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BMW X3 2.5i

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doma

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Ok...my family is trying to decide on a SUV... We pretty much have it narrowed down to the BMW X3 2.5i or Nissan Murano SL. Can someone give me pros/cons on which car is better and for what reason? Or if there is a better SUV out there please let me know. We want to stay under 38g's and need the nav system.
 
i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.
 
Just to let all you people who think all Nissans are the same ...

Infiniti FX35 != Nissan Murano

Especially the body types
 
i suggest a Toyota Landcruiser 😉
or if they are rather too pricey, a Prado...

Just about unbeatable off road, two fuel tanks means 1200odd-km range, rock solid build quality, loads of toyota garages about..

My folks love their Prado 😀

EDIT: mind you, they are real 4WDs, not pussy suburban SUVs so that might put at least 90% of SUV buyers off 😕...
 
Originally posted by: doma
i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.
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That's false.

There is a Federal law in the US that says that if a manufacturer requires their own brand of oil and filter for the warranty to be honoured, then the manufacturer must supply the oil and the filter for _FREE_ to the consumer. If the oil must be changed by a dealer, then the labor must also be _FREE_.

ZV
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: doma
i know but we want to know of anything about the car that is not talked about regularly like on the toaureg how u ahve to change the oil at a VW dealer for 100 dollars.
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That's false.

There is a Federal law in the US that says that if a manufacturer requires their own brand of oil and filter for the warranty to be honoured, then the manufacturer must supply the oil and the filter for _FREE_ to the consumer. If the oil must be changed by a dealer, then the labor must also be _FREE_.

ZV
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I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.

 
Originally posted by: diablofreak
x3 just look nasty. im sorry. either get the murano, the infiniti FX or just save the money on a X5, which is a much better car
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Just bought a new x5... it's f'n amazing
 
Magnuson-moss act?

-Oil change at VW is 30 bucks. Not sure what you are paying for with $100.
I've had a small korean woman walk on my back for less than 100 bucks.

Anyhow, 38k is too little for a real lux suv (ie rx330, mdx, lr3, xc90, srx etc.) so you'll have to get something basic. Honda Pilot for example. Great basic car-based suv. Or perhaps the redesigned Nissan Pathfindah. FX35 is nice. Ugly-ass car, but it drives good.

<insert slight plug here> If you wait for 2006, remember the fine folks at FoMoCo will have the LR2s and the XC50s out. Both priced reasonably below 30k.



 
Originally posted by: RyanSengara
Originally posted by: diablofreak
x3 just look nasty. im sorry. either get the murano, the infiniti FX or just save the money on a X5, which is a much better car
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Just bought a new x5... it's f'n amazing
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which model ? The 4.8is is my one-of-these-days car ...
 
Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.
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Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV
 
Originally posted by: dug777
i suggest a Toyota Landcruiser 😉
or if they are rather too pricey, a Prado...

Just about unbeatable off road, two fuel tanks means 1200odd-km range, rock solid build quality, loads of toyota garages about..

My folks love their Prado 😀

EDIT: mind you, they are real 4WDs, not pussy suburban SUVs so that might put at least 90% of SUV buyers off 😕...
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i take it they really aren't what you want then?
 
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.
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Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV
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LOL, that's quite a fine line they walk on. 😛

 
Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: OS
I've heard of this law, but I own a 03 accord and they require that you use Honda ATF. It's kind of expensive but not horribly so at $5 a quart, so no one has bitched too hard about it.
Click to expand...
Works because there's no other fluid out there that matches the specs for Honda's ATF/PS fluid. Honda doesn't specify Honda brand ATF, only that the ATF must meet Honda specifications. However, there aren't any other brands that do.

ZV
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LOL, that's quite a fine line they walk on. 😛
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Meh. To the best of my knowledge, the specs for Honda's fluids are out there and available. Theoretically anyone could mix a batch of fluid that met them. Just has to be verified (independant labs).

ZV
 
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