looking to switch to a murano

[timmack]

i drive a 2002 pathfinder, looking at trading in for a murano. what are your guys' likes/dislikes? is this a decent deal on one? thanks in advance for your input.

http://www.carmax.com/enUS/vie...17931

[Timmbo]

Looks like a pretty good deal, you should be able to get a grand or so knocked off the price yet. You will love the Murano though. A lot smoother and faster than your Pathfinder. A very nice ride and lots of space inside.

[timmack]

thanks for your feedback. do you know if the murano 3.5 has the same issue with the power valve screws that the pathfinder 3.5 does? (pathfinder/qx4 and altima have the issue, not sure on any other models)

[Timmbo]

I have never heard of that happening. I used to own an '03 Murano, my sister has an Altima 3.5, my parents have an Altima Couple with the 3.5, and I have never heard of that problem, I don't believe it can be too common.

[timmack]

nice to know, thanks for the info. its actually a bit scary because if it happens, youre gonna be buying a new motor unless its still under warranty. its an uncommon problem like you said, only like 1 out of 1000 or so motors will have it. heres some info if you are interested on what im talking about.

zerothread?id=250069

[Timmbo]

So have you decided if you are going to purchase that Murano? I think you would be very happy with it.

[timmack]

not quite sure yet, i want to though. when i bought my pathfinder a year ago the value was over $16,000 and now its down to about $5,000 because of the gas hike so i know im going to be screwed on trade in value. just gotta wait and see what they finance people say. but i am definitely interested in it. plus the pathfinder has an annoying vibration that is being a pain in the butt to track down, wether or not i can get that fixed will come into play also.
Modified by timmack at 8:32 AM 9/22/2008