DuoXtreme

I've found a 96 se with 69k miles on it. Its automatic which is something i can deal with considering the 6500 dollar price tag. Im also looking at some 98s for around 9000. Any comments that could assist my decision will be appreciated.

VIP Maxima

buy the 97+ since the look was refreshed, u could end up converting the front and rear end to 97+ if u want to. but im sure one day ull want the newer look. 6k is good for that 96. how much u sold the GT for and how many miles it had?

DuoXtreme

The only thing is i dont know how to drive a manual and im worried that i won't like driving manual.

THT

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Learning to drive a manual was the best thing I've ever done when it comes to cars. I pay more attention to the car and feel more in control than when driving an auto. And besides, the 5spd is a good bit quicker than the auto.

~THT

azmaxipad

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get a 96 5spd you'll be happy with the decision and also 96 can get hte computer upgrade w/ out throwing CEL

Prophecy1

Yah.. I got a 96 with low miles and I love it. Its an automatic and I enjoy driving it, however I know I would enjoy driving it more if it were a stick. If you truly enjoy driving then you must masta the stick shift.

Proph

suprropmp

Despite the fact that you have more contriol over the car and that they are quicker, if you do a lot of daily driving I would still go with a 97+ automatic.... its just a convenience thing

toofast240

I'd have to say that the 98 se is the best out there. I have had mine for 4 years or so now and I have absolutely loved it. It is a five speed (worth learning to drive a stick for since you don't know how). The list of kills is long and distinguished. I have a few minor mods as you can see, and I have taken out a boxter type s, and a wrx from 40 - 120 mph and we both backed out after we saw the deputy. THere are many countless mustangs and 300zx's thinking about how to get more speed now too. The best part is that it can be just as sophisticated as it is fast. I highly recommend the 5 speed 98 se. Find one and test drive it before yo buy an auto!

Linkage23

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i might be interested in selling my max if you're so inclined.....95 SE 5 spd, check out my domain to see it....

Dave B

It's pretty easy to learn to drive on the Maxima because the motor has enough torque that you don't have to give it much gas to get the car rolling. I guess it depends on what kind of performance you're looking for. An automatic has ~15-20whp less than the 5 speed plus the auto has worse gearing which equates to a difference of ~.5-.7 seconds and 3mph in the 1/4 mile. You need to decide what kind of performance you want. If I was getting 95-99 Maxima, I'd be getting a 5 speed. If you were talking about the 2002+ 3.5VQ then I'd say get either because the difference in performance is minimal.


Dave

skiboarder72

i went from a mustang to a maxima, you will like it

Broaner

iTrader: (10)

Don't do auto. I regret everyday that my car is auto. Not for long though. By x-mas it will be LSD 5Spd. I think you should get a 97 GXE 5Spd. 1. 5Spds are cheaper/easier to repair if they break but are usually less reliable. Some of this unreliability can be attributed to abuse. 2. The money you save by buying a GXE will be worth it because you want to replace the rims anyway and you won't feel guilty about getting new Catskins leather. 3. Do GXE's have Alarm or Keyless. If they do then you still have that feature. If not its saved weight. 4. GXE's usually don't have sunroofs which reduces chassis flexing and saves weight. 5. The 5Spd part is self explanatory.

I would agree that driving a Maxima 5Spd is very easy. It has plenty of power to make clutch engagement less of a guessing game and the ability to pull out of a stall. The Maxima 5Spd is only slightly more difficult than truck, Jeep, or SUV 5Spds.

Now that I've said all those things an SE would be very good also. GLE would be my last choice due to the fact that they only came with auto's. May the force be with you. I trust you'll make the right decision.

Brudaddy

iTrader: (2)

Get a 5spd. You will thank me later.

Maximeltman

iTrader: (11)

i got a 5spd. its a really good thing. good thing.
whats not a good thing, is that my first ever post from yesterday has been deleted or somethin.
anyway, 5spd is a good thing. now i want a sc.
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