2008 Nissan Armada Consumer Reviews

Awesome SUV

Written by: Peppershaker on 10/18/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

We bought this last week and we traded in a 1997 Nissan Quest with 135000 miles and never had it in the shop so we bought another Nissan product. This truck is the bomb and it gets 16.5 with a K&N air filter around town and 19.5 on the hwy, so if your looking for a great big SUV this is the Truck. Our old van only got 16 in city and 21 on the hwy so there's not much difference in the fuel economy, and the power is awesome with the 5.6 liter V-8 engine.

Favorite Features

The info center is nice and the room for eight with three kids is great.

Suggested Improvements

They should make it standard with the DVD system.

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Awsome SUV

Written by: peppershaker on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I bought this used with the intention to buy a new Chevy SUV, but after owning an Altima for 8 years and putting 175000 miles with no problems. I had to test drive the Armada so we did and liked it much better than the Chevy Tahoe. I have three kids and they have all the room in the world to move around and we are getting ready to buy a new camper so the towing cap. was very important to us. We get about 15 miles to a gal in the city with the k&n filter in it . We love this SUV. If you're looking for a dependable truck this is it. We will drive this one for ten years and put 200000 miles before we need to buy another.

Favorite Features

The information center, the room that it has and towing cap. 9100 lbs.

Suggested Improvements

They should put a DVD in standard.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I love this more than my mustang!

Written by: mustangsally_y2k on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I cannot believe how I have grown to depend on this car both summer and winter. I bought it for a winter vehicle but we have used it to tow our 20 ft travel trailer and it pulls so much better than our truck! It is so comfy for my 6 foot frame that I like to drive my car everywhere instead of being the passenger in another car! I love the way it handles and I feel the safest I have ever felt when driving a vehicle.

Favorite Features

The soundproof interior, the leg room and the automatic rear hatch. The second seat leg room and Bose stereo is awesome.

Suggested Improvements

GPS for standard edition would have been nice.

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Not Sure?

Written by: Christy on 09/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada LE FFV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Just purchased my new Nissan Armada a little less than two months ago and I've already had it back at the dealership for service 4 times! I'm a little disappointed because I love this vehicle and my husband it now wishing we would have stuck to a Chevy or Ford! I have had the sound system already replaced because the back four speakers never worked, the sunroof worked on because of the loud rattling noise it made as you drove down the road and it had only been opened twice and I've also had problems with my windshield wipers/washers and it's not even due for the first oil change yet! This is my first Nissan and they have yet to prove to me what they stand for!

Favorite Features

Room, interior design, Bluetooth/nav/MusicBox, captains chairs, exterior look, power third row seat

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage, real woodgrain, better leather

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best full size SUV

Written by: Jessica Woods on 09/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Had an Expedition and decided to go smaller so I went with a BMW X5. What was I thinking? Had the BMW literally for 10 months and researched full size SUVs. The powerful Armada has been hands down the best SUV that I have ever driven. It's driving performance is incomparable to any other ride out there. My Expedition had a ridiculous amount of play in the steering wheel and such a narrow wheel base that I felt as if I would flip over. With the Armada you get an extra wide wheel base and can turn on a dime. I thought that parking this beast might be an issue but watching my passengers freak out when I whip into a parking space without any problems is a great testimony to its control.

Favorite Features

Rear camera great for hooking up the boat trailer. Love the power lift gate and auto sensors. Amazing towing capacity and power. Towed our boat (a 6,000 lb Wellcraft cabin cruiser) 300 miles and couldn't even tell it was behind us.

Suggested Improvements

None! Fuel economy??? You don't buy a large and powerful all mighty V8 for fuel economy!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Who could ask for anything more?

Written by: Ellis G. Sr. on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my Armada as a replacement family car. What a vehicle! This is the 8th Nissan I've owned since my first in 1983 that I put 250,000 miles on with 0 problems aside from normal wear & tear. Nissan rivals any competitor in quality for less $$$. I priced a comparably equipped 08 Toyota Sequoia and literally $10,000.00 later, well you do the math. I own a 91 Toyota 4runner and I like it, that's what made me take a look at the Sequoia but for the money, I just couldn't justify purchasing it over the Armada. I think the Armada looks better as well. Excellent power, 9,000lbs towing, wonderful interior and instrumentation, roomy and very comfortable.

Favorite Features

Keyless starting, auto lifting rear lift gate, 3 zone climate control, Bose stereo w/satellite, power, power, power. Roomy and comfortable and for an SUV very tight turning radius. Fit and finish, perfect. DVD entertainment system.

Suggested Improvements

Only one. The manual tuning knob for the radio is a little far away from the driver, should be closer. Some say better fuel eco, but you can't have power and economy at the same time, at least not yet. Perhaps a hybrid, but whats that do to future repair bills? Maybe offer in a turbo diesel.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Nice design

Written by: rmada on 06/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I had a 2005 Armada which I liked but wanted leather and dvd player. traded for the 08 model and the ride is much better. The interior is redesigned and more comfortable. Only real problem is the gas mileage, but it's only a family hauler and it doesn't get driven as much.

Favorite Features

Exterior and ride

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Love it and options!

Written by: mack on 05/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada LE FFV 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

LE 4X2 loaded! Love it! Spacious, nice interior, lots of power (if you need it) Just like a Q56, just $16,000 cheaper! Captains seats, DVD, NAV with touch screen, CF and Music box with XM. Power rear tailgate and power 3rd row! Sporty, and nice interior styling.

Favorite Features

Music Box and Bluetooth! Space is great too.

Suggested Improvements

Option for Sirius radio! Perhaps a 110 volt outlet in the SUV somewhere, and put the DVD plaver in the middle row somewhere. Also maybe a better subwoofer. Good mids and highs, lacks bass. Maybe the new engine economy (shut off a cylinder or two on the highway). Also more controls on steering wheel.

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The Armada is great

Written by: Jim on 05/26/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada LE FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

It's everything I need in a big SUV. I have a boat that I trailer to different lakes and need dependable power. I like the big, brawny ride and I like sitting high in traffic. The ride is very good. I enjoy running around in the Armada.

Favorite Features

The harddrive, where the navigate maps are stored as well as music from CDs. VDC makes it a safer vehicle, keyless entry, E85 fuel option.

Suggested Improvements

There are so many great options that makes it hard to say anything negative, but, IMHO, it needs autolock, airhose (since there is a compressor for the shocks), daylight running lights, selectable nav options while driving, and autostart.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2008 SE Armada

Written by: Dennis on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Armada SE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Just bought the 2008 SE Armada last week and love every driving minute. Interior is big and roomy, with lots of quality features. Exterior is bold and brawny, turning many heads with each passer by. Wife loves the security of transporting kids in such a safe vehicle. Previous to this purchase, we owned 2005 Pathfinder and never had a single issue.

Favorite Features

Towing, interior space, ride quality, exterior appearance, cargo capacity, backing sonar, 2008 radio display, the list goes on.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage. However, it's easy to overlook when you get so much more in return. Spent 75 dollars to fill tank, and lasted 10-12 days with regular use.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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