Shhhh! Don't tell the CAR WIZARD's wife he bought a 2008 Infiniti QX56!

[@seanjones2456]

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

[@Bicketybam68]

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]

That's a good idea.

[@derrickthomas5686]

Lmao

[@snapos6115]

@@Bicketybam68 nice thinking.

[@2H80vids]

@@Bicketybam68 Sounds like a plan.😁

[@Matt_from_Florida]

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

[@theshadowman1398]

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

[@a1phamalestud]

The hoovie virus or hooptie virus

[@99_friety]

Luckily he can work on it himself

[@ryanmalin]

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

[@stevenplaskett7728]

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

[@a1phamalestud]

@ thank you

[@Q__tube]

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

[@fubarnz]

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

[@S13KON]

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

[@Mabeylater293]

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

[@aaryeshg.6526]

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]

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

[@walkerholmes4426]

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]

Yep, had a Cadillac do the same

[@rednecktech9485]

My infiniti G37 had the same issue.

[@thetechlibrarian]

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

[@TheSamuraiRonin]

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

[@vel6979]

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

[@meatmissilef111]

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]

So true.

[@kuebby]

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]

Hahaha!!! Spot on!

[@appleiphone69]

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

[@dericanslum1696]

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

[@mattmiller1246]

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

[@conrad463]

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

[@johnhoey4605]

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

[@geraldtone5914]

@@johnhoey4605 All white women are named Sarah.

[@TheRealDougEstale]

@@geraldtone5914 Nope, Karen

[@monkeyCmonkeyDoo]

@@johnhoey4605 Mrs.

[@wurly164]

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

[@rsprockets7846]

Yeah next purchase a A2V. Catamaran

[@Frank-mm2yp]

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

[@maximase86]

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

[@Justkevin377]

I thought they would have edited that out.

[@brianwatson3705]

@@maximase86 and upload it to Pornhub ?

[@ryanlangan1060]

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

[@asdf89sdf]

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

[@goyadressunofficial]

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

[@bigpjohnson]

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.

[@tvit182]

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

[@Goigigandfriends]

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]

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]

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]

@@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

[@jordanciaramitaro6351]

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

[@WinkelManBearPig]

This

[@miguelalfoya2031]

Yeap, very common issue...

[@stevenplaskett7728]

Looks like a windshield or Sun roof leak yes

[@patfootc]

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

[@S13KON]

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

[@Dbird613]

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]

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]

He knows his vehicles.

[@fehlrock]

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

[@Huskasin]

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]

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

[@rickb6694]

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

[@drb2323]

Bulbous....

[@tripleo4255]

Chodez 4lyfe

[@skrawny-clown-snatcherofth8651]

My mind went ha its a chode

[@DHarri9977]

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

[@DJDREXTV]

Either Ms wizard is tall or car wizard is short.

[@magmomwise]

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]

I agree. My QX80 has been flawless

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

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

[@hamstirrer6882]

The car-owner virus, geddit?

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

@@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]

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

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

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

[@JoeyCiccotti]

He contracted HOOVIE-19

[@lyfandeth]

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

[@nukedathlonman]

Hoovie is really rubbing off on you. :-O

[@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast]

That's what I was gonna say!

[@Q.Lawrence]

Reggie Reginato I had the same thought. Haha

[@harrypestell4440]

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

[@JoeDeezy]

Is it dangerous?

[@harrypestell4440]

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

[@1986krazy]

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]

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

[@bmxguy08]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

sounds legit lets ride!

[@HellBaron-rb4vu]

@@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.

[@Karlkn]

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

[@SeishukuS12]

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

[@irish3183]

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]

like , like , like

[@Kluneberg]

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]

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

[@805NAVE]

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

[@stoptellingmewhattowrite]

Price difference is huge though.

[@jaubuchon28]

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

[@slowspecv69]

Can’t tow like a armada/qx

[@guguimke5799]

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

[@sakaraist]

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]

@@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]

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

[@josephcarland]

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

[@BrorAppelsin]

The french.

[@rxtuninginc8444]

Renault happened.

[@fehlrock]

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

[@tommyolsen8224]

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

[@waltpartymiller6802]

Please, yes, agreed!

[@SImpleeSTARstruCK]

Yes agree!

[@DaveSomething]

should have gotten a personalized plate: "DONTBUY"

[@nathansmith3401]

Or "DOASISAY"

[@bradsburgess4806]

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

[@seven4185]

Plus thicc

[@alex4king2023]

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

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

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]

Yes I wonder about that gmc too

[@nperry106]

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

[@pdotsmith57]

Love it find you a M45 Infiniti the 2003-2004 you’ll love it trust me

[@stephanomartinez3508]

The 1990-95 Q45 and the model M you speak of are the ONLY 2 infiniti models i consider

[@pdotsmith57]

@@stephanomartinez3508 Yes infinities are the best cars the 1990 1995 Q45 is the best!

[@digitalrailroader]

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

[@csgarage3682]

Well Mr Wizard You are wrong and I am disapointed I own an Armada Platinum 2010 4WD and it has given me ZERO issues in 128,000 miles I beg to differ Nissan Armadas are the best SUVs on the market apples to apples Infinitis ate Armadas plus $20k for fluff You started your video saying Dont buy Armadas and Infinities bc they have so many issues, yet all you found are normAl wear on a high milleage SUV Try that on a shitty Land Rover or BMW or Tahoe or Expedition and see what happens ! Very disapointed with your untrue assessment

[@Dzan500]

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

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

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

[@sicknick6664]

Mulllllgkollgkgkoogookkkookookgo

[@conrad463]

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]

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]

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

[@ccc3350]

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.

[@liblib89]

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

[@325xitgrocgetter]

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

[@liblib89]

@@325xitgrocgetter Right lmao

[@machtschnell7452]

Timing chains >>> Timing belts.

[@liblib89]

@@machtschnell7452 agreed

[@CS-oo6hs]

@@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.

[@RSfandude]

Are these cars reliable? im interested on a 2019 QX50

[@fredwilliams7893]

Yes .good times for Infiniti. My 08 M45 Sport has been very reliable. Keep in mine all the issues on this suv is a reflection of bad proper maintenance and not necessarily that it is a Infiniti. Keeping up on ALL THE MAINTENANCE IS KEY TO THE LONG-TERM LIFE.

[@mobin5547]

the 2019 qx50 comes with a cvt that’s been known to be highly unreliable. However good car in general. I would go for a last year production model of qx70 which was 2017. They come with a powerful, reliable 3.7L v6 that has a good exhaust note and a bulletproof 7 speed transmission. It comes with a rear biased, AWD. The downsides are, it’s a bit small on the inside since it’s a coupe design and the mileage isn’t the best. Also it doesn’t have apple car play or android auto like the qx50.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@fredwilliams7893 Most definitely the truth..

[@mattmayo3539]

The front fog lights are from the discontinued QX4.

[@JoshRocks712]

my cousin has an 06 armada with around 220k and it’s mint. she takes it into the shop and they’re so surprised at how reliable it is. it must be a unicorn haha

[@RoninX4]

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

[@christophermartin972]

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

[@StayinZooted]

Wouldnt that be an LX470?

[@mauricemotors8207]

There pretty reliable other than a few things

[@christophermartin972]

@@StayinZooted oops you are correct sir!

[@kingssuck06]

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

[@liblib89]

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

[@fredwilliams7893]

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!

[@ferrarienzokl]

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

[@fehlrock]

DOH !

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

Please show us that Mercedes 300E!!!!

[@emericaman16]

You can tow the yacht now. Finish fixing it!

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

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

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

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

[@Mortalomena]

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

[@billbosch9127]

F MB. Junk💩

[@chrisromanczuk1468]

@@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]

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

[@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic]

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

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

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

[@geoffmatthews8302]

Come on Wizard- what’s happening with the V12 hot rod

[@fehlrock]

Exactly !!

[@jacobgreenmanedlion1863]

I’m more interested in the 124 with the rare leather interior for that year

[@General-gu8it]

The car Wizard just got hooptie buying virus thanks to Hovie 😂

[@trustbuster23]

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.

[@kencrouch668]

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

[@tabajaralabs]

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

[@md2k8]

For the future buy this, not that video on crossovers this summer, Kelly Stumpe (The Car Mom) will lead this video with the Car Wizard at Omega Auto Clinic, during her visit on a business trip. It is only a six-hour drive from St. Louis, Missouri, where Kelly resides. She will plan to visit the state of Kansas, as well as the city of Wichita to talk about more vehicles for mothers with young children. She will also plan to visit Nebraska and Oklahoma, as well. When the Car Wizard bought his 2008 Infiniti QX56 two months ago, it would be a great choice for a large SUV, other than the Lincoln Navigator and the Cadillac Escalade to suit the mothers and the young children. But, these QX56's/Armada's are well known for the catalytic converters to fail miserably, because the Car Wizard explained about this before to not buy one of these vehicles. Otherwise, there will be more buy this, not that videos than the Car Wizard will do later in the year. Thanks.

[@alexklein455]

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

[@quinnjim]

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]

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.

[@noway234]

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

[@ChrisGrantForReal]

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.

[@jayjaycastelli9178]

I always thought the newer body styles of these QX56’s (the more round ones) kinda look like a beluga whale... especially the white ones 😂

[@jaggal16]

yea 😂

[@jaggal16]

that was the first thing that came to mind

[@JDMSwervo2001]

I always thought they looks like a rhino

[@jblyon2]

A mcmansion was going up on the way to one of my remote offices. Totally out of place for the area. Hideous house and landscaping. Way overdone in a 'look how much money we don't really have' way. When it was finally done and the people moved in what was pulling out of the driveway? A new beluga whale QX56. Very fitting.

[@JBM425]

As far as cars the Wizard doesn't recommend, I am still drawn to the 2017-19 Nissan Pathfinder because I need the occasional cargo capacity and towing needs that my Toyota Avalon Hybrid obviously doesn't. The seats are very comfortable, it rides nicely, the SL trim is in a sweet spot price-wise (although I like the heated/cooled seats in the Platinum trim), and they come at bargain prices. I came close to pulling the trigger on a Nissan Certified pre-owned 2017 Pathfinder. So why didn't I? Three dreaded letters: C-V-T. I am still very leery of the Nissan CVT transmission given its reputation, especially for towing. I figured that buying one with the manufacturer's certified pre-owned coverage would be valuable insurance, but the little voice inside of me keeps telling me I'd be better off with a 2014 Highlander with over 100K than a much newer Pathfinder with 30K but that CVT. (I see Nissan just unveiled the 2022 Pathfinder, and the good news/bad news is that they are finally replacing the CVT with a traditional automatic transmission... but the bad news is, it's the notorious ZF 9-speed.)

[@martinsvensson6884]

I see a w124...

[@kuebby]

I just hate the shape of that car. One of my least favorite ever of any brand. I'm glad they got rid of it for the QX80 (Patrol) and actually started selling a Nissan Patrol in America, with whatever dumbass name it has.

[@DerekCully]

The leather and the paint on Infiniti’s leaves a bunch to be desired; especially in comparison to Lexus and especially euro paint quality.

[@alexklein455]

Wrong. Infiniti made one of the most comfortable seats in that Era while Lexus was more still and sporty.

[@DerekCully]

@@alexklein455; you’re welcome to an opinion...As am I. My family owned two G class Infiniti cars from the era. The leather was super cheap along with super thin paint that mar’d easily . Feel free to check out what car detailers think of Infiniti’s leather and paint on a detail forum.

[@alexklein455]

@@DerekCully paint quality I'm not sure about. I know they were definitely better than Honda at the time. But even today infini seats are way more comfortable than lexus or most competition. One thing Nissan is good at is seat comfort.

[@thebigmacd]

@@alexklein455 when someone says the leather is poor quality it doesn't mean the seats are uncomfortable...

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@alexklein455 Really good to know....

[@agostinodibella9939]

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

[@samfallow18]

SalesGuy: I'll never sell this after Wizard's review. Wizard: *enters the salesroom.

[@jg6579]

Three years ago I bought a 2006 Infiniti Q56 with 580,000 kms (360,000 miles) for $1000 Cdn. While it had some issues that thing was as smooth running as new. I would of kept it but it was too hard on gas with a 2 hour commute. Sold it and made $800 so it all worked out.

[@kenpringle563]

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

[@senseofstile]

Great info. I realize the Infiniti is very similar to Nissan. However it would be interesting to see a "Buy this not that" Infiniti video. I am curious about the Infiniti SUV that is smaller than this one, QX50.

[@johncapidecallu8076]

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

[@city-munky]

I had a 2006 QX56 I miss everything about it but the gas mileage. Towing in it and my Titan was a dream.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Any problems,how many miles???

[@sofadviolator]

Holy shit that looks like my old one. Traded it in a few years ago. Check the music hard drive and if there's alot of Depeche Mode, it's mine. Loved it. Got a Chevy Volt.

[@reelreeler8778]

Wow....you went from 14 mpg to 42 mpg :)

[@sofadviolator]

@@reelreeler8778 yep, then I got a Diesel Mercedes GLK, then a Mitsubishi outlander, currently in a 06 Honda Ridgeline. Hoovie and I share this....'issue' with cars lol.

[@TheGuruStud]

@@reelreeler8778 then he sold it after he got 0 miles per gallon walking when it stranded him lol

[@steve-o5859]

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.

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

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.

[@ricecakeFTW]

Or just drive it with these known issues knowing its a 15 year old truck and live its last several years towing vehicles only for you to find out, alot of those small problems arent a big issue and the truck preformed well as is.

[@shannonlee3671]

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

[@BeefSnot]

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]

How many miles on yours???

[@pearl571]

that w124 though....

[@scottfirman]

Why didn't you tell me about the Quest? I bought one last August. I had to put timing chains and guides in it. I had one mechanic quote me $3,500. Sorry but thats blue book value for it. I spent $500 on the job that included a few tools I didnt have. The engine DID NOT have to come out like I was told. I replaced the valve covers and alternator adjusting bolt . The Van had lots of things already replaced so I think I got a great deal on something that someone else already dumped a lot of money into it.

[@jasonw8124]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

Shoot our 2005 armada is bulletproof 250k and still runs like new. Gets abused Oil may get changed once a year Tows. Hauls. You can’t beat it. The 5 spd auto is stout as well as the engine. Now it has caught on fire before. But it has been forgiven. And is such a great beast.

[@justinh3540]

So wizard what did you eventually end up “paying” for it?

[@rxtuninginc8444]

I'd say $3500-4500

[@liblib89]

If you watched the video he traded it for a motorcycle

[@matthewschoenemann]

I own a 2004 Expedition with the 3v 5.4 V8. Runs and drives perfect with 228k+ miles and will probably go to 250k no problem. Haven't had to do any major work on it, just change the oil every 4k miles.

[@davidkaminski615]

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]

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

[@g-mang-man7924]

Worked on Toyotas for almost 25 years. Except for a short stint at a Honda Nissan dealership. Learned to love Hondas, Nissan....Dear Lord....never again. From 2005 to 2009 I lived the miserable life of a Nissan tech. After dealing with Nissan trucks, and Nissan schools, and factory reps....I was done. To this day, I always say, I will PUSH my Tacoma, (before my Taco I owned a 2000 Tundra but the Taco is a TRD Off Road with the rear diff lock and A-Trac a beast off road) with only 3 wheels on it, stuck up to the hubs in mud before I would EVER own a Nissan truck. Wizard....my friend....good luck.

[@lorencooper6043]

I wanna see a video on that w124 Mercedes!!

[@jholthenrichs]

I bought an '07 Armada new in Jan 2007. Put over 200,000 miles on it with very little maintenance cost. My daughter bought a used 2014 Murano. Been great. Bought a POS 2000 Altima stick shift. It was literally $400 and headed to the junk yard. Been super reliable. Every brand has their achilles heel. My brand new Honda Accord was a POS. 1990 Taurus SHO was a POS. So it all depends. Maintenance plays a big part.

[@joshblount133]

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.

[@md2k8]

I would stay away from the Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country, the older GM minivans, as well as the older Toyota Corolla's and the older Honda Civic's, after they had so many problems in the past. The 2008 Infiniti QX56 is a large SUV, that I would not own, but I can still buy a newer Mazda CX-9 or a newer Mitsubishi Outlander with the 3 L V6 engine. I am hoping that the next buy this, not that video would be for minivans and/or other crossover vehicles later this month or earlier next month. Thank you very much and enjoy Super Bowl LV (55), if you have the chance to watch, because the big game is being held in Tampa Bay this year. Adios to everyone!!!

[@damilolaakanni]

It's a good looking SUV, but I'd rather get a Lexus LX 470. Better styling and a bullet proof engine.

[@booster8497]

5.6 Nissan is pretty solid engine and with great power too

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

They're pretty much in different classes. This is more of an Escalade competitor, just a comfortable luxury SUV. The lx470 is a full on offroader

[@Eldomibori]

@@booster8497 Yeah but they do have issues with the cats and timing chains

[@booster8497]

@@Eldomibori well nothing is perfect. They all have their issues. These are really good engines when compared to everything out there

[@Eldomibori]

@@booster8497 I have a car with the VK56. It is a solid motor, especially if you know how to work on it yourself. But those catalytic converters are expensive. Especially if you can’t work on it yourself. You have to pull the engine out to access the manifold.

[@billharris3650]

Not all Nissan product is bad. You just have to be very picky. I have a 2013 D40 Navara with the YD25Ti Turbo diesel with the 6 speed manual, It's done nearly 320,000 k's (200,000 miles) and yes I have had to fix a few things but nothing major. 1 driveshaft universal, replaced the evaporator for the aircon and the clock spring, apart from that it's been serviced every 10,000k's (6000 miles) and still starts first time and happily tows my race car for 5 - 6 hours with no problems. It's also my work vehicle and does 50,000k's (30,000 miles) per year. Just avoid the ones with the auto or CVT box as they are made by Jatco and they are renown for being crap.

[@berts5535]

My ‘06 Armada has 260k miles. She’s never given me any issues.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Are you serious because I was really thinking about buying one,what problems have you had????

[@berts5535]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash yup, I’ve only had to replace the fuel pump and catalytic converters. Given the mileage, that’s to be expected.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@berts5535 Sounds pretty impressive,hows the ride quality and the seat comfort???

[@berts5535]

I’ve had three Armadas with and without the self leveling rear suspension and they all rode pretty good. My current Armada is a ‘06 and rides great. The shocks were replaced once. The newest Armada I had was a 2011 and was awesome as well. Also, they have a lot of power and torque. I can easily do a burn out and do donuts. The reliability has been great on all my Armadas. Just standard maintenance required for the most part!

[@denitipuric1130]

Good luck car wizard! My wife hates when I keep buying cars but hey lol and please make a video about the beautiful 124 next to you

[@WimlyDoon]

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

[@marquettejackson]

Car wizard I agree with you. I'll never buy a modern day nissan. The quality of them went down really badly. The last nissan I owned was a 85 sentra base model and that was back in 94 when I was in highschool. Now the cars (suvs) I'm looking to get is the 2008 to 2014 ford escape, 2008 to 2012 jeep liberty, and 2010 to 2012 rav 4.

[@Cynical_Ninja]

Looks lovely! ...if you're blind 😆

[@baselhs]

I’ve never understood the hate against Infiniti. I have a 9 year old (2012) Infiniti M37 with 124k miles that has ZERO issues. I never done anything other than routine maintenance. It’s still in showroom condition. Yes Nissans has issues especially with CVTs but Infinitis usually has proper transmissions and higher build quality.

[@philiplee7604]

Shameless promotion for the dealership. Probably paid dealers wholesale buy price just to clear this from their lot.

[@miketyler4536]

i had the 2006 and the Manifolds broke on both sides ! Then I bought the Pathfinder and the Trans had a loose bolt in the trans!! NO MORE NISSANS EVER FOR ME! The last good year was the 91!

[@Curryolla]

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

[@fredwilliams7893]

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

[@Curryolla]

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

[@stevenneese2823]

I dont know man, my infiniti m35 I've had for several years and she is still running great. Over the past 3 years I've probably only spent $1000+- on standard maintenance issues, and she's just at about 100k miles. My other infiniti m56s has 60k miles and is just running perfect. However, that damn oil cooler gasket will absolutely go bad on every nissan product there is. Ya sure are right about that. Not saying they are toyotas or anything lol