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618 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 10:22 PM
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Replying to: newmuranobuyer (Mar 12, 2008 5:38 pm) You're probably right about Nissan trying to discourage importing into Canada from the U.S. but I'm just not that well-versed in the intricacies of importing-exporting to be able to advise you. The people you want to talk with participate in the Importing Car into Canada from US topic. Please post your question over there and I'll try to prompt them into helping out if they don't jump in right away!  tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: newmuranobuyer (Mar 12, 2008 5:38 pm) I'm also in the process of purchasing a 2009 Murano in the States. You will find a lot of info on www.riv.ca; that's the registration of imported vehicles for Canadians. You will find most of the info you're looking for. What you need to know is that apart from the GST, your provincial sales tax, you have to add a 6,1% tax because the Murano is built outside of North America. In fact, it's built in Japan. Now that I have this figured out, I only need to see what to do about the immoblizer. Apparently, I'm not sure it respects the Canadian NS VAC 114 conformity. About the dealers selling to Canadians, since they can only sell to customers who have an American address, some ot the dealers will simply get you a P.O. Box address so they can fill out the sales contract and have no problems with the company. Where exactly do you live in Canada? |
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I live in a state that does not use a front license plate, but live close to a state that does. So most of the dealers put the front bracket on. My question is "Does the front license plate bracket cause holes or screws to be put in the front face of the bumper?" There was a time when the brackets were secured from underneath the bumper, so if it was removed there were no visible holes. It seems that most manfacturers now just design them to be held on with self tapping screws totally messing up the front bumper for those who want to remove them.
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Replying to: promike (Mar 21, 2008 12:26 pm) |
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I bought my SL 2WD last night with: Premium package, Technology package, Leather and the Navigation package and the moon roof. The Nav removes the AUX input for an iPod replacing it with a compact flash input. My question is how I can possibly use my iPod? Can anyone help with (a) getting compact flash files transferred to the music box or (b) using the auxillary jacks behind the center console to use the iPod or (c) some other plan. I don't need to control the iPod from the nav screen, I just need it to work absent having to use an FM adapter and the resulting loss in sound quality. The manual says the only way to get music to the music box is to play CDs (one by one) in "record" mode which will take a lifetime. There must be a way! This is a big minus on an otherwise impressive vehicle. I am new to this forum, so thanks all for any guidance.
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| I test drove a 2009 Murano and fell in LOVE. To placate the husband who thinks Toyota is a better bet for long term performance and resale potential I also drove the Highlander. My opinion? Murano drives more smoothly, is more responsive, has a more luxurious cabin, and is a more quiet ride. I liked the Highlander Sport okay but even though the cars are almost exactly the same size (see specs on measurements) the Highlander felt more like a big box SUV. Anyone else test drive both or own either car? I'd love to get feedback on performance, gas mileage, comfort, etc from owners or Nissan or Toyota employees! I've heard the CVT on the Murano could be a problem down the road. Help please. I don't want to be the wife in two years whose husband is saying "I told you so." | |
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Replying to: cjo1 (Mar 22, 2008 6:07 pm) You cannot transfer music files from CF to MusicBox. When ripping CDs to the MusicBox, it is not done in real time. A 40 min CD takes about 10 mins, give or take a couple of mins. The CD continues to play normally while the files are encoded and transferred to the MusicBox. If interrupted, it will know not to rip the same tracks twice and will simply resume the ripping process. It works pretty well... So far... _fitc_ |
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Replying to: hollymoff1 (Mar 22, 2008 8:23 pm) 1. Resale value - if you are talking about being "forced" to get rid of the car in a couple of years, you will take a beating no matter which one it is. IMO, this is truly the "red herring" of car buying. 2. Practically speaking, the biggest diffference between these two is seating/maximum cargo space. Highlander max is 95 cuft. vs 64 cuft for the Murano. Only you know if this is even important to your situation. 3. Which features are must have? In my situation, will not buy a car that does not have a passenger power seat. This may seem a small thing to many but this will be our retirement traveling car and I want my wife to be comfortable. In the Highlander, at least, this puts us into a LTD. OTH, I really like the IPod integration and the large "info" screen on the Murano LE. Downside is that it comes with 20" wheels which will be very expensive come tire replacement time. 4. I don't want to be the wife in two years whose husband is saying "I told you so." You pay your money and take your chances. Both are "new" models and, as CR found out much to their chagrin, basing reliability on past performance can come back to bite you in the a**. Its always a crapshoot, and you will always find disgruntled owners of ANY vehicle. 5. Find a dealer/salesperson that you are comfortable with and who will allow you time other than the 10 minute test drive to spend some time alone in a running vehicle. This will give you a chance to see how all the different features work for you and an opportunity to really look for differences in build quality.
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Replying to: jimmy2x (Mar 23, 2008 6:54 am) On the Murano, I gain AWD plus low speed 4wd. I give up an eight cylinder engine and a real trunk to hide my stuff. I also give up electric folding mirrors to assist when going into my garage. The Murano is available now. On the Genesis, I get all the bells and whistles including the folding mirrors, a trunk, an 8 cylinder engine, cool recognition with a newly distributed vehicle, but no AWD which is something I prefer for accessing my mountain home in NC. No avaiability now until August, based upon latest auto-shows and guesstimates. A conundrum!! Wait for the Genesis in August and see what it really is and how it will really be priced, or get the Murano now? 
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