Recent content by ArmadaBound

Okay, after all the great debates, my head is clear and I'm 100% set on the NISMO. Now I'm in the fun "planning phase" while I wait for the official order books to open. So, what's everyone's "Day One" modification plan? The little things you do the first week you own the car to protect it and...

This is a small community, but I'm loving it more and more every day. Every single one of you is making a point that makes me second guess myself. @QX_Luxury, the idea of driving a CPO luxury vehicle and trading it in before the warranty expires is a brilliant financial strategy - if you have...

Welcome! That's the classic "used luxury vs. new mainstream" argument, but it has a huge flaw. You're not just buying a used Porsche or BMW; you're buying a future full of expensive, out-of-warranty repairs. There's a saying: "Nothing is more expensive than a cheap German luxury car." The moment...

Before I started researching I thought the Armada NISMO was using the GT-R engine. :p I forgot all about that being a supercharged 3.8 liter.

Can anyone have envisioned full size SUVs being this quick 10 years ago? Every brand has them now. GMC too, which I don't believe anyone has mentioned yet.

Such a good looking SUV. I cannot wait for a test drive!

Wow, a lot of very practical points being made here. I guess I'm just looking at this from a different angle. To @Das Auto Fan and @QX_Luxury, I get the argument about limited choices, but I see it differently. The NISMO isn't trying to be a bespoke luxury barge with a million combinations...

YES! That's awesome! I think you're making the right call. You're absolutely right. The fun factor is something you get to experience every single day, even on a boring commute. A slightly harsher ride is a small price to pay for a vehicle that actually puts a smile on your face. This is what I...

Welcome. I'm glad you brought the Navigator because it perfectly illustrates the value of the NISMO Armada. A Navigator L Black Label starts at over $120,000. That is an insane amount of money. For that price, you could buy the Armada NISMO (let's guess it'll be around $80k) and still have...

Alright everyone, since all we can do is wait, let's talk about something we can actually see in the press photos: colors and specs. This is the fun part where we get to "build" our perfect SUV in our heads. So far, it looks like the main color choices are Black Diamond Pearl and that new NISMO...

Welcome, BigTex! I've driven a newer Expedition, and while it's a very nice truck, I don't think it'll have the same "special" feel as the NISMO. It's a great family hauler, but it feels like a very competent appliance. The NISMO, even just from the videos, seems to have a personality. It has...

I think TrailHybrid's analysis is pretty spot-on, but I disagree with his conclusion. The NISMO handles the entire mission, you just have to look at it through a different lens. The Soccer Run: Agree, the cameras make it a wash. Easy. The Hardware Haul: Like he said, a clear win for the...

I have to agree with you on this one, which feels weird to say. A $150k Infiniti SUV is a tough sell. The entire appeal of the Armada NISMO is that it offers near that level of performance for what we assume will be half the price. It's the "smart money" performance choice. Once you're spending...

I created this topic just for you: https://nissanarmadanismoforum.com/threads/what-if-infiniti-made-a-qx80-red-sport-or-ipl.38/

Okay, this is something I've been thinking about, especially after the last few conversations. @QX_Luxury, you made the point that the Armada NISMO is a collection of "sporty features" rather than a true luxury-performance vehicle. That got me wondering: what would a true, no-compromises...