I test drove the 03 Maxima SE six speed and really like it, but I am affraid of the change of body style in 2004. On the other hand, I like the G35 but I need a manual six speed. I have not driven a manual for about 1.5 years and miss it dearly.

The Nissan dealership in Orlando (Classic Nissan) is offering me invoice + $330 advertisement fee. I saw someone post some dealership is offering $500-700 below invoice, who are the dealerships.

Thanks,

If you really like the 03 then get it unless you have another choice. Why are you afraid of the 04 btw? Is it because it'll make your car depreciate faster? That's a fact of life, there's no escaping that.

The G35 is rumored to come out with a 6spd shortly, same goes with the Coupe. So if you can wait a bit longer, do so and drive both cars so you can compare them one more time. Make your choice then. Chances are the 6th gen Max will be out as well.

As far as that price given to you by Classic Nissan, i'd suggest you find another dealership. "Advertisement fee" isn't something that's standard nor needed unless the dealership just wants to make some extra $$$.

Any dealership will offer the car to you at invoice or even below invoice, it's just a matter of negotiating on your part.

The invoice on my 2003 max had an advertising fee right on it. I guess some groups of dealers pay regional advertising fee and it is charged to them right on the invoice. I saw it right on the factory invoice.

if this is true, i'll be the owner of a G35 6spd ,rear wheel drive with 260 hp ,see you in my rearview 2k2/2k3 maxima's.

kj

down her emaroone has the 2k3 se.. for 23k

G35 6 speed and coupe is going to be out in Nov. (the last time I check).. so wait a few more months.

Just to clarify, as far as I know, the sedan won't see a 6 SPD until February. However, the same tranny will be seen in the 350Z and the G35 Coupe so you can compare earlier.

hey now! give a little respect to the 2k2 and the 2k3 Maximas! You will have the same engine as us. Not all of us can get G35's. I WISH I DID.

If your current car isn't on its last legs and you can afford a G35, I think it's worth the wait. You won't have to worry about model change/depreciation, plus the build quality and total driving experience will be better.

Quirk Nissan in Boston has been advertising 2k3's for $22699 for almost 3 weeks now. That's 1k under invoice in their daily newspaper ads, who knows what haggling could get it down to. I'd assume that the largest volume Nissan dealer in your closest metropolitan area could cut you a similar deal.

Wow, is that with no options. I will keep that in mind. Thanks,

I just got ****ed off changing my old car's driving belt and it keep jumping half way off the pulley. Just ****ed me off that is why I decide to change car. The current car runs good. I hate taking cars to the dealership but maybe I should just calm down. I guess if I wait Infiniti it will be Feb. 2003. I thought the price difference is not really that much. Nissan dealership here wanted $25K (invoice) for a 03 Maxima SE six speed with no leather. I thought the G35 is $27K without leather.

WAIT TIL FEB FOR THE 6-SPEED! the g35 is a MUCH better car. RWD, more refined, better looking taillights/overall interior/exterior design, better handling (independant suspension finally vs. max's archaic beam susp), Skyline platform, rumors of increased hp to 280? outperforms bmw 3-series in all dimensions!

Not only does it have a Skyline platform but it *is* the skyline

Though the interior materials could use some more work.

And wait until they give you the trade-in price that make you think your car is place of junk.

The 6spd is due out at the same time as the coupe this fall, per a few guys over at freshalloy who are giving/receiving feedback to Infiniti engineers on their new cars. I think its been confirmed that the G35 6spd sedan and coupe have the same gear ratios as the 350Z. I've also heard from a private source that the manual coupe and sedan will be rated at 280 hp. After driving the auto sedan, i'mn pretty much sold on the G, just waiting for the stick......

not sure, i know prior they had advertised 2k2 se's with spoiler, leather, sunroof for 22k

From www.nissannews.com.

Running changes to the 2003 G35 sport sedan include:
· The addition of a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (February availability)
· Standard xenon headlights on Leather Luxury model
· Addition of sunroof to Premium Package
· Available satellite radio (choice of XM or Sirius)

Considering that me and the old man are sharing a 94 Sable with the notorious ford 3.8....anything over $400 for us is a great ---- wait, I think I hear my head gasket blowing again...gotta go!