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#793 of 798 Re: Outlander vs. Forester [ateixeira] by chelentano Feb 12, 2008 (10:30 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 12, 2008 2:09 pm) I moved my responce to another thread
#794 of 798 09 Murano vs. 09 Highlander Sport by ironjeff Sep 27, 2009 (12:46 pm)
I was pretty sold on the 09 Highlander Sport 4x4 (though I'll most likely wait for the 2010s to come out) with all the features like nav and leather etc... and then yesterday I test drove a Murano LE fully loaded and it seemed a lot more responsive in terms of steering, acceleration, and control.   I'm sort of on the fence right now because price wise they are really very similar, so I wanted to see what others have thought of the two cars, but I don't need the 3rd row of seating, I really only require AWD for going to the mountains to ski and also some room to take my dog places.   Here's what I've found: Highlander Pros   * Bigger cargo area   * More roomy   * Better NAV/dash system   * Exterior looks nicer - more manly   * I trust toyota more as a brand for things like maintenance and quality.   Murano Pros   * Interior seems nicer, more luxurious   * The acceleration seems better ( same engine, but seems lighter )   * The rear camera has lines that show you how far things are away.   Is this consistent with what others have seen? Am I missing something?   Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: jayrider (Sep 27, 2009 2:25 pm) scottgb (Sep 28, 2009 1:25 am) ateixeira (Sep 29, 2009 10:48 am) morey000 (Dec 01, 2009 9:52 am)
#795 of 798 Re: 09 Murano vs. 09 Highlander Sport [ironjeff] by jayrider Sep 27, 2009 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: ironjeff (Sep 27, 2009 12:46 pm) If cargo space is a big concern then opt for the highlander. The rest is more subjective than objective.
#796 of 798 Re: 09 Murano vs. 09 Highlander Sport [ironjeff] by scottgb Sep 28, 2009 (1:25 am)
Replying to: ironjeff (Sep 27, 2009 12:46 pm) I just went through the same comparison you did, and ended up buying a loaded Murano SL AWD. I've had nothing but Toyota's for the past 15 years, and the Murano just felt better to me. The Highlander is nice, but the interior left me cold. Good luck in your decision, I don't think you'll go wrong with either one.
#797 of 798 Re: 09 Murano vs. 09 Highlander Sport [ironjeff] by ateixeira Sep 29, 2009 (10:48 am)
Replying to: ironjeff (Sep 27, 2009 12:46 pm) I don't like that the HL's 3rd row doesn't split fold, but that's not an issue for you.   If the Nissan felt better, you should pick that. Replies to this message: morey000 (Dec 01, 2009 9:52 am)
#798 of 798 Re: 09 Murano vs. 09 Highlander Sport [ateixeira] by morey000 Dec 01, 2009 (9:52 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 29, 2009 10:48 am) Certainly no bad choices in this bunch, and your pro/con list is right on. One thing that I'd add is that you can actually take the Tribeca off road. The AWD system is far superior in poor traction conditions, dirt AND snow. The Murano is probably the best road feel/handling of them. Also the best looking.

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