Re jakul89- thanks for your note! I've heard of a few UAE owners complaining of poor transmission/ fuel guage/ brake pedal issues and hence my concern! Plus someone on the QL Forum recently reported that the standard trim Armada is now cheaper than the VX Prado 2012 ( V8 360HP vs. V6 270HP Prado ) which might make the Armada appear to be a steal, despite its size and related shortcomings.