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Nissan Juke

occasionalrain — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:54:57 GMT

I'm thinking of getting one; I like how they look. If you have one, had one, would you share the positives and negatives? Thanks

Re: Nissan Juke

Lipstickdiva — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:54:00 GMT

I cannot share anything about them because I don't own one or know anyone who owns one but I think these are the cutest cars.

If you buy, hope you enjoy.

Re: Nissan Juke

beckyb1012 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:58:58 GMT

I have been watching this thread for responses myself since I went to their website a few months back and lusted after all the photos. I love the way they put coordinating color lines in the detail of the paint exterior. Cool looking cars but I am a Ford girl and paid off one at that, but you never know............. But like you @occasionalrain @Lipstickdiva I agree they are something.

Re: Nissan Juke

sabatini — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:35:06 GMT

That's a cute car, O.R.!

If I were you, I'd look into saftey ratings.

Here's a blurb about the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's tests:

IIHS Ratings and Tests

IIHS conducts its crash tests a little differently. For one, there's no star system. Instead, the agency ranks vehicles in one of four ways: Poor, Marginal, Acceptable and Good, with Good being the highest possible rating.

IIHS puts vehicles through five different crash tests. There's a small-overlap front test, where 25 percent of the car's frontal width strikes a barrier at 40 mph. There's a moderate-overlap front test, where a larger portion of the car strikes the barrier. There's a side test, where an SUV-like barrier hits cars at 31 mph. There's a roof-strength test, where a metal plate is pushed against a car's roof to determine whether it would easily collapse in a rollover, and there's a head-restraints-and-seats test, which measures forces on a driver's head and neck in a collision. IIHS has also recently started testing front-crash-prevention safety equipment, such as systems that avoid or alert drivers to an impending forward collision.

Depending on a vehicle's performance in IIHS tests, it can be given one of two awards. Cars that perform well are awarded a Top Safety Pick designation, indicating performance that's well above average in their class. Cars that do an outstanding job are given an even more prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award, which is one step above a simple Top Safety Pick designation.

Which to Consider?

When it comes to crash tests, you can never be too careful. So, if you're wondering which tests are most important, our advice is simple: Look at all of them. A car that aces both IIHS and NHTSA tests will surely be a good pick, while one that earns a more moderate score might not be the best choice if safety is your top concern. Either way, now you have all the facts about how IIHS and NHTSA conduct their crash tests, so you can make the most informed decision possible.

2017 Nissan Juke - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Re: Nissan Juke

occasionalrain — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:57:09 GMT

Thank S,

I hadn't even considered safety and know I should. It just seems so responsible and, if a Juke gets a low rating I'll be disappointed. Hate when that happens.

Re: Nissan Juke

NickNack — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:10:58 GMT

I like the way they look, too. I've had two Nissan Maximas, and my current car is a Nissan Altima.

Re: Nissan Juke

willdob3 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:40:05 GMT

They are cute! What color do you like?

I haven't had one; I can't talk myself into buying anything but a Honda.

I highly recommend doing searches for you tube reviews on the car in addition to reading other reviews & comparisons. I find them helpful.

Re: Nissan Juke

magicmoodz — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:53:42 GMT

I just bought a Juke a few months ago! I never thought I would drive anything but a bigger SUV, but I am so in LOVE with this little, tiny SUV.

I was ready to purchase a new car and a few issues came into play. First, while I have always lived in the city, now I live in a condo with underground parking and while my husband's spot is on one side of me I was always worried about squeezing next to someone else's car (not being the best parker and am always kind of crooked 😕 ). And then I decided it would be fun to have a sporty little car.

I have never purchased a car with so little deliberation. We were at the dealership, I saw it across the lot and said I need to see that car. We took it for a test drive, went home, did some online banking transferring money from savings to checking, grabbed the checkbook and the car was mine.

Two young salesmen came over to express how much they liked the car because of something to do with the engine (I have no idea what). But this car delivers and is extremely zippy. Mine is Metallic Bronze with leather interior and a sunroof--seriously, the only things that matter to me.

I can't believe how much my husband likes my car and will drive it every opportunity he gets. We even took it on an out of town trip a few weeks ago.

Re: Nissan Juke

beckyb1012 — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:59:29 GMT

@magicmoodz wrote:
I just bought a Juke a few months ago! I never thought I would drive anything but a bigger SUV, but I am so in LOVE with this little, tiny SUV.

I was ready to purchase a new car and a few issues came into play. First, while I have always lived in the city, now I live in a condo with underground parking and while my husband's spot is on one side of me I was always worried about squeezing next to someone else's car (not being the best parker and am always kind of crooked 😕 ). And then I decided it would be fun to have a sporty little car.

I have never purchased a car with so little deliberation. We were at the dealership, I saw it across the lot and said I need to see that car. We took it for a test drive, went home, did some online banking transferring money from savings to checking, grabbed the checkbook and the car was mine.

Two young salesmen came over to express how much they liked the car because of something to do with the engine (I have no idea what). But this car delivers and is extremely zippy. Mine is Metallic Bronze with leather interior and a sunroof--seriously, the only things that matter to me.

I can't believe how much my husband likes my car and will drive it every opportunity he gets. We even took it on an out of town trip a few weeks ago.

x 20 have fun you lucky thing @magicmoodz

Re: Nissan Juke

Shop Till you Drop — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:17:29 GMT

I bought one in 2015 and only kept it for 1 year and traded it for a Nissan Rogue. Believe me I loved that little car. It had quick speed and good gas mileage, but it had one thing that just didnt work for me and that was a terrible blind spot. The area between the front windows and the second seat windows was a total blind spot. I used my mirrors, I turned my head and my body and in one year 4 times got honked at when trying to change lanes. Believe me I looked and am a Very careful driver, but it was just impossible for me to see that one spot. I do alot of highway driving and that is when I had the issues. I never had a wreck, but a couple of close calls. I switched to the Rogue which sits up taller and have not had a problem, But believe me, it was a cute fun car to drive except for that one issue. Best of luck..and enjoy if you get one.

Re: Nissan Juke

sabatini — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:19:10 GMT

Hi, O.R.

Yeah, I hate to rain on parades, but,...

Awhile back I was looking to replace my Honda Civic, & initially wanted a sporty, small SUV.

Because of the inevitable aging process, I figured that it might be smart to buy a vehicle that was easy to step into, as opposed to down into.

Initially, I didn't even consider safety, but as I went along, I did....which ruled out some of the snazzier cars.

The Honda CRV had good ratings.

I ended up just staying w/ my Civic for now, because it's still in great shape & has low mileage, tho when I do make the switch, I'll probably get a CRV unless something better comes along.

Re: Nissan Juke

sandraskates — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:50:21 GMT

My co-worker has had one for about 3 years now. She enjoys it very much and I've never heard her complain about any problems with it.

Re: Nissan Juke

magicmoodz — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 01:56:21 GMT

When my husband and I are going somewhere together, I will ask him if we should take his car or my "Infiniti QX70 wannabe". 😊

Re: Nissan Juke

Klait — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:58:30 GMT

My husband works in the auto industry and has a lot of experience with vehicles. We bought a Juke for our son who is 18 at the time. He buzzes all over the place back and forth to college and all around. It gets good gas mileage and has AWD with is critical for us as we get 250+ inches of snow each winter.

as previous poster said it is zippy and efficient as well as really nice interior. I read somewhere that the center council is modeled after a tank on a very nice motorcycle.

This is vehicle rides really nice. We drive a Chevy Tahoe which has a bit better ride but it is a MUCH bigger vehicle and uses ALOT more gas.

His is is very dark blue -almost looks black but in direct sun it has a tinge of metallics dark blue. He has a fully loaded model and the interior is a beautiful color red with black.

Re: Nissan Juke

tansy — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:04:18 GMT

Several years ago I really wanted that car but the visibility was terrible.

Re: Nissan Juke

truffle — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:14:16 GMT

I no longer trust Nissans because in the news many are shutting off while the owner is driving, Lots of speculation about why from overheating while using in hot weather to it happens to Nissans as they get up to 100,000 mi on the odometer. Initially I heard it was the Versas but it's happening to many varied models. Also heard that the computer brain overheats and possibly the culprit with mechanics saying for $3600 they'll repair it.

Re: Nissan Juke

JaneMarple — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:17:14 GMT

@truffle wrote:
I no longer trust Nissans because in the news many are shutting off while the owner is driving, Lots of speculation about why from overheating while using in hot weather to it happens to Nissans as they get up to 100,000 mi on the odometer. Initially I heard it was the Versas but it's happening to many varied models. Also heard that the computer brain overheats and possibly the culprit with mechanics saying for $3600 they'll repair it.

I own a 4 year old Nissan and none of these things have happened to me. My car has been from New England to Maryland/DC.

Re: Nissan Juke

truffle — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:43:06 GMT

@JaneMarple wrote:
@truffle wrote:
I no longer trust Nissans because in the news many are shutting off while the owner is driving, Lots of speculation about why from overheating while using in hot weather to it happens to Nissans as they get up to 100,000 mi on the odometer. Initially I heard it was the Versas but it's happening to many varied models. Also heard that the computer brain overheats and possibly the culprit with mechanics saying for $3600 they'll repair it.
I own a 4 year old Nissan and none of these things have happened to me. My car has been from New England to Maryland/DC.

That's very good news @JaneMarple. I hope you don't mind my prayers for you and all Nissan drivers. I have read too many terribly frightening things about Nissan's lately.

Re: Nissan Juke

SilleeMee — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:06:28 GMT

That Nissan looks very similar to the new Toyota C-HR. Imo, both are unattractive designs. If I had to choose, it would be the Toyota.

ETA...the Juke made it to many "Top 10 Ugliest Car" lists.

Re: Nissan Juke

occasionalrain — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:52:27 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
That Nissan looks very similar to the new Toyota C-HR. Imo, both are unattractive designs. If I had to choose, it would be the Toyota.

ETA...the Juke made it to many "Top 10 Ugliest Car" lists.

I've never cared what the masses like, find attractive. If I like it, find it appealing, that's all that matters and I think it's hot.