 I did a TON of research before deciding to purchase the Armada.  This truck has been everything I hoped it would be.  The exterior has a beauty about it and is in a class by itself.  It doesn't look like any other full- size SUV on the market.  The interior is spacious and well equipped but it should be for a $40k truck.  The ride is smooth and the vehicle has excellent performance with all stock equipment.  My kids have a hard time opening the rear doors with the handles mounted so high but they will grow into it.  The only drawback I have found is the fuel economy.  Don't expect to get anything over 15 mpg with this vehicle.  It's just too heavy to get anything better. 