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    Nissan Maxima

    hi,

    i'm about to get a new car...and well the nissan maxima has caught my eye...i like it, way better than the altima....you think?? this will be my first car ever!! i'm excited but if i get negative comments...i'll get something else...hehe..thanks!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ladyluck
    hi,

    i'm about to get a new car...and well the nissan maxima has caught my eye...i like it, way better than the altima....you think?? this will be my first car ever!! i'm excited but if i get negative comments...i'll get something else...hehe..thanks!!
    I've owned two Maximas and loved both of them. Don't have anything negative to say at all. Fun to drive, enough room to haul a few folks around...

    I like the way the new ones look too...

    Good luck!

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    My Brothers has owned Nissan Maximas since 1986... and is very happy with them. I think he is on his third one now (he kept the first one for like 11 years)

    Basically it's the sports car with 4 doors.


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    I got one and i know a lot of people with them.

    Personally i think its a great mix of something with kick and a practical car for karting people and stuff around. Go for Maxima over ALtima anyday imho. ALtima's interior is usually cheap looking compared to the maxima.
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    That's what I drive. Never had any problems with it and it's a beast on the road. Highly recommended.
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    looks like you're getting yourself a maxima ladyluck. =)

    just one thing... do you want that large of a car to drive. have u taken it for a test drive yet? do you need to parallel park at all? give it a test drive, and see how comfortable you are in that size of a car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by attgig
    looks like you're getting yourself a maxima ladyluck. =)

    just one thing... do you want that large of a car to drive. have u taken it for a test drive yet? do you need to parallel park at all? give it a test drive, and see how comfortable you are in that size of a car.

    Looks like I am ..just yesterday i test drove one...man does it ride soooo smooth!! i fell in love with it. I dont mind big cars...as for parrallel parking i'll just avoid it LOL....thanks everyone!! a black nissan maxima it is!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ladyluck
    a black nissan maxima it is!!
    It's been awhile, but I know back in the day they had GXE, SE, and GLE. Which one did you get?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeD
    It's been awhile, but I know back in the day they had GXE, SE, and GLE. Which one did you get?
    i havent got one yet, but its gonna be a 2006 3.5 SL...i'm very excited...i'll keep everyone posted when i get it..yay!! LOL

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    you're right...HATERS...i got a "private email"...wont go there but i really do appreciate everyones feedback. see ya

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    If you want a little more bang for the buck, check out the G35 sedan too. The G is basically the RWD sister to the FWD Maxima.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rasetsu
    If you want a little more bang for the buck, check out the G35 sedan too. The G is basically the RWD sister to the FWD Maxima.
    Umm.. don't they cost a bit more than the Maxima? (How many "bucks" are you "bangin'" )


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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkFury
    Umm.. don't they cost a bit more than the Maxima? (How many "bucks" are you "bangin'" )

    For similarly equipped cars, less than $1500 more for the G35 based on CarsDirect.com pricing.

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    A co-worker friend of mine has an '04 Max and he has had some problems with his max and Nissan has yet to fix them. I have had some problems with my Altima and I have run into the same "brick wall" with Nissan consumer affairs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rasetsu
    For similarly equipped cars, less than $1500 more for the G35 based on CarsDirect.com pricing.
    Hmmm... I'd thought it would be a bit more than that. But ok...

    I'd thought that that usually the Infinity is about $3,000 - $10,000 more than it's "Nissan Cousins".


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    I would pick the base G35 sedan over the top of the line Maxima. It has more hp and rear wheel drive. Infinity customer service is top notch while Nissan service is dead last.
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    doesn't the maxima rate fairly low on side impact collisions?

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    we have a nissan quest that we bought brand new last year. the thing, according to whoever ranks these things, was the worst vehicle in initial quality along w/the VW taurag (speeled wrong i'm sure).

    my local dealership has done a great job of taking care of us but we went to another one when on vacation and they sucked major a$$.


    however, the engine that is in the maxima is consistantly rated very highly. it's mostly body/door/electronics problems that nissan has. not engine issues.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cheapie
    we have a nissan quest that we bought brand new last year. the thing, according to whoever ranks these things, was the worst vehicle in initial quality along w/the VW taurag (speeled wrong i'm sure).

    my local dealership has done a great job of taking care of us but we went to another one when on vacation and they sucked major a$$.


    however, the engine that is in the maxima is consistantly rated very highly. it's mostly body/door/electronics problems that nissan has. not engine issues.
    My engine on my Altima (same as all the other Nissan V6 engines) is burning oil. The engine was supposed to be highly rated, though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkFury
    Hmmm... I'd thought it would be a bit more than that. But ok...

    I'd thought that that usually the Infinity is about $3,000 - $10,000 more than it's "Nissan Cousins".

    You know what they say about assumptions...hehe. It's all about doing research and keeping an eye out on prices and incentives.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rasetsu
    You know what they say about assumptions...hehe. It's all about doing research and keeping an eye out on prices and incentives.
    My assumption eh? Hmm...

    I'm not in the market for that car... therefore I was strictly stating a generality amongst regular versus premium brand cars (i.e. Nissan/Infinity, Toyota/Lexus, Ford/Lincoln, Chevy/Cadillac, etc...)

    The price ranges I gave you are somewhat good for many of those comparisons... But great for you for finding one that is under that generality.

    /me claps for you... <clap> <clap> <clap>


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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkFury
    Umm.. don't they cost a bit more than the Maxima? (How many "bucks" are you "bangin'" )
    You tried to one up me and I just one upped you back. No need to be pissy. It's all good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rasetsu
    You tried to one up me and I just one upped you back. No need to be pissy. It's all good.
    Dude.. I just asked you a question and then answered back to your response...

    You da one that got all "high and mighty" with your "assumptions" talk... geez.

    Oh well.. whatever...


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    Quote Originally Posted by DarkFury
    Dude.. I just asked you a question and then answered back to your response...

    You da one that got all "high and mighty" with your "assumptions" talk... geez.

    Oh well.. whatever...

    I was joking. Thus the "hehe". Sorry for the misunderstanding. The tone got lost in the keyboard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rasetsu
    I was joking. Thus the "hehe". Sorry for the misunderstanding. The tone got lost in the keyboard.
    No prob... thanks for the clarifcation.

    Yeah, the smilies or the (j/k) sure make it easier to tell if you are jokin' around or serious.

    Sorry bout the misunderstanding.


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    Have you gotten your new car yet, Ladyluck? I'm considering the same one when my current lease expires next year - I really like the Maximas.

    I was considering the G35 as well, but it's smaller on the inside - a consideration since I have 3 kids that won't fit into the G35 but will be OK in the Maxima. If it was JUST me driving, then yeah, the G35 would be perfect. But on those rare occasions when the minivan is otherwise occupied, I need to be able to cram all of the kids in my back seat.

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    not yet...still working on getting it. But hopefully by the end of this month i'll have it...cant wait!!

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    Does the maxima require 91 octane gasoline?
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