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To: i-node who wrote (437343)12/1/2008 10:39:18 AM
From: bentway1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1574002
 
"Actually, they did -- the Murano was the first "crossover" SUV."

No, it wasn't. It's indisputable. Verified by research. Documented by links, not asstalk.

en.wikipedia.org

"Notably, certain vehicles that pre-date the term "crossover" more logically meet crossover rather than SUV criteria, vehicles such as the Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback or Audi allroad quattro. By the same token, certain SUVs feature the crossover's trademark unibody construction, vehicles such as the Lada Niva and Jeep Cherokee (XJ), though capable of full off-road duty."

I own a Pathfinder. I bought it used with 200k. I've put another 100k on it. I have no doubt I can get another 100k out of it on the synthetic oil I run in it. I've replaced the radiator, wheel bearings, spark plugs and timing belt. I only use it to haul stuff and explore the desert.



To: i-node who wrote (437343)12/1/2008 10:42:24 AM
From: Alighieri  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1574002
 
What is important is that the reason for its existence was to try and take away some of the Big 3 market dominance.

Bingo...marketing at its best. The big three exploiting a tactical market, japan trying to take their share while making big investments in smaller economical cars, a segment in which they are kicking detroit's ass.

Al