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re: Nissan Murano....is this a reliable SUV?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:54 am to baldona
Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:54 am to baldona
I think it's a mistake to spend big money repairs on an older vehicle. Your bad transmission is going to be replaced with a re-manufactured transmission that probably has a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty. I'd rather put that money towards equity on a new car and be back under factory warranty.
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Posted on 7/19/17 at 10:58 am to AUCE05
When inquiring or researching reliability, you have two options.
1- Check the prior years depreciation rate. If the vehicle depreciated at greater rate, chances are the reliability is not super.
2- Call your insurance, they should have reliable ratings handy. Remember the most reliable vehicles lower your insurance premiums.
1- Check the prior years depreciation rate. If the vehicle depreciated at greater rate, chances are the reliability is not super.
2- Call your insurance, they should have reliable ratings handy. Remember the most reliable vehicles lower your insurance premiums.
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 11:00 am
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:04 am to AUCE05
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I love you trying to justify a >30000 car over a $2000 fix. It is comical.
He's buying the $30k car regardless. You're not understanding the situation if that's your criticism.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:06 am to Chad504boy
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you see no monetary value in broke transmission to new one?
Not adding sale/trade value to his vehicle, no. You trying to tell me he'll get the $2k he spent into back in actual sale value? We all know the answer is no.
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He'll get his monies worth keeping the car for a year, much less 2 or 3 years.
That money he's saving is going to the purchase of the next vehicle. It's a wash. He's not keeping his current vehicle longterm.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:22 am to LNCHBOX
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Not adding sale/trade value to his vehicle, no. You trying to tell me he'll get the $2k he spent into back in actual sale value? We all know the answer is no.
you're a retard. i never said he's getting 2k more value, you're reaching for stars now.
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That money he's saving is going to the purchase of the next vehicle. It's a wash.
nah, he'll lose more than 2k when he drives that vehicle off the lot. plus he'd be whatever debt back into the hole.
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. He's not keeping his current vehicle longterm.
what defines long term? 2 years? 15 months? 3 years? what defines him keeping new vehicle long term? 5 years, 7 years?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:25 am to Chad504boy
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you're a retard. i never said he's getting 2k more value, you're reaching for stars now.
I'm not reaching for anything. You aren't following the conversation.
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nah, he'll lose more than 2k when he drives that vehicle off the lot. plus he'd be whatever debt back into the hole.
He's doing that regardless. Follow the damn conversation.
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what defines long term? 2 years? 15 months? 3 years? what defines him keeping new vehicle long term? 5 years, 7 years?
2-3 years is short term. If he's just going to be buying the new(er) vehicle regardless, there is little point in putting $2k into he current vehicle. You cannot possibly actually disagree with that.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:45 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
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This post was edited on 8/8/23 at 11:11 am
Posted on 7/19/17 at 11:59 am to notafan
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Shop price on a new transmission from Kia is usually under $900. You should call the parts dept at the dealer and get a price on a new one with your vin. Then find a local shop and inquire about labor to install.
One thing I forgot to add is that it's not just the cost of a new transmission, because of the accrued mileage I also have to do other scheduled preventative maintenance like tune up, replacing the timing belt, water pump, etc.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:00 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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One thing I forgot to add is that it's not just the cost of a new transmission, because of the accrued mileage I also have to do other scheduled preventative maintenance like tune up, replacing the timing belt, water pump, etc.
so this is what we got:
OP wants a new car...
spouts off some shite...
logic isn't what he wants to hear...
cause he just wants a new car...
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:04 pm to Chad504boy
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so this is what we got: OP wants a new car... spouts off some shite... logic isn't what he wants to hear... cause he just wants a new car...
I'm just laying out the facts of my situation. The car is not for me. I will barely even drive it. I posted my situation here b/c of the fact that I own a Kia. If this was a more reliable brand, I would just fix the car. However, b/c it is a Kia I feel like I'm caught in a bind with the transmission and all the other scheduled maintenance that's needed on it. I just want to make the best financial decision that I can given my situation.
This post was edited on 7/19/17 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:07 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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and all the other scheduled maintenance that's needed on it.
fix the transmission,... to hell with "scheduled maintenance"... until something is wrong.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 12:08 pm to Paul Allen
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Why not a 4 runner?
Because most people that drive them don't actually go off road or use the extra towing capacity. Hell, even the Highlander and most crossovers with a third row aren't as useful as a minivan.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 1:36 pm to SabiDojo
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What about the Mazda? I've heard good things.
Mazda's are legit good cars. On my 3rd one.
My first lasted 10yrs until I just really wanted something new. There was not a thing wrong with it.
My ex's was over 10yrs and in great shape until someone hit her and totaled it.
My current one is going on 3yrs.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 1:37 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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One thing I forgot to add is that it's not just the cost of a new transmission, because of the accrued mileage I also have to do other scheduled preventative maintenance like tune up, replacing the timing belt, water pump, etc.
Still way cheaper than a new car.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:18 pm to SG_Geaux
A friend has had two Muranos and loved them. Only complaint was blind spots.
Nissan has recalled many thousands of the newer ones because brake fluid could leak and cause fires. There were several actual fires. I first heard of it when someone told me about a local family who lost their home to a fire caused by a new Murano.
Recall article
Nissan has recalled many thousands of the newer ones because brake fluid could leak and cause fires. There were several actual fires. I first heard of it when someone told me about a local family who lost their home to a fire caused by a new Murano.
Recall article
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:46 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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Used Hondas and Toyotas are very high.
Why do you suppose that is?
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:49 pm to TheSHU
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I'd rather put that money towards equity on a new car
Tha frick?
You know most new cars lose 70% of their value in 36 to 48 month typical financing period, right?
That's the strangest use of "equity" in the language, IMHO. "Setting money on fire" hardly seems to be "equity" as that term is widely used in banking and finance.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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Car is only worth about $7000. So, is it really worth it to sink in $2,000 - $3,000 into it? If it wasn't a Kia I would consider it, but I have a strong feeling that if I go that route something else major will happen to it and then I would be in a terrible bind. I can use that money for a new transmission towards a down payment on a new car. I don't mind getting another car if I can pay it off in 3 years.
You have a car worth $7k if it was running. You would probably be lucky to get $2k out of it if it has a bad transmission. Screw the upcoming service. Replace the transmission. Drive it around until you find a good deal on a car. Shopping for a car when you HAVE to have a car is the worst. That $2-3k will make it easier to sell the old car and you might even save that much by being able to wait and find that perfect deal you want.
Last car I bought was for my wife was in 2014. 2014 Mazda CX5 less than 9 months old with 8.5k miles. $31k sticker as it was the top of the line Grand Touring with heated leather, technology package, sun roof, remote start, etc in the exact color she wanted. $24k out the door because I had the luxury of just walking away if I couldn't get the car at the price I wanted.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:56 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
I bought a Murano back in 2006. Interior started to fail within 3 years and exterior paint had issues as well. Nissan is hit or miss on mechanical issues.
Posted on 7/19/17 at 2:57 pm to Hammond Tiger Fan
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