Help please - considering an Armada - wondering about reliability

[redeyetreefrog]

I'm considering a 2010 Armada (Platinum or Titanium) and am wondering about reliability. I know the '04 Aramda had tons of problems, particularly with brakes, but it doesn't appear that the reliability ratings have gotten all that much better over the last five years.

What have you experienced? Any issues with 2008-2010 models?

Thanks!

[laurin1]

Well, I'd don't know about reliabilty yet, as I just bought my 2010 Platinum about 5 weeks ago, but I sure love it so far (and I bought the 100,00 mile warranty.)

[redeyetreefrog]

Nice truck! Can I ask how much you paid for the 100k warranty?

[Timmbo]

I had the '04 QX56, and I agree, there were several issues that came up. Now I have an '08 (which is basically the same as the '10), and it is AMAZING! I have had it for two years now, and reliability has been amazing and it is simply built better. More quiet ride, and just a much better build. GO FOR IT, MAKE THE PURCHASE!!!!

[laurin1]

Nice truck! Can I ask how much you paid for the 100k warranty?

$1750 - They tried to get me to pay $3k for it, but I was not going for it.

[redeyetreefrog]

Thanks. That's helpful. Starting to request deal offers from dealers. Wish me luck. ... Still undecided on captains chairs or bench in second row. I have three boys, so there are advantages to both. Bench gices more flexibility to haul lots of stuff in back, while the captains seats make it easier to access third row and keeps the kids in the second row from fighting... Oh, the decisions... too bad I'm not agonzing over what color to get in a sports car, but that comes with the territory of having kids!

Wish me luck!

[webturtle]

redeye (if I may),

I have an 08 Armada SE that has almost all of the bells & whistles, I love it! It is short only by the nav system (thought I'd do better with a protable) and the hard drive audio (part of the same package). I would strongly recomend getting the Armada. It is the best buy out there in a full sized SUV I've researched them all and depending on your options it is $10,000 - $12,000 less than its nearest competitor (Toyota Sequoia). I've had mine for going on two years now 24,000 miles and I've had no reliability issues with it. I also towed a 31' travel trailer from GA to Ca it did fine. (that's another fun story). I would strongly recomend the extended warranty/service plan. Lets face it, todays cars are computers on wheels and anyone with a computer knows that over time they will glitch. It is worth the investment, I wouldn't; but even if you pay full price for the extended warranty it is money well spent. One more thing. Go to Edmunds.com and you can get all of the dirty little secrets that dealers have and it puts you in a better position to negotiate a deal. Me, I'd low ball them! SUV'S are still a hard sell in todays politically correct world and many dealers are happy to get rid of them if and when they can.

Webturtle
Modified by webturtle at 9:15 AM 12/9/2009

[Timmbo]

So far the best deals I am seeing on the '10 Platinum model is in the $46,000-$47,000 range, which is a pretty darn good price.

[redeyetreefrog]

Thanks for the input. Working on a deal now. Keep you all posted.