Dilemna!!!!
#1
Dilemna!!!!
So I am thinking of jumping ship with my current ride (Honda Civic) and getting a Maxima SE..
The problems are as follows:
1) The dealer is having a heck of a time finding the 03 SE that I want (white or gray lustre w/6-speed).
2) Nissan isn't making any more 03s so it will be harder and harder as time progresses unless I buy right now - which I am not quite (very close) to being ready.
3) I haven't seen an 04 in person (who has?) and from the pics I've seen it's a little "rugged" and I might not like it - plus it will probably be hard to get and expensively marked up when it comes out (I heard next month!!)
So, that said, what do you guys think I should do? I could opt for the auto transmission which would make it much easier to find "my car", but I might miss out on what I really want (manual trans.)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and words of encouragement haha,
Kevin
The problems are as follows:
1) The dealer is having a heck of a time finding the 03 SE that I want (white or gray lustre w/6-speed).
2) Nissan isn't making any more 03s so it will be harder and harder as time progresses unless I buy right now - which I am not quite (very close) to being ready.
3) I haven't seen an 04 in person (who has?) and from the pics I've seen it's a little "rugged" and I might not like it - plus it will probably be hard to get and expensively marked up when it comes out (I heard next month!!)
So, that said, what do you guys think I should do? I could opt for the auto transmission which would make it much easier to find "my car", but I might miss out on what I really want (manual trans.)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and words of encouragement haha,
Kevin
#2
Re: Dilemna!!!!
Originally posted by maxcosity
So I am thinking of jumping ship with my current ride (Honda Civic) and getting a Maxima SE..
The problems are as follows:
1) The dealer is having a heck of a time finding the 03 SE that I want (white or gray lustre w/6-speed).
2) Nissan isn't making any more 03s so it will be harder and harder as time progresses unless I buy right now - which I am not quite (very close) to being ready.
3) I haven't seen an 04 in person (who has?) and from the pics I've seen it's a little "rugged" and I might not like it - plus it will probably be hard to get and expensively marked up when it comes out (I heard next month!!)
So, that said, what do you guys think I should do? I could opt for the auto transmission which would make it much easier to find "my car", but I might miss out on what I really want (manual trans.)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and words of encouragement haha,
Kevin
So I am thinking of jumping ship with my current ride (Honda Civic) and getting a Maxima SE..
The problems are as follows:
1) The dealer is having a heck of a time finding the 03 SE that I want (white or gray lustre w/6-speed).
2) Nissan isn't making any more 03s so it will be harder and harder as time progresses unless I buy right now - which I am not quite (very close) to being ready.
3) I haven't seen an 04 in person (who has?) and from the pics I've seen it's a little "rugged" and I might not like it - plus it will probably be hard to get and expensively marked up when it comes out (I heard next month!!)
So, that said, what do you guys think I should do? I could opt for the auto transmission which would make it much easier to find "my car", but I might miss out on what I really want (manual trans.)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and words of encouragement haha,
Kevin
dont give up! get your manual~
#3
Check the dealerships for any 02's also. Probably not any new SE 6 speeds left, but you might luck out and find a used one with low miles. Probably get a good deal too, seeing as how fast they have been depreciating.
#7
Originally posted by speedy2k1
Definately get the MT. I have a 2K1 auto,
and kicking myself in the **** for not getting a stick.
Definately get the MT. I have a 2K1 auto,
and kicking myself in the **** for not getting a stick.
Yeah, but my choices if I get a manual are 3 (only 1 matches color) and I'd have to get it NOW, new, from a dealer and it has options I don't want to pay for (meridian pkg and some other things)..
My choices if I get an AUTO are hundreds, with any options I want.. new or used...
#9
Hey Maxcosity - I agree with these guys - do whatever it takes to get what you want. I was also worried that I wouldn't be able to find the car I wanted about a month and half ago but I think I got a little lucky. I got everything that I wanted except the color (got sheer silver, wanted grey lustre). Still, I think the color is growing on me - if only the damn weather would cooperate a little more and give us some dry, warmer days. You definitely feel a lot more "connected" driving a 6 speed.
Everyone is in a different situation....but if you can swing it, get that Meridian package. When I got this car, I was thinking "You know, I don't think anyone deserves a heated steering wheel - least of all ME." Let me sum it up in one word: ADDICTIVE!
This is a great car. You really can't get this much car for the money from any other auto maker. When I tell people I bought a Maxima SE I certainly don't get the oohs and ahhs that my friends get when they say they bought an A4 and 330ci Convertible. But I don't care about that - I've always wanted this car and so far, I'm very happy.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Everyone is in a different situation....but if you can swing it, get that Meridian package. When I got this car, I was thinking "You know, I don't think anyone deserves a heated steering wheel - least of all ME." Let me sum it up in one word: ADDICTIVE!
This is a great car. You really can't get this much car for the money from any other auto maker. When I tell people I bought a Maxima SE I certainly don't get the oohs and ahhs that my friends get when they say they bought an A4 and 330ci Convertible. But I don't care about that - I've always wanted this car and so far, I'm very happy.
Good luck and keep us posted.
#12
You have a real dilemma here. You don't what you settle but you don't want to lose out. Maybe start an independent search to dealers around the country. I regret the day I didn't get the manual so don't put yourself into my situation.
And as for the 2K4 I have a strong feeling that the markup is going to be unreal. In the past 1.5 yrs Nissan/Infiniti cars has became very much sort after cars.
And as for the 2K4 I have a strong feeling that the markup is going to be unreal. In the past 1.5 yrs Nissan/Infiniti cars has became very much sort after cars.
#14
Get EXACTLY what you want, otherwise you may regret it later. I wished I had gotten all the bells and whistles that these other guys have, it makes it easier when you get your monthly car payment, because you don't have any regrets when you cruise in your new car that is just the way you want it!
#15
Originally posted by maxcosity
Yeah, but my choices if I get a manual are 3 (only 1 matches color) and I'd have to get it NOW, new, from a dealer and it has options I don't want to pay for (meridian pkg and some other things)..
My choices if I get an AUTO are hundreds, with any options I want.. new or used...
Yeah, but my choices if I get a manual are 3 (only 1 matches color) and I'd have to get it NOW, new, from a dealer and it has options I don't want to pay for (meridian pkg and some other things)..
My choices if I get an AUTO are hundreds, with any options I want.. new or used...
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