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dmclone
02-23-2008, 09:59 AM
Just wanted to stop by introduce myself. My wife just got an 08 Rogue SL loaded I'm a car nut that has a tendency to trade vehicles every couple of years. I traded in a 06 VW GTI (nice car no problems).In the last 10 years I've also owned a 03 350Z, 99 Honda CRV, 05 Honda Element, 99 Lexus ES300, Acura Integra, 00 Civic Si, etc. I'm going to drive her 04 Honda Accord EX-L for a few months. It's nearly paid off and it would be nice to go without payments for a while. I'm also considering buying a motorcycle and just using the Accord for work since it's been such a good vehicle. Her mind was set on the CRV until she drove the Rogue. She really likes that it's keyless and the bluetooth. We also looked at a Mazda CX-7 and drove a Saturn Vue V6. We were surprised that it came down to the Rogue and the Vue considering that we've had over 7 Honda's and have been completely satisfied with each of them. ON the other hand we've only owned one Nissan (350Z) and it had a few glitches. The only down side that I've seen so far is that I'm not used to the CVT. It is a bit louder than the other vehicles when your accelerating but once you get up to speed it was the quietest.
dmclone
02-23-2008, 10:01 AM
BTW-Since we live in Iowa we purchased some weathertech floorliners based on the recommendations on this board. They were $$$$ but they seem to be made well.
BorisT
02-23-2008, 12:17 PM
Welcome! What color combo did you get?

I am over here in the bluffs of eastern Iowa. Where are you?

Travis
dmclone
02-23-2008, 01:53 PM
We got Gotham Gray with with the gray leather.


I live in Johnston.
BorisT
02-23-2008, 03:22 PM
Nice color...

Keep us updated as you spend more time in it. I am considering one for our next car, I just wish the fuel economy was better.
originalstarlite
02-24-2008, 04:20 AM
Welcome to the board dmclone. I'm sure you have been here reading for a while and your input about the CVT hit the provincial nail on the head. That became the hardest factor for my change over from 6 consecutive Maxima's.

I must admit, though, the lack of shifting at the wrong time is not missed. Keep inputing your ideas, got any pics?
dmclone
02-24-2008, 02:41 PM
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/dmclone/IMG_1232.jpg

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w128/dmclone/IMG_1231-1.jpg
BorisT
02-25-2008, 04:04 AM
WOW! That's one sharp ride and I love the gray leather.

BTW- How do you keep it so clean?!?!
dmclone
02-25-2008, 10:35 AM
BTW- How do you keep it so clean?!?!

It will be dirty as soon as it leaves the garage.