Murano vs FX35 - Nissan Murano

MUIRANO · 02-03-2007, 04:53 AM

I am thinking of selling my MO for FX, what do you guys think? What are their differences other than fwd and rwd? What are the pros and cons? Like to get lots of input before I switch

Thanks

**njjoe** · 02-03-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by MUIRANO
I am thinking of selling my MO for FX, what do you guys think? What are their differences other than fwd and rwd? What are the pros and cons? Like to get lots of input before I switch

Thanks

The MO is supported by Nissan, and the FX is supported by Infiniti. Enough said.

-njjoe

**Kris** · 02-03-2007, 03:29 PM

Common Joe, it was obvious!

MUIRANO,

do a search and you will find a lot of discussion regarding this issue.

Myself - I do not know which one I would choose. I think it comes to personal preferences...if you want fun - go with FX. Family and "practical" guy - go with the Murano.

HuskyFan · 02-04-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by MUIRANO
I am thinking of selling my MO for FX, what do you guys think? What are their differences other than fwd and rwd? What are the pros and cons? Like to get lots of input before I switch

Thanks

If you don't know what the differences are why do you want to switch ?

**njjoe** · 02-04-2007, 02:34 PM

MUIRANO-

Here's how I see it. If you are married with kids then the MO is the better choice. If you are single or married without kids then the FX is for you.

Hey, wait a minute. If that is true then why am I driving this Murano? Hmm, good question.

-njjoe

MUIRANO · 02-04-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by HuskyFan

If you don't know what the differences are why do you want to switch ?

I just need some input from you guys, maybe something I miss out.

thanks

**Kris** · 02-04-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by njjoe
MUIRANO-
Hey, wait a minute. If that is true then why am I driving this Murano? Hmm, good question.

-njjoe

Same here - why am I driving Murano?

Guess my better half took the FX...

Sharlin · 02-17-2007, 09:19 AM

I had an Infiniti G35 coupe for a little over a year...

I won't go back to Infiniti.

The pretentiousness of the dealer was pretty bad. They kept trying to rip me off on maintenance by loading on all sorts of items that were not needed.

They also tried to bill me for rotating the tires when its impossible on that car (differing sizes front to rear)

Put it this way, the maintenance cost for 15K service as suggested by them was more than 5 years of maintenance on my Miata

Plus the fit and finish isn't up to standards either.

Finally, the FX interior really isn't much different from a Murano... same quality of work and material

Oh, the FX gets crappy mileage compared to the Murano

Only high side, better exhaust growl

nissanlove · 02-17-2007, 12:42 PM

sharlin- it seems like you have more of a dealership issue than problems with the G that you owned.

MUIRANO- personally, we're kind of in the same boat. we are gonna wait for the new murano to come out and if that one dosn't float the boat, then it'll either be an fx(which will also be redesigned shortly after the murano) or an MDX(they should have all the first year bugs worked out by then) if you want to go for a new one right now, and the mo and fx are your only two choices, you have to look at what your family is like. if you have a wife and small children, than the fx will be fun and fine(but it's kind of tough to buckle the kids in in tight parking spaces) if you have older children, than the back seat is tough to get in and out of and there isn't as much cargo room as the murano. but the fx clearly wins in the performance and fit and finish categories. the less room is an easy trade off for that.

in the case of the murano all you gotta do is think about why you purchased it in the first place...

Sharlin · 02-21-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by nissanlove
sharlin- it seems like you have more of a dealership issue than problems with the G that you owned.

No, the car had a lot to do with my decision. Noisy wiper blade, noisy wiper arms complete with thunk through brake pedal when in motion. Tinny roof in the rain, horrible noise from stock tires, bad fit and finish inside (friends Camry had better fit). The steering wheel mounted controls were not centered (this was the same on all the ones I looked at) and thus exposed a very sharp edge at the bottom of them. Quite a few squeaks and rattles that the dealer could not find.

I wrote a real letter to Infiniti, got a call back, and that was it. They offered nothing. I asked what I could do to get these problems fixed and all they told me I could do is take it back to the dealer.

Infinitis are just overpriced nissans, unlike Toyota which is a down contented Lexus.

**Gonzo** · 02-21-2007, 11:00 PM

Lexus does provide nice service but at a $$$.

GripperDon · 02-22-2007, 12:00 AM

Had a G35 nice Car good dealer
Drove the Fx 35, I am said it all before so i woun't repeat.

02-03-2007, 04:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
MUIRANO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 106	Murano vs FX35 I am thinking of selling my MO for FX, what do you guys think? What are their differences other than fwd and rwd? What are the pros and cons? Like to get lots of input before I switch Thanks __________________ 2003 Blue Murano SE AWD Except Navi 2003 Golden Sand Infiniti FX35 Tech Package

02-03-2007, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	Common Joe, it was obvious! MUIRANO, do a search and you will find a lot of discussion regarding this issue. Myself - I do not know which one I would choose. I think it comes to personal preferences...if you want fun - go with FX. Family and "practical" guy - go with the Murano. __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

02-04-2007, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,737	MUIRANO- Here's how I see it. If you are married with kids then the MO is the better choice. If you are single or married without kids then the FX is for you. Hey, wait a minute. If that is true then why am I driving this Murano? Hmm, good question. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

02-17-2007, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sharlin Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 80	I had an Infiniti G35 coupe for a little over a year... I won't go back to Infiniti. The pretentiousness of the dealer was pretty bad. They kept trying to rip me off on maintenance by loading on all sorts of items that were not needed. They also tried to bill me for rotating the tires when its impossible on that car (differing sizes front to rear) Put it this way, the maintenance cost for 15K service as suggested by them was more than 5 years of maintenance on my Miata Plus the fit and finish isn't up to standards either. Finally, the FX interior really isn't much different from a Murano... same quality of work and material Oh, the FX gets crappy mileage compared to the Murano Only high side, better exhaust growl __________________ 05 Murano SE

02-17-2007, 12:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	sharlin- it seems like you have more of a dealership issue than problems with the G that you owned. MUIRANO- personally, we're kind of in the same boat. we are gonna wait for the new murano to come out and if that one dosn't float the boat, then it'll either be an fx(which will also be redesigned shortly after the murano) or an MDX(they should have all the first year bugs worked out by then) if you want to go for a new one right now, and the mo and fx are your only two choices, you have to look at what your family is like. if you have a wife and small children, than the fx will be fun and fine(but it's kind of tough to buckle the kids in in tight parking spaces) if you have older children, than the back seat is tough to get in and out of and there isn't as much cargo room as the murano. but the fx clearly wins in the performance and fit and finish categories. the less room is an easy trade off for that. in the case of the murano all you gotta do is think about why you purchased it in the first place... __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

02-21-2007, 11:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gonzo Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 4,092	Lexus does provide nice service but at a $$$. __________________ 2003 SL AWD Black

02-22-2007, 12:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Mo is the way to GO! Had a G35 nice Car good dealer Drove the Fx 35, I am said it all before so i woun't repeat. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

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