Armada’s look cool and beats getting an Expedition or Tahoe. Go for it
So Nissan just teased the Armada
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Expedition Tremor with the split tailgate looks pretty cool except for the s***ty steering wheel controls and all screen setup. I'd be cross shopping that and the Pro 4x if I was in the market for a new truck with 3 kids
Probably 12-15 more for the expedition and I’m not confident it has the actual same offroad prowess of the armada.
I'm assuming you guys are using the digital rear view mirror when driving. I found it very useful, when my cargo were full to the brim.
Man, you guys are magicians or tetris masters. 
It is just me, the wife and our berner puppy and I was packed to the brim on our 2row OT. IDK what I would do with that plus one or two kids. Yes, used the digital mirror all the time. Once you get used to it, you do not flip it back. Packed or not.
Yeah...he is spoiled.
It is just me, the wife and our berner puppy and I was packed to the brim on our 2row OT. IDK what I would do with that plus one or two kids. Yes, used the digital mirror all the time. Once you get used to it, you do not flip it back. Packed or not.Yeah...he is spoiled.
Man, you guys are magicians or tetris masters.
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Yeah...he is spoiled.
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He's not spoiled... he's LOVED!!
Dogs are the true "ride or die" companion!
Nailed it!
Ive had a Gen 3 raptor. What a pile of s*** it was. Ford and Chevy's are garbage.
Put a whopping 150 miles on it so far, seems solid. Paid 68,500 before tax/fees, down from 82 msrp. Probably worth about 50 now, lol!
Scheduling an appointment for boss wax undercoat at the local NHOU dealer.
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Congratulations. As I continue to look for a replacement for my GX460 that has more cargo space, I test drove the Armada. I would say the cargo space is similar to a Tahoe, but the interior finish is 100x better than a Tahoe. I really liked it. I am just scared to move to it from my GX. I know the Armada dependability is better than most of the Nissan lineup but still it is hard to give up the Lexus.
I hope you have no issues! Are you planning on putting on new tires? Any other mods? If so, please share with us.
A $13,5k discount is not too shabby. Will definitely help to offset the depreciation in case you decide to part ways with it. Though I am not a fan of the rounded lines, that blacked out white combo looks great. Congrats!
Got 14k off on my lx700h. Deals are out there.
Holy crap. Did you pay only $100k on a brand new OT? I got a $2k discount and was really happy, until now
. The max discount I saw last year was $5k but they would not sell to me, since I was out of state.Sticker was 118xxxHoly crap. Did you pay only $100k on a brand new OT? I got a $2k discount and was really happy, until now
Paid 104k +++
If it were mine I’d have out the nismo 18” wheels and AT4Ws on it already. It’s my wife’s though, so I don’t think she wants me doing literally anything to it other than the undercoat.
Nice! Only got 5k off here, but I'm paying the figurative California tax...and also the literal California tax
Paid sticker for mine last March. But also only lost 15% on my Lx600 after 3 years and 50k miles, so that was worked into the deal.
Wow. This is some next level sponsored bot AI stuff. Mods should look into this type of post.Honestly, the new Nissan Patrol Y63 / Armada is one of the biggest sleepers on the market right now.
This isn’t just a redesign — it’s a complete step up. The interior alone is miles ahead of the LC300. Proper premium feel, tight build quality, solid materials, and most importantly: real buttons where it matters. Climate, drive modes, 4WD — all physical, easy to use, no touchscreen nonsense when you’re off-road. The screens are used properly for cameras and visibility, not replacing basic functions.
The engine — Nissan VR35DDTT — is proving itself too. Almost 2 years in now and no major issues, no recalls, nothing. That’s a big deal, especially when you look at what’s been happening with LC300 / LX600 / Tundra / Sequoia.
And this isn’t some random new engine. Nissan has been doing turbo V6s forever:
• VR38 (GT-R)
• VR30 (Infiniti)
This is their bread and butter.
The VR35 has been tested for years before release, and the Patrol is their halo model, so it’s built to a completely different standard.
Then the transmission — this is where people don’t realize what they’re getting.
Nissan has a licensing agreement with Mercedes-Benz, meaning they’re working off that architecture and design philosophy. This 9-speed is in the 700 Nm+ class, the same kind of torque capacity used in high-end models like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class — vehicles costing $200k+. That’s serious hardware.
And the tuning potential is already showing:
That’s massive. That tells you how much headroom is built into this engine.
Space-wise, it’s just more usable than the LC300. Proper 8 seats, and you still have real boot space. The LC300 struggles when all rows are up — this doesn’t.
Ride and suspension setup is excellent — comfortable, controlled, and fully capable off-road. Modern systems, well engineered, and already proven in real-world use. And when the aftermarket fully catches up (especially once Australia really gets it), you already know what’s coming:
• lift kits
• long-range tanks
• full touring builds
• conversion options for those who want simpler setups
Off-road, it’s still a Patrol:
• low range
• rear locker
• proper 4WD system
Nothing soft about it — just more refined.
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And then the biggest part nobody is talking about: PRICE
You can get a near-new PRO-4X with under 2,000 miles for around $65,000 right now.
Because at that price:
• it’s basically the same money as the Toyota Land Cruiser 250
And the Armada/Patrol:
It genuinely crushes it overall.
Meanwhile, if you want the true equivalent on the Lexus side:
• $100,000+
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Bottom line
• Strong engine (proven so far)
• Strong transmission (high torque capacity)
• Massive tuning potential
• Proper off-road capability
• Premium interior
• Huge space
• And a price that makes no sense for what you’re getting
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People genuinely don’t realize how capable this car is yet.
Give it a couple more years — especially once the aftermarket explodes — and this thing is going to be everywhere.
Feels like Nissan didn’t just come back…