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Old Aug 8, 2014 | 04:37 AM
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4gen featured on MotorTrend

http://www.motortrend.com/features/c..._j_r_martinez/

Sometimes I miss my '95, but then I remember I have a 5.5gen 6speed.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
http://www.motortrend.com/features/c..._j_r_martinez/

Sometimes I miss my '95, but then I remember I have a 5.5gen 6speed.
Thanks for sharing!
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 05:03 AM
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pretty cool article, its cool he rated it a 9 over the new jag.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 05:50 AM
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Get a 4th gen and put a 3.5 & 6 speed in it.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 06:06 AM
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He needs to holler at me for some headlights

Cool article though.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Cool article. I feel much like this guy when it comes to my Maxima.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 10:41 AM
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i remember this guy when he was in the news
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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That is true love and appreciation for your car right there!

I love my 97 also! When I was 16 my mom and I were really struggling, financially. Her life savings consisted of only a few thousand and our relatives who were supposed to be watching our backs, burned us, by telling her to buy this Volvo from their friend who was a mechanic and super trust worthy.

Well he was not, and we ended up calling it a total loss. So my mom ended up emptying her pockets and throwing the dice to get my 97, which was in a collision previously and rebuilt. It was the scariest feeling ever, knowing that the odds are seriously stacked against you and if you screw up. You are basically ****ed.

At the time I did not know how great these cars were, so we expected only only a few years of use, at least. And in the meantime, try to rebuild that savings then see what happens.

Fast forward 7 years and my Maxima is still here. Even though all my friends have BRZs, 370s, and fancy luxury cars. I still hang on to my good old Maxima because it was there when I got kicked out, it gave me shelter when I had nothing, it took my butt to college, it got me to the interview which started my career, and my Maxima helped me move into my first real home, which, I can call mine.

This is going to sound hella cheesy, but my Maxima is not just a ride to get from A to B, it is like family. Because it was there by my side through every challenge and difficulty that I had to face. So yeah basically, I love that hunk of metal hahah
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 04:11 PM
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Interesting article. Good to see that people appreciate their Maximas.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
http://www.motortrend.com/features/c..._j_r_martinez/

Sometimes I miss my '95, but then I remember I have a 5.5gen 6speed.

Nice article.



Originally Posted by Leo_Koneval
That is true love and appreciation for your car right there!

I love my 97 also! When I was 16 my mom and I were really struggling, financially. Her life savings consisted of only a few thousand and our relatives who were supposed to be watching our backs, burned us, by telling her to buy this Volvo from their friend who was a mechanic and super trust worthy.

Well he was not, and we ended up calling it a total loss. So my mom ended up emptying her pockets and throwing the dice to get my 97, which was in a collision previously and rebuilt. It was the scariest feeling ever, knowing that the odds are seriously stacked against you and if you screw up. You are basically ****ed.

At the time I did not know how great these cars were, so we expected only only a few years of use, at least. And in the meantime, try to rebuild that savings then see what happens.

Fast forward 7 years and my Maxima is still here. Even though all my friends have BRZs, 370s, and fancy luxury cars. I still hang on to my good old Maxima because it was there when I got kicked out, it gave me shelter when I had nothing, it took my butt to college, it got me to the interview which started my career, and my Maxima helped me move into my first real home, which, I can call mine.

This is going to sound hella cheesy, but my Maxima is not just a ride to get from A to B, it is like family. Because it was there by my side through every challenge and difficulty that I had to face. So yeah basically, I love that hunk of metal hahah
Good story, I really liked my 4th gen & was sad to see it go.
Old Aug 8, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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Very cool article. My 4th gen will also always be my favorite. I plan to hold onto it as long as I can.
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