2017/18 Nissan Rogue...to buy or not to buy?
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Tronk
AKA Cheapo
Look at the underside at the rear and check the condition of the subframe. My stepson owns a Morano Sport and the subframe was rotted out so bad it couldn't be driven because it wore the tires out in no time and they are pricey.
Pretty much all Nissan's are known to have major rust issues. I own a 03 Sentra and personally, I'll never buy another Nissan.
Pretty much all Nissan's are known to have major rust issues. I own a 03 Sentra and personally, I'll never buy another Nissan.
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Thanks for the shares to date.
Personally, I want the SO to go with the Forester, as I've an Impreza, the 5th Sube in a row. All my Subarus went over 400km without a hitch, save couple of CV joints (stick shifters) and a water pump. But she's fighting me on this one as she doesn't like the interior of the Forester.
(SIGH)
Want to stay within the 2017/18 times, and after looking at the Morano, not sure if it is worth that xtra $$$ which is considerable when considering the two models.
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Personally, I want the SO to go with the Forester, as I've an Impreza, the 5th Sube in a row. All my Subarus went over 400km without a hitch, save couple of CV joints (stick shifters) and a water pump. But she's fighting me on this one as she doesn't like the interior of the Forester.
(SIGH)Want to stay within the 2017/18 times, and after looking at the Morano, not sure if it is worth that xtra $$$ which is considerable when considering the two models.
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2011etec
Super Member
When they first came out cvt trannys had issues such as belt stretching but now some can be adjusted .Any neutral and objective readings ive looked at say their just as reliable as your normal auto and are gaining in popularity as the issues have mostly been ironed out .For efficiency and fuel economy they are tops for smaller vehicles.At one time auto trannys were not trusted and were unreliable also .Now id say their accepted without question by the vast majority of vehicle owners.
2011etec
Super Member
Were talking about Nissan rouge or the likes Shadowdog not trucks .As for cost like anything the more there are the cheaper they become except for iphones
.Not sure which small car or suv it is but theres one now that uses a mech 1st gear then switches over to cvt .I tow so I made sure the suv I bought had a 6 speed auto.2013 ford edge 3.5 n/a v6 .Tows anything I have easily and im within tow ratings .I really liked the hyundia kona but it cant tow a mountain bike ,lol.Your in Canada so id guess just like here used trucks might as well be gold plated for the prices they demand and new diamond plated!
My dads uncle lives in your burg im sure.I lived in the peg in the early seventies.Whats the cost of gas up there?
.Not sure which small car or suv it is but theres one now that uses a mech 1st gear then switches over to cvt .I tow so I made sure the suv I bought had a 6 speed auto.2013 ford edge 3.5 n/a v6 .Tows anything I have easily and im within tow ratings .I really liked the hyundia kona but it cant tow a mountain bike ,lol.Your in Canada so id guess just like here used trucks might as well be gold plated for the prices they demand and new diamond plated!My dads uncle lives in your burg im sure.I lived in the peg in the early seventies.Whats the cost of gas up there?
Tronk
AKA Cheapo
If a spare tire is important to you, make sure it has one (most 4wd and tow package SUV's have one).Thanks for the shares to date.
Personally, I want the SO to go with the Forester, as I've an Impreza, the 5th Sube in a row. All my Subarus went over 400km without a hitch, save couple of CV joints (stick shifters) and a water pump. But she's fighting me on this one as she doesn't like the interior of the Forester.
Want to stay within the 2017/18 times, and after looking at the Morano, not sure if it is worth that xtra $$$ which is considerable when considering the two models.
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My father in law bought a 017 Jeep Cherokee and it came with run flat tires, a can of fix a flat, and an air pump (no spare tire, lug wrench and jack were included). He's now asking me where he can get the wheel, lug wrench and jack, and it's going to be tough to find those items due to how new the vehicle is and I'm thinking he'll have to go to the dealer to get them.
This may not be the case with foreign vehicles, it's something the EPA came up with thinking dropping the weight of hauling the spare tire around would make a vehicle run more efficient and lower emissions.
Mister Pig
Pigamus Maximus
Not sure if it would be an issue with this vehicle or not, but Nissan has had issues with their timing chain guides on their engines. Actually there is a Class action lawsuit against them for this issue, and there is another one being started for their CVT transmissions. I was thinking of buying a Nissian Titan, but decided against it for the timing chain issues.
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Mister Pig
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Gazdatronik
Super Member
Nissan and Mazda both are not as good as they once were. With that, if you can get either in a manual, that eliminates a few problems right away. Also avoid turbos, if at all possible.
Tronk
AKA Cheapo
Rav 4 would be my choice over all others, but that's just me.
Shadowdog
Super Member
2011etec.
I know some one that got burned on a CVT 4 yrs. ago. The CVT's are all for very light duty use also (so not very sturdy) is what I mean as the manufactures that use them are greedy & after big profits.
The Fords , GM, & Jeep SUV don't use them and I like what I've heard about the late
Jeep Wrangler's in the last decade around here reliability wise and the owner's I ask about them really like them and recommend them. They have solid axles so no rubber boots and CV joints, making them easy to repair and less costly in the long run. They aren't bad on gas either.
Reg. gas was recently 107.9 /L but just jumped 5 cents! Diesel is about 20 cents more /L but about 2 yrs. go started getting a bit cheaper than reg. gas in the summer
I know some one that got burned on a CVT 4 yrs. ago. The CVT's are all for very light duty use also (so not very sturdy) is what I mean as the manufactures that use them are greedy & after big profits.
The Fords , GM, & Jeep SUV don't use them and I like what I've heard about the late
Jeep Wrangler's in the last decade around here reliability wise and the owner's I ask about them really like them and recommend them. They have solid axles so no rubber boots and CV joints, making them easy to repair and less costly in the long run. They aren't bad on gas either.
Reg. gas was recently 107.9 /L but just jumped 5 cents! Diesel is about 20 cents more /L but about 2 yrs. go started getting a bit cheaper than reg. gas in the summer
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Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Were talking about Nissan rouge or the likes Shadowdog not trucks .As for cost like anything the more there are the cheaper they become except for iphones
Gasoline too freakin' high...$1.12 litre. But get a vet discount...three cents off/L...saved 80 cents this day. BD!
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Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Got an 05 X-Trail, it compares to Xterra...X-Trails only found in Can/Australia/UK and S. Africa. Looks like an mil vehicle, and runs like one, but have had no prob with timing chain with 180km/108k miles on it. Did phone at the 150km, but service said there's been no prob with them. Mind you I think this SUV comes from Japan.
JTS, will do a follow up on that "class action" mention.
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