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#6865 of 7147 Perhaps ... by tidester HOST Mar 26, 2009 (10:01 pm)
... a little more comradery and little less sparring would be in order.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#6866 of 7147 Test drove '09 Murano by loach Mar 27, 2009 (3:38 pm)
I test drove an '09 Murano SL AWD today. My impressions:   1. Ride was a little stiffer than expected (wondering if the tires might be overinflated as I've had that happen at the same dealership when I bought my Pathfinder). 2. Visibility was better than I expected based on the reviews I read. Once mirrors and seats were adjusted to my liking I could see fine. My Acadia is harder to see out of than the Murano is. 3. I'm 6 ft even and I barely had enough headroom with the moonroof. Was fine for me but if I was 2 inches taller I probably would have had to tilt the seat back more.   Overall I liked it but I can't say it knocked my socks off. I'll definitely need to drive several other vehicles before I come to any decisions. Replies to this message: volkov (Mar 27, 2009 3:42 pm) loach (Mar 27, 2009 4:03 pm)
#6867 of 7147 Re: Test drove '09 Murano [loach] by volkov Mar 27, 2009 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: loach (Mar 27, 2009 3:38 pm) My feeling on the Murano is that it was smaller inside than I expected once I saw it up close from the outside if you get what I mean. I'm sure the less stylish but more boxy lines of the Pathfinder give a sense of much greater internal space. Replies to this message: loach (Mar 27, 2009 4:03 pm)
#6868 of 7147 Re: Test drove '09 Murano [volkov] by loach Mar 27, 2009 (4:03 pm)
Replying to: volkov (Mar 27, 2009 3:42 pm) Yes and no on the space - my '01 Pathfinder definitely has a lot more cargo space, but passenger space seemed prettty similar. The Murano's raked rear definitely eats up some cargo space. I don't have a sunroof in the Pathy so hard to compare headroom.
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#6870 of 7147 '09 Santa Fe by loach Apr 10, 2009 (7:37 pm)
Drove an '09 Santa Fe Limited today. The ride was smooth (probably smoother than the Murano I drove) and handling was OK but certainly not inspiring. Acceleration felt a little sluggish compared to the Murano (and compared to my '01 Pathfinder). The transmission seemed hesitant to downshift. I was impressed with the 3rd row for a vehicle this size. Not that 3rd row is a requirement for me on this vehicle, but I think it's dumb that if you want both leather and 3rd row, you HAVE to get either Nav or DVD ent. I think you can get the 3rd row without Nav/DVD in the SE trim but that's cloth seats only. The Infinity stereo sounded good once I adjusted it to my liking.   I'm also very surprised that a rear view camera is not an option on this vehicle, even with navigation. Having been spoiled with one on my Acadia, I don't think I'll own another CUV/SUV without one. Could always add an aftermarket double-din nav radio with backup camera - might be a fun project.   Right now though I think I'd rank the Murano ahead of the Santa Fe on my list. I definitely want to drive the Venza (ok who am I kidding - I want to drive about 5-6 more vehicles at least). Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 14, 2009 9:09 am) loach (Apr 14, 2009 9:50 am) ateixeira (Apr 14, 2009 10:00 am)
#6871 of 7147 Re: Compare the CX-9, Veracruz, Pilot, Acadia, Outlook, Enclave and Freestyle [griesemer1] by tjeff Apr 13, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: griesemer1 (Mar 26, 2009 11:52 am) We have both a Ford Freestyle and a GMC Acadia in our family. And both met our buying criteria: excellent, class-leading vehicles made in the U.S. by U.S. companies.
#6872 of 7147 Re: '09 Santa Fe [loach] by ateixeira Apr 14, 2009 (9:09 am)
Replying to: loach (Apr 10, 2009 7:37 pm) Drive a Ford Edge if you want to sample a domestic, too.   What else?   You already mentioned the Venza. You may find it a bit soft, with isolated steering feel, as is common with many Yotas.   Maybe a Subaru Tribeca while you're at it. 5 passenger models actually cost less than the 3 row models, do, and the new 3.6l has more power and now runs on regular octane.   Keep us posted. Replies to this message: loach (Apr 14, 2009 9:50 am) ateixeira (Apr 14, 2009 10:00 am)
#6873 of 7147 Re: '09 Santa Fe [ateixeira] by loach Apr 14, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 14, 2009 9:09 am) I definitely plan to drive the Edge, Venza and probably the Tribeca. The 2010 Outback looks intriguing as well, as does the 2010 Equinox. As an Acadia owner, I was also interested in the GMC Terrain until I saw the pictures - hate the squared off fender flares on it. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 14, 2009 10:00 am)
#6874 of 7147 Re: '09 Santa Fe [loach] by ateixeira Apr 14, 2009 (10:00 am)
Replying to: loach (Apr 14, 2009 9:50 am) The Saturn Vue is its softer-edged cousin, if you like those.   I test drove one but hated the electric PS. This coming from a Toyota owner.

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