re: Nissan Murano....is this a reliable SUV?

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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.

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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.