05Gcoupe

I'm going to be buying (or should I say leasing) one of the two next month but I can't decide which one. What do you guys think?

F23A4

Better deals can be arranged on the Murano than on the FX. But as much as I thoroughly enjoy our 05 SL AWD, I still would have preferred the FX35 (which the wife did not like). IMHO, the FX35 has slightly better performance and better aesthetics. (NOTE: The CVT in the Murano takes some getting used to but works well once you do.)

The lease on my 05 Murano was $2k/dp, $400/mo for 42 months w/15k-yr allowance. I do not believe I could have pulled that off with the FX last year.

Good luck.

mal_TX

Well the Murano is based on the Altima FWD chassis, the FX is based on the G coupe RWD chassis. If you get the AWD version, it matters less, so that helps. But... the Murano has different interior space than the FX, due to it being a FWD platform (it has more room inside due to short hood/front). The FX has a better weight distribution, better suspension, is a little more short/wide on it's wheels. So.. the FX is faster and handles better, the Murano is pretty close and has more interior space.

I say make sure you test drive them both.

shredX

I have both. 04 Murano SL AWD & 06 FX35 AWD.

The Murano is a quality veh, but compared to the FX is uninspiring.

A couple of points...
Handling: FX. Just like the g35x it is RWD biased. The murano is exactly the oppisite.
Cargo: Murano
Fuel: Murano by 2 mpg city and hwy
Launch/speed: FX all day long. Same VQ engine, but tuned differently & paired w/ the CVT tranny which is slower off the line.
Front seat comfort: FX the Murano feels like your riding on top of the car. The FX feels like you're wrapped in a cockpit.
rear seat room: Murano (but I can fit in the back seat of the FX w/ the front seat all the way back. I'm 6'2".

Practicality: Murano
Driving experience: FX

What's your other car? If it's sporty, go for the Murano. If it's already a people/cargo hauler, go for the FX.

MrElussive

Go with the FX35. The Murano is the more practical vehicle and both SUV's look good, but the FX is just so damn hot and sporty!!!!!!!!!!

rookie

iTrader: (5)

I love my FX, but I do see the value and utility that the Murano offers over the FX. Neither are a bad vehicle, both a perfect for their target buyers. Just need to determine which target you are.

05Gcoupe

I think I'm gonna go with the Murano because, I plan to get the new coupe when it comes out next summer (hopefully).

shredX

That would be a perfect combo. Enjoy.

2006_G_coupe

Fx because its pimp.!!