Nissan Murano or Rogue? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 12:18 PM

Anyone have one? What have been your experience? I am looking to possibly buy a small SUV and I like the way these look. I am also considering the Honda Pilot or the Hyndai Santa Fe (maybe?). Thanks in advance for your help!

vainchick5 · 11-04-2008, 12:31 PM

We have a Nissan Murano and the only thing that I don't like about it is that the steering wheel is somewhat hard to turn. It has power steering but its pretty hard and your arms get tired, so I make my husband drive it..lol

Otherwise its a great car!

RONLYNN · 11-04-2008, 12:40 PM

I got the Murano about a months ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I haven't noticed the hard to turn steering. I love all the features of it....love the seat warmers, love the navigation (much better than my BMW), love the back up camera, love the memory seats, love the cup holders (much better than my BMW). I looked at the Rogue but they didn't have all the features and it is a lot smaller.

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

I got the Murano about a months ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I haven't noticed the hard to turn steering. I love all the features of it....love the seat warmers, love the navigation (much better than my BMW), love the back up camera, love the memory seats, love the cup holders (much better than my BMW). I looked at the Rogue but they didn't have all the features and it is a lot smaller.

Great advice! Thank you!

Now, more importantly, how does little Miss Teddi like it? Where does she sit?

ARCHIE · 11-04-2008, 12:50 PM

I just had a rental car and it was the Murano. I"m in love, however, I wouldn't
call it a small SUV. It was pretty big to drive but it felt so good. I had no
problem with the steering wheel, it was a 2009 and I couldn't wait to return
it for fear something was going to happen to it.
My GF has the Santa Fae and that's a much smaller SUV. That also is
really nice and comfortable. Gas milage is not so great she said.

RoxyJosMom · 11-04-2008, 02:59 PM

Hey Miwwi, dis hewe is Wemi. Teww yo mommy dat we hab a Muwano and whin we go on wong twips, mommy puts da seat down an puts wots a paddin down an beds an Woxy an me hab a supew dupew time

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I am so hooked on my Murano that it's going to have to last me for the next 30 yrs. We've had many different cars and trucks and rented alot, and this is the only vehicle that I don't feel pooped after a long drive. And, I haven't noticed anything hard with the steering. I love, love, love it and am their biggest unpaid salesman

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RONLYNN · 11-04-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

Great advice! Thank you!

Now, more importantly, how does little Miss Teddi like it? Where does she sit?

LOL Miss Teddi loves it...she sits on her mom's lap or in her pet fly's carrier. More importantly is the fact that I can put Cassie's bed in the back and she can sprawl out in the back. The gas mileage is good too. I thought it would be bad but it is the same or better than my BMW. I read on line about them a lot too before I bought it and you can hardly find anyone who says anything bad about them!

Bizzymammabee · 11-04-2008, 03:11 PM

The murano is very nice but rough on gas...it burns as much as the Pathfinder. That is why when we were buying we opted for the Path because of the larger seating. If you want a smaller SUV then go for the Rogue. I have a new Sentra that hubby got me in Feb. When that lease is up I am going to get the Rogue. I drove them both and I loved them.

The Honda Pilot is nice as far as seating but when I compared the prices for that vs the Path the Path won hands down on the pricing I was getting. I was a big Honda fan (repeat leaser) but I didn't go there this time because I was dissapointed by the lack of changes to the body of the vehicle. It just looks so plain.

Good luck on deciding.

RoxyJosMom · 11-04-2008, 03:24 PM

I get pretty good milage with mine - about 20 in town and up to 26 on the highway.

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

Hey Miwwi, dis hewe is Wemi. Teww yo mommy dat we hab a Muwano and whin we go on wong twips, mommy puts da seat down an puts wots a paddin down an beds an Woxy an me hab a supew dupew time

.

I am so hooked on my Murano that it's going to have to last me for the next 30 yrs. We've had many different cars and trucks and rented alot, and this is the only vehicle that I don't feel pooped after a long drive. And, I haven't noticed anything hard with the steering. I love, love, love it and am their biggest unpaid salesman

.

Hi Wemi! Ooooh yo Muwano sounds wunderfuw! I wiww hab to tell Mommy dat we need one too!

Wow your testimonial makes me want to go out and get one NOW! I drove one as a rental for a few days and loved it. I would really like something bigger than my Accord, and I'd like to have 4 wheel drive for winter!

What color do you have? I am in LOVE with the ivory...

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

LOL Miss Teddi loves it...she sits on her mom's lap or in her pet fly's carrier. More importantly is the fact that I can put Cassie's bed in the back and she can sprawl out in the back. The gas mileage is good too. I thought it would be bad but it is the same or better than my BMW. I read on line about them a lot too before I bought it and you can hardly find anyone who says anything bad about them!

Wow, sounds great! Yay for great gas mileage! I just love that littleTeddi

you could put a little bed for her in the glove compartment!

that would be so adorable!

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

The murano is very nice but rough on gas...it burns as much as the Pathfinder. That is why when we were buying we opted for the Path because of the larger seating. If you want a smaller SUV then go for the Rogue. I have a new Sentra that hubby got me in Feb. When that lease is up I am going to get the Rogue. I drove them both and I loved them.

The Honda Pilot is nice as far as seating but when I compared the prices for that vs the Path the Path won hands down on the pricing I was getting. I was a big Honda fan (repeat leaser) but I didn't go there this time because I was dissapointed by the lack of changes to the body of the vehicle. It just looks so plain.

Good luck on deciding.

Thanks for the info! I am torn-with a baby on the way and two furbutts, the larger Murano might be better, but there are really good deals on the Rogue right now

I agree with you on the Pilot-I wonder if they'll get a new body style for 2009? I'm a big Honda fan too, but my husband has an Altima and loves it so that's what made me think about getting a Nissan.

RoxyJosMom · 11-04-2008, 07:33 PM

This is what mine looks like. Black outside, black leather inside. Butt warmers are great. They work like heating pads when my back hurts. There is soooooo much room in the back with the seats down. We got ours for safety reasons. Too many huge SUV's on the road, protection is important. Especially with a little one on the way. Check the safety aspects of any models you are looking at.

Suzy · 11-04-2008, 08:44 PM

oooh very nice! I like it in black very much too

vainchick5 · 11-06-2008, 08:57 AM

Be careful with black it is HARD to keep it looking clean, unless you wash and clean it twice a week..lol..I can't keep up with the cleaning of a black car. My car right now is black and I vow never to buy a black car again, it always looks dirty..lol

11-04-2008, 12:18 PM	#1
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Nissan Murano or Rogue? Anyone have one? What have been your experience? I am looking to possibly buy a small SUV and I like the way these look. I am also considering the Honda Pilot or the Hyndai Santa Fe (maybe?). Thanks in advance for your help! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

11-04-2008, 12:31 PM	#2
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	We have a Nissan Murano and the only thing that I don't like about it is that the steering wheel is somewhat hard to turn. It has power steering but its pretty hard and your arms get tired, so I make my husband drive it..lol Otherwise its a great car! __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

11-04-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	I got the Murano about a months ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I haven't noticed the hard to turn steering. I love all the features of it....love the seat warmers, love the navigation (much better than my BMW), love the back up camera, love the memory seats, love the cup holders (much better than my BMW). I looked at the Rogue but they didn't have all the features and it is a lot smaller. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

11-04-2008, 02:59 PM	#6
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Hey Miwwi, dis hewe is Wemi. Teww yo mommy dat we hab a Muwano and whin we go on wong twips, mommy puts da seat down an puts wots a paddin down an beds an Woxy an me hab a supew dupew time. I am so hooked on my Murano that it's going to have to last me for the next 30 yrs. We've had many different cars and trucks and rented alot, and this is the only vehicle that I don't feel pooped after a long drive. And, I haven't noticed anything hard with the steering. I love, love, love it and am their biggest unpaid salesman. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

11-04-2008, 03:11 PM	#8
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	The murano is very nice but rough on gas...it burns as much as the Pathfinder. That is why when we were buying we opted for the Path because of the larger seating. If you want a smaller SUV then go for the Rogue. I have a new Sentra that hubby got me in Feb. When that lease is up I am going to get the Rogue. I drove them both and I loved them. The Honda Pilot is nice as far as seating but when I compared the prices for that vs the Path the Path won hands down on the pricing I was getting. I was a big Honda fan (repeat leaser) but I didn't go there this time because I was dissapointed by the lack of changes to the body of the vehicle. It just looks so plain. Good luck on deciding. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

11-04-2008, 12:50 PM	#5
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I just had a rental car and it was the Murano. I"m in love, however, I wouldn't call it a small SUV. It was pretty big to drive but it felt so good. I had no problem with the steering wheel, it was a 2009 and I couldn't wait to return it for fear something was going to happen to it. My GF has the Santa Fae and that's a much smaller SUV. That also is really nice and comfortable. Gas milage is not so great she said.

11-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#9
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	I get pretty good milage with mine - about 20 in town and up to 26 on the highway. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

11-04-2008, 08:44 PM	#14
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	oooh very nice! I like it in black very much too __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

11-06-2008, 08:57 AM	#15
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Be careful with black it is HARD to keep it looking clean, unless you wash and clean it twice a week..lol..I can't keep up with the cleaning of a black car. My car right now is black and I vow never to buy a black car again, it always looks dirty..lol __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco