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Replying to: reddevil4 (Nov 25, 2008 9:05 am) |
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I just got my ’09 Murano a month ago. It’s also an SL AWD. In fact, this is my third Murano SL I’ve leased since it first came out. I love the style, handling, performance and gadgetry. We’ve been used to its CVT tranny, However, since we picked my “09 from the dealer, me and my husband have noticed something unusual about its tranny. First of all, the ’09 shifter is differently gated than the previous models which gave you more precise shifting. Just having to shift to (D) Drive from either Park, Reverse or Neutral is quite tricky. Frequently, we tend to accidentally shift to the lowest gear. Sometimes, we’d traveled several meters before noticing it’s on the wrong gear. In our opinion, the previous models had a worry-free gear selecting design that Nisan should have retained. Secondly, whenever we shift from Neutral to Drive, there seems to be a noticeable delay. It feels like a couple of seconds before there is engagement. The previous Muranos we’ve owned had almost instantaneous gear engagements. We’re just accustomed to shifting to Neutral and on the brakes at a Stop Light, to save some gas and relieve the tranny a bit. Now, if the Green Light catches us by surprise, we normally should have no problem immediately shifting to Drive and go. But the honking motorists behind always beats the CVTs’ reaction to propel the Murano forward. Now, we seldom disengage from Drive to avoid embarrassing situations. Additionally, there are situations where this “delayed behavior” could really pose some hazard. For example, on an uphill – this delay from Neutral to Drive may allow the vehicle to momentarily roll backwards and accidentally hit something behind,( that moment you shift your foot from the Brakes to Gas. You really have to be on the Brakes longer than normal and wait for Drive to engage before getting on the gas or learn and be accustomed to left-foot braking (that a few people do when driving Automatics.) On an uphill, It may be any maneuver either from a standstill (Park – Reverse – Neutral – Drive …delay…delay), a turn-around maneuver, or simply backing-out of a the driveway onto a downhill. Our previous Muranos had quicker Neutral to Drive engagements that did not allow the vehicle to momentary roll back freely on an incline nor roll forward on a downhill as you engage to Reverse from Drive – Neutral – Reverse. We’re arranging an appointment with the Nissan dealers Service Dept. soon. We hope 09 Murano owners would freely chime-in if ever they notice the same experiences we’re having with ours. Hopefully, it’s something minor that they could just adjust or tweak the CVTs’ computer, maybe? We’ll keep you posted.
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Replying to: murphy16 (Dec 02, 2008 1:46 pm) |
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Replying to: murphy16 (Dec 02, 2008 1:46 pm) Its surprising how little gas is used by a vehicle at idle. Furthermore, you're likely causing MORE internal wear on the transmission by continually shifting it out of drive and then back into drive several times over and over again in stop and go traffic. Like I said, don't want to sound overly negative, but after I read your post I just was shaking my head because it didn't make any sense. Oh...and one last thing. I do own a 2009 Murano and notice the "delay" when shifting into and out of drive. Slightly annoying, but I really think its just a characteristic of the transmission and nothing that the dealer can do about it. I've had other vehicles that have done this as well...but usually the delay is not as significant. |
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Finally decided it was time to replace our 1996 Dodge minivan now that the kids are out of the house and on their own. (and the current deals on new cars did not hurt). The Dodge has provided yeoman service for 238,000 miles with only a $1500 transmission rebuild at 140,000 as the major expense. (is THAT the awful Detroit reliability? Hmmmm.) Anyway, we liked the ride height of the minivan, wanted AWD for the occasional ski trips to the mountains, and something big and comfortable for long highway trips, but a little (lot?) smaller than a Grand Caravan. Looked at Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX, Lexus RX350, Acura MDX and some of the "3 rows of seats" CUVs. The 3 row CUVs were really just minivans with more of a SUV shape and less room - not what we needed or wanted. (Is image THAT important to the soccer mom now?) Rogue, RAV4, CRVs seemed a little too small to us after living in that giant Caravan for so long. The '09 Murano was the right size with the best value (combination of luxury, features, MPG mileage, reliability and price). RX350 wasn't too far off, but $4 or $5 grand more for downlevel technology (DVD based NAV...) and a slightly better warranty just did not cut it. NOW, 3 days after purchase, I'm just getting through the manuals. The "Quick Start" Guide is 45 pages long! In '96, the then advanced "second generation" minivan had cool features like power windows and a CD player. And a button on the key fob that unlocked the doors from the outside! But for "Mo" I've ordered a CF card ($5 incl shipping from Hong Kong on eBay) so I can add that to all the ways to use the audio system. Really like the hard drive Music Box, and the NAV, and power liftgates, and Voice Response systems that control the very neat bluetooth phone system, audio system, NAV, and probably the power up rear seats too. (well, maybe not that, but...) Ricardo Montalban's "Rich Corinthian Leather" car had nothing on the Murano's either. Never had leather before, makes me feel wealthy! We take our first long trip down Hwy 101 to LA in a couple of weeks. Can't wait to play with all the toys and rip CDs to the Music Box. And talk to the NAV lady. My wife is worried.... --J
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Replying to: jayhawk70 (Dec 04, 2008 2:20 pm) |
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Welcome to the site. Plenty of good info here. Good luck with your new Murano! Enjoy. |
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Purchased my 09 Murano late Jun. 6 days later the ABS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VDC, TCS all came on. Didn't go away until I turned the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer said they couldn't find the problem. Have had problems with the transmission. When the overdrive is off, the car revs all the way to the rev limiter... Does anyone else have this problem??? Also the car rolls about a half a foot forward or backwards when its parked. Have a whine noise in the left front door when the car locks itself. Does anyone else have that problem also???
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Replying to: pakhyon07 (Dec 09, 2008 9:00 pm) |
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Replying to: pakhyon07 (Dec 09, 2008 9:00 pm)
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