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<p>We are thinking about selling our Nissan Murano. We love the car, but it's not that great on gas so we are talking about down sizing. It's mainly just me and my 6 year old daughter in it, so I don't need lots of room. Although, my husband drives in my car when we are all going somewhere together. We test drove a Toyota Prius today. I understand it gets amazing gas mileage and it's a low maintenance car. But it was definitely a change going from the Murano. It didn't have the luxury feel. That might be hard to get used to. Also, I am a little worried about the safety aspect because of my daughter. I'm afraid I would feel "unsafe" in a smaller car. Since safety is a big factor, I decided to test drive a 2007 Volvo S60. Man, those ride soooo nice. Definitely a luxury feel. But I don't know financially and practically if that would be a good move. The maintenance is probably a lot more than my Murano. Not sure I would really be saving money with the Volvo. Although it probably gets better gas mileage than what I get with the Murano. I am only getting 16 mpg in town. But the Volvo is safer than the Prius. Ugh! Help! So here's what we are looking at:</p>
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<p>2004 Murano with 76,000 miles. Pros: Good car. Luxury feel with all the bells and whistles. We owe $12,500 and could get that on a trade in. Just put new brakes and new tires (very expensive on this model of car) on. Very roomy. Good for road trips. Cons: Crappy gas mileage. Expensive tires to replace. </p>
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<p>2007 Volvo with 42,000. Pros: Lower miles than my Murano. Solid, safe car. Drives beautifully. Very comfortable ride. Volvos known to run forever if taken care of. Cons: Expensive to fix if something goes wrong. So, expensive to maintain and own. Not much leg room in the back. </p>
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<p>2008 Prius with 52,000 miles. Pros: Excellent gas mileage. Almost maintenance free. Low cost of owning. Cons: Not a very safe car to drive (at least it doesn't feel like it). A lot smaller, less expensive feel compared to Murano and Volvo. </p>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>
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<p>2004 Murano with 76,000 miles. Pros: Good car. Luxury feel with all the bells and whistles. We owe $12,500 and could get that on a trade in. Just put new brakes and new tires (very expensive on this model of car) on. Very roomy. Good for road trips. Cons: Crappy gas mileage. Expensive tires to replace. </p>
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<p>2007 Volvo with 42,000. Pros: Lower miles than my Murano. Solid, safe car. Drives beautifully. Very comfortable ride. Volvos known to run forever if taken care of. Cons: Expensive to fix if something goes wrong. So, expensive to maintain and own. Not much leg room in the back. </p>
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<p>2008 Prius with 52,000 miles. Pros: Excellent gas mileage. Almost maintenance free. Low cost of owning. Cons: Not a very safe car to drive (at least it doesn't feel like it). A lot smaller, less expensive feel compared to Murano and Volvo. </p>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>