What did your Murano replace? - Page 2 - Nissan Murano

rainbowfarm · 08-31-2003, 10:06 AM

Tales of used vehicles. I just sold my PF (end of lease) for a decent price, because I have the entire service record (which exceeds minimum Nissan requirements), washed it regularly, etc.

Two neighbours: One tried to sell a Blazer. We opened the doors. Garbage fell out. We figured he changed the oil as well as he tended to the truck's interior. No sale.

Old Sentra: One oil change in 4 years. He sold it for more than he paid for it, and it was still going strong.

How long these old cars last has something to do with how well you care for them (and how well it was built in the first place). I guess the Sentra tale belies that, but maybe the engine will not last as long as it might have.

One oil change in 4 years... is that like brushing your teeth every week, whether they need it or not?

BlueZone · 08-31-2003, 04:20 PM

My son's 2002 V6 Mustang which was about 14 months old and had 9,800 miles on it. We have triples who just started college, and having to take 3 vehicles (Mustang, RSX and Grand Am coupe) just to get all of their things down to school wasn't very practical. I'm very happy with the Murano so far and feel that it's a really nice vehicle for them.

Schnarpsel · 09-01-2003, 06:53 PM

1995 BMW 318ti - really nice car, but too small for more than 2 people. We kept it and are still driving it regularly...

mopat · 09-02-2003, 08:54 AM

2002 PT Cruiser Limited with 16,000 mi. with chrome side pipes and several other mods. Still love the styling but it was just too small and underpowered. Really enjoying my Blue/Latte MO SL.

cenolar · 09-02-2003, 03:14 PM

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.

It was a lease and the lease was up.

speedy6 · 09-05-2003, 11:21 AM

2002 Audi TT 6spd

Had no choice, my wife was 4 months pregnant and the TT was only a 2 seater car. Wifey would not by my plea that the babyseat will fit in the trunk of the car!!!!

j/k Anyways, I lost only $2,000 on the trade in, since I only had 13,000 miles on the TT. Anyways looking back, I'm happy that I traded in the TT for the Murano, since the safety and room was A LOT better than the TT.

BarryG · 09-06-2003, 04:51 PM

The Murano is my wife's baby........she formerly drove a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport........

i<3mymurano · 09-06-2003, 05:38 PM

94 mazda mvp + 98 camry(totalled in car accident! oops..)

sooo glad we have the murano now

now we have 03 murano and 02 civic coupe, still looking for an addition , possibly vw jetta

yuppypuppy · 09-07-2003, 08:07 AM

My Mo replaced a 99 Purple dodge Durango. I loved that truck but it was falling apart. It had 110,000 miles on it and needed 2 valves replaced

I traded it in got next to nothing for it. I was looking at a pathfinder but the Murano had the pathfinder beat in every possible way.

yuppypuppy · 09-07-2003, 08:43 AM

Here is the best accessory that came with my MO...

sjmurano · 09-13-2003, 06:37 PM

1985 Nissan 200SX - loved that car

hfelknor · 09-13-2003, 07:29 PM

I believe it.
We had a 1981 that stayed in the family for 15 years.
When my daughter finally got rid of it, it still ran good.
The intreior (Mouse fur) finally just rotted away.

Looked sorta like this, but ours was blue.

Homer

stonemaster · 09-14-2003, 06:37 AM

1992 Prelude Si - 130,000 miles. Put a lot of aftermarket mods (CAI, headers, muffler, etc.). It was plenty quick and a sweet ride, too. Ran like a champ even to the day I sold it. It still had another 100,000 miles in it, I'll bet. It was also my second Prelude (also had an '86). In fact, previous to my Mo, I only drove sports cars.

I wanted an SUV for a long time because I needed more room to haul stuff, but didn't want that boxy, 'looks like every other SUV' styling. And shoot me if I ever buy a mini-van. Then the Murano came along. I thought I'd miss having a sports car (actually, I almost fell for a beautiful, blue Z in the showroom), but the Mo is like the sports car of the SUV world.

I put a lot of miles on my vehicles from my work commute. We'll see if the Mo survives like my Hondas. So far so good. Just a month old and I've got 1,800 miles on it.

fcervoni · 09-14-2003, 08:42 PM

1996 Mitsubishi Montero / Silver / 89,000
I moved to the mountains and needed a comfortable ride to my office (1.5 hour driving) and better MPG.

Long Life!!!

Fernando

pat · 09-22-2003, 02:46 PM

My 03 Murano replaced a "mint" 2001 Maxima SE. The car had only 22,000 clicks and was great. But once I saw the Murano it was out the door!

08-31-2003, 10:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
rainbowfarm Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa-Montreal Posts: 278	Moving Slowly Forward Tales of used vehicles. I just sold my PF (end of lease) for a decent price, because I have the entire service record (which exceeds minimum Nissan requirements), washed it regularly, etc. Two neighbours: One tried to sell a Blazer. We opened the doors. Garbage fell out. We figured he changed the oil as well as he tended to the truck's interior. No sale. Old Sentra: One oil change in 4 years. He sold it for more than he paid for it, and it was still going strong. How long these old cars last has something to do with how well you care for them (and how well it was built in the first place). I guess the Sentra tale belies that, but maybe the engine will not last as long as it might have. One oil change in 4 years... is that like brushing your teeth every week, whether they need it or not?

09-05-2003, 11:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
speedy6 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: IL Posts: 18	2002 Audi TT 6spd Had no choice, my wife was 4 months pregnant and the TT was only a 2 seater car. Wifey would not by my plea that the babyseat will fit in the trunk of the car!!!! j/k Anyways, I lost only $2,000 on the trade in, since I only had 13,000 miles on the TT. Anyways looking back, I'm happy that I traded in the TT for the Murano, since the safety and room was A LOT better than the TT. __________________ 2003 SL Silver Murano Loaded W/Nav & 11' TV/DVD Monitor 2002 SE 6spd LSD Maxima 14.36 @ 93.06 MPH 1/4 60' - 2.167 Injen CAI / Stillen FSTB / Eibach Pro-kit / 35% Tint

09-06-2003, 04:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
BarryG Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jones Beach, NY-- Fall Posts: 50	The Murano is my wife's baby........she formerly drove a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport........ __________________ 2003 Murano- Sunlit Copper 2002 WRX- Sedona Red (sold) 2006 Crystal Grey STi

09-07-2003, 08:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
yuppypuppy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Washington DC Posts: 23	Here is the best accessory that came with my MO... Attached Thumbnails

09-13-2003, 07:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	I believe it. We had a 1981 that stayed in the family for 15 years. When my daughter finally got rid of it, it still ran good. The intreior (Mouse fur) finally just rotted away. Looked sorta like this, but ours was blue. Homer Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

08-31-2003, 04:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
BlueZone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3	My son's 2002 V6 Mustang which was about 14 months old and had 9,800 miles on it. We have triples who just started college, and having to take 3 vehicles (Mustang, RSX and Grand Am coupe) just to get all of their things down to school wasn't very practical. I'm very happy with the Murano so far and feel that it's a really nice vehicle for them.

09-01-2003, 06:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Schnarpsel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 2	1995 BMW 318ti - really nice car, but too small for more than 2 people. We kept it and are still driving it regularly...

09-02-2003, 08:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
mopat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11	2002 PT Cruiser Limited with 16,000 mi. with chrome side pipes and several other mods. Still love the styling but it was just too small and underpowered. Really enjoying my Blue/Latte MO SL.

09-02-2003, 03:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
cenolar Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: CT Posts: 24	2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. It was a lease and the lease was up.

09-06-2003, 05:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
i<3mymurano Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: British Columbia Posts: 76	94 mazda mvp + 98 camry(totalled in car accident! oops..) sooo glad we have the murano now now we have 03 murano and 02 civic coupe, still looking for an addition , possibly vw jetta

09-07-2003, 08:07 AM	#24 (permalink)
yuppypuppy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Washington DC Posts: 23	My Mo replaced a 99 Purple dodge Durango. I loved that truck but it was falling apart. It had 110,000 miles on it and needed 2 valves replaced I traded it in got next to nothing for it. I was looking at a pathfinder but the Murano had the pathfinder beat in every possible way.

09-13-2003, 06:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
sjmurano Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2	1985 Nissan 200SX - loved that car

09-14-2003, 06:37 AM	#28 (permalink)
stonemaster Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Great Midwest - Chicago, Illinois Posts: 101	1992 Prelude Si - 130,000 miles. Put a lot of aftermarket mods (CAI, headers, muffler, etc.). It was plenty quick and a sweet ride, too. Ran like a champ even to the day I sold it. It still had another 100,000 miles in it, I'll bet. It was also my second Prelude (also had an '86). In fact, previous to my Mo, I only drove sports cars. I wanted an SUV for a long time because I needed more room to haul stuff, but didn't want that boxy, 'looks like every other SUV' styling. And shoot me if I ever buy a mini-van. Then the Murano came along. I thought I'd miss having a sports car (actually, I almost fell for a beautiful, blue Z in the showroom), but the Mo is like the sports car of the SUV world. I put a lot of miles on my vehicles from my work commute. We'll see if the Mo survives like my Hondas. So far so good. Just a month old and I've got 1,800 miles on it. __________________ 2003 Murano SL AWD. Sunlit copper/black leather. VDC/TC/Sunroof/Cold package/Navigator

09-14-2003, 08:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
fcervoni Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 14	1996 Mitsubishi Montero / Silver / 89,000 I moved to the mountains and needed a comfortable ride to my office (1.5 hour driving) and better MPG. Long Life!!! Fernando

09-22-2003, 02:46 PM	#30 (permalink)
pat Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 78	Replacement My 03 Murano replaced a "mint" 2001 Maxima SE. The car had only 22,000 clicks and was great. But once I saw the Murano it was out the door!

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