Nissan Maxima

Jordo! · 10-22-2010, 12:48 AM

Honestly, unless you really like the Maxima, I'd look at either a new Civic or wait another 12 months for the FT-86.

If you need 4-doors, the Civic has that as an option and the FT-86 may as well.

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 12:58 AM

I am not getting a car until next call, I am tired of civic's I have had two everyone wants to race you or ask you if you want a body kit for it. I want to get into something bigger and more powerful. Civic is not an option. 4 door is a must pretty much.

chuckd05 · 10-22-2010, 01:09 AM

G37xS Sedan is the car to buy...

or a really nice low mileage 07 G35xS Same car as 37 with the vq35hr for substantially less money I would imagine

nuTinmuch · 10-22-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I was just looking at them, not sure what to do now. The g37 has a bit more power and is rear wheel drive. But than again where I live you need front wheel in the winter. But than again why would I go out in the bad snow?

No you don't.

I live in the same state as you and I drove all through last winter -- the worst winter we will probably ever see -- in the 370z.

Unless you are buying a 4x4 you aren't going to be driving in a foot of snow anyway, so you just need something that can survive through light powder on the roads. Any car, RWD or otherwise, can do that -- just invest in some winter tires.

Likewise, if a 4 door sedan is what you're looking for consider Subaru. A 4 door WRX will be in the same price range and will be sporty but chill at the same time, and if you want more luxury than that you could consider a Legacy.

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 12:04 PM

Can not do subaru just something about them I do not like. I think it is mainly between the g37xs and the maxima now.

I want a Z · 10-22-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

I bought my 2010 Maxima SV in April this year and love it. 290hp VQ35DE-K absolutely screams. The CVT takes some getting used to, but after a few weeks you barely notice it. Manual mode via the console shifter or paddles in the SV Sport model are lightning quick.

Shifts are quick because in a CVT there are no gears so there really isn't any shifting

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 02:24 PM

Correct it is just making you think it is shift to make it more of a real manual feel.

Jeffblue · 10-22-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Correct it is just making you think it is shift to make it more of a real manual feel.

when you use the manual mode in an regular AT, you are actually changing the gear, in a CVT you are just wasting gas.

Cmike2780 · 10-22-2010, 03:19 PM

I know you were lookin for something with more power, but if luxury is the direction you want to go and want to keep it in the low $30k's, Infiniti is coming out with the G25.
Worth a look if the G37 is out of your budget.
2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan First Drive

GM_Traitor3.5 · 10-22-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

Shifts are quick because in a CVT there are no gears so there really isn't any shifting

Exactly. They give you 6 fake cogs to row through with preset ratios.

Nico 6 · 10-22-2010, 10:04 PM

The G37 sedan is dope. I would def. go with the G over the Maxima. Plus, they have great lease programs with them as well.

370zproject · 10-22-2010, 11:51 PM

i like it

wilsonp · 10-23-2010, 12:38 AM

Isn't a base+sport in the low 30's?

Montez · 10-28-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

We have a 2002 Maxima SE. Still running strong. Hated the 5th gen...bad styling, too bloated. Like the current 6th gen though.

7th gen is the current nice looking one that looks like a 4 door 370z. The 6th gen is that bloated one that no one really cared for, the 5th gen (5.5 gen SE) like yours and mine was the last sporty looking Max and is/was well liked. 7th gen is getting its props as well, just that CVT......

FuszNissan · 10-28-2010, 04:21 PM

The max is a great car for the money. The infiniti is nice, but not worth the extra cash IMO

10-22-2010, 12:48 AM	#31 (permalink)
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chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	G37xS Sedan is the car to buy... or a really nice low mileage 07 G35xS Same car as 37 with the vq35hr for substantially less money I would imagine __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Can not do subaru just something about them I do not like. I think it is mainly between the g37xs and the maxima now. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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