Im looking at some 2002 max's. I know it is alot easier to find an Auto. Should I just go for the auto or should I go to the extra effort and wait for the right 6 speed?

 

Uhh...what do you enjoy driving? Unfortunately I will not be driving your 2k2 max when you get it, so it matters not what i prefer but what you prefer!

 

agreed it's all preference but uhh....i'd prefer the 6-speed if i were you

 

I'm considering a deal tommorrow for a 2k2, this would be my first Max. The 6 speed is what I covet but difficult to find around here. It looks like it will be an auto for me, maybe

 

6-speed, i got the auto and its nowhere near as nice as the 6 speed. If you like to shift for yourself go with the manual. If not 100% sure then go with the auto.

 

well I like a 6 spd, but my wife cant drive one (Maybe theres a plus for the 6spd). But what I was thinking was if there is going to be a turbo/supercharger for the 02+ is it going to be for the 6spd only?

 

well the auto is more prone to breaking, but its still doable. As for the wife, teach her to drive stick. Could be a bad idea once she finds out how much fun it is

 

Sounds familiar.

I traded in my 98 SE 5-speed for a 2003 SE auto so that my wife could drive it. I miss the stick. (but I love the extra grunt)

The 2003 auto is a great car but the 6-speed would definately be more fun to drive.

 

I was hesitant at 1st at getting a 6 spd, but after having it for 5 months, I love it. Put it this way, I don't know of a single person on the org who has regretted getting a 6 spd, but plenty who had wish they waited to find a 6-spd a instead of an auto. The choice it yours.

 

6spd

 

get the 6


Better yet get the 6 with the helical limited slip diff.

 

I don't think so. The only real issues with those auto's is that they're programmed for grandma and the agressive maxima.org drivers hate that.

 

... Just look at how many have converted from auto to manual ... and from manual to auto ... extremely rare

 

I have an '03 auto as it fits my lifestyle now. Go for the 6.

 

AusFlt, despite the differences - I don't think you will regret buying either one.

Keep in mind that if you cannot find a 6-spd now and wait for one, depending on how long it takes you will most likely end up getting a higher mileage car. If you prefer lower mileage, more warranty remaining and cannot find a 6-spd, go for a Auto then. Autos are plenty and not hard to find. There are atleast four 2k2-2k3 autos at my local dealership.

 

Its all a question of preferance. I've never had a powerful stick shift car so I don't know drivability issues. I do know that everytime I had a stick shift I loved it for a while.... then grew tired of it in about 2 years. I bought an auto b.c I didn't wanna shift. I bought the Maxima b.c I wanted to go fast and not have to shift.

for me the Auto is plenty fast and its fun. this stick is always more driver involvement and more fun "when you wanna have fun" and less fun "most of the rest of the time"

 

It is a matter of preference,but it also depends on how much of your driving is on city streets versus highways. I do a lot of city driving
and it gets to be a pain some times. Sure, is fun when you open it up sometimes but how much of that driving are you going to do? I'm lucky that
I still have my '97 auto so I can take brake from shifting in city traffic sometimes.

 

go for the 6-spd, I have a 03' auto and I regret not getting the 6-spd.