the Nissan dealer every oil change, ect.. no accidents ever, paint and interior look 2-3 yrs old. It runs like a beast. Those 1st 2 yrs these vehicles had some recalls, but I have it all on record what was done. It kinda makes you want to be sure your mechanic is reporting the maintenance work being done when it is time to sell! Ever since my last new 35k YukonXL was the biggest piece ever, I am staying with used vehicles that have a good history to run 250k miles and can be bought either outright or financed for 3 yrs.
Or less.

[ct9amr]

The exhaust manifolds tend to crack on them. They are not cheap and people go with the Stillen replacements.

I heard the older ones may have had brake issues but I am not sure what years were affected. I love the Armada and the only thing I wish they had was a diesel motor!
I boat down your way a lot in AMI/LBK so I may see you down there.

[Snookerd]

Yea the exhaust manifolds do crack. This vehicle has already had them replaced and I hear the welds are better this go round. Since the exhaust manafolds are welded to the catalytic converter, nissan will replace them up to 80k miles no charge. Rotors were warping on the 1st year Armadas in 2004. this vehicle has the gold Security Plus Plan which requires the prior owner to bring the vehicle in to Nissan for regular maintenance. Also, this extended warranty is transferable to me! Club Armada has some excellent info on these vehicles. What color is your rig? I will keep a look out for you. My office is right next to the AMI Walgreens.

[ScottM]

Thanks for the clarification. For some reason I thought you said it was an '08, that's why I asked.