Re: Why don't I see many Muranos?

Jul 18, 2003 1 Replies


It seems that every review has been positive, it looks like a great vehicle,


>I test drove a couple of them and was impressed, but I have yet to see one >on the road!
>Anyone out there have one? If so, how do you like it?
>I am wondering if people are staying away because of the CVT tranny.
>I am considering purchasing one, but am wary of owning a vehicle that is
>going to be discontinued in a couple of years due to poor sales.
>Anyone have any thoughts?
>

See sales figures at

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25,191 sales ytd to June 30th.

I looked at --- but actual mileage is closer to 15-17 MPG even with CV - not 20-24 claimed T. The Murano Forum reports some overheating (apparently) with the CVT --- which causes it to slip or delay shifting. (Towing package does not add a trans or engine added cooler --- but at $540 costs like it should.) Any car with new items is risk first year or so. I went with a trusted Toyota Sports Edition 4Rnr. Pretty much same specs and cost --- but although new in Jan no new first year parts. I thought Murano was neat with the XM on the radio --- only to find ya have to buy and install more pieces to get it to work --- and you have to go to Infinity for them. Plus the luggage rack is a joke --- dealer does not yet even have the cross bars available. With the CVT - I felt I would need the extra cost extended warranty. No sun glass holder! I really like the black carbon fiber seats -- but the fabric is very thin especially on door panels. HP and MPG same on both - recent Consumer Reports judged ride better on 4Rnr --- they complained about having to use premium in Murano --- but specs for 4Rnr call for premium too..

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