Used 2014 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Almost Perfect
PROS You will love this car in the snow -- a real trooper. And there's enough metal in front of you to make you feel really safe. Seats are comfy. Front visibility good. Handles well in all kinds of road conditions. MPG good enough. CONS It's noisy at high speeds. The rear window is small. The electronics are well below industry standards. The rain sensor is fitful. The backup camera engages slowly. The car passing behind you in a parking lot warns you after the car is well past. And, amazingly, rain causes your pass warning signals to light up when there's not another soul on the road.
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Thinking of selling my Murano SL AWD 2014
I like this car but it doesn't have the room of the Odyssey I previously owned. That's the main reason I'm considering trading it in for another Odyssey. The Murano handles well, is great in the snow and has lots of features including satelite radio, bluetooth, Bose sound system, rear view mirror, proximity features, etc. This would be a great car for someone who didn't want more interior space.
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A luxury feel for half price
Drives and feels like a Lexus rx350. No problems even after a major car accident with structural damage.
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Great SUV for the money
Great SUV for the money, ride exceptionally smooth and quiet. Fit and finish is very good as well. Engine performance is right there when needed and the trans is smooth. First time dealing with a CVT, takes a bit of getting use to. Overall I am quite happy with it and had been using mid-grade 89 Shell for quite awhile. The mileage has improve to about 21-22 mpg. The performance also improved significantly even though Nissan did not specify using any grade above 87 unleaded. I just bought 4 new Pirelli (Scorpion Verde) tires last week and what a difference it made. The car ride and handle like never before and I am quite please with it though it was almost $1000. Still quite satisfied with the vehicle overall.
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An Actual Pleasant Surprise....
I will start by saying that I do not own the vehicle in this review, but it is a company car that I have been assigned and have been driving it for about a year and a half. However, I felt that after this long, I can offer a detailed review of the Murano's Strengths and faults. When the Murano first made its debut way back in 2003, (Can't believe it's that long ago now) I would have to say wasn't a big fan of the styling. The skinny taillights and bulbous sheet metal took some time for me to digest. The 2009 refresh improved the looks in my eyes, but overall the styling is love it or leave it. The longer I have had it, the more it has grown on me. Chrome door handles and body accents at the bottoms of the doors add a touch of class. Sleek, tall and moderately sized. The clever packaging, however, does make it shorter than my Toyota Avalon and Ford Taurus, taking up less space in the driveway but also offering more utility and versatility than both. This Murano is an AWD SL model in white with a tan cloth interior with taupe accents and brushed metal accent trim. I like the color combination on this car. Driving the Murano is a somewhat mixed bag. For an SUV with AWD it is very quiet on the road as far as it's ride is concerned. Plenty of power on tap for passing situations on the highway. Once you get used to the CVT transmission it's not bad at all, but I find the CVT somewhat loud and thrashy when compared to my other personal vehicles. Braking is powerful and confident. Takes corners well for an SUV but I wouldn't push it too much. Does really well in the snow in the harsh Colorado winters. Was out in the Pike National Forest the other day and had to climb a dirt road with a 15% steepness grade and though I had my doubts in the moment, this vehicle did not miss a beat. Front visibility is good. Nice large sideview mirrors help you to see what is going on around you. Somewhat of a blind spot in the rear. Some may have to crane their neck to make sure no one is there. Gas mileage is not terrible for a vehicle of this size. Depending on driving style I usually get about 375-425 miles per tank. But I drive this thing a lot and haven't really sat down to calculate the actual mileage. The information panel on the instrument cluster showed about 23mpg on average. Highway driving is hushed and composed and where the Murano truly shines. The interior is well designed. High quality materials are found throughout, and even though the SL is somewhat of a mid-grade model, it manages to feel somewhat upscale. Even with the cloth upholstery (I tend to be partial to leather upholstery in cars), this feels like a high quality product. High level of equipment available here. Bluetooth calling with steering wheel controls, cruise control, dual zone a/c, power windows and locks, apple interface, locking AWD, push button start, full power front seats on both sides, rear a/c and a plethora of storage bins and cubbies. It's easy to get comfortable in this vehicle. I Particularly like the bright instrument panel display. It includes helpful information like outside temp and distance till empty. The front windows can also be lowered through the key fob. Versatility is also good. The shapely sheet metal cuts into available cargo capacity, which is a little bit of a bummer, but with the rear seats folded, you have a good sized cargo area for moving some moderately large items if need be. Open the rear hatch and a nice high cargo floor greets you. I also like the side handles in the rear cargo area that will lower the seat flat if need be. Makes folding them down nice and easy. The rear seat also reclines for passenger comfort when they are upright and in use. The are also rear seat heater ducts in the B-pillars for added passenger comfort. Overall, I think the 2014 Murano could still make a good used vehicle for a family or anyone who would want to have one. This vehicle definitely has a lot of great features and comfort to offer. I won't deny, however, that the reliability track record of the CVT is somewhat hit or miss. I have seen some Muranos go to over 250k and others seem to spend a lot of time in the shop. The good news is that it isn't mine and if it goes, I won't be paying for Nissan to replace the transmission. I just hope that if it happens, I'm not on the top of Monument Hill in a snowstorm Lol. Just do your research and decide what is best for you. Great vehicle, but somewhat of a relief that I do not own it personally.
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