| berezin99 |
I'm looking at a 2004 Murano, and when I mentioned the CVT transmission, which I've read about, the sales guy tells me there were no CVT transmissions in the Murano until the 2009 model year.
But I'm sure I've read reviews for 2004 and 2005 Murano's that mention the CVT transmissions.
Is this sales guy right? If he's wrong, why would he deny the Murano I was looking at had a CVT transmission?
Just curious.
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| Kris |
1st generation Murano had CVT. I know, I bought one in 2003.
This salesman is full of BS. He has no idea what he is talking about or he is just simply lying to you.....in either case I would stay away from him.
To the best of my knowledge there were some early Muranos equipped with 4-speed transmission, but they were sold on South American market only....so it would be next to impossible to buy a Murano wthout a CVT in USA….. |
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| njjoe |
berezin99-
Where does this sales guy work? Please do not tell me it is at a Nissan dealership. :2:
The MO, with it's CVT transmission, was introduced to North America in December 2002 as a 2003 model. All subsequent model years have the CVT.
-njjoe |
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| berezin99 |
Thanks for the replies.
This Murano I'm looking at is on one of those no name lots.
Its a nice copper colour 2004 with about 80,000 kilometers, or 50,000 miles.
I too thought the guy was full of BS.
I don't know why he would deny it had a CVT transmission?
There's no chance the old transmission was replaced with a regualr one, is there?
Outside of that, I think I'll stay away from this place. |
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| njjoe |
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Originally posted by berezin99
There's no chance the old transmission was replaced with a regualr one, is there?
Not unless it is an expensive custom job with lots of fabrication, which would make it the only MO in North America not equipped with a CVT.
It is safe to assume two things - 1) the MO you are talking about has an Xtronic CVT mated to the engine, and 2) your used-car salesman is typical of the breed.
The first time you take it for a test drive you will know it is a CVT. There is no shift-shock throughout the entire speed range.
-njjoe |
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| Eric L. |
| In some markets, like Central and South America, the first generation (2003-2007) Murano did come with a 4 speed automatic. But in North America, Japan, and Europe, it has a CVT since 2003. |
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| berezin99 |
Follow up to this story.
I emailed the dealership last giving them the what for.
The guy emailed me back saying he had gotten some misinformation from a Nissan dealership, and that no malice was intended when he gave me the wrong information on the transmission.
My question is should I risk going back to this dealership?
Because you have to wonder if anything he says is true.
Like the fact he doesn't work on commission? Hardeeharhar.
That line is probably in the Salesmen 101 handbook on page 1! |
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| Corin |
Well, if you're only going to deal with HONEST used car salesmen, I think you're going to be stuck WALKING instead of DRIVING! :)
Focus on the car and price, don't worry about the person. Make sure you get an independent inspection done on ANY used vehicle you want to buy. It's money very well spent. Would have saved me thousands of dollars in one case, and DID save me thousands in another (after I had learned my lesson).
Just because a car is on a dealer lot doesn't mean it will pass an inspection.
Oh, and look for the manual in the glove compartment. Complain if it isn't there. That would have told you that it was a CVT. |
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| Taiser |
| I don't know how you could put a "normal" tranny in there even with a ton of customization. The onboard computers would go nuts!!!:eek: |
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| njjoe |
quote:
Originally posted by Corin
Well, if you're only going to deal with HONEST used car salesmen, I think you're going to be stuck WALKING instead of DRIVING! :)
I knew an honest used-car salesman once. He was introduced to me by an honest lawyer who befriended a doctor who made house-calls and was related to a professional baseball player who visited a little league game and signed dozens of autographs without asking for a fee. Or was I simply dreaming? :8:
berezin99-
Now that you know the salesman is not the most well-informed salesman and he knows you have done your homework on this car, I would think you are in a good position to deal with him. Take it for a spin, kick the tires, have a mechanic look at it, determine it's value on www.kbb.com , and go for it if it is what you want.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to post them here.
-njjoe |
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| Mr3Putt |
I head that the CVT's were expensive to repair so I just had mine removed. Now, my 03 has no transmission at all.
I did notice a substantial decrease in the MPG's, but on the upside, my tires should last forever. |
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| jaak |
Honestly, considering what can happen to the transfer case and how that can affect the transmission, I wouldn't buy any used Murano without having it fully checked out by a reputable Nissan dealer.
I feel sorry for the person that bought mine, whoever that might be. Nissan phoned me up about a month and a half after I had traded it in, to finally have me bring it in for repair. I told them to call the Dodge dealer where it was, just down the street from them.
Loved the car, but the transfer case is a weak spot. |
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