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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Hey, been away for a while but figured I'd update.
06 just hit 50k not one problem. Other than 2 windows and I'm in need of my 3rd I've used mobil one full syn since day one changed trans fluid at 30k ( using REDLINE MT90) changed the plugs at 30k also.

One question is there anything I should do at 50? gI inspected everything
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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id say inspect belts, spark plugs. or anything the ownder manual tells ya. im going for 65k right now myself. never had problems cept for lil things like a flat tire. lol. happy driving.
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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I have a '04 with 195,000, and I just gave it to my wife so she can drive it to work. I kept the maintenance up, changing the oil every 5000 miles, and it still runs like a new one....well maybe not as good as the '09 I bought to replace it. You can't go wrong with a Toyota product.
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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holy freakin biscuit eating pirates.. 195K? i cant wait to get to that. did you hafto do trans flush? belts? i wanna know so ill be prepared.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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Nothing out of the ordinary. Oli changes @5000, new plugs and belts @100,000, 2 sets of front brakes and a set of the back recently. I changed the trans fluid @ 100,000 and will soon do it again...probably new plugs and belts again.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Well congrats on almost 200k!
Old Jan 18, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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my 06.5 just rolled 70k today!
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:26 AM
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haha, the check engine light came on around 53k on my 04 hot lava...
I sold my box right away....
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by hangout
haha, the check engine light came on around 53k on my 04 hot lava...
I sold my box right away....
nice fix!
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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lol you 50k guys are piker's....LOL
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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almost 60k on mine.
dropping some monroe shocks in the rear, and putting on some energy suspension bushings to improve ride... but it's running like a top!

I did have a bad water-pump @ 48k, but the dealer took care of it free of charge!
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Wow, do some of you put miles on your xBs! My '05 has only 41K miles on it.
This year, the Monroes are going on...
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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well yeah I use mine... as soon as the conomy clears up I am prolly Cube bound though.....
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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^^^You gonna add another Nissan to the stable?
How's the Murano holding up?
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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yep think so...I have great luck with my Murano...I was going to buy an 09 but I liked my 06 too much as some options mine had were no longer available.the Murano has 41,000 on it!
Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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^^^You gonna add another Nissan to the stable?
How's the Murano holding up?
sold my box with a check engine light on, only 52k miles.
I owned lots Nissan, I just never know where the check engine light located on the dash board in Nissan

Don't think will buy a toyota any more...
waiting for the new Cube.....
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when I get the Cube I may just keep the box for weekends..... or as a toy for my son
Old Jan 27, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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I am at 189k and I need a head gasket. Darn...
Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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I'm running an 04' with 100k on it. No problems yet.
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Originally Posted by hangout
Originally Posted by Metro273
^^^You gonna add another Nissan to the stable?
How's the Murano holding up?
sold my box with a check engine light on, only 52k miles.
I owned lots Nissan, I just never know where the check engine light located on the dash board in Nissan

Don't think will buy a toyota any more...
waiting for the new Cube.....
You DO know that the Check Engine light has to be reset after every oil change, right?

Nissan reliability is good, but c'mon...they're no Toyota. You might want to hit up Consumer Reports before you determine who gives you more miles for your money.
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