Trying to figure out what I want - Page 4

Amber Lamps · 02-03-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

why not?

Either the insurance would be murder or because he lives in a 3 horse town and some other cowboy already took that pony to the rodeo!

t-homo · 02-03-2011, 06:57 PM

kidding, i'll most likely get a murano.

Homeslice · 02-03-2011, 07:40 PM

lol, i see what you did there

t-homo · 02-03-2011, 07:45 PM

clever, huh?

101lifts2 · 02-04-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

.... If you can afford what it takes to properly maintain one, they will last 400k. ...

Diesel yes, gasser no.

Avatard · 02-05-2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by t-homo

kidding, i'll most likely get a murano.

Of what you listed, I'd lean towards the Murano.

Keep in mind though, that it has a CV trans. That might drive me nuts, YMMV.

The Murano is based on a Maxima platform, and the trans did well enough in the Murano that they later offered it in the Max...so I'm sure it's a decent enough unit, but for shits and giggles, I'd find out the service interval on the belt.

Gas Man · 02-05-2011, 06:44 AM

I'm with avatard. I hate cvt transmissions. They aren't just in the nissans. I had a dodge caliper rental 2 yrs ago with one in it. Hate hate hate it.

And just buying a car from your local chevy dealer isn't what I mean.

Like I said, if there was a honda or toyota factory nearby then get one of those. In my area, I would say its job suicide for u to not have a gm, ford, chrysler. If u bought a nissan here you would still be viewed as an outsider.

*i'm not starting a american/foreign debate just pointing out what he may need to consider. He's open to public conception/opinion.

Particle Man · 02-05-2011, 08:08 AM

The only place for a CVT transmission is in a fucking snowmobile. It's stupid in cars.

Cutty72 · 02-05-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

The only place for a CVT transmission is in a fucking snowmobile. It's stupid in cars.

This.

Captain Morgan · 02-05-2011, 11:39 AM

I know you posted this asking opinions on specific cars, so you can ignore this opinion if you want, as it has nothing to do with the specific cars.

Honestly, only buy what you can afford to pay for with CASH. If you don't have the cash to buy it, save up for it. Image is a crock of shit. If you get an expensive car, you'll just end up looking like a douche in a small town. Believe in the value of saving toward what you want and forget about spending just to impress other people. I wish I had learned this advice when I was your age. I had older people tell me that all the time and I just ignored them, thinking "I can buy what I want, it's my money and my debt." I'd be so much farther ahead in savings, investing, etc. if I'd taken that advice. And I'd still have the things I wanted because I wouldn't have paid all that money into interest.

Yes, I know, interest rates are fairly low right now. But, you're setting yourself up for a bad habit if you start borrowing now. Do you have any other debt? If so, I'd frankly keep driving the mustang and pay off your other debt, then save to buy what you want. Having ZERO payments on anything is a wonderful feeling. I'm getting close, but still have a ways to go. Be conservative in your spending and aggressive in your saving. You'll be MUCH better off in the future if you ignore that whole "image" bullshit.

www.daveramsey.com FTW

02-03-2011, 06:57 PM	#32
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	kidding, i'll most likely get a murano.

02-03-2011, 07:40 PM	#33
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	lol, i see what you did there

02-03-2011, 07:45 PM	#34
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	clever, huh?

02-05-2011, 06:44 AM	#37
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I'm with avatard. I hate cvt transmissions. They aren't just in the nissans. I had a dodge caliper rental 2 yrs ago with one in it. Hate hate hate it. And just buying a car from your local chevy dealer isn't what I mean. Like I said, if there was a honda or toyota factory nearby then get one of those. In my area, I would say its job suicide for u to not have a gm, ford, chrysler. If u bought a nissan here you would still be viewed as an outsider. *i'm not starting a american/foreign debate just pointing out what he may need to consider. He's open to public conception/opinion.

02-05-2011, 08:08 AM	#38
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	The only place for a CVT transmission is in a fucking snowmobile. It's stupid in cars.

02-05-2011, 11:39 AM	#40
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	I know you posted this asking opinions on specific cars, so you can ignore this opinion if you want, as it has nothing to do with the specific cars. Honestly, only buy what you can afford to pay for with CASH. If you don't have the cash to buy it, save up for it. Image is a crock of shit. If you get an expensive car, you'll just end up looking like a douche in a small town. Believe in the value of saving toward what you want and forget about spending just to impress other people. I wish I had learned this advice when I was your age. I had older people tell me that all the time and I just ignored them, thinking "I can buy what I want, it's my money and my debt." I'd be so much farther ahead in savings, investing, etc. if I'd taken that advice. And I'd still have the things I wanted because I wouldn't have paid all that money into interest. Yes, I know, interest rates are fairly low right now. But, you're setting yourself up for a bad habit if you start borrowing now. Do you have any other debt? If so, I'd frankly keep driving the mustang and pay off your other debt, then save to buy what you want. Having ZERO payments on anything is a wonderful feeling. I'm getting close, but still have a ways to go. Be conservative in your spending and aggressive in your saving. You'll be MUCH better off in the future if you ignore that whole "image" bullshit. www.daveramsey.com FTW