trading my pathfinder for a murano. am I nuts???
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I'ds say yes..you are nuts...jm2730 said:Saturday trading my 02 pathfinder for a 05 murano.. I can't help but think I am nuts.. what do you think...
But then again who isn't?Welcome to the forum. Most of us are nuts about our MOs, and if we don't admit to it, our better halfs will remind us of that. Get the MO and enjoy it. It is a truely nice car, no matter what kind of issues it may have....Have fun driving it and don't forget to post pictures....
The CVT scares me.
With that said, we haven't had an ounce of trouble with it. I don't like seeing what places are charging for a replacement. I'd prefer a more conventional transmission.
But the CVT s silky smooth. No shifts. It just goes. It took a lot of getting use to. I can only think of a few trans issues that have been reported here. I'm sure there are a handful more out there - but probably more that haven't had any problem.
If the aftermarket were more friendly to the Murano - I'd probably buy another. I need something else to work on
With that said, we haven't had an ounce of trouble with it. I don't like seeing what places are charging for a replacement. I'd prefer a more conventional transmission.
But the CVT s silky smooth. No shifts. It just goes. It took a lot of getting use to. I can only think of a few trans issues that have been reported here. I'm sure there are a handful more out there - but probably more that haven't had any problem.
If the aftermarket were more friendly to the Murano - I'd probably buy another. I need something else to work on
Pathfinder vs. Murano
When I started Looking at new vehicles, My wife and I went looking at the Pathfinder,. We had a 98 Pathfinder before our last vehicle and really liked it. We thought we could get a good deal because of the 05 Model change. We got in the backseat and realized why we got rid of it in the first place. Way too cramped in the back, especially compared to Murano. We test drove the Murano and that was all she wrote, done deal. I think you will enjoy the Mo alot more than you might think. You will notice the smooth ride and the eerie feeling like something is missing when you expect a shift and it isn't there.The best experience I had when I first got the Mo was putting it in Sport mode and punching it from a red light, the power really comes on quick.
Good luck with your decision.
When I started Looking at new vehicles, My wife and I went looking at the Pathfinder,. We had a 98 Pathfinder before our last vehicle and really liked it. We thought we could get a good deal because of the 05 Model change. We got in the backseat and realized why we got rid of it in the first place. Way too cramped in the back, especially compared to Murano. We test drove the Murano and that was all she wrote, done deal. I think you will enjoy the Mo alot more than you might think. You will notice the smooth ride and the eerie feeling like something is missing when you expect a shift and it isn't there.The best experience I had when I first got the Mo was putting it in Sport mode and punching it from a red light, the power really comes on quick.
Good luck with your decision.
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Wait until...
" Trading my Murano for a Pathfinder, am I nuts? " .
I wonder what the forum members will reply
I wonder if someone will do the opposite and post the thread:
" Trading my Murano for a Pathfinder, am I nuts? " .
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I think CVT is really great but unfortunately its longevity on a Murano is an unknown. It is therefore best to protect yourself by getting the extended warranty. But don't do it when you buy the car. Do it later when you are not under pressure. Send a blanket E-mail to all delers in US and get a price qoute for the premier gold coverage. You have 36,000 miles to do it so shop around for the best possible deal.jm2730 said:
I'm convinced. What's your take on the cvt
First I'd like to say I took a quick look see at the Pathfinder.
I found the rear entry doors for my passengers to be in the not acceptable category. Now if I am 18 and doing all the cliff jumping and all they show on TV, I'd say screw the people in the back seat.
There is also no getting around the Pathfinder is a much more like a truck and the Murano is much more like a car. As you may or may not know it sits on the same frame as some of Nissan's other cars.
The CVT may turn into the next best thing since sliced bread. We just don't know yet. We all took a chance here and I went with the logic of "not much going on there in the tranny." Less stuff to wear out and less stuff to break. A couple of cones and steel belts Vs a bunch of gears and a million parts in the conventional tranny.
It's a crap shoot that we all hope we win. So far there has been very few failures of the CVT. It is much talked about but I'd guess conventional tranny's may have a higher failure rate....so far.
If you want rugged and tough, it's the Pathfinder. If you wanted sleek, comfortable and cutting edge, it's the Murano. No right or wrong, its all about what turns you on.
Best of luck with your new pup.
Bob1
First I'd like to say I took a quick look see at the Pathfinder.
I found the rear entry doors for my passengers to be in the not acceptable category. Now if I am 18 and doing all the cliff jumping and all they show on TV, I'd say screw the people in the back seat.
There is also no getting around the Pathfinder is a much more like a truck and the Murano is much more like a car. As you may or may not know it sits on the same frame as some of Nissan's other cars.
The CVT may turn into the next best thing since sliced bread. We just don't know yet. We all took a chance here and I went with the logic of "not much going on there in the tranny." Less stuff to wear out and less stuff to break. A couple of cones and steel belts Vs a bunch of gears and a million parts in the conventional tranny.
It's a crap shoot that we all hope we win. So far there has been very few failures of the CVT. It is much talked about but I'd guess conventional tranny's may have a higher failure rate....so far.
If you want rugged and tough, it's the Pathfinder. If you wanted sleek, comfortable and cutting edge, it's the Murano. No right or wrong, its all about what turns you on.
Best of luck with your new pup.
Bob1
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Go to Nissan website- buying - dealer locator - and type in the name of state. It will give you the names of all dealers in that state with contact info. If they don't have e-mail address, they all have fax numbers. Just get a generic letter together and fax it to them.XOC said:
Here is the web page
http://www.nissanusa.com/form/0,,action-NDealerSearch,00.html
It takes maybe a couple of hours to reach all dealers, but I think the savings may justify it.
LOOKY LOOKY LOOKY
In all honesty ... I think I can give you the BEST perspective here!!
Why? Cuz I currently have BOTH!
I have a 2002 Pathfinder SE /w Roof, and a 2005 Murano SL /w AWD.
Here's the raw / unbiased opinion.
Advantages
Pathfinder:
1) Far superior AWD, the ATTESA system is much more advanced, a better in all kinds of weather than the Murano's simple AWD.
2) Off-road capability bottom line, Pathy IS a real SUV.
3) 20 pounds more torque (truthfully can't feel it, tranny robs it)
4) Has a larger trunk space than the Murano, due to the MO's round butt.
5) Better for towing
6) Looks more like a truck (for the certain rugged days haha)
7) Better looking gauges, the MO's yellow / orange gauges are still wierd to me.
Murano:
1) Far better ON-road manners, feels more like a sports sedan, than a truck.
2) CVT just plain rocks, never have to wait for the tranny to shift, and you are ALWAYS in the engines powerband. MUCH better fuel economy too!
3) Much more Interior room, both front AND rear seats.
4) Seating position is more comfortable like a sedan, whereas the Pathfinder, everyone sits their calfs not really touching the seat (hard to explain)
5) Faster than the Pathfinder due to its tranny and weight.
6) Better Bose sound system, the one in the Pathfinder is CRAP!
7) Doesn't look like a truck, very attractive shape.
8) Much better interior ergonomics.
9) Many more storage spaces in the trunk and cabin.
10) CAN BE TRACKED, haha
Bottom line ... the MO is more civilized! Can't go wrong!
-E
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In all honesty ... I think I can give you the BEST perspective here!!
Why? Cuz I currently have BOTH!
I have a 2002 Pathfinder SE /w Roof, and a 2005 Murano SL /w AWD.
Here's the raw / unbiased opinion.
Advantages
Pathfinder:
1) Far superior AWD, the ATTESA system is much more advanced, a better in all kinds of weather than the Murano's simple AWD.
2) Off-road capability bottom line, Pathy IS a real SUV.
3) 20 pounds more torque (truthfully can't feel it, tranny robs it)
4) Has a larger trunk space than the Murano, due to the MO's round butt.
5) Better for towing
6) Looks more like a truck (for the certain rugged days haha)
7) Better looking gauges, the MO's yellow / orange gauges are still wierd to me.
Murano:
1) Far better ON-road manners, feels more like a sports sedan, than a truck.
2) CVT just plain rocks, never have to wait for the tranny to shift, and you are ALWAYS in the engines powerband. MUCH better fuel economy too!
3) Much more Interior room, both front AND rear seats.
4) Seating position is more comfortable like a sedan, whereas the Pathfinder, everyone sits their calfs not really touching the seat (hard to explain)
5) Faster than the Pathfinder due to its tranny and weight.
6) Better Bose sound system, the one in the Pathfinder is CRAP!
7) Doesn't look like a truck, very attractive shape.
8) Much better interior ergonomics.
9) Many more storage spaces in the trunk and cabin.
10) CAN BE TRACKED
, hahaBottom line ... the MO is more civilized! Can't go wrong!
-E
If you want a good deal on the Nissan Extended warranty, try here
http://www.nissanautowarranty.com/index.cfm
If you do it, let us know how it works out.
I got mine from the dealer two years ago.
I would have done this had it been available.
I hate the Johnny Slicks that every dealer hires to sell the Warranty Programs.
Homer
http://www.nissanautowarranty.com/index.cfm
If you do it, let us know how it works out.
I got mine from the dealer two years ago.
I would have done this had it been available.
I hate the Johnny Slicks that every dealer hires to sell the Warranty Programs.
Homer
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