the more I read your posts the more I think you need to do what I did and get the G37

Maybe, but I don't really want to go G37...I'd like to stay Nissan. I'm sure it's a nicer car, but its probably more $$$ too. If I go into the 40's I'd have to go Corvette. If I can get a WELL equipped Z for 34kish I'd be very happy.

I agree - it really sounds like you want a newer G35 or the G37. And you would be sticking with Nissan - the 350Z and the G35 were born from the same parents... My friend has a '07 G35 and its a tough call between that and the 350/370. Its an amazing performance car - the sports package is really nice on it and I think its more luxurious than the Maxiam and way more importantly its not FWD!

Trust us - you want a G35/37....

I had a g35, and there isn't really a significant difference between a g35 and a 370 as far as the luxury aspect of the car.

yeah I'm also considering 09 Jeep SRT8, I love the power/SUV thing

I love the way they crash. Most of the high power SUV's I see seem to be upsidedown on the side of the highway.

The 370Z and the Jeep SRT8 are worlds apart, you're just going to have to test drive a 370Z, an Infiniti G37 and a Jeep to see what you really want.

lol, that's like saying, "i don't know what I want for dinner, sushi or a corndog" :D

Oh God! My brother has a Grand SRT-8. Holy cow. That thing is an absolute monster. It's actually built really well, and he has not had any problems with his. Oh, I guess his Brembo brakes make some noise, but I think he solved that with new, cheaper pads. It's also not good on gas, but it's really comfy, roomy, built well, and has a great stereo.

He laughs at me in my Z as he goes FLYING past me. I can't believe that truck, if that's what you want to call it. He is considering the new one, if it ever comes out. Remember that Max. There's a new Grand Cherokee coming out on the Mercedes M chassis... but more goodies. Jeep is the only good thing going for Chrysler. (He also just bought a '09 Wrangler, and I have to say, I really like that thing too! With it's soft top, it's actually way quiter than our Z's!) Just my opinion. Check out the SRT too. I really like that truck.
The Infiniti FX50, is not quite as fast, but it's way more expensive. I have an '09 FX35, and love it, but it's not a beast like that SRT. Way more luxurious and better on gas. By the way, I really don't think the ol' SRT-8 is much of a rollover car. It's pretty squatty.

yeah the SRT8 is great...but the problem is nissan is a way more stable company to buy from right now.

What is the Z like in the snow?

On the stock tires, horrible. With snow tires, manageable.

Mate, come on really.!!

What I am starting to wonder is what made you go for the Max. Everything you are considering now is a world of difference from a Maxima.

Yes, you are wrong (and I own two older Corvettes)!

Ummm...Infinity is Nissan...

Sounds like you need to wait on buying a new vehicle until you decide what you're looking for...

When you mention: Hyundai, Corvette, M3, SRT8 and so on, you're not serious. These cars are all so different from each other.

When I worked at Chevrolet (I used to be a car salesman years back), we were in an automall that had every other dealership next to us, across the street etc. I used tell customers like you, who liked kicking tires, "check out all those cars you mentioned, and come to us last, I guarantee you'll drive away in this one." Of course I didn't wear my frustration and sarcasm on my sleeve, but most tire-kickers got the impression.

Don't you see that this person likes picking people's brains?

It's all academic gumflapping since the dealer is going to offer him $25K or less on his Maxima...:shakes head:

I pondered an SRT-8, but already had the Infiniti FX. I can't wait to see what happens this weekend in Wisconsin at a drag racing event that I'm going to with my brother with his SRT. My Z... in his rearview mirror. He will come close to being the fastest out there. I understand this. It's a beast.

That was really good english by me above.

Your "english" needs to be capitalized with an upper case "e"-->, you try too hard.

What is "academic gumflapping?"

In other words, it's all :bs: because Maxima09 ain't gonna get what he wants on his trade-in to make the deal work.

Similar to "hot air out of a wind bag", only more educated.

I'm sure some people are right I wont get the value I want for the Max....may add the Z as a second car...even though its an expensive way to do it, it makes more sense. Best of both worlds.