My mom is in the market to buy a new vehicle. nothing any time soon, maybe in a year or so.

She really likes the Juke. Right now, she has a 2004 Nissan Frontier and has given us no problems at all. it has about 105k miles and everything is working as intended, including the transmission.
She doesnt want a Honda because of transmission woes.
She wants something a little high off the ground but not gigantic. The juke fits the bill, and with great track record of having trannies that last.

the Juke is a 4 cylinder turbo, which I think would be fun!!!
also, its small and cute.

thoughts?

 

^ My dad (who works part-time at a Nissan dealer b/c he likes to stay busy, even when retired ) rants and raves about that car. Feedback from customers has been nothing but stellar, and most importantly, the service feedback is great as well. They can hardly keep them on the lot and when they do come in, they're sold almost as quickly.

My thing is that on the commercial I love the thing, but in real life... it is one of the ugliest vehicles I've seen in a long time. Looks like someone took an ugly stick to a Nissan Versa, raised it a bit, and called it a Juke. So personally, not a fan... but if your mom likes it... it would be a great vehicle for her.

 

right up there with the 4G TL.

 

The Juke reminds me of a frog/tadpole with its eyes just protruding above water. Pure ugliness. IMO, ranks right up there with the Aztec and 4G TLs.

 

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks it is ugly. Like I said, it doesn't look bad in the commercials, but nasty in person. It's almost like every Juke commercial was filmed using "MySpace" angles...

 

I actually really like it. Its a cool little sporty/weird/different crossover.

 

gf's sister owns a juke... looks fucking weird but inside its not so bad, and drives well too, its a different feel due to the box but it does feel peppy and the interior quality is nice too.

It's not for me but she really loves it and my gf thinks its really charming too

 

Kia Sportage Turbo > Juke

 

^explain.

 

I rather buy the Sol than the Juke...

 

^why?

 

I think the Juke is cool. Haven't heard much about problems from them either. I prefer the looks of the Sportage though and it appears more practical (usable space).

Picking out a car in this segment (small to midsize crossovers/wagons) is tough. A shit load of choices and all seem pretty good.

 

I would have to agree.

I like the look of the Sportage vs. the Juke. It is larger. And most importantly has a much better warranty.

 

I have heard many stories about "these threads" but had yet to experience one. Thanks for posting this.

 

Is this where we say the Element even looks better than the Juke?

 

2.0L turbo > 1.6L turbo

KIA offers a TON more features than the Juke.

 

^thanks.
looking into it and may put a bug in her ear.

 

If your mom can live with a $350.00 CVT transmission fluid change every 30k miles go for it! I got rid of my wife 07 maxima for that reason. And, if you do it yourself it's $11.00 a quart and takes about 10 and if you use other brand you'll lose your transmission warranty according to the owners manual.

 

The new CR-V and CX-5 are coming out soon, maybe get her to check those out when they hit showroom floors?

 

Go on... How'd you do it?

 

Eh, +∞ on the Juke's ugly looks. I'm not sure how important cargo room is, but it's rather limited. IMO, for compact SUV's it's the Rav4 V6, Sportage Turbo, and maybe the new CX-5 when it comes out.

 

Drove a new kia the other day, they still arent there in the interior quality department.

Id give it another generation. ID still rather buy a nissan

 

I'd say take a look at the Kia Soul. A lot nicer looking than the Juke and a much better warranty. Also the commercials are much better than the Juke commercials.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_Ah...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJWA3Vo6TU

 

Why did you feel you had to get rid of both the car and your wife?

 

I guess transmission flushes really piss him off.

 

What about a Toyota Venza? No sure how they compare in terms of pricing, but I'd imagine a mom in a Venza more than a Juke.

 

Still love the Hamsters....

 

Justin, your mom need a car that fits her personality.... I'd say an F350 dually

 

Hahaha.... I traded her!!! I just to love her but I had to kxxx her / I had to put her six feet under.... Not really... I traded the maxima for a 11 Pilot as we have 2 daughter and she couldn't be happier.

 

Sorry, I made a typo it's $21.00 a quart! honestly, I think that's abusive every 30k miles! And, yes I'm cheap too!!! Hahaha

 

Every 30k for CVT fluid sorry but your dealer is just padding pockets. That's way overkill....... I know it shows under "Premium Maintenance" in the book, but whoa.