I have narrowed the vehicle to replace my SC'd 4 Runner down to either the new 4Runner, or the Nissan Murano. I am not concerned with off-road capability and will likely get the 2wd of whichever version I get. I have had my current truck off-road a few times, but by "off-road" I mean "dirt-road".

Has anyone here driven both? And can you give me your impressions? I'm a little scared of the CVT in the Murano, but Nissan has a good rep for quality. They are both similarly priced, with the 4Runner in the lead given that you can get the V8 for the about the same price as the Murano V6.

Thanks for any input.

Mike

 

Nissan sucks the fing french own them. I am boycotting the french that ungrateful country. Chris

not trying to start a flame here just my opinion. I dont agree with there NO support for this war.

 

besides that little bit of info 4runners rock

 

I'll prob get flamed for this but have you looked into the honda pilot? i only say this cuz you're lookin into 2wd vehicles...

they're pretty cool for being a suv... just a thought

 

good times that thing is tiny its like a crv or whatever its called. It looks like a womens truck. I know know but i say that cause so many women around here drive those and the crvs, rav4s etc

 

I think the pilot is bigger than the murano... that's the only reason why i brought up the pilot idea...

the murano is like a raised version of a station wagon... or so it looks like it from the outside

atleast the pilot has more of a suv kinda look to it!

 

but the murano isnt suppose to be a suv so there very hard to compare

doesnt the murano have full time awd and alot of hp also?

and a wide wheel base?

 

thats a nice review right there for you

http://www.freshalloy.com/site/cars/...ive/home.shtml





4runner all the way and the interior is so much nicer

 

The murano sucks, how could you even compare the two? You should know by now that TOYOTA ROCKS. If the guys at nissan were any dummer you'd have to water them twice a week.

 

To be honest I think that Murano is one ugly muther****ing so called SUV. Murano Go for the 4Runner

 

To be totally honest guys the Murano is vastly superior to the 4Runner....


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Apples to Oranges.. They are not in the same catagory. Now, you compare a BMW X5 & the Murano you are in the same ballpark.

 

does that mean the x5 is in a higher class than the 4runner"???

 

There are quite of few of those Murano's on the road here in Japan. I didn't even know what they were until I saw the picture in this thread.

They're tiny and that little back window is about the size of an old vent window

Buy a 4Runner dude. You won't regret it.

 

The pilot does have the sweet v6. Honda does make awesome engines.

 

I'll probably get flamed for this, but oh well.

I like Nissans and Toyotas equally. Mainly because I have both a Nissan Xterra and a 4Runner, and they're both awesome trucks, and both are quality trucks.

As far as a Murano or a new 4Runner... I personally would get the 4Runner. If I could of afforded it, I would of gotten a new 4Runner instead of my Xterra. But I haven't regreted it. I guess it just comes down to which you like more. I've heard some really great things about the Murano (the CVT is supposed to be awesome) and I've also heard great things about the new 4Runners. I personally don't think it's really fair to compare the two, simply because they're so different.

It just comes down to whether you want a more sports car/luxury type of SUV (Murano) or a more rugged sport SUV (4Runner).

Personally I don't think you can go wrong with either, because from my experience both Nissan and Toyota make great trucks.

-Braden

 

The Murano cannot be compared to the 4Runner. They are in different classes. You need to compare it to the Highlander and the Lexus RX330 and the Pilot. The 4Runner should be compared to the Pathfinder, Trailblazer, Explorer,etc. Hope this helps.

 

If you aren't interested in off-road, get the Murano. I wouldn't buy one, but only because I want to go offroad. I actually like how the Murano looks. Don't get a 4Runner if you aren't looking for a real truck-suv. Don't let these guys flame you into submission, get the Murano you won't regret it.

 

Actually if you want a good street SUV, you should get an Infinity FX45. My brother just got one and it is sweet!!! Myself, I love my '03 4Runner........especially over the Nissan.