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Old 12-26-03, 12:50 AM
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Sorry for the misprint. I was wondering if the FX 18-20's will fit the Murano since Nissan makes Infinitty
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Old 12-30-03, 10:52 AM
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Nissans and Infinitis have traditionally been more reliable than Isuzu products ( although the last Trooper was better than average ). The Rodeo is a dated design and worse than average in reliability....so is the identical Honda Passport, which was actually a rebadged Rodeo. On the other hand, the Murano has what I think is a very cheap-looking dash and interior trim (so do many new Nissans). But it rides fairly well by SUV standards....the FX35 is stiff and the FX45 is even more stiff....it is a true sport SUV.
If it was my money, I would discount both of these choices and look seriously at the Lexus RX330. If the RX's price is a little steep for you, the Toyota Highlander is mechanically very similiar and a little less expensive and plush inside....but its squared-off styling might be a little too conservative for you...only you can decide that.
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Old 12-30-03, 01:46 PM
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Anybody see the sticker on the new Dodge Durango? Cheap looking interior, with prices in the RX330 range. I know the truck has that giant Hemi V8, but the interior plastics look like they were taken from a Neon. A far cry from the leather and wood of the RX330...
I think it's ridiculous the prices of these SUVs. Most are just pickups with campers as far as I am concerned. They drive just like pickups too. Only a few go the extra mile to be different and thus worthy of the price.

I am sorry but a 35k Murano is crackish. A 40k Durango is crackish. Even a loaded 48k RX 330 is crackish.

Oh and Motor Trend picked the FX 35 over the RX 330 (but I think they are the worst auto magazine tied with Automobile) in a comparo.

My 35k would get the FX over the Murano, better interior, Infinti service.
 
Old 12-31-03, 12:29 AM
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Originally posted by bluelex
i'll make mine short and say FX...but the murano isn't a bad 2nd choice..
I agree... I like the FXs better, but if that is too much then the Murano would be good...

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