Hi,
I am looking for thoughts...My Nissan Murano lease is up soon and the wife wants a new vehicle...I have about $350-400 a month to spend.
Def. want a SUV or cross-over type.
Any suggestions?
I personally like the Murrano allot. Almost bought another, but decided to go with the IS.
Thoughts on the new Muranno lease or what I should pay for a left over 07' or 08' lease?
Thanks for your feedback in advance.

When you say your wife wants a "new vehicle", does that mean just another new Murano or another vehicle altogether?

If the latter, there are a number of good vehicles in that class and category you and she can choose from, including the Honda Pilot/CR-V, Toyota Highlander/RAV-4, Mitsubishi Outlander/Endeavor, Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner, Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, and Subaru Tribeca, Outback, or Forester. If she doesn't need the extra carrying space of an SUV, I think she would find the Outback the most pleasant, car-like, and easy to drive, especially in the L.L. Bean Version.

She doesn't really want another Murano, but is not aposed to the idea.

OK, then go look at any of those other vehicles I listed. I'd recommend the Subarus first.....especially the Outback, although the Tribeca has more room inside.

Toyota Venza...

She doesn't care for the Subarus....They are one of my favs...but I can't even get her to look at them.

That's pretty cool any info on when it would be out?

Sorry. Dumb of me.

I forgot to mention some of the best deals out there, in price, warranty, and build quality all combined....the Hyundai Santa Fe, Veracruz , and Tucson, and the Kia Sportage and Sorento. Of those, I like the Santa Fe best, and I think it is worth your wife looking at.

It'll be out late late '08, most likely at Sept/Oct...

I would look at the Mazda CX7. If she likes the look of the Murano, I think she'll be partial to the Mazda as well.



Toyota also has the Highlander...

Something smaller, then that and I would look into the CR-Vs and Rav4s.

Wow that Venza does look nice...



Taken from here.

Does anyone know what a good lease deal on a 1st gen Murano would be?
Or any guess on a 2nd gen lease?

I can't give you a strict dollar figure (it often varies by dealership), but try and find one that allows a relatively lienient early termination feature if your wife decides she doesn't like it after a year or two. Many lease deals don't allow early terminations without a heavy penalty. Also make sure the mileage (usually 10,000-15,000 miles a year) and wear-and-tear clauses are reasonable, without undue penalties.