The car wizard should take this to Hoovies and have him fix these problems.
@Bicketybam683 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.
@2004RADMAN3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea.
@derrickthomas56863 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@snapos61153 жыл бұрын
@@Bicketybam68 nice thinking.
@2H80vids3 жыл бұрын
@@Bicketybam68 Sounds like a plan.😁
@Goigigandfriends3 жыл бұрын
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! 🧙♂️
@emeyer69633 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.
@emeyer69633 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.
@Goigigandfriends3 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
@walkerholmes44263 жыл бұрын
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
@stevenreynolds23273 жыл бұрын
Yep, had a Cadillac do the same
@rednecktech94853 жыл бұрын
My infiniti G37 had the same issue.
@thetechlibrarian3 жыл бұрын
Yes they’re not watertight they have drain holes in them you Gotta make sure they’re clean
@TheSamuraiRonin3 жыл бұрын
My altima too. I thought the cracks in the corners of the windshield seeps water inside
@vel69793 жыл бұрын
I have another car but I probably have it worst since the carpet is wet also
@Matt_from_Florida3 жыл бұрын
NEVER say "yacht" during an IRS audit. Say "old broken boat."
@jordanciaramitaro63513 жыл бұрын
Maybe check the sunroof drains to make sure your sunroof isn’t leaking causing those stains on the pillars.
@WinkelManBearPig3 жыл бұрын
This
@miguelalfoya20313 жыл бұрын
Yeap, very common issue...
@stevenplaskett77283 жыл бұрын
Looks like a windshield or Sun roof leak yes
@patfootc3 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.
@S13KON3 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
@magmomwise3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I agree. My QX80 has been flawless
@mattmiller12463 жыл бұрын
You know the Car Wizard is in trouble when Mrs. Wizard calls him by his real name.
@conrad4633 жыл бұрын
"Okay David, I guess you did a good job." I look over the Wizards shoulder to see who she's talking to.
@johnhoey46053 жыл бұрын
@@conrad463 I wonder what her real name is...
@geraldtone59143 жыл бұрын
@@johnhoey4605 All white women are named Sarah.
@TheRealDougEstale3 жыл бұрын
@@geraldtone5914 Nope, Karen
@monkeyCmonkeyDoo3 жыл бұрын
@@johnhoey4605 Mrs.
@Dbird6133 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheGuruStud3 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.
@yamaha2263 жыл бұрын
He knows his vehicles.
@fehlrock3 жыл бұрын
Im glad Dan, I liked them when the Titan first came out.
@Huskasin3 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.
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
Wowwwwwwwww that's impressive and this Wizard guy is saying don't buy it,smh...
@Frank-mm2yp3 жыл бұрын
When Mrs Wizard calls him "DAVID," STAY TUNED....
@maximase863 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a video about making the Mrs. Happy after certain purchases. :)
@Justkevin3773 жыл бұрын
I thought they would have edited that out.
@brianwatson37053 жыл бұрын
@@maximase86 and upload it to Pornhub ?
@ryanlangan10603 жыл бұрын
I think it's weirder that she calls him wizard.
@asdf89sdf3 жыл бұрын
His first name is Car, not David. She shouldn't have done that.
@steve-o58593 жыл бұрын
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.
@tvit1823 жыл бұрын
When you're famous enough that even dealerships won't try to lie to you..
@Karlkn3 жыл бұрын
I own a 2017 Nissan Titan Platinum Reserve, It has been a great truck! Purchased it slightly used, great deal.
@SeishukuS123 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
@rickb66943 жыл бұрын
"Short and girthy." lol I am a child at heart.
@drb23233 жыл бұрын
Bulbous....
@tripleo42553 жыл бұрын
Chodez 4lyfe
@skrawny-clown-snatcherofth86513 жыл бұрын
My mind went ha its a chode
@DHarri99773 жыл бұрын
I noticed a pause and a blank stare by Mr. Wizard when that was said, lol.
@DJDREXTV3 жыл бұрын
Either Ms wizard is tall or car wizard is short.
@meatmissilef1113 жыл бұрын
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__tube3 жыл бұрын
So true.
@kuebby3 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-xi2nz3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!! Spot on!
@appleiphone693 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget deeply in debt but thinks she is keeping up with the Joneses with a “quality” vehicle lol
@dericanslum16963 жыл бұрын
..."oh it's legit...my friend does VERY WELL"...
@bradsburgess48063 жыл бұрын
Lady Wizard,shes the Best so patient and shares her husbands enthusiasm 👍😊
@seven41853 жыл бұрын
Plus thicc
@Q__tube3 жыл бұрын
Wizard - “Dont buy Nissan products, this breaks and that breaks” Also Wizard - “I just love range rovers”!
@fubarnz3 жыл бұрын
LOL range rover over a nissan, think he has lost the plot
@S13KON3 жыл бұрын
He knows nothing about Nissan's! He's lost it for sure.
@Mabeylater2933 жыл бұрын
@@S13KON thanks to Carlos Ghosn and Renault, Nissan is junk!
@aaryeshg.65263 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-tt6hl3 жыл бұрын
It has 174k miles. That isn't so bad for something that breaks all the time.
@bmxguy083 жыл бұрын
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.
@lynxmh3 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-rb4vu3 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.65263 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.
@MrAvlandrew3 жыл бұрын
sounds legit lets ride!
@HellBaron-rb4vu3 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.
@lyfandeth3 жыл бұрын
From a very old Oldsmobile TV commercial: "Honey, what's that new car in our driveway?" 'Uh, it followed me home?'
@theshadowman13983 жыл бұрын
Ah a Nissan with a different badge. So you have now 3 projects. The Hoovie virus has taken over.
@a1phamalestud3 жыл бұрын
The hoovie virus or hooptie virus
@99_friety3 жыл бұрын
Luckily he can work on it himself
@ryanmalin3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I feel like this shares a lot with the NV2500 series van
@stevenplaskett77283 жыл бұрын
The Nissan Armada is the big gas guzzler u want ha ha.
@a1phamalestud3 жыл бұрын
@ thank you
@davidmichaluk3 жыл бұрын
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
@irish31833 жыл бұрын
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?"
@strateshooter14023 жыл бұрын
like , like , like
@Kluneberg3 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.
@supergtrroblox3 жыл бұрын
@@Kluneberg Exactly, the Armada is built essentially the same and it looks way better cause of the headlight placement.
@gpzjeffrey79743 жыл бұрын
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.
@Seegalgalguntijak3 жыл бұрын
Oh no, the Car Wizard has become infected with the Hoovie virus! Buying Hoopties all the time... ;-P
@hamstirrer68823 жыл бұрын
The car-owner virus, geddit?
@Seegalgalguntijak3 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.
@hamstirrer68823 жыл бұрын
@@Seegalgalguntijak I got the joke, was funnny which is why I replied, and put car owner as a play on corona
@Seegalgalguntijak3 жыл бұрын
@@hamstirrer6882 Okay, I love good puns, but I didn't see that one coming, even after it ran right over me, lol
@JoeyCiccotti3 жыл бұрын
He contracted HOOVIE-19
@goyadressunofficial3 жыл бұрын
Used Car Dealer: This is honestly a piece of crap Wizard: I'll buy it!
@bigpjohnson3 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.
@agostinodibella99393 жыл бұрын
It’s nice that the seller was honest with you! Could you please do some repair videos on this SUV?
@BeefSnot3 жыл бұрын
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!
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
How many miles on yours???
@wurly1643 жыл бұрын
Wizard, stop hanging around Hoovie, he’s a bad influence
@rsprockets78463 жыл бұрын
Yeah next purchase a A2V. Catamaran
@miketyler45363 жыл бұрын
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!
@nukedathlonman3 жыл бұрын
Hoovie is really rubbing off on you. :-O
@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was gonna say!
@Q.Lawrence3 жыл бұрын
Reggie Reginato I had the same thought. Haha
@manuelguevara12863 жыл бұрын
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.
@fredwilliams78933 жыл бұрын
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!
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic3 жыл бұрын
Lakeshore Blue Metallic Slate!!!! My 2005 Q45 is this color. The Nissan Pathfinder Armada you got there looks beautiful!
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
Any major problems over the years and how many miles???
@guguimke57993 жыл бұрын
Sounds like market manipulation... "don't buy this car".... proceeds to go buy that car
@sakaraist3 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.
@lightningboltz5253 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
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
@@sakaraist Agreed..their higher end cars are just as reliable as any toyota product really
@colbydrags3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Dzan5003 жыл бұрын
So little rust for being in the Northeast, such a great find
@Mountain-Man-30003 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.
@sicknick66643 жыл бұрын
Mulllllgkollgkgkoogookkkookookgo
@conrad4633 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!
@atex61753 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
@tomlind17723 жыл бұрын
my buddy has 2005 nissan armanda in ohio. the only rust the exhaust fallling off.
@RoninX43 жыл бұрын
Owned 4 Maximas between 1996 and 04, Q50 now, while not perfect, their V6 has been ROCK solid.
@tommyolsen82243 жыл бұрын
Please make a video of that lovley blue Mercedes-Benz W124!!
@waltpartymiller68023 жыл бұрын
Please, yes, agreed!
@SImpleeSTARstruCK3 жыл бұрын
Yes agree!
@ChrisGrantForReal3 жыл бұрын
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.
@digitalrailroader3 жыл бұрын
19:14 uhhhh, practically EVERYTHING that currently sits in my driveway are vehicles that are on your “do not buy” list.
@joshblount1333 жыл бұрын
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.
@mattmayo35393 жыл бұрын
The front fog lights are from the discontinued QX4.
@mysterjd343 жыл бұрын
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.
@Seegalgalguntijak3 жыл бұрын
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)
@oliverdelgado69523 жыл бұрын
Yes I wonder about that gmc too
@nperry1063 жыл бұрын
That Ram couldn't tow 9,000 lbs. I too have wondered about the GMC Brigadier and if he still has it.
@harrypestell44403 жыл бұрын
Can’t help but notice his hoist needs balancing as I do this for a living lol
@JoeDeezy3 жыл бұрын
Is it dangerous?
@harrypestell44403 жыл бұрын
Yes but no it’s not too far out of level so not too dangerous although still not ideal
@1986krazy3 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_Redkween3 жыл бұрын
My brother owns a lift sales/install company. He agreed that it needed balancing
@ferrarienzokl3 жыл бұрын
Wizard those stains on the A pillars might be leaking sunroof drains.
@fehlrock3 жыл бұрын
DOH !
@baselhs3 жыл бұрын
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.
@noway2343 жыл бұрын
Mr.Weezard, has been on a shopping spree! Love it
@stevenhanna2423 жыл бұрын
I had a 2008 armada for 8 years 156 thousand miles never had one problem love them
@Seegalgalguntijak3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful old W124 in the background there! Those were the last really good Mercedes Benz cars!
@cromanczuk3 жыл бұрын
Yes I want to see that 300E so bad. I love mine 1987 almost 300xxxkms :)
@Mortalomena3 жыл бұрын
Ehh they are good if you dont buy the Jetronic junk. Also the carb ones not that good either.
@billbosch91273 жыл бұрын
F MB. Junk💩
@cromanczuk3 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.
@billbosch91273 жыл бұрын
@@cromanczuk I owned an 89 300e. POS. Never again.
@g-mang-man79243 жыл бұрын
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.
@pooolish3343 жыл бұрын
I love it when every time he buys something he says "isn't it beautiful Mrs. Wizard?"
@marquettejackson3 жыл бұрын
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.
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
*2 problems with vehicle* “See this is why you buy Toyota, don’t buy Nissan” 🤣
@325xitgrocgetter3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised Scotty Kilmer doesn't chime in.
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
@@325xitgrocgetter Right lmao
@machtschnell74523 жыл бұрын
Timing chains >>> Timing belts.
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
@@machtschnell7452 agreed
@CS-oo6hs3 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.
@quinnjim3 жыл бұрын
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.65263 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.
@kencrouch6683 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Wizard - "I've got my part done!" Points at Mr. Wizard !
@tabajaralabs3 жыл бұрын
someone gotta run the shop and pay the bills...
@city-munky3 жыл бұрын
I had a 2006 QX56 I miss everything about it but the gas mileage. Towing in it and my Titan was a dream.
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
Any problems,how many miles???
@kenpringle5633 жыл бұрын
It is soon comforting to see the "Dynamic Duo" in action again.👍🏽
@Harolds03 жыл бұрын
Maaan this guy is just smart. And someone that loves what he does. And is a wizard at it.
@gemballacirrus3 жыл бұрын
The beginning with Car Wizard hiding from Mrs. Wizard was HILARIOUS!
@brewcityb3 жыл бұрын
Wizard I have a 2011 xterra bought new and now has 100K and have had no issues just normal maintenance. I have a friend with a Frontier same thing. Maybe Nissan cars have the issues, but I know and have good luck with Nissan trucks.
@Divot843 жыл бұрын
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!
@nathanlewis56823 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.
@Divot843 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.
@Mandanara3 жыл бұрын
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!
@josephcarland3 жыл бұрын
What happened to Nissan? Back on the 90's they were a go to car.
@BrorAppelsin3 жыл бұрын
The french.
@rxtuninginc84443 жыл бұрын
Renault happened.
@fehlrock3 жыл бұрын
French, and Carlos Goshen.... :( Japanese wanna lock him up
@CyclonesWorld3 жыл бұрын
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.
@805NAVE3 жыл бұрын
I love the Infiniti QX56! Very classy. Still would rather have a LX470 instead tho
@stoptellingmewhattowrite3 жыл бұрын
Price difference is huge though.
@jaubuchon283 жыл бұрын
That's like saying "I love escalades, but a g wagen would be better"
@slowspecv693 жыл бұрын
Can’t tow like a armada/qx
@heywood763 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidkaminski6153 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheGuruStud3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's called not being in the rust belt lol
@dj2kmusic8193 жыл бұрын
I fell on the floor laughing as soon as I heard short and girthy 😂😂 Wizard is a comedian as well!
@DaveSomething3 жыл бұрын
should have gotten a personalized plate: "DONTBUY"
@nathansmith34013 жыл бұрын
Or "DOASISAY"
@tabajaralabs3 жыл бұрын
¨Daddy Cube¨and "ït is growing on me¨. I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING!!!!! :D
@berts55353 жыл бұрын
My ‘06 Armada has 260k miles. She’s never given me any issues.
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
Are you serious because I was really thinking about buying one,what problems have you had????
@berts55353 жыл бұрын
@@mercedesbenzs600bash yup, I’ve only had to replace the fuel pump and catalytic converters. Given the mileage, that’s to be expected.
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
@@berts5535 Sounds pretty impressive,hows the ride quality and the seat comfort???
@berts55353 жыл бұрын
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!
@OffTrackProductions3 жыл бұрын
I bought a seriously neglected 06 with almost 200k miles on it. Was very impressed by how much still worked and the ridiculous amount of standard features for the year. Don't think about replacing those fogged up headlights though, they're $600 plus each. Maybe I'm in the minority but I love how these vehicles look.
@TheGuruStud3 жыл бұрын
Headlights will clean up just fine
@Curryolla3 жыл бұрын
My Infiniti M35x has been bulletproof! 275,000 miles on it and it's still going strong!
@fredwilliams78933 жыл бұрын
So has my 08 M45 sport. Good times for for Infiniti. 👍
@Curryolla3 жыл бұрын
@@fredwilliams7893 Yep. Can't say I have the same faith in my 2018 Q50 Hybrid!
@zacharyjones14923 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2010 Lincoln MKX (ford edge) from a family member for a good deal when my minivan died. I know wizard says to stay away from the 3.5s in ford but everyone I have talked to has told me it's not that much of a horror story and have gotten 2-300k outta these cars without problems.
@samfallow183 жыл бұрын
SalesGuy: I'll never sell this after Wizard's review. Wizard: *enters the salesroom.
@Xandil3 жыл бұрын
Electrical tape is good for covering pesky dash warning lights; it worked well on my Subaru GL and DL in the '80s.
@cromanczuk3 жыл бұрын
Please show us that Mercedes 300E!!!!
@swissmrkc3 жыл бұрын
That "coffee spilling" on the A pillars is LEAKS from rain/car wash water getting in the cabin either bad front window replacement or top drain plugs, best to remove and see/treat for any mold....and also to see if can find leaks likely around the front trim that eventually connects to the roof rack.
@alexklein4553 жыл бұрын
I love these! My uncle had one when I was 9 and he let me drive it haha.
@scottfirman3 жыл бұрын
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.
@porcelainthunder22133 жыл бұрын
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.
@hyperbluewrx3 жыл бұрын
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)
@christophermartin9723 жыл бұрын
That’s a nice truck but I’d take the same year LX 470 all day, juast based on reliability.
@StayinZooted3 жыл бұрын
Wouldnt that be an LX470?
@mauricemotors82073 жыл бұрын
There pretty reliable other than a few things
@christophermartin9723 жыл бұрын
@@StayinZooted oops you are correct sir!
@kingssuck063 жыл бұрын
Yeah and you’d pay A LOT more for it too
@liblib893 жыл бұрын
these are pretty damn reliable though..i’ve seen numerous with over 400k miles
@amirbannout54453 жыл бұрын
I have the same car! Mine has 143,000 miles as of today, just clicked over! But, I noticed the gearbox tends to be weak on these and the electricals concerning the handbrake sometimes are wonky...but congratulations on the new car!
@WimlyDoon3 жыл бұрын
Hey I used to work at an auction, those stains may be water damage/water stains on the front pillars inside.
@jakahl14703 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2010 last summer. I love it! It's a Titan pickup wearing a tuxedo.
@shannonlee36713 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd hear somone say they bought a luxury suv for its towing capacity.
@Joshrs973 жыл бұрын
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
@jasonw81243 жыл бұрын
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!
@adamgraham62653 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!
@jasonw81243 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!
@adamgraham62653 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
@jasonw81243 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.
@sakaraist3 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.
@joesepspindel33353 жыл бұрын
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.
@emericaman163 жыл бұрын
You can tow the yacht now. Finish fixing it!
@matthewschoenemann3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacobgreenmanedlion18633 жыл бұрын
I’m more interested in the 124 with the rare leather interior for that year
@trustbuster233 жыл бұрын
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.
@pdotsmith573 жыл бұрын
Love it find you a M45 Infiniti the 2003-2004 you’ll love it trust me
@stephanomartinez35083 жыл бұрын
The 1990-95 Q45 and the model M you speak of are the ONLY 2 infiniti models i consider
@pdotsmith573 жыл бұрын
@@stephanomartinez3508 Yes infinities are the best cars the 1990 1995 Q45 is the best!
@Dakiraun3 жыл бұрын
Answer to the question: I owned a 2003 Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 V8. I was really lucky that I didn't have any of the head-gasket issues and other engine problems those are notorious for. I think I lucked out there because I didn't tow anything or haul anything very heavy with it. Being a Dodge however, the repair bills were constant, and a big Shell fuel truck pretty much followed me around wherever I went.
@DerekCully3 жыл бұрын
The leather and the paint on Infiniti’s leaves a bunch to be desired; especially in comparison to Lexus and especially euro paint quality.
@alexklein4553 жыл бұрын
Wrong. Infiniti made one of the most comfortable seats in that Era while Lexus was more still and sporty.
@DerekCully3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@alexklein4553 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@thebigmacd3 жыл бұрын
@@alexklein455 when someone says the leather is poor quality it doesn't mean the seats are uncomfortable...
@mercedesbenzs600bash3 жыл бұрын
@@alexklein455 Really good to know....
@senseofstile3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lorencooper60433 жыл бұрын
I wanna see a video on that w124 Mercedes!!
@denitipuric11303 жыл бұрын
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