Hello, everyone, I have a 2009 AWD Nissan Murano SL with 112k miles on it that's in very good condition with one major issue: I found out yesterday that the rear cradle is extremely rusted, and the subframe has sheared in two where it connects to one of the control arms for the rear driver's side wheel. It's still technically drive-able, but it's only a matter of time before the bolts start shearing off, and I've been told it might not be worth it to have a whole new subframe put in. Right now I'm in Alabama; the rust came from the previous owner, who lived in New York. I had it checked out when I got the car and asked about the rust but was told it looked superficial and shouldn't be a problem; apparently it was a lot worse than it looked back then (I got it a few years ago).
Other than that it's in great condition; breaks are brand new, wheels are good, never had a single problem with the engine, interior is good (though in need of a cleaning), a/c, everything works perfectly except the 6-CD changer, which I think is jammed. I really like this car a lot, but I'm a graduate student so I don't have a lot of funds and at this point I'm not sure what to do with it, or how much I could get for it if I did trade it in or something.
I'm getting it checked out tomorrow morning by a shop that's been touted as doing the best framework in town, but in the meantime, does anyone here know where I might should go from here? Is this the sort of vehicle I trade in (that's what the shop I just took it from suggested) or do I sell it to a salvage yard or what? If I did trade it in or something, how much might I be able to get for it? Lastly, do you guys think it might be worth it to fix it? I'd probably have to have the entire subframe replaced from the looks of it.
Other than that it's in great condition; breaks are brand new, wheels are good, never had a single problem with the engine, interior is good (though in need of a cleaning), a/c, everything works perfectly except the 6-CD changer, which I think is jammed. I really like this car a lot, but I'm a graduate student so I don't have a lot of funds and at this point I'm not sure what to do with it, or how much I could get for it if I did trade it in or something.
I'm getting it checked out tomorrow morning by a shop that's been touted as doing the best framework in town, but in the meantime, does anyone here know where I might should go from here? Is this the sort of vehicle I trade in (that's what the shop I just took it from suggested) or do I sell it to a salvage yard or what? If I did trade it in or something, how much might I be able to get for it? Lastly, do you guys think it might be worth it to fix it? I'd probably have to have the entire subframe replaced from the looks of it.