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beautiful gas guzzler
Jonn B., 06/20/2006
2003 Nissan Murano SL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned the Murano for 8 months and have discovered a few key things. As related to its size, this car does not get any where near the gas mileage it should. It does however pack a good bit of power. The ride is smooth but the driver seat has poor lumbar support and gives me back pain if driving an extended amount of time. The auto. handles very well and has room to store more than it appears. Still, with the price of gas I would recomend that Nissan rethink the fuel efficiency of their engines. You would think it would be possible to get performance and fuel economy wrapped up in one attractive package.
2003 Murano
P Varner, 12/03/2003
2003 Nissan Murano SL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! Fun to drive and great power. I have a family of four and it is perfect. I have all the options of a higher priced car for less!
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Best buy ever
LuvMyMurano, 08/15/2009
2003 Nissan Murano SL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was initially lured by the Murano's design, then fell in love with how it drove. I bought it new in January 2004 and have never regretted it. 170,000 miles later I am still impressed with it's reliability and build. I have only paid for routine maintenance, and continue to enjoy consistent performance. No issues with things falling apart or breaking. Friends comment that it is still "like new". Either I got lucky with a perfect car, or the Murano is just close to perfect.
CVT needs replacement after 5 years
bummed about cvt, 03/18/2008
2003 Nissan Murano SE Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
At 60000 the transmission was already having problems. At 70000 miles and 5 years old my transmission needs replacement. While driving for about 10-15 miles, it would have resistance at a stop sign, trying to pull into traffic. I would press the gas pedal and the Murano doesn't want to go, it's scary when I pull into traffic and a car is coming. I love all other features of the Murano, just the CVT stinks. Today my Murano is stuck in the shop and I need $5000-$6000 to replace the transmission.
A JEWEL OF AN SUV
Harry Cartwright, 04/24/2016
updated 05/03/2017
2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Make sure a mechanic you trust will inspect this vehicle. Yes, it was 12 years old but something about that SUV I just loved. In the beginning, much work had to be done at the expense of the dealership that sold me a powertrain warranty. It was a great move because after all the work done, the engine went out and guess what? The had to pay out $3,700.00, for a replacement engine. Other than that, I LOVE THIS SUV. Drives great, comfortable, bose stereo. I really hope to have some restorative work done but in a couple years when paid off, the temptation may be to buy something else. Oh, yeah, the 2003 up to, I believe, 2007, have a cabin design that does not feel as confining as the later models (my opinion).
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