Farewell Maxima owners...I went Lexus
05-13-2001, 07:37 PM
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It's been fun folks but after 5 very happy years of ownership, I went with the IS300. Yes, I know it is slower than the 96 5 speed but I don't race alot anyway. And yes it is a bit smaller inside. But I still feel cool driving it. When my wife and I start to have a family, then I will go to a more practical family car again - a 260 hp max!!
I still have my Max in the driveway (but its sold) and I am missing it already...prolly cuz I gotta make payments again!
I still have my Max in the driveway (but its sold) and I am missing it already...prolly cuz I gotta make payments again!
05-13-2001, 09:17 PM
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Originally posted by EZ
I assume you got a pretty good deal since they are really discounting them because of the 2002 coming out. But why didn't you get the manual?
I assume you got a pretty good deal since they are really discounting them because of the 2002 coming out. But why didn't you get the manual?
05-13-2001, 09:28 PM
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Originally posted by EZ
I assume you got a pretty good deal since they are really discounting them because of the 2002 coming out. But why didn't you get the manual?
I assume you got a pretty good deal since they are really discounting them because of the 2002 coming out. But why didn't you get the manual?
05-14-2001, 07:16 AM
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Originally posted by rll96se
It's been fun folks but after 5 very happy years of ownership, I went with the IS300. Yes, I know it is slower than the 96 5 speed but I don't race alot anyway. And yes it is a bit smaller inside. But I still feel cool driving it. When my wife and I start to have a family, then I will go to a more practical family car again - a 260 hp max!!
I still have my Max in the driveway (but its sold) and I am missing it already...prolly cuz I gotta make payments again!
It's been fun folks but after 5 very happy years of ownership, I went with the IS300. Yes, I know it is slower than the 96 5 speed but I don't race alot anyway. And yes it is a bit smaller inside. But I still feel cool driving it. When my wife and I start to have a family, then I will go to a more practical family car again - a 260 hp max!!
I still have my Max in the driveway (but its sold) and I am missing it already...prolly cuz I gotta make payments again!
05-14-2001, 10:57 AM
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you'll miss her
Yes, the IS300 is a very nice car for the price. The technology on that car versus a 1996 Maxima wins out. And that instrument cluster is very eye catching.
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
05-14-2001, 06:29 PM
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Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by Gary95
Yes, the IS300 is a very nice car for the price. The technology on that car versus a 1996 Maxima wins out. And that instrument cluster is very eye catching.
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
Yes, the IS300 is a very nice car for the price. The technology on that car versus a 1996 Maxima wins out. And that instrument cluster is very eye catching.
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
At 85k I have original brakes, exhaust, clutch, and all the other stuff like starter, a/c compressor, etc., where many cars start to show problems earlier on. An contrary to some posts, it is still tight as a drum with very minimal squeaks. Uhm, maybe I should just keep it...
05-14-2001, 09:41 PM
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Re: Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by rll96se
FOr those of you questioning Max's quality:
At 85k I have original brakes, exhaust, clutch, and all the other stuff like starter, a/c compressor, etc., where many cars start to show problems earlier on. An contrary to some posts, it is still tight as a drum with very minimal squeaks. Uhm, maybe I should just keep it...
FOr those of you questioning Max's quality:
At 85k I have original brakes, exhaust, clutch, and all the other stuff like starter, a/c compressor, etc., where many cars start to show problems earlier on. An contrary to some posts, it is still tight as a drum with very minimal squeaks. Uhm, maybe I should just keep it...
Give me a Lexus ANY day!
05-15-2001, 06:19 AM
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alternator screwinator
Originally posted by dch95
Well if my alternator turns out to be bad AGAIN, I will not be a happy camper and my opinion of quality is going WAY DOWN the tubes. This would be the second one for a '95 with about 70,000 miles. Not impressive at all. I guess I expect it to last like a, dare I say, a Toyota. My '85 has 261,000 miles and ONE (1) alternator replacement.
Well if my alternator turns out to be bad AGAIN, I will not be a happy camper and my opinion of quality is going WAY DOWN the tubes. This would be the second one for a '95 with about 70,000 miles. Not impressive at all. I guess I expect it to last like a, dare I say, a Toyota. My '85 has 261,000 miles and ONE (1) alternator replacement.
05-15-2001, 11:13 AM
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Re: alternator screwinator
Originally posted by Gary95
I have a '95 which just reached 101k miles with the original alternator. Up until 2 months ago, it was my only car since new and I started it on an average of 6 times a day (I heard the starting process adds wear to the alternator). It could be you just got unlucky with your first alternator
I have a '95 which just reached 101k miles with the original alternator. Up until 2 months ago, it was my only car since new and I started it on an average of 6 times a day (I heard the starting process adds wear to the alternator). It could be you just got unlucky with your first alternator
Originally posted by Gary95
How's the rest of your car's reliability record? Mine is flawless, aside from usual maintenance.
How's the rest of your car's reliability record? Mine is flawless, aside from usual maintenance.
05-15-2001, 09:58 PM
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Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by Gary95
Yes, the IS300 is a very nice car for the price. The technology on that car versus a 1996 Maxima wins out. And that instrument cluster is very eye catching.
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
Yes, the IS300 is a very nice car for the price. The technology on that car versus a 1996 Maxima wins out. And that instrument cluster is very eye catching.
But did you test drive the new Maxima? I've heard comments from people who have test driven the 2001 Maxima and 2001 IS300, with the Maxima winning most of the time. And the 25th Anniversary edition looks sweet. If you didn't sample it, definitely do it before you sign the papers!
05-15-2001, 10:01 PM
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Re: Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by rll96se
You know what, when I am driving the Lexus it kinda sucks when I see a Max on the road cuz I think, man that car can probably beat me. But man can this can corner like no other (and stop well, but who really looks at that anyway. I wonder what the top speed is...
You know what, when I am driving the Lexus it kinda sucks when I see a Max on the road cuz I think, man that car can probably beat me. But man can this can corner like no other (and stop well, but who really looks at that anyway. I wonder what the top speed is...
05-15-2001, 10:25 PM
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Re: Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by rll96se
You know what, when I am driving the Lexus it kinda sucks when I see a Max on the road cuz I think, man that car can probably beat me. But man can this can corner like no other (and stop well, but who really looks at that anyway. I wonder what the top speed is...
You know what, when I am driving the Lexus it kinda sucks when I see a Max on the road cuz I think, man that car can probably beat me. But man can this can corner like no other (and stop well, but who really looks at that anyway. I wonder what the top speed is...
05-16-2001, 07:11 AM
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Re: Re: Re: you'll miss her
Originally posted by theblue
don't worry, both are excelent cars and you can't make a wrong choice between them (except for your automagic, no matter how good it is)
don't worry, both are excelent cars and you can't make a wrong choice between them (except for your automagic, no matter how good it is)
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