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Saw a Nissan Murano a few nights ago on the freeway

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Old 12-05-2002, 10:28 AM
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Default Saw a Nissan Murano a few nights ago on the freeway

On the 405 Southbound in Irvine, where it seems all prototypes and test vehicles live.

Man that is an ugly POS. Similar to a Lexus RX300 from the rear and a PT Cruiser on steriods form the front. FUGLY.
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I just saw one for the first time the other day. I'm not a fan of its styling.
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I saw one last month or so, I'm still in shock that a car looking like that is actually out on the streets! It definately looks unique and futuristic; it looks like some movie prob from a sci-fi film.

The ugly issue aside, can you say family resemblence and re-sale value of the current Nissan/Infinity lineup?

It's interesting how they're testing out all kinds of "different" looks in different models, like what Chris Bangle is doing, but you know, I think there's a difference between a designer with talent and ones that don't. I know a lot of you guys aren't big fans of the new BMWs, but they have a theme going and look well-rounded, you got to admit that. The Nissans, just seem to be a mix-matching game.
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I saw one at a local dealership and sat in it. I personally like it. Atleast it stands apart from the sea of ther look-alike SUV's. I actually thought about getting one until I saw the Infiniti G35 Coupe.
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I like them, especially in black.
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Originally posted by S2kRob
I like them, especially in black.
My thoughts precisely. I think that the chrome treatment looks stiking against a black background. Great motor, CVT transmission, sumptous interior, and best of all good value for money. Most comparos of the Murano pit it against the RX300, which all things considered is $10,000-$15,000 CAD more money. I know which one I'd take.

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I actually like it.

Admittedly, it does look funky but funky in a good non-Bangle way to my eyes.
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Can we please keep all the non-Honda styling comments negative here, jeeze is that really asking to much???
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I'm neutral on the styling, but I love the VQ engine, CVT, and car-like suspension. I hope it depreciates faster than the MDX, so I can buy a nice 2 year old Murano for less than $20,000 for my wife. One great thing about Nissan, is depreciation - the used market is full of Nissan bargains!
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Murano= 350Z SUV... no originality, and no, whoever said its set apart from the sea of other SUV's needs to pass me some of what they're smoking..


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