I suspect the Murano was discontinued in the UK because as a full sized SUV it would be competing in the same market as their Infiniti products which were introduced around the same time.
As for being slow and thirsty, I guess it depends what you are comparing it with. Everyone I take out in mine comments on how fast it is for a big 4x4 but that could just be the way I drive. There was nothing faster or more exciting that I could pick up for the same price as a 8/9 year old Murano that didn't have the potential to be a huge money pit. All IMHO of course.
Keith was a lovely chap who I had the great pleasure of chatting to at the May 2010 Wales meet. So sad to hear the news. My condolences to his family and friends.
Unfortunately, the policeman doesn't know what he's talking about. Where there is a successful prosecution for careless/reckless driving civil liability usually follows but not with a parking offence. Put this out of your mind and move on.
Very sad news. I saw Bruce play with the E-Street Band in Sheffield in the Eighties and the Big Man was so integral to the sound, the stageshow and the whole spirit of the band. He will be irreplaceable.
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