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Replacing the 01 Sequoia with a 2007 Infiniti QX56?
Our Sequoia with 120k is just getting old and starting to have common age issues. We are looking at a to replace it with a newer QX56 with 50k. I found a pretty killer deal on one. Its fully loaded, clean title. Only downsize is it has a tan interior, we would have prefer black. Any feedback / owner experience with this SUV. Common issues and what to look for? Thanks CL.
Our Sequoia with 120k is just getting old and starting to have common age issues. We are looking at a to replace it with a newer QX56 with 50k. I found a pretty killer deal on one. Its fully loaded, clean title. Only downsize is it has a tan interior, we would have prefer black. Any feedback / owner experience with this SUV. Common issues and what to look for? Thanks CL.
We had one... loved it for like 3 months then we started to really dislike it fast. It just became a lot of work to drive. When we test drove the Lexus GX and LX they were surprisingly nimble at the wheel... not so much with the QX. It's a tank and it will remind you that every time you drive it. DVD drop down was eh. Road noise in the cabin, bouncy at almost any speed and I put brand new tires. Tons of space though... can't deny that. But on an overall comfort I'd give it 5 out of 10. Think a Tahoe, Yukon, or GX460 should be considered for test drives before you buy. We also looked at the 4 runner now that I remember. All between 2006-2008 models at the time.
The build quality isn't that great IMO, and it just aging so problems are expected. It has a lot of cheap plastic that continues to break everywhere. Body panels falling off, sunroof issues, front struts, starter. Everything is fix now and it still drives good, but the SO thinks its time to move on before these issues or other issues recur / stop putting money into an old SUV .
We had one... loved it for like 3 months then we started to really dislike it fast. It just became a lot of work to drive. When we test drove the Lexus GX and LX they were surprisingly nimble at the wheel... not so much with the QX. It's a tank and it will remind you that every time you drive it. DVD drop down was eh. Road noise in the cabin, bouncy at almost any speed and I put brand new tires. Tons of space though... can't deny that. But on an overall comfort I'd give it 5 out of 10. Think a Tahoe, Yukon, or GX460 should be considered for test drives before you buy.
Not looking at the GX. We need a full size because of work. LX are just way out of the price range currently
My friend had a Tahoe, and same issues. Cheap plastic that continues to break
The QX has one of the largest 3rd rows that we found in our price range as well. We had 2 large adults and a child back there with no complaints from them. The QX def has the space.
Had a 2007 QX56 in the family that was positively BEAT ON for 150k miles. Delayed maintenance, lots of roadtrips, etc. I must say the interior build quality of that vehicle was not good and we had some interior trim bits break but somehow that thing kept chugging. Never gave up. Watch out for really bad fuel economy, worse than its peers.
I will say I'd aim for a 2008, as they got some interior/tech upgrades.
Had a 2007 QX56 in the family that was positively BEAT ON for 150k miles. Delayed maintenance, lots of roadtrips, etc. I must say the interior build quality of that vehicle was not good and we had some interior trim bits break but somehow that thing kept chugging. Never gave up. Watch out for really bad fuel economy, worse than its peers.
I will say I'd aim for a 2008, as they got some interior/tech upgrades.
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Their engines and transmissions (two of my primary concerns in any vehicle) seem to be quite reliable.
Had a 2007 QX56 in the family that was positively BEAT ON for 150k miles. Delayed maintenance, lots of roadtrips, etc. I must say the interior build quality of that vehicle was not good and we had some interior trim bits break but somehow that thing kept chugging. Never gave up. Watch out for really bad fuel economy, worse than its peers.
I will say I'd aim for a 2008, as they got some interior/tech upgrades.
Thanks for the feedback.
The 08 does look nicer. But the seller is only asking $15k for the 07.
Consumer Reports gives the QX56 (now known as the Q80), especially older models, poor reliability ratings. The Canton, MS plant where it (and the Nissan Armada/Titan) is built has had a history of problems, though some of them have now been addressed.
I've heard nothing but problems for the Armada and QX56 of that generation. How about another Sequoia? Though I'm not sure of the plastics longevity, the Expedition while not perfect received a decent rating from CR with the V8.
The price range we have to work with is under $20k. All the Sequoias in our area that fall into that range either have tons of miles and or no opinions. We kinda need a back up cam because the SO's dad is kinda old and tends to back up into everything lol.
The price range we have to work with is under $20k. All the Sequoias in our area that fall into that range either have tons of miles and or no opinions. We kinda need a back up cam because the SO's dad is kinda old and tends to back up into everything lol.
Def a great thing to have. Obviously no replacement for being aware of your surroundings and turning one's head but an excellent safety feature. I'd love to see BSM become mandated on cars. Parking sensors I don't care as much about
Def a great thing to have. Obviously no replacement for being aware of your surroundings and turning one's head but an excellent safety feature. I'd love to see BSM become mandated on cars. Parking sensors I don't care as much about
I couldn't agree more, the life of priceless cargo could be at stake all because u weren't aware they were there. Back up cam is a must in my book.
01-11-15, 07:14 AM
Replacing the 01 Sequoia with a 2007 Infiniti QX56?
