The car wizard should take this to Hoovies and have him fix these problems.

@Bicketybam68

3 жыл бұрын

No, take it to him, show it off to him, tell him it is really good but NOT for sale. That will then push Hoovie to demand to buy it by paying more than the Wizard paid for it. He will then get the Wizard to fix everything wrong with it and then eventually sell it back to the Wizard as payment for some other project at half the price he paid for it. Wizard then gets the car he wanted and got paid for fixing it.

@2004RADMAN

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea.

@derrickthomas5686

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@snapos6115

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bicketybam68 nice thinking.

@2H80vids

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bicketybam68 Sounds like a plan.😁

You know the Car Wizard is in trouble when Mrs. Wizard calls him by his real name.

@conrad463

3 жыл бұрын

"Okay David, I guess you did a good job." I look over the Wizards shoulder to see who she's talking to.

@johnhoey4605

3 жыл бұрын

@@conrad463 I wonder what her real name is...

@geraldtone5914

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnhoey4605 All white women are named Sarah.

@TheRealDougEstale

3 жыл бұрын

@@geraldtone5914 Nope, Karen

@monkeyCmonkeyDoo

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnhoey4605 Mrs.

NEVER say "yacht" during an IRS audit. Say "old broken boat."

My 04 has almost 400K still running. Original engine and transmission. 1/2 of those miles were heavy (extremely) towing. Changed the headers on mine and put long tube headers since that's their weakest link. Other than that, these things are bullet proof.

@TheGuruStud

3 жыл бұрын

No, no, let the dumb dumbs that don't know Nissans talk about how bad they are. I get to buy them even cheaper! My Infinitis are bulletproof, too. Amazing what happens when you use quality fluids and delete the cats/rad atf cooler on affected models. In fact, I just bought a 200k titan. Drives perfect.

@yamaha226

3 жыл бұрын

He knows his vehicles.

@fehlrock

3 жыл бұрын

Im glad Dan, I liked them when the Titan first came out.

@Huskasin

3 жыл бұрын

My folks picked up an 06 brand new. Practically grew up in that thing. It's still kicking strong with 300k miles on it.

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

Wowwwwwwwww that's impressive and this Wizard guy is saying don't buy it,smh...

The staining on the pillars is from the sunroof drain being clogged my altima did the same thing I got some canned air and blew it in the drain hole and shit came flying out from behind the driver side tire

@stevenreynolds2327

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, had a Cadillac do the same

@rednecktech9485

3 жыл бұрын

My infiniti G37 had the same issue.

@thetechlibrarian

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they’re not watertight they have drain holes in them you Gotta make sure they’re clean

@TheSamuraiRonin

3 жыл бұрын

My altima too. I thought the cracks in the corners of the windshield seeps water inside

@vel6979

3 жыл бұрын

I have another car but I probably have it worst since the carpet is wet also

When Mrs Wizard calls him "DAVID," STAY TUNED....

@maximase86

3 жыл бұрын

There needs to be a video about making the Mrs. Happy after certain purchases. :)

@Justkevin377

3 жыл бұрын

I thought they would have edited that out.

@brianwatson3705

3 жыл бұрын

@@maximase86 and upload it to Pornhub ?

@ryanlangan1060

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's weirder that she calls him wizard.

@michaelackerman8009

3 жыл бұрын

His first name is Car, not David. She shouldn't have done that.

I love how good of a person the Car Wizard is, genuinely, he shouts out the salesman? That Can literally make the career of a salesman if it’s a little guy. I love auto salesman when I was in sales for five years that was the one thing I could say our dealership did a great job of what be honest and when I go to buy a car that’s the only thing that matters to me. I would still be in car sales if it wasn’t for Covid unfortunately, but I felt like I needed to make sure I said how awesome it was that you did that wizard! 🧙‍♂️

@emeyer6963

3 жыл бұрын

I sold cars 25 years ago and Honesty was my only policy.If I wouldn't Buy it I wouldn't recommend it to a customer.

@emeyer6963

3 жыл бұрын

I sold cars 25 years ago and Honesty was my only policy.If I wouldn't Buy it I wouldn't recommend it to a customer.

@Goigigandfriends

3 жыл бұрын

@@emeyer6963 100% agree if I had a Vehicle I didn’t like I wouldn’t show it, and if I got asked I’d say “you don’t want it” it was few and far between, but every dealership has a car they don’t like

Infiniti QX. The official car of a late 40s suburban mom/part time real estate agent who is also near ground level in at least four different MLM makeup and diet scams.

@Q__tube

3 жыл бұрын

So true.

@kuebby

3 жыл бұрын

This gen is, the Nissan branded ones are even worse--trashy chicks with 4-5 kids all named variations of Brayden. What's the new QX80/Patrol the official car of? It's actually a Land Cruiser competitor in other markets, the US just sucks.

@Alex-xi2nz

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! Spot on!

@appleiphone69

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget deeply in debt but thinks she is keeping up with the Joneses with a “quality” vehicle lol

@dericanslum1696

3 жыл бұрын

..."oh it's legit...my friend does VERY WELL"...

Maybe check the sunroof drains to make sure your sunroof isn’t leaking causing those stains on the pillars.

@WinkelManBearPig

3 жыл бұрын

This

@miguelalfoya2031

3 жыл бұрын

Yeap, very common issue...

@stevenplaskett7728

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a windshield or Sun roof leak yes

@patfootc

3 жыл бұрын

Yeap indeed, check the drainage and sun roof seals for leaks or clogs; common issue from where I come from in the tropics.

@S13KON

3 жыл бұрын

It appears the windshield has been replaced, hence the damage/Repainted cowl panel and the A-Pillar Cover stained with water/soap mixture. Imo

When you're famous enough that even dealerships won't try to lie to you..

I owned an 04 QX56 for about 7 years, 300k miles. For the most part it was a very reliable vehicle. I think in some ways it is a better designed vehicle than my current 08 Sequoia Platinum. Extremely comfortable seats, very good driving position and better view of the road around you. Better head room. There are no perfect cars out there but I miss my QX56.

@hertzair1186

8 ай бұрын

I agree. My QX80 has been flawless

Wizard - “Dont buy Nissan products, this breaks and that breaks” Also Wizard - “I just love range rovers”!

@fubarnz

3 жыл бұрын

LOL range rover over a nissan, think he has lost the plot

@S13KON

3 жыл бұрын

He knows nothing about Nissan's! He's lost it for sure.

@Mabeylater293

3 жыл бұрын

@@S13KON thanks to Carlos Ghosn and Renault, Nissan is junk!

@aaryeshg.6526

3 жыл бұрын

Why are Nissans and Infinitis so crappy for you guys in the US? I never hear these silly issues about Nissan where I live or even anywhere outside US really. Also we have these Armadas, except they're badged as the Patrol here.

@GD-tt6hl

3 жыл бұрын

It has 174k miles. That isn't so bad for something that breaks all the time.

"Short and girthy." lol I am a child at heart.

@drb2323

3 жыл бұрын

Bulbous....

@tripleo4255

3 жыл бұрын

Chodez 4lyfe

@skrawny-clown-snatcherofth8651

3 жыл бұрын

My mind went ha its a chode

@DHarri9977

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed a pause and a blank stare by Mr. Wizard when that was said, lol.

@DJDREXTV

3 жыл бұрын

Either Ms wizard is tall or car wizard is short.

Ah a Nissan with a different badge. So you have now 3 projects. The Hoovie virus has taken over.

@a1phamalestud

3 жыл бұрын

The hoovie virus or hooptie virus

@99_friety

3 жыл бұрын

Luckily he can work on it himself

@ryanmalin

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel like this shares a lot with the NV2500 series van

@stevenplaskett7728

3 жыл бұрын

The Nissan Armada is the big gas guzzler u want ha ha.

@a1phamalestud

3 жыл бұрын

@ thank you

Wizard, stop hanging around Hoovie, he’s a bad influence

@rsprockets7846

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah next purchase a A2V. Catamaran

From a very old Oldsmobile TV commercial: "Honey, what's that new car in our driveway?" 'Uh, it followed me home?'

Lady Wizard,shes the Best so patient and shares her husbands enthusiasm 👍😊

@seven4185

3 жыл бұрын

Plus thicc

The QX56 always looks mildly concerned, like someone made a joke about their mental health and the QX56 was like, "You good, bro? Like, no joke, you okay?"

@strateshooter1402

3 жыл бұрын

like , like , like

@Kluneberg

3 жыл бұрын

This to me is one of the ugliest cars ever made, I'm talking PT Cruiser/Multipla/Aztek levels, it has the same type of "headlight below hood line" aesthetic, and from the side it looks like two different cars cut in the middle and welded together. As someone from an EU country I was amazed how it looked even uglier in person, it's also gigantic blob and looks even more ridiculous among European cars and on our small roads. It looks like a Hummer for old people.

@supergtrroblox

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kluneberg Exactly, the Armada is built essentially the same and it looks way better cause of the headlight placement.

Used Car Dealer: This is honestly a piece of crap Wizard: I'll buy it!

@bigpjohnson

3 жыл бұрын

A few hundred bucks and it'll be perfect. Surprised the dealer didnt do some of the smaller fixes and clean it up some. I have a Murano which also had a bad clockspring, $125 for the OE part on ebay and an hour to change it. Fuel sender sensor tracks get gummed up, just clean them with contact cleaner every few years, or $60 a side for new ones. Sway bar bushings are like $10.

I own a 2017 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve, It has been a great truck! Purchased it slightly used, great deal.

@SeishukuS12

3 жыл бұрын

My 2011 Armada has been great too! Air shocks were replaced by previous owner, transmission too. Cats are still original, but given how well it was taken care of by the previous owner, I doubt I'll have any real issues with those... Still prepared to replace manifolds eventually though. Working on replacing the cat back exhaust right now, but that's not the truck's fault, that's a midwest salt thing. lol

Hey car wizard, I run my own performance shop and I specialize in Nissan trucks, I am very familiar with these rigs, Nissan used the same frame for all of the trucks and suv's (they call it the F-alpha platform) which means these things are like lego's everything interchanges. We take the motors from the Titans, armada's, qx56's (vk56de engine) and swap them into the Nissan xterra/frontiers/pathfinders which are 2000lbs lighter in weight. It makes for a really fun rig. Both cars use the same transmission just different bell housings, the exact same transfer case, There is no modifying anything everything just drops in and bolts up because Nissan used the same frame for everything.People also swap suspension parts between the two for longer travel and a wider stance. Currently I am building a supercharged vk56de for my personal xterra with a goal of 500hp. I would HIGHLY recommend an Uprev flash tune for that rig it will actually net you better fuel economy and better performance. It does a lot to help with the drive by wire system and removes factory restrictions like only 80% throttle comand is allowed in 1st gear from the factory. Uprev can remove that. It really improves the car and will cost about $700-800 for a custom tune file made for your truck. Also Trans-go makes a shift kit for that transmission that will really wake it up as well, Also I usually convert to Audi R8 coilpacks as well on all of them.

@lynxmh

3 жыл бұрын

I have often dreamed of doing exactly what you do. Being in Nissan/ infinity enthusiast I always wanted to see if I could drop the VQ 56DEN to a G 37 chassis. Essentially making the infinity his version of an I SF so to speak. Also wondering if the VQ 50 might stuff in one as well. That VQ 50 that they put in the FX 50 was a beast of an engine and I don’t know why they did not you lies it more or make a performance addition of the Pathfinder or frontier. I’d love your website or information just to check out your projects man. Bmxguy08

@HellBaron-rb4vu

3 жыл бұрын

Well where are you?, because you can probably make even more money if you move to the u.a.e. alot of them in that entire reigon.

@aaryeshg.6526

3 жыл бұрын

@@HellBaron-rb4vu you're right. We really like them here. The Armadas are badged as Patrols for us. 😂 I still don't know how are Nissans unreliable in US. Like how? Even the supposed cvt issues are not there for us in the Altimas (we have them as taxis btw). Also Nissan has a special Nismo version of the Patrol. Yes a Nismo Patrol with a slightly different 5.6L V8, VK56VD (has DFi), making about 428 hp.

@MrAvlandrew

3 жыл бұрын

sounds legit lets ride!

@HellBaron-rb4vu

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaryeshg.6526 because toyota, nissan and huyndai make quite the different spec for their cars there, they are nicknamed ''khaliji spec'' which includes alot of changes, some minor and some major, stuff like: different paint jobs, totally different engine cooling, different fuel pumps, etc. And that applies to all of the cars from the lowest speced corolla to the highest end lexus, from the cheapest elentra or accent to the most expensive genesis, etc. Even nissan still manufactures the y61 patrol in the u.a.e to this day. And for the people who don't know this it's not that that region get's outright better cars, it's that the climate is so hostile, their normal production cars literally won't work there, and that is evident in the used market prices to said cars.

Sounds like market manipulation... "don't buy this car".... proceeds to go buy that car

@sakaraist

3 жыл бұрын

the nissan/infiniti avoidance always seems to baffle me, so many people go out of their way to say how unreliable they are without having actually owned one that hasn't been abused that I just don't get it.

@lightningboltschannel525

3 жыл бұрын

@@sakaraist I actually did that with my SL2 Saturn .. someone told me that they were cheep and crappy gm cars and I thought they looked nice and I looked them up and apparently they were supposed to be against Toyotas corolla's and Hondas civics in the '90s.. and since it was cheaper than both I decided to buy it and I loved it ever since

@liblib89

3 жыл бұрын

@@sakaraist Agreed..their higher end cars are just as reliable as any toyota product really

It’s nice that the seller was honest with you! Could you please do some repair videos on this SUV?

I have a 2008 qx56 in this exact color. Currently has 230000 miles. Was towing my travel trailer across country and lost the transmission. Changed transmission and kept towing. I LOVE this truck! I have a new Gls450. The qx56 is still my favorite.

Hoovie is really rubbing off on you. :-O

@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was gonna say!

@Q.Lawrence

3 жыл бұрын

Reggie Reginato I had the same thought. Haha

19:14 uhhhh, practically EVERYTHING that currently sits in my driveway are vehicles that are on your “do not buy” list.

I own a 2008 Infiniti M45 Sport and for its time was very advanced and is still very reliable. These were good times for Infiniti!

Five points: 1) you're missing the front skid plate that actually goes from the front bumper lip to the engine. It has to be removed to get at the oil filter, so somebody probably forgot to put it back on. 2) the oil cooler leak is so incredibly easy to fix. Next time you change your oil, after you pull the oil filter it takes a socket to remove the central nut off the same shaft the oil filter screws onto. No need to disconnect any coolant lines, the pancake cooler pulls straight off. The seal is the EXACT same size as the OEM oil filter o-ring, so in a pinch you can simply remove one from a cheap oil filter and it'll cost less than the OEM seal and work just the same. That seal gets a lot of heat from the engine and hardens as it ages. It's probably good practice to go ahead and replace it every few years. I did mine in 2018, after owning and driving it for almost six years it started to seep a little. 3) the air ride suspension is important for towing heavy trailers, also there is a trailer brake control unit for this, should be included, most people leave them in the glovebox and never install them. After 8 years of owning my Armada the air ride suspension has been perfectly trouble free. 4) I think there might have been a recall on the early year fuel sending units. 5) the only two flaws I've had is a broken vent on the passenger side of the dash, and an occasional annoying false signal on the sonar parking sensors. In other words, no big deal. Keep up on all the fluid changes and scheduled maintenance and it is a very reliable platform. Other than needing a new starter, my brother has had the same experience with his 2008 Armada.

The front fog lights are from the discontinued QX4.

So little rust for being in the Northeast, such a great find

@Mountain-Man-3000

3 жыл бұрын

No chance that thing was in the salt belt for any length of time. It would be a lot worse than it is.

@sicknick6664

3 жыл бұрын

Mulllllgkollgkgkoogookkkookookgo

@conrad463

3 жыл бұрын

That hasn't seen much salt. Come take a peek under some vehicles up here in Minnesota. That's what our summer vehicles look like underneath!

@atex6175

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah even with the undercarriage wash that car wasn't in the northeast long. If that car was in New England it would be rusted out

@tomlind1772

3 жыл бұрын

my buddy has 2005 nissan armanda in ohio. the only rust the exhaust fallling off.

We own a 2018 3.6 Camaro Wizard. Bought it new. 20,000 miles now. We love it. Fast car and sounds great. Hope we don’t have trouble with timing chains for long time.

I have a 2003 Infiniti i35... LOVE it, there are issues popping up all over the place, but they aren't that expensive to fix! Even the SUNROOF still works and the drains aren't clogged!

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

How many miles on yours???

Oh no, the Car Wizard has become infected with the Hoovie virus! Buying Hoopties all the time... ;-P

@hamstirrer6882

3 жыл бұрын

The car-owner virus, geddit?

@Seegalgalguntijak

3 жыл бұрын

@@hamstirrer6882 The "multiple cars needed in quick succession" virus. I have one car. I drive it since 2016. When I buy another car, I get rid of the one I've got now. But to each their own - my comment was not meant in a judgemental way, more like a joke. Which you may not have gotten, I'm sorry.

@hamstirrer6882

3 жыл бұрын

@@Seegalgalguntijak I got the joke, was funnny which is why I replied, and put car owner as a play on corona

@Seegalgalguntijak

3 жыл бұрын

@@hamstirrer6882 Okay, I love good puns, but I didn't see that one coming, even after it ran right over me, lol

@JoeyCiccotti

3 жыл бұрын

He contracted HOOVIE-19

Congrats on the buy. I have a 2010, and have luckily only run into some issues/quirks: Look for engine sludge - this is a common issue for high-mileage used vehicles, and will require replacing the valve covers since they have baffles built into them prior to the PCV valves, which will also be clogged. Parts are relatively inexpensive if you don't go to the dealer. From there, synthetic oil changes at 3,000 should keep issues away. Check radiator - end caps can/will eventually leak Want to the car to seem more modern? update the radio for $20 and the interior lighting for $15. Bluetooth transmitter for radio - Stock Bluetooth is only for phone calls, not music - this will fix it. To reduce electic noise, use the always-on outlet to the left of the analog clock on the center console. I set my transmitter to 107.7 here on the East coast, but you may have a better blank station out where you are. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V27CYPT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Interior LED bulb replacements - this made a huge difference - much brighter inside, and made it seem like a modern car www.amazon.com/Classy-Autos-Infiniti-Interior-Package/dp/B00I3PRCQY

Can’t help but notice his hoist needs balancing as I do this for a living lol

@JoeDeezy

3 жыл бұрын

Is it dangerous?

@harrypestell4440

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but no it’s not too far out of level so not too dangerous although still not ideal

@1986krazy

3 жыл бұрын

Unless it was just the camera angle? Sometimes that can just throw off how things look, due to the perspective. Could be a possibility

@The_Redkween

3 жыл бұрын

My brother owns a lift sales/install company. He agreed that it needed balancing

YEAH YACHT VIDEO! I love your videos, keep them comming. I think you being a bit out of your element in the boat series makes it very entertaining and inspiring an impulse to venture outside of the comfort zone of known experiences. 500k subs soon!

Please make a video of that lovley blue Mercedes-Benz W124!!

@waltpartymiller6802

3 жыл бұрын

Please, yes, agreed!

@SImpleeSTARstruCK

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agree!

Wizard those stains on the A pillars might be leaking sunroof drains.

@fehlrock

3 жыл бұрын

DOH !

I appreciate the detail inspection and honesty! Yes, its usually a fuel tank sending unit that resolves the SES light. Also, what brand flashlight model did you used in the video-it was bright-I'm looking for another one-I didn't see it in your amazon stuff. Thanks.

I love mine. It’s a 4x4 and it’s been a great work truck. Has over 212k+ miles at this point. Heated rear seats like the newest expensive trucks. And all the back windows open even the quarter windows. If you pull out the cup holder in the rear console there is a hidden handle release to remove the console w/O tools.

Now fate will spite the Car Wizard and this QX56 will be the most reliable vehicle he's ever had.

@ElectroG33k

3 жыл бұрын

It literally will be. As long as he simply changes the oil here and there I guarantee this truck will keep hauling ass for at least another 200k miles

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElectroG33k Some guy on here said his has over 400,000 miles,original engine and transmission,sounds pretty reliable and durable to me,im wondering why the Wizard says don't buy it???

@ElectroG33k

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercedesbenzs600bash there are guys on the forums that have over 600k miles with no major repairs original trans and motor.

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElectroG33k Thats really impressive,I've always had my eye on the Surburban or Yukon XL but this QX56 is pretty intriguing....

Speaking about towing, Car Wizard, didn't you have a Dodge Ram truck for that? Oh, and I also remember seeing a video about a really awesome old 80s GMC tow truck with a diesel engine in it - where is that beast? I would have liked to see it in action, doing its job what it was meant to do... (Or getting fixed so that it can do its job again)

@oliverdelgado6952

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I wonder about that gmc too

@nperry106

3 жыл бұрын

That Ram couldn't tow 9,000 lbs. I too have wondered about the GMC Brigadier and if he still has it.

love your videos, lots of information for the average joe, thanks

Maaan this guy is just smart. And someone that loves what he does. And is a wizard at it.

Good buy. I've owned my 2007 Titan for 12+ years. It has been the best vehicle I have ever owned, super reliable. I totally disagree with your previous assessment to "not buy". Way better than the domestic trucks I drive for my job!

@adamgraham6265

3 жыл бұрын

My dad has his with 200K miles but it has the fuel sending unit problem, broken power seats, and broken airbags but he loves it!

@jasonw8124

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamgraham6265 My friend has a 2004 Armada in nearly perfect condition. Has a common electrical glitch that prevents it from starting sometimes, I'd buy it from him but it's only 2WD. Some of these "serious" problems on these older rigs are usually very easy to fix, just like the old Hondas when their relays would go bad. New $10 relay, voila. Just like the airbag issue, prob a clock spring. Happens on all modern vehicles after they get old. Still wayyyy better than domestics!

@adamgraham6265

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonw8124 OMG my dads has that same issue! The starting issue is so strange. My dads also has a weird clicking noise coming from the power folding seats and i think the air pump for the auto leveling suspension might be going out since it makes a strange noise sometimes

@jasonw8124

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamgraham6265 All of those fancy doo-dads never last on any brand of vehicle. I've seen those items fail on every 2000's+ SUVs that had them. That's why the QX56 in this video had the air susp swapped to regular. I guess that's also why my Titan is so reliable, no fancy doo-dads since it's a truck.

@sakaraist

3 жыл бұрын

Titans are pretty much the only personal trucks we see up in my part of northern canada that are older than 5 years. Everyone has an f150/250/350 for work but those things are commonly mechanically ready to fall apart within a couple years and by the 5 year mark rust has taken a pretty hard toll on em. and i don't even remember the last time I saw more than a few dodge rams a month.

You guys are fantastic 👏 And a wonderful reminder that the American dream is not dead, it's a lot of work

It is soon comforting to see the "Dynamic Duo" in action again.👍🏽

I'm looking forward to watching you maintain this truck. I have a first gen QX56 as well (a 2010), and while it was never a vehicle I had really considered buying, I'm really liking it the longer I own it. It is fairly easy to work on ( I do 90% of the work on it myself), can carry a ridiculous amount of gear, it tows like a champ, and it is amazing for cross country road trips (aside from emptying your bank account from gas fill-ups). Just make sure to bypass the transmission cooler in the radiator or you are guaranteed to kill the transmission.

What a beautiful old W124 in the background there! Those were the last really good Mercedes Benz cars!

@chrisromanczuk1468

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I want to see that 300E so bad. I love mine 1987 almost 300xxxkms :)

@Mortalomena

3 жыл бұрын

Ehh they are good if you dont buy the Jetronic junk. Also the carb ones not that good either.

@billbosch9127

3 жыл бұрын

F MB. Junk💩

@chrisromanczuk1468

3 жыл бұрын

@@billbosch9127 Prior to 1995 they were VERY good cars. Even the early E320 models were good and cheap cars. If you never owned one, you wouldn't know.

@billbosch9127

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisromanczuk1468 I owned an 89 300e. POS. Never again.

should have gotten a personalized plate: "DONTBUY"

@nathansmith3401

3 жыл бұрын

Or "DOASISAY"

We loved our 07' Armada. In the end it was a check engine light due to an inter evap leak, an airbag light, a air ride fail, the driver seat stuck and an engine tick that did it in. I have a BMW X5 50i now but that land yacht was fantastic for young kids, towing stuff, lowering all seats and stuffing it to the brim from the stores. We miss it dearly but all the problems you mentioned made it dumb to fix and better to trade it in for something newer for the wife

Hey car wizard. I really love your content. It teaches you a lot about mechanics. I've been watching almost all of your vids since I discovered you channel. thanks hoovies garage

Mr.Weezard, has been on a shopping spree! Love it

My '06 Armada, owned since '07, has been super reliable. The only major issue I've had with is that I've got an ABS sensor going out, I think, which is confusing the ABS controller. Regarding your fuel sender issue, there was a recall on that back in '09, I believe, so it seems likely that could be the issue. Mine is also relegated to being used for hauling trailers, dogs and goats, for the most part. 150k mi and still going strong with only basic maintenance needed over the years.

That SUV look like if it had an front accident before. The different exterior color, the airbag an the white marker identification on plastic parts in the engine bay gave me that impression.

Hey Wizard iv just noticed, you and your lovely wife are almost at 500k subscriber's!!! You guys are Great and I wish you all the luck in the world. 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

I owned a 06 and 08 and really like them but there was one issue I encountered on both models and it was with the brakes. At random times under normal braking the breaks would make this this horrible sound as if the anti-lock activated for no reason. The break pedal would feel super weird as well. After turning the SUV off and starting back up it would be gone. Of course the mechanics were never able to replicate until it happened again and I took it to them without turning the vehicle off and they noticed what I was talking about. Still, they were stumped and couldn't diagnosed what would make it behave like that.

I love it when every time he buys something he says "isn't it beautiful Mrs. Wizard?"

Had one of these to about 150k, very few problems. Sold it because I started to get nervous about big repairs (especially cats/manifolds), got an Expedition that has been way more problematic. My air suspension still worked, helped make it a great tow vehicle.

Owned 4 Maximas between 1996 and 04, Q50 now, while not perfect, their V6 has been ROCK solid.

We have a 2016 QX80. Absolutely love the car. Big, heavy and SAFE. Rides down the road like a dream. 400hp is crazy, but it's fun.

@aaryeshg.6526

3 жыл бұрын

The Nismo Patrol (yes a Nismo version of the Armada/Patrol, same truck) is even more insane than these. 🤣 We have them in the middle east. Idk why it even exists but is still cool nonetheless.

*2 problems with vehicle* “See this is why you buy Toyota, don’t buy Nissan” 🤣

@325xitgrocgetter

3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised Scotty Kilmer doesn't chime in.

@liblib89

3 жыл бұрын

@@325xitgrocgetter Right lmao

@machtschnell7452

3 жыл бұрын

Timing chains >>> Timing belts.

@liblib89

3 жыл бұрын

@@machtschnell7452 agreed

@CS-oo6hs

3 жыл бұрын

@@machtschnell7452 only if they’re good ones. On TSI engines before around 2012, VW cheaped out and chose poor quality timing chains which would stretch prematurely, apparently because the factory that made them used worn out dies. This was a big issue on the early 1.2TSI especially, because the tensioner was hydraulic and the oil pressure could drop when not used for a while, potentially causing the stretched chain to be not tensioned properly allowing it to jump.

I've always liked the styling of this thing too, I was just telling my wife the other day when I saw one how much I like it.

Couple things to keep in mind with those as well as the qx80s is the control arms like to seize right up making alignments next to impossible unless you cut them out and replace them. It’s especially bad in northern states. We’ve had customers come in for their 15k alignment and both fronts and rears were seized right up. If that one is equipped with adaptive cruise control a faulty ICC sensor (forward facing radar) can in some cases result in a crank no start due to CAN comm errors. Faulty clusters are also somewhat common on those which can result in a no start.

What happened to Nissan? Back on the 90's they were a go to car.

@BrorAppelsin

3 жыл бұрын

The french.

@rxtuninginc8444

3 жыл бұрын

Renault happened.

@fehlrock

3 жыл бұрын

French, and Carlos Goshen.... :( Japanese wanna lock him up

The beginning with Car Wizard hiding from Mrs. Wizard was HILARIOUS!

For real on the Nissan seats being comfy. I wish more car manufacturers did whatever they do for seats. I've had many an Altima as rental cars before and I always loved how comfy their seats are.

I drove one of the early Armadas, and I was impressed how nimble and easy to drive it was, how easy it was to see out of, and all while still being giant and cushy!

Mrs. Wizard - "I've got my part done!" Points at Mr. Wizard !

@tabajaralabs

3 жыл бұрын

someone gotta run the shop and pay the bills...

I love the Infiniti QX56! Very classy. Still would rather have a LX470 instead tho

@stoptellingmewhattowrite

3 жыл бұрын

Price difference is huge though.

@jaubuchon28

3 жыл бұрын

That's like saying "I love escalades, but a g wagen would be better"

@slowspecv69

3 жыл бұрын

Can’t tow like a armada/qx

My 2009 fx35 has the oil adapter/oil cooler leak. I could not figure out what was leaking until I saw this. You are awesome. Thanks!

Electrical tape is good for covering pesky dash warning lights; it worked well on my Subaru GL and DL in the '80s.

Hey I used to work at an auction, those stains may be water damage/water stains on the front pillars inside.

That staining on the a-pillar cloth is from water. Add in the mismatched cowl, and this was likely a wreck rebuild at least in the windsheild area. Either it was a broken/removed windsheild, or a replacement that wasn't sealed properly when initially replaced.

Clock spring failure... so common on Nissan’s! I’m in the UK, my wife drives a little Nissan Note which had the same issue, and I was very pleased with how easy it is to repair yourself!

I bought a 2010 last summer. I love it! It's a Titan pickup wearing a tuxedo.

Never thought I'd hear somone say they bought a luxury suv for its towing capacity.

Had one of these growing up, parents still drive it daily. And we still use it to tow stuff all the time. It has almost 170k and has been 100% reliable. No serious issues, just regular maintenance.

Great video, Mr. Wizard. You’ve come a long way.

Love the channel dave👍

Please show us that Mercedes 300E!!!!

These are the same reasons I bought my '02 Sequoia 3 years ago. Even with 315k miles on it, the interior, exterior and frame are just as good as Wizard's beast.

@TheGuruStud

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's called not being in the rust belt lol

Ms Wizard camera work is always Impressive... all about the angles..

Thanks for the video! Good info. Im used to dealing with german cars repairs, so repairs on this thing seems like a steal. 😆

I love these! My uncle had one when I was 9 and he let me drive it haha.

Wizard are you going to do a video on that blue w124?

Lakeshore Blue Metallic Slate!!!! My 2005 Q45 is this color. The Nissan Pathfinder Armada you got there looks beautiful!

@mercedesbenzs600bash

3 жыл бұрын

Any major problems over the years and how many miles???

You know, my parents bought an armada new in 2005. They still drive it to this day with over 180,000 miles. It had major abs electrical issues in the first year but Nissan resolved these issues and this truck has been great! Leaks a little oil, but my Dad loves this thing and will drive it into the ground. (Never changed the catalytic converters as well)

That’s a nice truck but I’d take the same year LX 470 all day, juast based on reliability.

@StayinZooted

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt that be an LX470?

@mauricemotors8207

3 жыл бұрын

There pretty reliable other than a few things

@christophermartin972

3 жыл бұрын

@@StayinZooted oops you are correct sir!

@kingssuck06

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah and you’d pay A LOT more for it too

@liblib89

3 жыл бұрын

these are pretty damn reliable though..i’ve seen numerous with over 400k miles

Just got à Séquoia and it a new love

Nice ride Wizard! Love my 08 Titan! Cajun B Pipes install and tune next video???

A repainted cowl and waters staining on both A pillars might suggest that there was some damage to the cowl and a possible windshield replacement that went with the cowl damage.

Wizard: look at this cool infinity Me: looking at that w124 next to it

I wanna see a video on that w124 Mercedes!!

This monster was sort of the first real sign that Infiniti/Nissan was in serious trouble, where they just started mailing it in. Those things were crazy expensive new, and the gas mileage made you wish you were driving something more economical, like say a Hummer, instead. Definitely better fix that gas gauge if you are towing with that thing. The range is going to be about 100 miles with a big boat hooked to it.

In my little hometown in Poland there is one black, tinted windows, purrs so nice, and it's been on the road for a few years now. You got me checking the listings for one now.

Nice find! If you ever run into the cracked manifold issue, just slap some JBA long tubes and catted downpipes plus a tune on it and you'll be good to go for a long time. No more manifold, no more cracking issues!

@nathanlewis5682

3 жыл бұрын

And some header wrap to save the sparkplug boots from the heat. I heard header wraps can cut heat around the headers by almost 100 degrees.

@Divot84

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanlewis5682 The wrap is a good idea, but melting boots on a 5.6 isn't a worry since it's coil on plug in the heads.

My Infiniti M35x has been bulletproof! 275,000 miles on it and it's still going strong!

@fredwilliams7893

3 жыл бұрын

So has my 08 M45 sport. Good times for for Infiniti. 👍

@Curryolla

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredwilliams7893 Yep. Can't say I have the same faith in my 2018 Q50 Hybrid!

I absolutely love the looks of the older Lincoln MKX (like 08 to 10) but after researching it and finding out it had an internal water pump I refused for years to buy one. Fast forward to now and I am so glad I stayed away from them. I still love the way they look and wish I could get one that someone put an old 300 inline six ford motor in or a 5.0.

I had a 2011 platinum armada treated me well, towed my 5500 lb camper with it. Gas mileage was bad while towing but it was very stable and rode well. The main issue we had was with the ac/head door actuators in the dash (replaced them twice) where there would only be hot or cold on drivers side. I never had the exhaust manifold issue but a company called Cajun B pipes makes replacement headers that solve the issue for good. That in Texas the AC was very weak and couldn't keep up. Everything else about it was pretty good! It met its end in a bad hail storm and got totaled.