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Started by IZ, October 14, 2011, 10:27:38 PM

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IZ

#60
October 17, 2011, 09:29:32 PM Last Edit: October 17, 2011, 09:55:45 PM by IZ
On the way to see the Rogue tonight and came across a clean Murano. '06 with 50K miles. Started negotiating the price and found out they replaced the motor mounts. So that red flag and hearing that the CVT engine has had problems steered me away and also away from the Rogue. This isn't an easy task.  


**Seems like a common problem with these..

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ducatiz

#61
October 18, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
A lot of cars use soft engine mounts these days for crash performance.

Volvos have had this issue for years.  Its just known you'll replace them every 5-7 years depending on your driving.  I wouldn't consider that a problem. They are made to degrade..
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zooom

#62
October 18, 2011, 04:23:34 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on October 18, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
A lot of cars use soft engine mounts these days for crash performance.


and general dampening because the engineers finally got the message that most moronic car buyers want to be isolated from the driving experience and want what basically equates to a living room feel in their vehicles...which, I can't necessarily fault if you are stuck in your vehicle for more than an hour at a time when commuting....

Quote from: ducatiz on October 18, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
  Its just known you'll replace them every 5-7 years depending on your driving.  I wouldn't consider that a problem. They are made to degrade..

alot of parts are made to this kind of general guideline in a car nowadays....
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Speedbag

#63
October 18, 2011, 08:24:38 AM
Don't get me started on how most vehicles these days require complete replacement of suspension arms just because the ball joints are shot.

And so on.  >:(
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zooom

#64
October 18, 2011, 08:26:06 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on October 18, 2011, 08:24:38 AM
Don't get me started on how most vehicles these days require complete replacement of suspension arms just because the ball joints are shot.

And so on.  >:(

the term is called "Planned Obsolesence"....it is engineered in...
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#65
October 18, 2011, 08:27:08 AM
Yeah, sometimes at around the 50K mark, as the case was with our Jeep Compass.  :P
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zooom

#66
October 18, 2011, 08:37:18 AM
has been a known thing with Chrysler truck oriented products for many years...
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#67
October 18, 2011, 09:09:16 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on October 18, 2011, 08:24:38 AM
Don't get me started on how most vehicles these days require complete replacement of suspension arms just because the ball joints are shot.

And so on.  >:(

most people drive like complete idiots. 

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Triple J

#68
October 18, 2011, 01:32:13 PM
Quote from: cokey on October 17, 2011, 07:33:00 PM
jeep srt8...

I was seriously considering replacing the Xterra with a Grand Cherokee SRT8...

...until I read it got 8 miles to the gallon. Damn...no thanks (although I still like them).

Polpetta

#69
October 18, 2011, 07:53:13 PM
Just jumped in... (no idea if anyone suggested)

We started looking and (surprised we where) but really liked the Hyundai Santa Fe, previous versions (not this year or 2012) have a third row that folds completely into the car (it was an option.) So small SUV with a good warranty and people are keeping them, not a lot around in the used market. I have talked to my old contacts in the industry and looked on line.

Personally I love Audi's and we where looking for something smaller than our Expedition.

Good hunting  [cheeky]

ducatiz

#70
October 18, 2011, 08:07:53 PM Last Edit: October 18, 2011, 08:10:29 PM by ducatiz
Quote from: Polpetta on October 18, 2011, 07:53:13 PM
Just jumped in... (no idea if anyone suggested)

We started looking and (surprised we where) but really liked the Hyundai Santa Fe, previous versions (not this year or 2012) have a third row that folds completely into the car (it was an option.) So small SUV with a good warranty and people are keeping them, not a lot around in the used market. I have talked to my old contacts in the industry and looked on line.

Personally I love Audi's and we where looking for something smaller than our Expedition.

Good hunting  [cheeky]

The older Santa Fes had a truck suspension, the newer one is redesigned and is really a "CUV" .. the new one does not have a 3rd row option anymore, however the Kia version does... 
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cokey

#71
October 18, 2011, 08:44:36 PM
8mpg, yup.. but you dont be fast cars/trucks for their gas mileage. 

Motor mounts; have solid ones as well the trans mount...  my car rattles so much from the stiffness it puts everyone to sleep..
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IZ

#72
October 19, 2011, 10:48:38 AM
Went and looked at the Kia SUVs last night. Testing one today. Like the heated and cooled seats option! Pluss the dual sunroof. Actually liked that new 3 door hatchback by Huyundai but not enough room in the trunck for a stroller. Testing out the Kia though today.
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ducatiz

#73
October 19, 2011, 06:40:43 PM
Quote from: IZ on October 19, 2011, 10:48:38 AM
Went and looked at the Kia SUVs last night. Testing one today. Like the heated and cooled seats option! Pluss the dual sunroof. Actually liked that new 3 door hatchback by Huyundai but not enough room in the trunck for a stroller. Testing out the Kia though today.
Which one?  Sorento or sportage?

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"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

IZ

#74
October 19, 2011, 07:37:43 PM
Sportage.
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