JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
OK...I shouldn't slam other manufacturers........but...........am I the only one that sees a 1959 Rambler wagon when I look at an Armada????
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by Fbodfather
OK...I shouldn't slam other manufacturers........but...........am I the only one that sees a 1959 Rambler wagon when I look at an Armada????
1959 Rambler Wagon
2005 Nissan Armada
It's true! They especially ripped off the roof line! 
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
DId you guys know the 4.8L V8 Tahoe has the best gas milage out of any V8 SUV. I was just doing some research and it even beats out smaller SUVs. Just wait until this thing gets DoD and a 6 speed automatic.
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Why would a top-heavy full size SUV need IRS?? Would it really matter that much, when the solid axle works so good and is capable of supporting the 5000 pount truck without needing axle boots every 50K miles.
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by graham
Why would a top-heavy full size SUV need IRS?? Would it really matter that much, when the solid axle works so good and is capable of supporting the 5000 pount truck without needing axle boots every 50K miles.
18 wheel trucks DO NOT have IRS... ask yourself "why?"
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by PacerX
IRS is a DISADVANTAGE in a truck designed for towing or carrying heavy loads.
18 wheel trucks DO NOT have IRS... ask yourself "why?"
18 wheel trucks DO NOT have IRS... ask yourself "why?"
I was wondering what the argument was FOR irs?
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by 96_Camaro_B4C
Just some food for though: IRS is not quite the "norm" in larger "truck based" suvs (not counting the unibody "crossover" suvs like the X5, the MClass, SRX, MDX, Pilot, etc.)
Nissan Armada = IRS
Nissan Pathfinder = IRS (I think)
Toyota 4Runner = Live
Toyota Land Cruiser = Live
Toyota Sequoia = Live (I think)
Dodge Durango = Live
Jeep GC = Live
Jeep Commander(?) = Live
GMT800s = Live
GMT360s = Live
Ford Expedition = IRS
Ford Explorer = IRS
Ford Excursion = Live
Granted, IRS is becoming more and more popular, but the 5 link, coil sprung solid rear in the Tahoe/Suburban has been praised for its ride and handling qualities in test after test, even against competitors with IRS.
Nissan Armada = IRS
Nissan Pathfinder = IRS (I think)
Toyota 4Runner = Live
Toyota Land Cruiser = Live
Toyota Sequoia = Live (I think)
Dodge Durango = Live
Jeep GC = Live
Jeep Commander(?) = Live
GMT800s = Live
GMT360s = Live
Ford Expedition = IRS
Ford Explorer = IRS
Ford Excursion = Live
Granted, IRS is becoming more and more popular, but the 5 link, coil sprung solid rear in the Tahoe/Suburban has been praised for its ride and handling qualities in test after test, even against competitors with IRS.
You can put ANY of the other vehicles in the back of an Excursion, and still drive away like a mad man. Excursion is built on an F250 SD frame and chassis, making it a genuine 3/4-ton SUV at MINIMUM, and most are in fact 1-ton capable when equipped with a towing package.
As Pacer and others have said, for HEAVY towing (like a 9000-lb 35' boat on a 1800-lb triple-axle trailer), you really don't want IRS (unless you crave adventure).
My point is, including the Excursion in the list above is really going out-of-class when compared to Escape, Explorer, Tribute, Cherokee, Trailblazer, etc.
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by ProudPony
Just wanted to add a little icing to the cake you baked above...
You can put ANY of the other vehicles in the back of an Excursion, and still drive away like a mad man. Excursion is built on an F250 SD frame and chassis, making it a genuine 3/4-ton SUV at MINIMUM, and most are in fact 1-ton capable when equipped with a towing package.
As Pacer and others have said, for HEAVY towing (like a 9000-lb 35' boat on a 1800-lb triple-axle trailer), you really don't want IRS (unless you crave adventure).
My point is, including the Excursion in the list above is really going out-of-class when compared to Escape, Explorer, Tribute, Cherokee, Trailblazer, etc.
You can put ANY of the other vehicles in the back of an Excursion, and still drive away like a mad man. Excursion is built on an F250 SD frame and chassis, making it a genuine 3/4-ton SUV at MINIMUM, and most are in fact 1-ton capable when equipped with a towing package.
As Pacer and others have said, for HEAVY towing (like a 9000-lb 35' boat on a 1800-lb triple-axle trailer), you really don't want IRS (unless you crave adventure).
My point is, including the Excursion in the list above is really going out-of-class when compared to Escape, Explorer, Tribute, Cherokee, Trailblazer, etc.
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by Chris 96 WS6
So IRS is no good for Camaro but its OK for trucks, but only GM's trucks? If its OK for GM to make live axle SUVs when all others are IRS then why isn't it OK for them to make a live axle Camaro when not all others are IRS?
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
I'll take the bait!
Bah, all import owners know that domestic folks have very low standards... Just look at the pathetic offerings over the past twenty years. No wonder the Tahoe has such good ratings!
Import owners on the otherhand, expect everything and then some, looks like Nissan has some work to do.
Armada sales are up 36.2% year-to-date (through April) and Titan sales are up 49.1% over the same period versus last year.
Bah, all import owners know that domestic folks have very low standards... Just look at the pathetic offerings over the past twenty years. No wonder the Tahoe has such good ratings!
Import owners on the otherhand, expect everything and then some, looks like Nissan has some work to do.
Armada sales are up 36.2% year-to-date (through April) and Titan sales are up 49.1% over the same period versus last year.
Last edited by Beanboy; May 19, 2005 at 02:50 PM.
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by Z28x
DId you guys know the 4.8L V8 Tahoe has the best gas milage out of any V8 SUV. I was just doing some research and it even beats out smaller SUVs. Just wait until this thing gets DoD and a 6 speed automatic.
In fact, after three years of ownership the highway mileage has actually gotten worse. (Or maybe its just the way I drive. )
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Re: JD Power ratings: 2005 Nissan Aramda is OWNED by the 2005 Tahoe
Originally Posted by Beanboy
I'll take the bait!
Bah, all import owners know that domestic folks have very low standards... Just look at the pathetic offerings over the past twenty years. No wonder the Tahoe has such good ratings!
Bah, all import owners know that domestic folks have very low standards... Just look at the pathetic offerings over the past twenty years. No wonder the Tahoe has such good ratings!
And I still say the Tahoe is the best vehicle I've ever owned.