why do you drive a 14-18 y.o. car?
10-09-2012, 05:55 PM
#1
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why do you drive a 14-18 y.o. car?
I drive a 98 Maxima because it was my first new car. My 2nd new car is a 07, and my 3rd new car is a 11. Actually the 3rd car is my wife's....
Just last week I replaced the starter--it was the first time the Maxima ever left me stranded. I say it really isn't the fault of the car, after all, it's a starter. Going to replace that wiper transmission linkage soon too.
Just last week I replaced the starter--it was the first time the Maxima ever left me stranded. I say it really isn't the fault of the car, after all, it's a starter. Going to replace that wiper transmission linkage soon too.
10-09-2012, 06:54 PM
#3
cuz its kinda easy to modd, i need the space, i totaled my g35, got rid of my crossfire, traded my 03 altima, got my motorcycle stolen, my 2000 integra wasnt fast enough for me, i cant find a decent 6spd max, i cant find a decent altima ser, i got another child on the way, rent to damn high, i seen a 3.5 swap and loved it.......and thats cutting it short
10-09-2012, 07:00 PM
#5
Low initial cost, low insurance, 4 doors (2 kids), v6, 5 speed, sporty looking, all the standard equipment Maximas are known for.
And its what I found on craigslist the weekend I needed to buy a car.
And its what I found on craigslist the weekend I needed to buy a car.
10-09-2012, 07:17 PM
#8
For me, I drive a car this old because it gets me from A to B then back to A, reliably.
And I don't have to pay some evil finance company every month for the right to drive it, which is a big plus for me.
Also new cars now-a-days feel bloated. The interior bulges out everwhere and the exterior looks way to big. I might be old school but after driving a 2011 Galant for a week then a 08 Accord for another week, and then driving my 97 I realized that everything in my 15 year old car feels sturdier, the ride is actually smoother, the interior is out of my face, and I can actually see the road.
And I don't have to pay some evil finance company every month for the right to drive it, which is a big plus for me.
Also new cars now-a-days feel bloated. The interior bulges out everwhere and the exterior looks way to big. I might be old school but after driving a 2011 Galant for a week then a 08 Accord for another week, and then driving my 97 I realized that everything in my 15 year old car feels sturdier, the ride is actually smoother, the interior is out of my face, and I can actually see the road.
10-09-2012, 07:45 PM
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My car is reliable, drives smooth, paint looks good, leather seats look better than 5 year old cars. No car payment etc. Etc. If you use the car for it's intended purpose of going from point a to b in decent comfort then it's hard to justify getting rid of the max.
10-09-2012, 07:48 PM
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Because I love the power and the fact that it´s a sleeper...Because it has all the features & practicality I need ...And also, when I tried to change it, I wasn´t able to find a decent replacement, even on newer cars.
10-09-2012, 08:13 PM
#15
Gets me from Point A to Point B, back to Point A. Very reliable. Gets about the same or more MPG than the new V6's out there. Cheap on insurance. New cars are cheaply built. New cars look like boats. They just get bigger every 3-4 years. For Nissan, reliability just went downhill around the 2000's IMO.
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10-09-2012, 08:20 PM
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10-09-2012, 08:32 PM
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Bought mine when I used to work at a dealership for $1,500. They were going to send it off to the auction, and I convinced them to sell it to me. It was originally going to be my 2nd backup car, but when my primary car was T-boned by an 18 year old girl that ran a red light, it's been my primary transportation since and is the only car I own right now.
10-09-2012, 08:35 PM
#19
I used to own a '00 Max SE, and I loved that car. I was browsing car lots, trying to find a new car, and found an '02 Max SE, but it had stupid high mileage, and was ratty as hell. Everything that could rattle, did. Strange noises coming from places I didn't even know existed. They also had an 02 I35, and it was clean, babied, and ran smooth. Only downfall is that I35's have slushbox transmissions :/
10-09-2012, 08:38 PM
#20
I own it, insurance is cheap, relatively reliable, and gets decent fuel economy.
And thanks to the forums, I am very familiar with the car, which makes most troubleshooting much easier.
And thanks to the forums, I am very familiar with the car, which makes most troubleshooting much easier.
Last edited by schmellyfart; 10-09-2012 at 08:52 PM.
Oh and it is a 4 door sports car
10-09-2012, 09:30 PM
#23
I was never able to get up the courage to modify a new car - I'd much rather work on older cars. Less intimidating to modify, used parts are plentiful, plenty of aftermarket support - and with 3 kids, inexpensive to work on.
The added bonus for my Maxima is that it's been in the family since new - I got it from my Dad a few years ago with very low miles in decent shape.
The added bonus for my Maxima is that it's been in the family since new - I got it from my Dad a few years ago with very low miles in decent shape.
10-10-2012, 05:15 AM
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Good thread!
1) It costs almost nothing to maintain (unbelievably reliable)
2) Looks, style is still up to date.
3) It's paid for.
4) #3 Leaves more cash for home updates and a motorcycle.
5) All of the above = Priceless!
1) It costs almost nothing to maintain (unbelievably reliable)
2) Looks, style is still up to date.
3) It's paid for.
4) #3 Leaves more cash for home updates and a motorcycle.
5) All of the above = Priceless!
10-10-2012, 08:46 AM
#30
Divorce. Child support, plus the fact that I love the 4th gen.
The 4th gen body IMO is just the right size. Not too big, not to small. Some days I'm cruising in chill mode and my car is quiet. Other days I get on it and my 4th gen responds enthusiastically.
The 3.0 VQ. The engine LOVES to REV and when you redline it, it just wants more. No longer the most powerful but it loves to go. The other day a WRX sti blew me away (as it should) but I didn't care. I still prefer my car over his any day.
If my car was totalled and I had to replace it, I dont see much out there. OK, maybe a G37 6 speed, or a 370Z, but as the VQ has grown in size and power, it seems to have lost its love-to-rev luster.
BMW was smart in that they kept their 3.0 motor and put it everywhere. The 328 is really a degaussed 3.0 and the 335 is a turboed 3.0
Nissan needs to make a twin turbo 3.0 VQ, giving an affectionate nod to the Last, best Z, the 300ZX TT. That would be SO awesome.
The 4th gen body IMO is just the right size. Not too big, not to small. Some days I'm cruising in chill mode and my car is quiet. Other days I get on it and my 4th gen responds enthusiastically.
The 3.0 VQ. The engine LOVES to REV and when you redline it, it just wants more. No longer the most powerful but it loves to go. The other day a WRX sti blew me away (as it should) but I didn't care. I still prefer my car over his any day.
If my car was totalled and I had to replace it, I dont see much out there. OK, maybe a G37 6 speed, or a 370Z, but as the VQ has grown in size and power, it seems to have lost its love-to-rev luster.
BMW was smart in that they kept their 3.0 motor and put it everywhere. The 328 is really a degaussed 3.0 and the 335 is a turboed 3.0
Nissan needs to make a twin turbo 3.0 VQ, giving an affectionate nod to the Last, best Z, the 300ZX TT. That would be SO awesome.
10-10-2012, 08:50 AM
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10-10-2012, 10:03 AM
#32
Originally Posted by Hewta
Cus fast full size V6 5Spd, And packing a V6 honored on Wards 10 best engines list 7 years straight! (95-01 IIRC)
10-10-2012, 10:58 AM
#36
Better mileage than my last 4 cyl car (Pontiac GrandAm)
Better mileage than my wife's current 4cyl car (Subaru Outback)
More power than each of the two above cars.
No car payment
Low insurance
VQ POWAH!!!!
Plus, the style of the 4th gen is simply timeless.
Better mileage than my wife's current 4cyl car (Subaru Outback)
More power than each of the two above cars.
No car payment
Low insurance
VQ POWAH!!!!
Plus, the style of the 4th gen is simply timeless.
10-10-2012, 12:29 PM
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Because i'm a 20 year old student who likes to have some power under the hood while not looking like a ricer, and don't have the money for anything too new. Dont wanna lease. I'm on my second Max now, 97 GLE (96 GLE was smashed by an F150, RIP). $600 for a flawless body '97 that only needed brake work and new struts? Couldn't pass it up. Almost decided on getting a 2k Max but decided 4th gen was good enough for me especially if it keeps extra cash in my pocket. Perfect blend of family sedan and sports car
Last edited by FreshRichie; 10-10-2012 at 12:32 PM.
