Sequoia VS Armada

[jimh406]

How much room do you need in that third row? I'd also throw the Lexus models including the GX and LX out for consideration. They are generally really well maintained.

I wouldn't personally buy a Nissan for a long term vehicle over a Toyota or Lexus. YMMV.

 

[WRO]

How much room do you need in that third row? I'd also throw the Lexus models including the GX and LX out for consideration. They are generally really well maintained.

I wouldn't personally buy a Nissan for a long term vehicle over a Toyota or Lexus. YMMV.

We loved our lx570, great rig. Towed like a dream with the air suspension and was a great rig.


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[lak2004]

I've got a 07 sequoia. It's good. Wasn't treated well but had a friend look it over and apparently he is blind and a little retarded. Ive put another $4k into suspension, front end rebuild and just some general maintenance. Drives decent and the roominess is awesome for hauling the kids, gear and dog. My friends have an Armada and it seems like a pos though they are not good about upkeep and maintenance. I'd find one with records of maintenance in your price range and not think too much. The armada seems a bit more cheap to me (plastic everything).

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[thinhorn_AK]

My wife drives a Nissan and it’s the hardest vehicle I’ve ever had to work on. Hope your water pump never needs to be replaced.

 

[IdahoElk]

Sequoia hands down, the 4.7 v8 and drivetrain are bomb proof, only con is the timing belt every 90k.

 

[CorbLand]

Sequoia hands down, the 4.7 v8 and drivetrain are bomb proof, only con is the timing belt every 90k.

And the placement of the starter. Whoever designed that should be shot.


My uncle had an Armada. I dont know if it was due to the tires he had on it but that was the worst driving/riding vehicle I have ever been in and I spent many hours in a 70s Bronco on a desert.

 

[StuckInTheEast]

Cost of repairs and availability of parts...Toyota wins no question.
The Armada didnt sell very well in comparison. Sure don't see many around.
Have seen a number of mid teens Infiniti with direct injection v8 version with timing chain issues, high and low pressure fuel pump issues and catalytic converter failures causing codes but usually not drivability problems from the cats.

Gotta watch rust and transfer case actuators on those sequoias. Replacement requires splitting transfer case and as of last week the actuator was over $2k from Toyota...Chinese knock off stuff out there for few hundred but I wouldnt risk it for that sort of repair.
Sequoia 4.7l cam seals over 200k can leak...thats a but of a chore on vvt models.
They also like to rust out power steering racks.
Those things said...Id still far and away go Toyota over Nissan on anything. Easier(not alot) to work on, cheaper to fix, more parts availability both new and used and solidly reliable overall...at least they used to be...see how these '22+ trucks/suvs hold up over next 10 years...I hope I'm wrong there.

 

[grfox92]

Thanks for the replies fellas. Sounds like the Toyota is the winner. While I think the Armada has good longevity it sounds like fit and finish suck.

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