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#6788 of 7147 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 7147 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 7147 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 7147 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 7147 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 7147 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 7147 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
#6795 of 7147 Re: WOW! [wheel_dawg] by coldcranker Dec 04, 2008 (5:58 pm)
Replying to: wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 3:52 pm) wheel_dawg, I like the Outlander. It has an aluminum roof to make it less top heavy. Thats innovative. Makes it less rollover prone. Also, I noticed something else unusual: The 2WD version gets the same MPG as the AWD version in the 4-cylinder/CVT model. Thats nearly the case in the V6 model, too. I wonder if its because the AWD can be turned off completely when not needed? In other vehicles that offer an AWD and frontWD version, the AWD system drags a little all the time, even during the summer when you don't want it there, reducing MPG all the time. Are you getting the 4-cylinder/CVT one? I love the CVT in my Freestyle, as it always finds the optimal driving ratio and is smoothe as silk. Replies to this message: wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 7:07 pm) coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 8:18 pm)
#6796 of 7147 Re: WOW! [coldcranker] by wheel_dawg Dec 04, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 5:58 pm) I'm looking at an XLS (V6) with Nav, towing, and protection pkg. I want something with a small V6 that suits our needs (a little towing and a lot of dog-hauling and mountain bike hauling). I like the little features like the tailgate, the selectable AWD, the paddle shifters, and all the storage inside. Replies to this message: coldcranker (Dec 04, 2008 8:18 pm)
#6797 of 7147 Re: WOW! [wheel_dawg] by coldcranker Dec 04, 2008 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: wheel_dawg (Dec 04, 2008 7:07 pm) The Outlander is good. However, I like my '05 Freestyle better. It is wider than the Outlander by several inches, making it easier to haul bigger stuff. Longer, too. Freestyle crash tests well (Volvo-derived chassis). Small V6 like the Outlander. Love the CVT in the Freestyle, and I get 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG around town, very good for a big crossover. Steers and handles great. Mine is the 2WD version, not the AWD one, as the AWD Freestyle gets worse MPG.

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