Which...?

[}{yBr!D^]

So which one should we choose? :dunno:


'06 Nissan Quest 3.5SE
-Black
-Gray Leather
-Splash guards
-DVD Entertainment System
-Michelin PAX System Package
-Fold-Away Seat package
-Trailer Tow Hitch and Pre-Wiring
-Navigation System
-Cargo Organizer
-Sunroof Deflector
-Carpeted Floor Mats
-Roof Rack Crossbars
-Running board with lights
-Retractable Cargo Cover
$40,810
http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/5qu/5quest_gal_01_lrg.jpg

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'06 Nissan Pathfinder LE
-Black
-Graphite Leather
-4x2
-Navigation package
-DVD Entertainment System
-Carpeted floor mats and cargo mat
-sunroof wind deflector
$37,070
http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/5pt/5pth_gal_big06.jpg

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Nissan Pathfinder Armada SE
-Black
-Graphite Cloth (couldn't get leather and dvd stuff lol.. we'll see at the dealer)
-4x2
-Splash guards (rear)
-In-Cabin Microfilter
-SE Bose Package
-SE Tow Package
-Nissan DVD Entertainment System
-Carpeted Floor and Cargo Mats
-Rear Cargo Mat
-Cargo Area Tray
(Navigation will have to be delt with at the dealer lol...)
$37,940
http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/4ar/4arm_gal_big08.jpg

[verdugo09]

ARMADA for you azz

lol

why is the Quest even there

[}{yBr!D^]

Cause I'm looking for a "Family SUV" or a Van (Family DUH!)... We need something bigger so those 3 were the choices... Xterra = no lol... so if anyone brings that up there's your answer lol.

[verdugo09]

omg, a -future- minivan dad. lol

dude, don´t do this to yourself, armada ftw

[Bone]

you have a car, just use that for the first couple of years. a SUV will just cost you way to much in the longrun, more gas more maintenance. insurance like a SOB, You don't need a SUV trust me my brother went that rout now he's pissed because he has one and all it does is eat gas and the ride is rough as hell in 90% of suvs campared to cars. So it keeps the kids awake when they could be sleeping in the back.

[}{yBr!D^]

you have a car, just use that for the first couple of years. a SUV will just cost you way to much in the longrun, more gas more maintenance. insurance like a SOB, You don't need a SUV trust me my brother went that rout now he's pissed because he has one and all it does is eat gas and the ride is rough as hell in 90% of suvs campared to cars. So it keeps the kids awake when they could be sleeping in the back.


Yes, I have a car.. but my gf has a 2DR Tercel... you know how hard it is to sit put a baby in the back seat and take it out? She's already tried the "I'll have to use your car and you'll use mine" pfft!!!! So, a bigger vehicle is needed for her. Have you ever been in a Armada/Pathfinder/Quest (Regardless of year)?

I've been in a 95 Quest, 98 Pathfinder and a 04 Armada.... they all make my car's ride seem like an Off-road vehicle... lol... remember my suspension is modified and my car rides stiff... I doubt the child would like the ride of my altima...

[}{yBr!D^]

Well, its her decision really, I'm just putting the technical insight for her lol... she knows about the guzzling fuel issues of some SUV's... but she wants/needs a bigger vehicle in general.. she doesn't drive much but needs the room for the baby and any extra passangers... a Murano is nice 9to me) but she doesn't like it... if I were to go with the thought of fuel then the Quest would win being that it has the same motor as the Murano... or go inbetween with the Pathfinder being a VQ40DE... even though I picked the Armada, I think she should get the Pathfinder...

[}{yBr!D^]

I personally think the Murano looks like the Lexus RX330h... she thinks differently, lol.

Yea the Murano does sound good... but Sound and Looks don't go hand in hand for her lol.

[oliver]

dude I wouldnt spend 40gs on a van

the armada gets horrible gas mileage, I think its like 12 city?

my bro had the 2000 path and now he has the new one. my bro beats the fuck out of the car. I mean like no other, when he would go over 100 the car would sway left to right like wtf, blew the tranny and everything was fixed under warranty. I like the new path, its very nice, 1st one with 3rd row, it gets my vote

[oliver]

btw what camera did you choose?

[imp0rt_tunerz]

Armada

[SpdRcrChk]

do you really have to get an SUV? I mean seriously it's only one kid and you don't really need to be wastin' that much gas. ifyou're bent on it, why not the hybrid toyota suv?

[ROB]

Armada- Teh HoTneSs!!!

[FBP EM1]

out of those I'll get the armada

[gtr_rider]

Pathfinder.. Do you know how MASSIVE the Armada is???

[SpdRcrChk]

i still think it's overdoing it. you don't need a gas guzzler.

[Michael]

:run: all u will ever need......honda>nissan (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/honda/odyssey/100625435/researchlanding.html):run:

[rick the ripper]

dude I wouldnt spend 40gs on a van

the armada gets horrible gas mileage, I think its like 12 city?

my bro had the 2000 path and now he has the new one. my bro beats the fuck out of the car. I mean like no other, when he would go over 100 the car would sway left to right like wtf, blew the tranny and everything was fixed under warranty. I like the new path, its very nice, 1st one with 3rd row, it gets my vote

how the hell did that van even get up to 40k

[Maxi Patty]

do you really have to get an SUV? I mean seriously it's only one kid and you don't really need to be wastin' that much gas. ifyou're bent on it, why not the hybrid toyota suv?

Yea, I agree on this. I mean I can understand with like 3 kids or something, but for a family of JUST 3 I think it's a bit much. Too, you guys are young and starting off with a baby. I'd get a feel for it financially and what not. Don't get in over your head, because it will cost a lot of money, among the costs of raising a baby. The car shouldn't be a priority and you can def. find something used and sufficient for the 3 of you. :smile:

[gyzo33]

none.

[rick the ripper]

:run: all u will ever need......honda>nissan (http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/honda/odyssey/100625435/researchlanding.html):run:

thats about right but hybrid is a nissan kid so any other auto maker does not exist or if they do they are teh suck

[}{yBr!D^]

I understand the expensies that goes with buying a new vehicle in general... Armada is massive, I've been in one and rides so smooth... doesn't feel like a SUV. Now, this is mainly Michelle's decision not mine. I didn't say to her "you can only get Nissan", I did price quotes and such and Nissan came out cheaper with the goodies... Plus, if she had to choose she'll get a RX330 over all the nissan's and will be double of what its really worth... toyota in general is over priced...

[}{yBr!D^]

btw what camera did you choose?

LoL... Canon really lol... but I didn't buy it yet .

[}{yBr!D^]

Fuel Economy


Quest 3.5SE [City/Hwy] 18/25

Pathfinder LE 4x2 [City/Hwy] 16/23

Pathfinder LE 4x4 [City/Hwy] 15/21

Armada SE 4x2 [City/Hwy] 13/19

Armada SE 4x4 [City/Hwy] 13/18

Do the math.. the Quest owned in the Gas area :D

[gyzo33]

those are peak figures of what the vehicles will do. It won't do that on a constant day to day basis especially with our hot weather and traffic.

[Boostjunkie]

I wouldn't get an SUV. I'd look into some sort of economical car that actually gets good gas mileage and has 4 doors as well.

[rick the ripper]

vanwise the honda owns all.

[verdugo09]

turbo van > vtec van

http://www.victrace.demon.nl/mgs/turbeautje.jpg

[WanganCoupe]

Honda Odyssey. JDM body kit. Air ride suspension and some 20's. o yeah. Don't forget the nitrous.
http://www.vipstylecars.com/gallery/d/151-1/IMG_3480.jpg

a different shot
http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20050723162731&Filename=82916.jpg

[verdugo09]

VIP style

[}{yBr!D^]

I like the USDM Odyssey better lol...

Honda Odyssey EX-L
V6 3.5L 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
244HP/5750rpm
240lb.ft/4500rpm

4537lbs
City/Hwy 20/28
21.0gal

Length (in) 201
Width (in) 77.1
Height (in) 70

Headroom (in., front/middle/rear) 39.2 / 39.6 / 38.4
Legroom (in., front/middle/rear) 40.8 / 40.0 / 41.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/middle/rear) 63.5 / 63.1 / 61.2
Hiproom (in., front/middle/rear) 57.0 / 64.4 / 48.5

Nissan Quest 3.5SE
V6 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve
240HP/5800rpm
242lb.ft/4400rpm

4,209lbs
City/Hwy 18/25
20gal

Length (in) 204.1
Width (in) 77.6
Height (in) 71.9

Head room (front/second/third) w/o sunroof 42.0/41.7/37.7
Leg room (front/second/third) 41.7/41.3/41.2
Hip room (front/second/third) 65.6/67.4/50.0
Shoulder room (front/second/third) 63.7/66.2/61.6


:) just some spec's of both van's.. if they were compared

[rick the ripper]

ive sat in both the size diffference is minimal. The fuel consumption is alot better on the honda. The honda wins the car and driver awards every year to its for a reason.

[1siksivik]

Honda Odyssey. JDM body kit. Air ride suspension and some 20's. o yeah. Don't forget the nitrous.
http://www.vipstylecars.com/gallery/d/151-1/IMG_3480.jpg

a different shot
http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20050723162731&Filename=82916.jpg

^^^ i vote for that. dammmm you can make babies in that thing. :thumbup: :naughty: dam civic doesnt have enough room in the back seat. lol

[Stephy755]

wait wait wait...am I missing something?? when did you guys have a baby???

[Bone]

I like the USDM Odyssey better lol...

Honda Odyssey EX-L
V6 3.5L 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
244HP/5750rpm
240lb.ft/4500rpm

4537lbs
City/Hwy 20/28
21.0gal

Length (in) 201
Width (in) 77.1
Height (in) 70

Headroom (in., front/middle/rear) 39.2 / 39.6 / 38.4
Legroom (in., front/middle/rear) 40.8 / 40.0 / 41.1
Shoulder Room (in., front/middle/rear) 63.5 / 63.1 / 61.2
Hiproom (in., front/middle/rear) 57.0 / 64.4 / 48.5

Nissan Quest 3.5SE
V6 3.5L DOHC 24-Valve
240HP/5800rpm
242lb.ft/4400rpm

4,209lbs
City/Hwy 18/25
20gal

Length (in) 204.1
Width (in) 77.6
Height (in) 71.9

Head room (front/second/third) w/o sunroof 42.0/41.7/37.7
Leg room (front/second/third) 41.7/41.3/41.2
Hip room (front/second/third) 65.6/67.4/50.0
Shoulder room (front/second/third) 63.7/66.2/61.6


:) just some spec's of both van's.. if they were compared

the honda i think would be a better choice here. looks pretty good as well.

My main point would be crash ratings on these vehicles as well, got to protect them little ones as much as possible.

[verdugo09]

wait wait wait...am I missing something?? when did you guys have a baby???

X2

[Maxi Patty]

a different shot
http://autoshow.permaisuri.com/Content/viewimage.asp?AutoID=20050723162731&Filename=82916.jpg

:bowdown: I wouldn't mind rocking that if I was a mommy.

[oliver]

how the hell did that van even get up to 40k

look at the 1st page

[litoo7]

Get the pathfinder... its roomy and gas isnt that bad

[LadyDragOn]

wait wait wait...am I missing something?? when did you guys have a baby???

OG privileged information...lol :thumbup:

The Odyssey doesn't look bad but I still perfer the look of the Armada..."economically" though I would choose the Odyssey

[WanganCoupe]

VIP Stlye Vans are one of my favorite forms of tuning that hails from Japan.

Here's a few more since some of you liked em.

USDM Toyota Previa (JDM Estima) 91-97 model with a Toyota Celsior (Lexus LS400) headlight conversion.
http://www.evolution.co.jp/preta/v3/celtima/img_1.jpg
http://www.evolution.co.jp/preta/v3/celtima/img_2.jpg

USDM Honda Odyssey
http://www.hondashowoff.com/profile_images/full/3766_1131519293.jpg
http://www.hondashowoff.com/profile_images/full/3766_1131568624.jpg

[rick the ripper]

ill post up some hotness for you

[ant!-s0c!al]

Well, its her decision really, I'm just putting the technical insight for her lol... she knows about the guzzling fuel issues of some SUV's... but she wants/needs a bigger vehicle in general.. she doesn't drive much but needs the room for the baby and any extra passangers... a Murano is nice 9to me) but she doesn't like it... if I were to go with the thought of fuel then the Quest would win being that it has the same motor as the Murano... or go inbetween with the Pathfinder being a VQ40DE... even though I picked the Armada, I think she should get the Pathfinder...

Negetron!!! i don't like the pathfinder wouldn't get it!!!! that goes for the murano too

[ant!-s0c!al]

Yea, I agree on this. I mean I can understand with like 3 kids or something, but for a family of JUST 3 I think it's a bit much. Too, you guys are young and starting off with a baby. I'd get a feel for it financially and what not. Don't get in over your head, because it will cost a lot of money, among the costs of raising a baby. The car shouldn't be a priority and you can def. find something used and sufficient for the 3 of you. :smile:

i understand what you mean but a car/svu w/e last for a long time if you take care of it why am i going to get something kinda small when i want more kids in the near future?

[ant!-s0c!al]

most of you bring up some very goooooood points aswell as some good ideal vas and such but really the reason why i'd pick the armada would be for the looks that shit is sooooooo sexy... but for real i'd go for a van.... and if not a van then a maxima.... but the getto ass vans dropped with rims.... i don't think so when and if i'd do something with whatever car i get next i'd try to make it look good.. why get a van to drop i think that shit is stupid!!! that like lowering a truck/suv... but w/e thats just me

[dxcoupe]

dude I wouldnt spend 40gs on a van


get a 98-00 isuzu rodeo V6 for 3-4 g's (pretty much what you'll pay only in taxes on those 3 cars) and call it a day

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=193256068&dealer_id=57210551&car_year=1998&model=RODEO&bkms=1134601614007&lang=en&isp=y&start_year=1997&certified=&search_type=both&distance=25&make=ISU&min_price=500&address=33023&advanced=&end_year=2006&max_price=4000&cardist=3

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=193609185&dealer_id=57278018&car_year=1998&search_type=both&make=ISU&distance=25&model=RODEO&address=33023&certified=&advanced=&max_price=4000&bkms=1134601614007&min_price=500&end_year=2006&start_year=1997&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=12

[ant!-s0c!al]

i don't like the rodeo too much. =(

[}{yBr!D^]

Rodeo = teh sucks... The newer one's = better looking but um, no lol.

[verdugo09]

check hyundai inventory, you must.[/YODA]

[}{yBr!D^]

We want quality, not a pos on wheels lol.

[verdugo09]

We want quality, not a pos on wheels lol.

after it´s not the Tucson, you will be fine

[}{yBr!D^]

Nah, its cool, I'll stick with known quality over them..

[verdugo09]

most wise, most wise indeed

[}{yBr!D^]

I don't want the truck breaking down in a year lol... I'd rather it have minor problems like leaking and shit than the motor dying out and poor wiring..

[verdugo09]

wait a sec. just remembered

what about the mazda mpv

I have heard it´s hot. I think it´s worth checking out

[rick the ripper]

the mpv used to be the ride back in the day lmao in ny