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Grille by hayneldan
Apr 08, 2009 (8:23 pm)
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My son bought a 04 coming off lease and although it is most always garaged in the Chicago area the grille seems to be peeling, is it plastic or metal? is this problem occuring to someone else? THe rest of the car is fine with no scratches or dings.This may a repeat because I was only able to read up to page 30. Is there a recall on this?
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Re: Grille [hayneldan] by pardawg
Apr 08, 2009 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: hayneldan (Apr 08, 2009 8:23 pm)

I don't know how common the problem is, but I have an 03 & have the same problem.
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Re: Grille [pardawg] by baldwin3
Apr 09, 2009 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: pardawg (Apr 08, 2009 8:33 pm)

My 05, which has been bulletproof, has one or two small blebs. The silvery "coating" is plastic, bonded to a plain plastic grille. I would think extreme heat in sun can do this...as of now, have not bothered to show dealer or worry as there are only two, and neither is more than half an inch...60,000K hot California summers parked outside days.
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21,000 miles and warranty ends in July... by whitall
Apr 09, 2009 (10:47 am)
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My factory warranty on my 2006 ends in July. So far no trouble....
 
Any idea what an extended would run me at this point? (I guess only aftermarket warranty would apply-Not Nissan?)
 
I plan to keep it another 3 years or so and average about 8,000 miles per year. That may change as the kids go off to school and I visit them and work more.
 
Is the warranty worth the investment? What major components are most trouble prone.
 
The main reason I like warranties is that I don't have to research and question and worry about who is fixing it, are they fixing the right thing, am I being overcharged. I don't have a "normal mechanic" as my last car had extended warranty (got that thrown in as part of my deal with Dodge) and my Chev truck is out of warranty, but we've been lucky.
 
I assume it will be $1,000+. If 1,000 I'd do it, if more maybe I'd just put that money in a rainy day fund (or a broken car fund) and keep it.
 
Thoughts anyone??
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Re: 21,000 miles and warranty ends in July... [whitall] by jayhawk70
Apr 09, 2009 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: whitall (Apr 09, 2009 10:47 am)

whitall, I think you should at least ask a Nissan dealer to see what they will do. As far as I know, they will offer the Nissan "extended warranty" anytime before the warranty runs out. I bought a "Gold" (but not the Gold Preferred) when I bought my Murano new, but I believe they will sell that anytime up until warranty expiration. I think its just a matter of price. And Nissan's price and terms and conditions would certainly give you a guide on evaluating third party extended warranties.
 
--jayhawk
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Re: 21,000 miles and warranty ends in July... [whitall] by baldwin3
Apr 28, 2009 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: whitall (Apr 09, 2009 10:47 am)

I have posted several times, mainly early on when Throttle Position Sensor was a problem causing sudden non-acceleration. This blog space told me exactly what was going on, and my Nissan dealer recognized it, replaced it under warranty at 7,000 on my '05. That is the ONLY problem in now 60,000 miles, and I have seen the "complaints" on this site decrease as Nissan has addressed problems one by one...and today's Murano, I hope and trust, is a better product...but who knows. As for warranty...I always LEASE a vehicle for three years to see if I really WANT to keep it...if so, I purchase it, and did so for this Murano, which is bulletproof for us. I DID buy the best Nissan warranty before 36 months, and did so because a simple window motor or a CD changer going out can kill you, not to mention a transmission. It is worth it. Have I had to try and use it? No. Do I want to? No.
But if I do, it spells out quite clearly that I don't pay anything. And even with a bulletproof car...so far...that is worth sleeping over. OK? As a surgeon...it is like health insurance...please God don't let me need it, but glad I have it. John B. CA
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Re: 21,000 miles and warranty ends in July... [jayhawk70] by stacyshouse
Apr 28, 2009 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: jayhawk70 (Apr 09, 2009 7:26 pm)

Be very careful with extended warranties. I found out the hard way a few years ago. Most extended warranties will cover your "bumper to bumper" with what they refer to in small print as "like kind parts". What this means is if your car has 70,000 miles on it when the repair is made, the warranty company will replace your part with a part that has the same amount of miles on it. usually from a reputable salvage yard. it could be a part that only has 40,000 miles on it but its never a new part.
Hiope this helps you.
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Re: 21,000 miles and warranty ends in July... [baldwin3] by sakkie
Apr 28, 2009 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: baldwin3 (Apr 28, 2009 11:39 am)

Hi John
I had my post on for a while now. What you said about the Throttle Position Sensor causing sudden non-acceleation, sounds like it could be the problem.
To explain: It only happens every now and then. Esspecially when I have slowed down from high speed and then want to start accellerating slowly. Then it happens. Like for a moment it jerk/dead spot or whatever this is. Just frustrating. The dealers had a look and even went for a drive where it only happend once with the mechanic. They connected the Murano to computer, reset everything, but it is still there. They say it can be anything, and is very difficult to allocate the precise problem. Sometimes I drive for a couple of hundred miles and sudden a miss.
What do you suggest I do. Or what do I tell the dealer. It is still under warranty until 100000km .I'm now on 71000km Please help... Colin Pretorius
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Extended warranties by tidester HOST
Apr 28, 2009 (12:42 pm)
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We have a new Murano topic dedicated to extended warranties. You can find it here.
 
tidester, host
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