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My father's GM car is smart enough to have different settings (seat/mirrors/climate/audio) per individual key/fob, but not this Nissan.
Bummer, because it could all be handled via a trivial bit of software if Nissan chose to do it.
I wasn't having any luck with either key. Then I found a menu option for automatically positioning the seat/etc that was unselected by default. It seems to work now for one key. I'll try the other key this evening. The docs say that individual settings are associated with each key.
Mark
Next on the list is to get the garage door (HomeLink?) opener in the Murano to open my garage door. Someone has to stand on a ladder by the garage door opener motor while someone else sits in the Murano and pushes the "learn" button. Since I live alone I haven't figured out quite how to accomplish this.
1. Go to the Automobile Protection Association website www.apa.ca For $26.75 you can request dealer invoice costs for the model you want and any options. Be sure to include any options you want or that even interest you in the request - it all costs the same. In the request ask what a fair amount would be to offer towards dealer profit, and if there is any holdback amount which is another source of dealer profit. You can lay the cost information without the profit number out in front of the sales person when you negotiate and work up to the maximum profit you want to pay them, or make them a take-or-leave offer. Make it clear you are ready to buy, but be prepared to get up and walk out.
2. Use a broker. APA should be able to recommend one in your area, or they may be in the phone book. They do all the work in point 1 for a fee, usually $500 to $700, and act as your agent, not the dealer's, if anything goes wrong. (This fact saved us an additional $2000 on a manufacturer's rebate the dealer tried hard to quietly keep on the first vehicle we bought. Our broker paid for himself right there.) They don't have to be in your immediate area, they can deliver to the dealer closest to you. We used an excellent broker for both our vehicles, including our Murano, and will never go back to the showroom to negotiate again. They can do in five minutes what it took us two and a half hours to do the last time we haggled for a Pathfinder, and without the subsequent tricks and scams after the deal was "signed". That alone was worth their fee.
Good luck!
"hey, why don't we go back to my place and program my homelink?"
ha!
I talked to a broker about buying a Murano and he said if you do not mind a little discussion that you will get as good a deal as they can and in fact they practically do no more of that type of business. This is the Midwest so maybe other areas are different. I paid 300 over invoice by using carmax prices as a reference. Just start way low "how much under invoice can I buy this car for" If you offer 500 or 700 over first they will never take that and shoot for 1000 or more over. I just start simple and ask if I can buy one for under invoice knowing that I probably can't but at least you set the expectations that way for them. I also always ask for the Internet salesperson or leasing person if they handle those transactions. Always keep the trade separate if you have one and talk about that after you agree on a price or ask for price with and without your trade to get the real cash they will put into your vehicle. A little over invoice is getting easier these are not good car buying times.
St. Louis area.
Isn't that the whole point of a sunroof? ;-)
I'm height challenged.
Darn, all these years I thought a sunroof was to let fresh air in and to see the sky only to learn it's so I can park under the garage door opener to align the HomeLink while sticking myself up through it!
Brother's stopping by Sunday for a few days on his annual trek from FL to TN;, will get him to assist but thank you for the plausible if seemingly (to me anyway) humorous suggestion. I laugh when I picture it in my mind.
To UNCLEDAVID. You guys to the south have no idea how lucky you are to have sources such as Edmunds - for free!! Hoping Edmunds will soon show invoice pricing for the Murano and a more accurate TMV that does not match MSRP That will also give a clue as to manouvering room in negotiations with the dealer.
Just got a survey from Nissan with many, many detailed questions about the climate system. I am hoping they are looking for ways to reduce the noise level while improving warm-up in cold weather. Anybody else get one?
Discussions of all new model SUVs since last October gave me direction and info not available elsewhere, and led me to discard the Highlander and Pilot as potential replacements for my QX4.
Have logged a bit over 500 miles since taking delivery on 2/28. Audio is great, vision of road outstanding, ride and handling are delicious, turning ratio better than most, comfort of seats will feel good after taking road trip of approx 2000 miles planned for this summer, navigation systems is superior to what I anticipated, and the 22.1 MPG to date exceeds expectations too. Of course paying $176 over invoice really made me buy about 30 days before I planned to, in this area of the foothills of the Rockies.
Many kudos to all contributors. To those who have already purchased...congrats. To those who haven't to date...hope you make the right decision for yourself.
Just pick up my new Murano SE, every thing is O.K. and nice. One thing I just can't understand is the Auto-dimming rearview mirror. can this thing set to off all the time. every time I start the car it turn on by itself. I have to turn it off myself. Any one have trouble with the temp display? where I am is so cold in winter -35c the temp display is so slow to show the number one by one. may be it can't handle the cold.
Thank you all
I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH TEMP DISPLAY AND IT SEEMS TO CATCH UP TO THE AMBIANT AIR TEMP FAIRLY QUICKLY.
Comparison Test: Battle of the Neither-Nors, pages 92 thru 103. They tested a Buick Rendezvous CXL, Mitsubishi Endeavor Ltd., Toyota Highlander Ltd., Nissan Murano SE, and Honda Pilot EX. They placed in that order, the Buick last and the Honda first. They really liked the Murano but criticized its harsh ride, wish they would have tested the SL.
Anyway, that's all for now.
i wounder if there's a glich or if anyone else is having this problem
I'm sure you all are savvy car buyers and didn't fall for any of these sales tactics, but here's what Edmunds has to say about invoice pricing:
http://www.edmunds.com/news/column/lowdownlowpayments/59651/artic- - le.html
http://www.edmunds.com/news/column/lowdownlowpayments/81545/artic- - le.html
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/buying/articles/76093/article.html
http://www.edmunds.com/advice/static/html/43090/article.html#3
All I'm saying is using a broker, at least the one I used, gets past all this stuff which I can't be bothered with.
Also, the latest issue of Consumer Reports on new cars has an article on dealer scams which is quite good. They don't mention the Murano in their article on newly introduced vehicles but they do talk about the RX330 even though it is not even out yet, which is hard to understand. Their brief review of the Murano later in the issue sounds like they don't know much about it.
Just FYI, the VPP pricing scheme doesn't seem to be in effect here in NJ, at least not at my participating dealer. He wanted $800 over invoice, which is more than the non-VPP dealer wanted. Unfortunately, the other dealer doesn't have the car I want (Polished Pewter/charcoal leather with moonroof and cold package). We'll see what happens...but there seems to be no advantage to being in a company that offers VPP, at least not at this point.
Go to the Nissan website and build your Murano.
Once build is finished, try locating dealers within your area that has a similar/if not exact Murano.
Pick a vehicle in the dealership's stock and contact the dealership. Under 'Enter Comments for your dealer', put a note asking if they are willing to sell this Murano via VPP.
Now, wait for the email(s) or phone call(s), depending on your indicated method of contact preference.
Based on my experience, all but one dealer would sell the FX via VPP. Try it and you might be pleasantly surprised.
The other dealer does leases for my company, so he cut me a much better deal. But will my wife be happy with the midnight blue...we'll find out tomorrow when she goes and looks at it.
Yeah, this is the thing with VPP -- one dealer may choose not sell a vehicle via VPP but another one might. So, if I was really interested in a Nissan vehicle that is already eligible via VPP, I contact quite a few dealerships. That is, unless there is only one dealership close to me within 150 miles.
Thanks!
Last time I called (~ 2 weeks ago), the Nissan person told me that the following vehicles are NOT available through the VPP program:
- 350Z
- G35 Coupe
- Murano
He mentioned that these may be VPP eligible later in the year.
The G35 Coupe and 350Z are still not eligible.
I like the feature so I don't have to worry about turning everything off. I can see where it could be a hasle if your used to leaving your cell phone connected to the charger in the car all the time.
I would think that to disable this feature would be difficult without affecting everything else.
Like many things about any given car, much of ride quality is subjective. In my case, it's a combination of body motions (both the car's and mine!), road noise, car structure noise (creaks, groans, pops) and any miscellaneous buzzes or vibrations.
With over 2000 miles on the winter-ravaged roads of Western New York (potholes the size of a small house in some areas), my SE traverses rough surfaces (I try to avoid the potholes...don't want to have to replace those 18-inch dia. tires prematurely!) with firm but well-damped absorption, and little/no body motion. Luckily I haven't been afflicted with the popping noise some have reported in the rear of the car, and road noise is "out there somewhere," but not annoying. And, there are no vibrations in the steering wheel, seats, etc. The car always seems very well planted and is not jittery or bouncy at all.
So...I'm pleased with the ride. I'm sure it's firmer than lots of other alternatives, but much more comfortable than truck-based SUVs. I rented an Explorer for a week-long vacation last summer. Although it was comfortable, it was still pretty bouncy on rough roads...much more so than I've experienced in the Murano, so far.
With regards to the ride quality comments in some of the press reviews, I suspect that some of the writers are searching for something -- anything -- to criticize, given the overall "greatness" of this car (yes, I am biased). I can't understand why such tough guys, as some of these writers appear to be, have such sensitive tushes :-)
But, anyway, I appreciate your comments.
If you just drove an Explorer that statement is a little difficult to back up. I will just mention one although there are several that will have better ride quality than a Murano "Lexus GX470".
I have conflicting information: the door frame indicates tire pressure at 33 lbs., and the side wall of the Good Year Eagle tires have a max 44 lbs label.
44psi is the tires MAXIMUM rated pressure for a specified load. Unless you are carrying that load, you shouldnt run at the max, because, as youve noticed, the ride is rather harsh.
You can start with the door placard pressure (33 psi) and work up if you feel the ride is too soft.
I found this article about tire pressure after doing a google search for "recommended tire pressure"
The Murano SL AWD absorbed bumps OK but you were aware of them. Road feel through the wheel was much better, and cornering was virtually flat.
Can't compare to a Murano SE, never drove one.
I was well behaved. I did not drive one. Only she did and surprise/surprise, she liked the Murano the most. Even with the assumption of cost being equal (which it is not in this case) she liked the looks and feel in the cabin of the Nissan.
So Kudo's to the owners in here and it looks like we might be joining you. The idea that the Murano is not female friendly is just not true.
BTW, I have been reading the posts, but any other honest comparo's between the SL and SE's would be appreciated!
dj