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Ppower
Ppower
Thanks in advance! Happy New YEar!!!
This further information should clear it up.
With so many independent factors influencing octane requirement, no single method best defines antiknock performance. A reasonable guide to the gasoline’s road octane number--that is, how the gasoline performs in a multicylinder engine operating under real driving conditions--is the antiknock index (AKI)or octane rating that is posted on the service station dispenser (87, 89, 92, etc.). This octane rating is calculated by adding two different measurements of octane number ("Research" and "Motor") and then dividing by two. Hence, (R+M)/2. Each octane measurement is done in a specially designed, single-cylinder engine. The difference between the two measurements is caused by the engine’s operating conditions, and the Research octane number (RON)is usually nine to eleven numbers higher than the Motor (M) octane number.
Ppower
Ppower
From Consumerguide.com
AWD Limited 4-door wagon invoice $27,405
destination charge $510
leather package $856
Sunroof $720
AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer $150
Antiskid system $559
Floormats $109
Total invoice price $30,309.
Want to add heated seats to that above add $352.
Do a search on carmax.com for Highlander limited with 4WD and you will see the ones that are fully loaded or near fully loaded are selling for $31,000 and that includes the special $800 discount they have going right now at the DC/Baltimore location. At $29,000 the dealer would be selling you a loaded Highlander about $2k+ below invoice! You have to compare apples to apples.
Ppower
My wife and I saw one last night and it did make both our heads turn..
I like the Murano a lot and am about 90% sold on it being my next vehicle but I really wish I could get her to appreciate it more. Maybe it's just a male/female perspective styling issue?
For the record, I haven't been able to get my wife in it for a test ride/drive yet either and that is what really sold me on the overall performance and utility of the crossover design.
My next door neighbor bought his wife a car as a surprise, but HE got the surprise when after about 4 months she said she just couldn't drive it. (Honda Accord, gold, she said "Grandma Car" and I agree).
My husband and I solve all this by splitting the cars, he drives what he likes and I drive what I like. So far, it's worked out. He's about ready for a new vehicle and unless he asks my opinion, I'm not saying a word... *unless he wants a crysler...*
I love it, too. The only problem is money. As a teacher in a one-income household, I'd like to hang onto our Maxima for another year or two, for it runs beautifully and it's not going to depreciate much at all. But my wife would like the Murano as soon as possible, and financially it's a real stretch.
We even got an offer for a fully loaded one more than $2000 below MSRP, but we couldn't justify the $2K for the Nav...
Unlucky me.
Good reception where I am.
City only is still only around 14 mpg average with A/C. Hoping that will improve.
My wife and I leased our Murano in mid-December. When we asked about having the sat radio option installed, we were initially told it would cost $1250 (yikes!!), and then when we pressed the issue we were then told it was a "port installed" option and not available at the dealer yet.
It was my understanding that the upgraded radio can have either Sirius or XM radio installed (our radio has the "SAT" button on the face)via some type of module which would cost $200 - $300 installed. I love XM radio (I have it in my other vehicle) and am going through withdrawal without it in the Murano. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
The XM web site does list the Murano as a dealer installed option but my dealer knows nothing about it.
Steve, Host
Ppower
Steve, Host
Perhaps I am missing something but based on today's experience I would not wish to purchase a Murano. For Murano owners let me know if there is another way of doing this.
The Murano performed well going up the hill.
Ppower
Ppower
Of course I'm limping along on a PII-300 that'll be 6 years old next May, so it doesn't multitask too hot....
No responses to your post in the XM discussion yet eh? That'll be fun to watch :-)
The Murano isn't on our radar yet at the LA show (link ), but it's supposed to be splashing big at the Detroit Auto Show in a week plus.
Steve, Host
Wanted to see what hornets would come out of the wood over there if I shook the tree some...>;)
Don't like to pay subscriptions, it is what the world is coming to. Everything is fee based now. You watch in another 10 years major sports will be all pay-per-view. You can thank the insane salaries for that.
Ppower
Also, I have yet to find a Murano with cloth seats. Are they attractive/comfortable? I've been told availability for my choice (SL AWD Cloth) is anywhere from "today" to "two or three months." If the dealer needs to do a special order for it, how long should it take?
By the way, prices I've found here north of NYC are ranging from no discount at all to about $2K off MSRP when pressed. If I understand it correctly, Carmax doesn't cover my area and CarsDirect doesn't offer a discount yet on this car. Is there another way to go to get closer to dealer invoice. (Is $400 over invoice reasonable?)
My point to him is that I can fly to SC for <$300 and drive my new vehicle back home over the weekend. He also knows that I always get them serviced at his dealership anyhow and we all know that the dealerships make way more money servicing cars than selling them (new at least).
We'll see how it goes but I have yet to see a Murano SE with Nav for sale anywhere so it's kind of pointless so far!
My wife also doesn't like the looks of the Murano. I think the short hood and long dash gives it the kind of minivan look . Same with the with the Mercedes ML tall and kind of rounded which makes the hood look short.
I was at the Auto Show in San Diego and didn't see the FX45. Will it be at the LA show?
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290925267
Something else, the Navigation in this vehicle is awesome.
Here is a link(don't pay attention to the oil weight recommendation):
http://www.driversedge.com/breakin.htm
I've noticed more get up and go when taking off in this gear, but I was wondering if there were any restrictions on when NOT to use it, like a maximum speed or something.
If you've seen it you'll know what I mean, I think Nissan really has a certain group of people in mind for this car. Bummer... Because I think cars appeal to folks for different reasons.
I'm not a yuppy wine drinking exec... In fact, from what I read in the news, very few people continue to be yuppy wine drinking execs. They're all losing their jobs.
But the ad is very nice. And I guess it gets the point across. It make the car seem smaller than it is tho... and that's probably not a good thing.
In the ad it comes off pretty little, like a Matrix.
Ppower
I have tested almost every single SUV in the market for the past couple of months. I drive 40 miles each way to work and travel often, so gas mileage was an important criterion in my selection. My first driving impressions were very good. Smooth ride (love the CVT), comfortable, quiet, very stable. Some of the minor drawbacks include: a) instrument panel should be raised slightly. Steering wheel covers all lower dials (I haven't tried adjusting the steering wheel yet). b) The interior rear view mirror does not adjust very easily. c) The blind spot on the right side when looking back (not a big deal, if you adjust the left rear view mirror).
So far I', getting 20.5 MPG in the highway at roughly 75 MPH. Reduced speed probably can increase that, but too slow for cruising to/from work.
So far I am very satisfied with the purchase. I used this board and discussion while making my final decision. Thanks for all your informative posts.