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2005 Nissan Murano
Invoice: $24,967 - $28,692
Miles Per Gallon
City: 20 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG - 25 MPG
Body Style: N/A
Engines: 3.5L V-6 245 HP
The Nissan Murano is an excellent choice for someone who wants the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car, the cargo space of a wagon, and the high driving position of an SUV. The Murano is a good example of a crossover vehicle: It's designed to haul cargo like a sportutility, but ride and drive like a car. However, this crossover handles better than the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander, and it drives more like a sports sedan. Murano integrates aerodynamics and high fashion, with a sleek front end, smooth lines from front to back, and a greenhouse that slopes rearward, ending in a large but graceful Cpillar. Inside, Nissan resisted the temptation to cram in three rows of seats like the Highlander and Pilot do. Instead, like a car, the Murano has just two rows of seats, accommodating four (or at most five) passengers in comfort. It's not a substitute for a minivan, nor does it look like one. The futuristic look is backed by sporty performance. The Murano is powered by Nissan's beefy 3.5liter V6, the same engine found in the 350Z sports car, putting out 245 horsepower. It comes with a continuously variable transmission, a hightech automatic that's smooth and responsive while offering superior gas mileage within its class. Murano's roadtuned suspension offers smooth and sporty handling. The Murano shares much of its underpinnings with the Nissan Altima and Maxima sedans (but is not related to the Infiniti FX). Allwheel drive is available for better grip and stability in foul weather. A new entrylevel Murano S lowers the base price.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 Nissan Murano, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2005 Nissan Murano for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 Nissan Murano was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2005 Nissan Murano is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2005 Nissan Murano will have a excellent resale value. This assumes that the 2005 Nissan Murano is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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