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Here are some thoughts after owning the car for more than a month.
Pros:
1) The car is absolutely fantastic in the snow, handles and holds the road great. When breaking on slush, snow, and ice, keeps a straight line.
2) Overall I'd describe an SE as smooth but sporty. I was looking for a stiffer but not truck-like ride, and found that in a Murano SE.
3) CVT works great, no drag... When I put it to S-position, RPMs kick in and the car just blows by people, although I don't use this position regularly.
3) Interior is very comfortable: seats, controls, Bose sound system, climate control;
4) it seems that Nissan paid a lot of attention to small details, making an overall driving experience more fun;
5) love the colors and design decisions;
6) insurance costs very reasonably.
Cons:
1) So far I haven't been able to break 20 MPG getting 19-19.5 MPG, even though I drive mostly on a highway using 93 unleaded.
Before I bought a Murano, I test drove the following models: X-terra, Pilot, RX300, Pathfinder, 4Runner, Highlander, MDX, and latest Volvo SUV. My choice was an MDX, but when I saw and drove a Murano, I changed my mind. The drive was much more fun, and extra 6K or so helped as well
-D
It's winter and your new ride isn't broken in yet. It'll get better in a month or three, and likely continue to improve for 10,000 miles+. Check your tire pressure for grins anyway.
Don't know about the popping.
Steve, Host
Nissan has a history of improving their crash test scores on just about all of their vehicles year over year so I'm hoping for some improved (over the Altima) scores since I just ordered my Murano last Saturday.
I have sent e-mails to both crash testing agencies inquiring about the schedule for testing a Murano and haven't gotten a response back from either one yet (on't really expect too either).
Didn't notice the size of the receiver however.
Thanks,
Don
Why, do you suppose, is it called an idiot light? ;-)
The light is not so bad but the stupid thing "beeps" constantly driving down the road letting me know I have a flat. All pressures read 29-30 psi ( in the cold ).
This is way too low. Check the placard on the inside of the driver's door jamb and you will discover the recommended tire inflation pressure is 33psi, front and rear (SL), measured when cold.
It has been suggested that much of the Ford Explorer/Firestone Wilderness AT mayhem was the direct result of consistently running the tires at low tire pressure. Whether this was recommended by the automaker or the tire maker or changed by the dealer or the customer is what the lawyers get paid to argue. Apparently, many people like that "low profile fat tire look" you get when you don't have enough air in the tire, and don't realize that it damages and weakens the sidewall of the tire. Or they mistakenly believe it will improve their traction or gas mileage.
Tires are designed to be operated only in a specific range of tire pressures. You are operating yours outside the range, your new vehicle is doing its best to alert you to that error, and you have been ignoring it so far.
The dealer had it for two days to no avail. Them guys didn't know a thing or do a thing in 2 days. They finally called me and said the light was out and they couldn't duplicate it again.
Perhaps they had it inside their heated garage and the tires warmed up, or maybe it was a warm spell when they had it compared to the days you drove it.
From thermodynamics, PV=nRT, which in this context can be simplified to: as the ambient outside air temperature varies from day to day, your tire's pressure will vary in direct proportion. Warmer weather, higher "cold" tire pressure. Colder weather, lower "cold" tire pressure.
Irrespective of the weather, the tires are/were obviously low, and the servicing dealer should have at least topped them off. I'd suggest you take your service to a dealer that is one of the sharper knives in the drawer.
I picked it up and the next day it started beeping again. I've contacted Nissan but they have not replied. The owners manual is useless, it never even talks about the beeping or how to reset the light/beep once a flat is changed ( if it really was a flat).
If you read Chapter 8, it refers you to the placard that has been standard on vehicles sold in the USA since... well, a long time. You will find the recommended cold tire pressures there (33psi/33psi). There is no way and no need to reset the beeping because as soon as the tires have at least the recommended pressure, the beeping will automatically stop.
Try it if you don't believe me... just put 4 pounds more into each tire to bring them at least to their MINIMUM designed inflation pressure, and make sure all four wheels are evenly inflated. Your Murano will be much happier with you, and you are less likely to suffer a fatigue-induced tire blowout.
Note that the MAXIMUM designed inflation pressure is moulded into the sidewall of the tire. Never exceed this number. On my SL with Goodyear tires, that is marked 44psi.
As for the cleaning action, the water blows on the windshield rather low, so it takes couple extra seconds to get it fully cleaned. It may be that I need to adjust the water angle...
side molding: after measuring, looking at other vehicles, etc. i have decided to go with black molding just above the indent on the doors. i have looked at bmw x4s and they all have black molding and it looks fine. one dealer quoted me $600.00 for painted molding, which is crazy. i will do some research on the different brands of black molding available. i also intend to inquire at to the availability and price of the bmw molding which would be perfect on the murano. anyone else have ideas on this point?
The hitch and the wiring harness were sitting there right next to each other, covered with nice heavy thick rubber protectors.
I ordered mine with the towing package and based on what I saw, am expecting it to be ready to go except for the actual connection to the trailer.
I wonder what your dealer is really quoting for $350? Mine said the actual connection to the trailer was available for $350. I said I'd pass as I'm sure I can get it done for way less than that.
Here's a link to the Hidden Hitch web page for comparison:
http://www.hiddenhitch.com/Home/index.asp?
Timm (mmmits23@aol.com)
The only drawback is that I had to put 36psi in the tires for the monitors to read 32psi. I checked with two tire guages.
Two gauges agreeing doesn't mean they're both right, but I agree with you that it sounds like the automatic pressure monitors in your vehicle might be miscalibrated. The service manual doesn't list any adjustment other than replacing the transmitters. The trigger threshold is indicated as 27psi.
The dealer had told me that they put 33psi in all tires and thats why I was reading 29-30. For some reason the tire pressure monitors seem to be off by 3-4 psi. Not a big deal, just rather run the tires ~33 psi. It beats all the beeping for sure. Thanks again.
The only disadvantage to the higher pressure is that the ride will be somewhat harsher over bumps. As an advantage, there will be less sidewall flex and steering will seem more responsive and precise.
(2) The owners manual (pg 5-3) says the order in which the tire pressures are listed on the dash display is insignificant. However, the service manual details a procedure where each transmitter is "taught" which wheel it is mounted in, starting with front LH, front RH, rear LH, and completing with rear RH. I can confirm this is the order in which pressures are presently listed on my display, and perhaps this is the default from the factory. I suspect the reason the owners manual and service manual are different is that the tire rotation procedure does not include the step to re-teach the system which wheel is which, thus you lose the mapping when you rotate tires.
(3) The pictures imply the valve assembly is actually part of the transmitter, e.g. you inflate the tire through the transmitter. The text is vague on this point.
Press the LOCK and UNLOCK keys for more then 2 seconds (until the hazzards flash 3 times) from then on, two flashes and no horn. Manual pg 3-5
SmartTire.com sells OEM and aftermarket systems and I have one of their aftermarket systems on my 00 Maxima SE.
I'm interested in the battery life also since I drive so many miles. The smart tire system says the battery life is roughly 5 years and that the batteries are not user replaceable. Finding a place to install them was also a little bit of a hassle.
You have to buy new transmitters.
I'm curious what the long term costs will be to keep the transmitters functioning properly (I ordered my Murano 2/15).
I suspect that since more and more manufacturers are putting these systems on more and more models, the costs will eventually come down.
(I am a little concerned about what Nissan dealers will charge for the new transmitters.)
on the tow, after i posted my last message i did some internet research. hidden hitch has the hitch now for about $139.00 but it is a 1.5" box. they also have the wiring harness. Valley hitches will be coming out with one with a 2" box, for those of us who already have our bike carriers and hitch balls for a 2" box. they expect it in a month or two.
Timm (mmmits23@aol.com)
Nissan's system has to teach each transmitter which wheel it is on. There are two different ways to do this; both require the dealer dongle (CONSULT2) and one of the additionally requires an "activator" module. ST's system has precoded transmitters, and they use a simple color-coding system to track wheel-to-display.
Neither system seems to permit any adjustment of pressure thresholds.
Neither system seems to permit battery replacement. Nissan does not specify the battery life.
Check this out about the other guy's non-invoice pricing though:
What is the "Kelley Blue Book" Price?
Steve, Host
http://www.courtesyparts.com/murano/index.html
I noticed that it reccomends premium gas. Is that true? I thought most owners were running regular or mid-grade?
Be sure not to put anything on top of the photo sensor (A) located on the top left-hand side of the instrument panel. The photo sensor controls the autolamp; if it is covered, the photo sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate.
The sensor is the round thing about the size of a coin that you can see where the windshield comes down to the top of the dash.
The point is very clear since there is only one general thread allowed per make. So if people want to discuss a topic it gets mingled with others and it becomes hard to follow. These forums remind me of a guy at work who, everytime you start a conversation begins to go off on all sorts of tangents that have nothing to do with what was originally asked. That usually happened other sight as well, but that is when people run out of things to say and just want to type!
So the point is that your site is completely different than the enthusiast sites and they should not be considered competitors, rather you compliment each other. I enjoy both and will continue to do so. Nasty-grams and all....
Surely you see the logic in that!
tidester, host
I talked to my service advisor Friday and he said his dealership would be happy to service any Nissan vehicle under USA warranty, regardless of where in the USA you may have purchased it. He is also willing to talk with Nissan service advisors at other dealerships should the need arise.
Liberty Auto Plaza
920 S. Milwakuee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Tom and Steve, other than being a very satisfied customer, I have no other relationship with this dealership and staff. You each deleted my previous post for providing a contact name and a phone number. I have removed them for this repost. Based on your emails, I believe this post now complies with the Edmunds Member Agreement; please advise if it needs further editing.
If anything, it is a sad commentary on the state of our society and legal system that we have to take so many pages to explicitly tell people to put air in their tires and their kids in child seats.
And sometimes the stuff in the manual isn't clear, glosses over things, or is flat wrong.
Steve, Host
tidester, host
Timm (mmmits23@aol.com)
It's on all three of the manufacturer's Nav system I've driven so far this year.
Infiniti I-35 and G-35
Nissan Maxima and Murano
Toyota 4 Runner and Avalon
I drove a 4 Runner LTD 4WD for a week on an extended test drive. It's not really that annoying once you get used to it. Or maybe I'm just adapting easier as I get older:-)