Murano VS Mdx

[Tarrantula]

Good Morning Everyone,

I am looking to purchase a used murano or a used mdx.. onyl problem is.. I cant decide. I know the CVT's in the murano have been viewed as weak.. but others have said in the Murano they are amazing.

On the other hand, the Mdx is a much larger vehicle.. I dont really need seating for 7... and it also weights about 300 pounds more.. there also seems to be more things that can go wrong as far as problems with the mdx... does it come in AWD?

I need everyones help. I like the styling of the murano and the mdx.. can anyone vouch for one or the other?

Looking for an 03 of either.

HELP!

[Sorath]

buy the mdx, its a much better car and it has better resale value than the murano

[prae]

yes the MDX is awd...

Ever considered the Toyota Highlander? You could score an '03 Limited with the improved 3.3L and 5spd tranny (over the 01/02 3L / 4spd w/OD) for less than 20...

Not quite in the same "class" as the MDX but heated leather, fake wood trim... the usual limited acoutrements...

I own a 2001 highlander limited and it has been an absolute tank.

For an ~03 MDX you are looking at as much as 5-10k more I would say... They are awesome vehicles as well though.

[Ntense_SpecV]

Originally posted by Sorath
buy the mdx, its a much better car and it has better resale value than the murano

Plus it kills the murano in looks.

[rc2002]

Originally posted by Ntense_SpecV


Plus it kills the murano in looks.

You're kidding right? The older MDX looks like ass - pretty much just like a Honda Pilot. It's bulky and gawdy looking compared to the Murano.

Murano has better power, and way better handling than the MDX too. Try driving both and it'll be a no brainer.

Bad resale doesn't come into play here because that means you can pick up a Murano for cheaper to begin with.

[heavyD]

MDX x 100 over that eyesore (Murano).

[Tarrantula]

What year MDX would be best to aim for?

I dont know much about the MDX

[G]

Comparison Test

[Ntense_SpecV]

Originally posted by richardchan2002


You're kidding right? The older MDX looks like ass - pretty much just like a Honda Pilot. It's bulky and gawdy looking compared to the Murano.

Murano has better power, and way better handling than the MDX too. Try driving both and it'll be a no brainer.

Bad resale doesn't come into play here because that means you can pick up a Murano for cheaper to begin with.

Opinions are great - that's why I would personally buy an MDX and you would buy a Murano. Maybe it's because I don't like the sloping undertray in the Murano's front end and prefer the bulkier look. I will admit that the 3.5 in the nissan will be a much better engine and probably more reliable.

[Tarrantula]

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ88479987

Good buy?

[atgilchrist]

I bought an 03 Murano earlier this year and so far it has been awesome. The milage is actually very good for a bigger vehicle (~19 mpg city/24mpg hwy). It drives more like a car than an MDX (lower, stiffer, less roll), but is pretty much useless if you want to off-road at all. And no mechanical issues at all so far.

With some new winter tires, I wasn't sliding at all on Sunday when the roads were a curling rink (awd, anti-slip).

Hope that helps?

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by G
Comparison Test

This doesnt help me. Im not deciding against all the other vehicles there.

[Meridian]

If it hangs good, go for it.

[avishal26]

Originally posted by Tarrantula
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...QAdIdZ88479987

Good buy?

I am personally not a big fan of those rims so if it were me, I would buy it without the rims and I think you would save $3000 on top of the price then? (Not sure if the listed price includes those rims)

That seems like a decent price for the kms and its only a 2003, which isn't too bad.

[Tarrantula]

OR this one..

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...1&pgno=1&srt=1

[G]

It was meant to show you the MDX is a great mid sized suv even compared to other great names out there like Lexus and BMW.

Originally posted by Tarrantula


This doesnt help me. Im not deciding against all the other vehicles there.

[cam_wmh]

What about the RDX? Correct me if I'm wrong. but wouldn't that be a more suitable comparison?

[Tarrantula]

RDX is gay. Sorry. Thats just my opinion.

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by G
It was meant to show you the MDX is a great mid sized suv even compared to other great names out there like Lexus and BMW.

Point Taken, I revoke my previous statement towards you.

[avishal26]

Originally posted by Tarrantula
OR this one..

http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...no=1&srt=1

160,000 is a lot of kms...doesn't matter if its only a 2005, that many kms means the money you save buying it now will be spent on repairs very soon.

Originally posted by Tarrantula
RDX is gay. Sorry. Thats just my opinion.