I have narrowed it down to these two, and for the models I am looking at, the pricing is about the same. Murano is a much nicer/fancier car with a sweet interior and more bells and whistles. The Escape is the length/shape I prefer, gets great gas mileage, and offers a super financing deal (0% APR for 5 years, cash back, tax credit for hybrid). They both drive well. Downsides: The Murano is kinda long for me, b/c I have to parallel park often; The interior of the Escape is pretty lame, not what you'd expect from a $30k car. Thoughts?? I need to decide before the July 4th specials end.
2006-07-03 09:35:57 · 20 answers · asked by Athenart 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Added comments:
The additional resale value of the Murano would probably be off-set by the interest I would be paying on the car loan over the next 5 years (Ford is 0% APR).
Fords are cheaper to repair, but they will not last as long.
2006-07-03 09:42:27 · update #1
I am a Nissan girl myself. nissans are pretty reliable. But ford is also pretty reliable. Out of all the Nissans, Murano is my least favorite. I don't like it's shape. It sounds like you'd be better with the Escape. Forget about the interior. I think having a smaller car in your case would be best. but if you do decide on the murano, you won't be dissapointed I am sure.
2006-07-03 09:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Govinda505 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nissan Murano
2006-07-03 09:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a Toyota Highlander hybrid, you'll have higher quality than Ford, and argueably higher than the Nissan. Also, you'll get the great fuel economy of the Escape Hybrid.
Since the Murano and the Escape aren't terribly similar looking, I figured that you could be open to considering the Toyota Highlander for above described reasons.
You'll get good fuel economy, quality and a contemporary SUV look.
2006-07-03 09:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bizthin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please get the Nissan. Hybrids are not what there cracked up to be, gas mileage is not really that great. Plus I know you will have problems with the Ford, only because the quality of workmanship is not a good as a Nissan. I test drove a Murano and they are very nice, quality vehicle. And they look very nice as well.
2006-07-03 09:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You won't have as many problems with the Nissan. Hondas, Nissans, and Toyotas have the best resale value because they run nicely for a long time as long as you keep up regularly scheduled maintenance. Ford is known to depreciate quickly in resale value because american made cars just don't hold together as well as foreign made ones. Hey, I got nothin against America... but they just suck at making cars.
2006-07-03 09:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by whateva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nissan Murano
last longer better resale than ford
2006-07-03 09:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely a Hybrid but you should check out the Camry Hybrid or the Honda Hybrid or theToyota Prius. Between the Murano and the Ford, I will go with the Ford.
2006-07-03 09:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by Shikibeeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you should go with the Nissan Murano. My reasoning is that traditionally Nissans stay more reliable for a longer period of time. Plus Murano look pretty cool.
2006-07-03 09:39:27 · answer #8 · answered by frazzle_snazzle08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say the Murano of course. First of all it looks much cooler both from the inside and the outside, and second it is a Nissan which means it has a good second hand price.
2006-07-03 09:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by TararuSan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like the Ford Escape. I just bought one for my daughter who is in college.
Good luck!
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2006-07-03 09:37:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋