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#6785 of 7127 Re: Rogue towing [psfod3] by ateixeira Sep 18, 2008 (6:51 am)
Replying to: psfod3 (Sep 17, 2008 7:38 pm) This is an educated guess, but...   It's probably 1000 lbs limit with no trailer brakes, and 1500 lbs when your trailer is equipped with trailer brakes.   Problem is, small trailers often do not have trailer brakes.   Funny thing is this is in the small print for even some full sized trucks!   I don't think the 1000 lb limit has anything to do with the CVT, especially since the Murano has a CVT and can pull 3500 lbs.
#6786 of 7127 Consumer Reports reliability ratings: small SUVs by chelentano Sep 28, 2008 (10:18 am)
CR: "Reliability of new models by category   These charts help you compare our Predicted Reliability Ratings for 2008 models within the same category. To create them, we calculate an overall reliability score for each of the three newest model years (2005, 2006, and 2007) provided the vehicle hasn't changed significantly in that time. Three-year data are a good predictor since most new models for this year are essentially the same as earlier models. Extra weight is given to some components, including the engine (major problems), cooling, transmission (major problems), and drive system. Each overall reliability score is compared with the average of all vehicles in our survey for that model year. The yearly differences are combined to give the Predicted Reliability score shown as percent. This overall average is the zero line in the charts. The bars represent the percentage by which each model was better or worse than the average.   A broken bar indicates a percentage that extends beyond the chart. In cases where a model was new or redesigned last year, or where we simply lack data for more years, we might rely on one model year's data. Those models are labeled with an asterisk (*).   Most brand-new models don't appear here because they have yet to establish a track record. Models redesigned for 2008 are shown with (2007) in their model name. In rare instances, we make a prediction for a new or redesigned model if the manufacturer's or model's history is typically outstanding."   Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 02, 2008 11:47 am)
#6787 of 7127 Consumer Reports reliability ratings: midsize SUVs by chelentano Sep 28, 2008 (10:20 am)
#6788 of 7127 Murano poor crash results by psfod3 Sep 30, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Nissan and many articles show the Murano as a top pick in the insurance institutes off set crash results. This is true but the NHTSA only give the Murano a 4 star rating for both the driver and front passenger in the 09 model(08 was 5 stars for both). This is awful for a 09 model. There is no excuse for that. In checking the NHTSA for small and midsize suvs it is one of the only cars with a 4 star rating. The 08 and 09 Rogue had 5 safety stars for driver a 4 for front passenger
#6789 of 7127 Re: Consumer Reports reliability ratings: small SUVs [chelentano] by ateixeira Oct 02, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: chelentano (Sep 28, 2008 10:18 am) You should add their overall scores as well. The order changes a lot.   Forester is their top rated compact SUV.   Reliability is important but the overall score includes many more criteria.
#6790 of 7127 Press Request by KarenS HOST Oct 02, 2008 (12:59 pm)
A reporter is looking to interview owners of a 2007 or 2008 minivan, SUV or crossover that is loaded with two or more high-tech features such as a navigation system, DVD player, heated mirrors, parking sensors, rear view cameras, iPod connectivity, radio data system, Bluetooth, satellite radio, tire pressure monitoring, universal garage door opener, Sync, etc. Please respond to jfallonedmunds.com before Friday, October 10, 2008 with your daytime contact information and a few words about your vehicle.
#6791 of 7127 press request by kirstie_h HOST Nov 24, 2008 (10:23 am)
A reporter from a large business magazine would like to speak with consumers who downsized from an SUV to a crossover or minivan to get better fuel economy. If you downsized for better fuel economy, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Monday, November 24th.
#6792 of 7127 WOW! by thegraduate Dec 04, 2008 (1:15 pm)
This forum has slowed down more than SUV sales! Replies to this message: wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 3:52 pm) coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 5:58 pm) wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 7:07 pm) and 1 more... tidester (Dec 04, 2008 4:10 pm)
#6793 of 7127 Re: WOW! [thegraduate] by wheel_dawg Dec 04, 2008 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 04, 2008 1:15 pm) No kidding. I'm about to buy an 08 Outlander, and there's not exactly a lot of chatter to feed on here. What about you? Replies to this message: coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 5:58 pm) wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 7:07 pm) coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 8:18 pm)
#6794 of 7127 Re: WOW! [thegraduate] by tidester HOST Dec 04, 2008 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 04, 2008 1:15 pm) With gas prices plummeting and corporate bailouts it won't be too long before things pick up.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper

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