Comments on: Nissan Rogue SL http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/ Just another blog by a Canadian. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:15:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2735 Jim Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:27:18 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2735 Hi TJ I believe the standard warranty is 3 year 80,000 and 100k 5 years on the power train. This is just off the top of my head though. For me I have my doubts it will be a long term vehicle, for a couple of reasons. One being I put a lot ok KM on my cars and I must have a reliable car. So one they are to get to 100k or so I tend flip for a new model, the auto industry loves me. I am also a bit of car snob and I like having a new car and I am very reluctant to keep cars that are off warranty. The transmission is issue I would chock up to it being a first generation vehicle; there are always problems with them. Maybe get a 2009 rather then a 2008? As for the visibility from the rear view window the Rogue is not an easy truck to backup. That is where the blink spot is, I know some people who have added back up camera’s to them to solve the problem. I have just got use to backing it up so it is not all the big of an issue for em. Hi TJ I believe the standard warranty is 3 year 80,000 and 100k 5 years on the power train. This is just off the top of my head though.

For me I have my doubts it will be a long term vehicle, for a couple of reasons. One being I put a lot ok KM on my cars and I must have a reliable car. So one they are to get to 100k or so I tend flip for a new model, the auto industry loves me. I am also a bit of car snob and I like having a new car and I am very reluctant to keep cars that are off warranty.

The transmission is issue I would chock up to it being a first generation vehicle; there are always problems with them. Maybe get a 2009 rather then a 2008?

As for the visibility from the rear view window the Rogue is not an easy truck to backup. That is where the blink spot is, I know some people who have added back up camera’s to them to solve the problem. I have just got use to backing it up so it is not all the big of an issue for em.

]]> By: TJ http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2734 TJ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:06:33 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2734 Can you also comment on the visibility from the rear window? Can you also comment on the visibility from the rear window?

]]> By: TJ http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2733 TJ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:31:54 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2733 I went to look at one on the weekend. It is the right size for what I want. The blind spot problem and now reports of transmission problems kind of makes me wonder if it would be a good purchase. What is the warranty on these? I guess they haven't perfected the CVT. Do you think this is a long term vehicle? How long do you think it would last you? I went to look at one on the weekend. It is the right size for what I want. The blind spot problem and now reports of transmission problems kind of makes me wonder if it would be a good purchase. What is the warranty on these? I guess they haven’t perfected the CVT. Do you think this is a long term vehicle? How long do you think it would last you?

]]> By: Driss http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2730 Driss Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:40:29 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2730 Hello! I'm from montreal and I have a rogue with 16K on the clock. I notice the same noise and I'm prety sure that it comes from the Transmission. I will report it to nissan on my next oil change... Cheers Driss Hello!
I’m from montreal and I have a rogue with 16K on the clock. I notice the same noise and I’m prety sure that it comes from the Transmission. I will report it to nissan on my next oil change…

Cheers
Driss

]]> By: GB http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2726 GB Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:18:25 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2726 I'm really pleased with the Rogue that I purchased. I agree with all of your comments Jim. Well writtten. I’m really pleased with the Rogue that I purchased. I agree with all of your comments Jim. Well writtten.

]]> By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2725 Jim Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:48:41 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2725 Wow that is interesting I just had my Rogue in for the it 24k KM check and I commented on a gurgling noice also. They told me the same thing, that hte noice is caused by the transmission, but they also do not konw how to resolve it. Another noise I noticed was during the summer at high speeds, freeway was a squeeking sound. I recorded it on my phone and took it into a dealership and they where never able to find what caused the sound. Wow that is interesting I just had my Rogue in for the it 24k KM check and I commented on a gurgling noice also. They told me the same thing, that hte noice is caused by the transmission, but they also do not konw how to resolve it.

Another noise I noticed was during the summer at high speeds, freeway was a squeeking sound. I recorded it on my phone and took it into a dealership and they where never able to find what caused the sound.

]]> By: B. Goudie http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2724 B. Goudie Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:36:47 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2724 I loved my Rogue too and have been pleased with the gas mileage but I am a little concerned about the transmission. I noticed a gurgling sound when I started to gear down and reported it to Nissan. They are replacing it! I had less than 15,000 km on the car. They are still trying to determine the problem and can't guarantee that I won't have the same problem with the new one. I loved my Rogue too and have been pleased with the gas mileage but I am a little concerned about the transmission. I noticed a gurgling sound when I started to gear down and reported it to Nissan. They are replacing it! I had less than 15,000 km on the car. They are still trying to determine the problem and can’t guarantee that I won’t have the same problem with the new one.

]]> By: dominic larose http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2698 dominic larose Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:16:38 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2698 thanks for your reply Jim, my experience is exactly the same re: the mazda with leather seat; heater good for floridians. I just wonder if I should wait for the 2009 model or just go ahead with the 2008. thanks for your reply Jim, my experience is exactly the same re: the mazda with leather seat; heater good for floridians.
I just wonder if I should wait for the 2009 model or just go ahead with the 2008.

]]> By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2689 Jim Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:06:34 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2689 The Heater and AC in Rogue is great, the heated seats on Rogue are really nice. As for my Mazda 3, the AC was ok but the heater was horrible it took forever for the car to heat up. To make it worse I had leather so it made for some really cold commutes to work at times. The Heater and AC in Rogue is great, the heated seats on Rogue are really nice.

As for my Mazda 3, the AC was ok but the heater was horrible it took forever for the car to heat up. To make it worse I had leather so it made for some really cold commutes to work at times.

]]> By: dominic larose http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2688 dominic larose Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:38:43 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2688 Hi Jim, Can you comment on the heater and A/C? I too had a Mazda 3 and it was exactly like you said: just not a good car for winter conditions. Hi Jim,
Can you comment on the heater and A/C?
I too had a Mazda 3 and it was exactly like you said: just not a good car for winter conditions.

]]> By: Alex http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2647 Alex Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:32:00 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2647 Hi Jim, We just recently purchased the 2008 FWD Rogue SL, it's black like yours. Got $2000 back in tax rebated to boot. We are very happy with it and dont miss our 2006 Mazda 3 GT. That car sucked in the winter and we don't get that harsh of winters here in BC. It was like deja vu reading your article. Thanks for posting. Hi Jim,

We just recently purchased the 2008 FWD Rogue SL, it’s black like yours. Got $2000 back in tax rebated to boot. We are very happy with it and dont miss our 2006 Mazda 3 GT. That car sucked in the winter and we don’t get that harsh of winters here in BC. It was like deja vu reading your article. Thanks for posting.

]]> By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2577 Jim Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:53:28 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2577 Hi Gary I am sure you will be really happy with your Rogue especally when you compare the gas consumption. I want from a Mazda 3 to my Rogue and I noticed a huge differance. I was getting 400KM on average in my Mazda 3 GT, with 50 litre tank, wiht my Rogue I am getting 650-700 KM per tank on 60 Litre tank. Hi Gary I am sure you will be really happy with your Rogue especally when you compare the gas consumption. I want from a Mazda 3 to my Rogue and I noticed a huge differance. I was getting 400KM on average in my Mazda 3 GT, with 50 litre tank, wiht my Rogue I am getting 650-700 KM per tank on 60 Litre tank.

]]> By: Gary http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2576 Gary Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:08:32 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2576 I too checked out the CRV and RAV4 before deciding on the Rogue. Will pick up the identical one to yours later this week. Honda just seems to have the "take it at our price, or leave it" attitude and the RAV4 has that ugly wheel hanging off the back. Too bad the North American makers don't produce a vehicle which can compete in this group with similar features. Currently looking forward to cutting down on my gas consumption when I turn in the Buick. I too checked out the CRV and RAV4 before deciding on the Rogue. Will pick up the identical one to yours later this week. Honda just seems to have the “take it at our price, or leave it” attitude and the RAV4 has that ugly wheel hanging off the back. Too bad the North American makers don’t produce a vehicle which can compete in this group with similar features. Currently looking forward to cutting down on my gas consumption when I turn in the Buick.

]]> By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2422 Jim Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:38:33 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2422 Hi Jeannie, I never put Winter tires on my Mazda 3 instead I put a good pair of All Season tires on it. I have two friends who have Mazda 3's they both put snows on their's and they still have considerable issues with the car in the winter. Jim Hi Jeannie,

I never put Winter tires on my Mazda 3 instead I put a good pair of All Season tires on it. I have two friends who have Mazda 3’s they both put snows on their’s and they still have considerable issues with the car in the winter.

Jim

]]> By: JeannieR http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-2416 JeannieR Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:07:42 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-2416 I have a question about your Mazda 3 in the winter, as I am humming and haaing about whether to go for a Rogue (where the trip controls are difficult to get to) or a Mazda 3 GT, for its fuel economy. However, you stated that it was difficult to drive in the winter/snow. Did you use winter tires, or the summer-only rated tires? This information would greatly help in my decision. Many thanks! Jeannie R I have a question about your Mazda 3 in the winter, as I am humming and haaing about whether to go for a Rogue (where the trip controls are difficult to get to) or a Mazda 3 GT, for its fuel economy.

However, you stated that it was difficult to drive in the winter/snow.

Did you use winter tires, or the summer-only rated tires?

This information would greatly help in my decision.

Many thanks!
Jeannie R

]]> By: Jim http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-134 Jim Sat, 03 May 2008 03:12:39 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-134 It is a truck like thing, not a car but not a truck. I prefer Truck then Crossover. It is a truck like thing, not a car but not a truck. I prefer Truck then Crossover.

]]> By: Filby http://www.rantingcanuck.com/2008/04/26/nissan-rogue-sl/#comment-123 Filby Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:10:09 +0000 http://www.rantingcanuck.com/?p=62#comment-123 Not a truck! Not a truck!

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