Who here has an Armada?
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Originally Posted By: yonyon
Try to convince her she should buy a gray one. It has a button to make the side mirrors flap like elephant ears.
I'm glad you brought that up. I'll be sure I mention it to her.
BTW, do you know if the Armada's blinker fluid has to be replaced, or is it good for the life of the vehicle?
Try to convince her she should buy a gray one. It has a button to make the side mirrors flap like elephant ears.
I'm glad you brought that up. I'll be sure I mention it to her.
BTW, do you know if the Armada's blinker fluid has to be replaced, or is it good for the life of the vehicle?
The Subruban and Expedition EL are superior because of the way the space is laid out in these vehicles. The ares behind the 3rd row is beyond useless. That and I prefer a longer wheelbase for various reasons (ride and towing).
We liked the ford interior better. In fact we preferred the ford over the sienna interior.
The Armada is a nice vehicle and my friends Titan drove well and had tons of power. It was all about useable.space for.us. that's my biggest concern with that vehicle.
Fuel econ stinks but is better than our old cx7 when you figure regular vs premium. The Chevy probably would have gotten a little better than the ford but it was a wash.
I think your sis is fine with what she picked but.I.really think she should.look at the long wheelbase if she is really set on a full-size Suv.
We liked the ford interior better. In fact we preferred the ford over the sienna interior.
The Armada is a nice vehicle and my friends Titan drove well and had tons of power. It was all about useable.space for.us. that's my biggest concern with that vehicle.
Fuel econ stinks but is better than our old cx7 when you figure regular vs premium. The Chevy probably would have gotten a little better than the ford but it was a wash.
I think your sis is fine with what she picked but.I.really think she should.look at the long wheelbase if she is really set on a full-size Suv.
Originally Posted By: 2oldtommy
Not only will the gas for this SUV be high priced, but take a look at the price of replacement tires for those 20" wheels. A set of tires will be over $1K! Tell her to look at all the variables.FWIW
Oldtommy
Actually, you can get a decent set of replacement tires in the 275/60R20 size for $600-$700 (General, Hankook, etc.) Even the OEM Goodyears would be around $600 for a set.
Not only will the gas for this SUV be high priced, but take a look at the price of replacement tires for those 20" wheels. A set of tires will be over $1K! Tell her to look at all the variables.FWIW
Oldtommy
Actually, you can get a decent set of replacement tires in the 275/60R20 size for $600-$700 (General, Hankook, etc.) Even the OEM Goodyears would be around $600 for a set.
Why is it named after a Spanish naval fleet? Other than maybe it handles like a road going square rigger? At least they are honest I guess, I'm sure she heels right over and makes nice big gradual turns.
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Originally Posted By: Silverado12
My wife has a Chevy Equinox, and it has a lot of room in it and gets good mpg. It goes decent in the snow, too. No problems and she has owned it over 2 years. If you're not towing, a fullsize SUV is a waste of money at any angle you look at it.
I agree with ya brother, you're preach'n to the choir. But have you ever tried to reason with a woman?
You have a good point lol.
Originally Posted By: Silverado12
My wife has a Chevy Equinox, and it has a lot of room in it and gets good mpg. It goes decent in the snow, too. No problems and she has owned it over 2 years. If you're not towing, a fullsize SUV is a waste of money at any angle you look at it.
I agree with ya brother, you're preach'n to the choir. But have you ever tried to reason with a woman?
You have a good point lol.
Originally Posted By: Blazered
I find the name "Armada" interesting. It doesn't mean just a big boat, rather a whole bunch of them. How do the come up with this stuff?
Haha I agree. Asian cars can have some odd names... what the heck does Sportage, Amanti, or Kizashi mean? Just to name a few.
I find the name "Armada" interesting. It doesn't mean just a big boat, rather a whole bunch of them. How do the come up with this stuff?
Haha I agree. Asian cars can have some odd names... what the heck does Sportage, Amanti, or Kizashi mean? Just to name a few.
Kizashi actually means something. Omen or Warning.
It may have actually been that. WARNING: This car company may not be in the US much longer
Suzuki does come up with some odd names? Their V4 Muscle Cruiser meant to compete with the Honda Magna and Yamaha VMax? Madura. An Indonesian island.
Toyota had Crown based names for awhile. (Crown, Corona, Carina... Camry is based on the Japanese word "kanmuri" for crown ) Celica is based off a latin word for "Celestial". Corolla is part of a flower.
I have no idea what "Yaris" means but if you say it like George Carlin said "Yogurt", you kind of get a feeling for what the car is like.
Starion is probably the best....and a little racist.
Pajero is a slang term for someone who.....ummmm.....touches himself.
Suzuki does come up with some odd names? Their V4 Muscle Cruiser meant to compete with the Honda Magna and Yamaha VMax? Madura. An Indonesian island.
Toyota had Crown based names for awhile. (Crown, Corona, Carina... Camry is based on the Japanese word "kanmuri" for crown ) Celica is based off a latin word for "Celestial". Corolla is part of a flower.
I have no idea what "Yaris" means but if you say it like George Carlin said "Yogurt", you kind of get a feeling for what the car is like.
Starion is probably the best....and a little racist.
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