View Poll Results: Which would you buy?
2k1 AE
36
25.90%
2k2 SE
103
74.10%
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2k1 AE or 2k2 SE?
10-24-2003, 11:45 AM
#121
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Since the original poster is no longer considering EITHER car, I fail to understand why people are even posting in this thread anymore
Actually, now it's between 2k2 Max SE or Acura RSX-S, athletic cruiser vs. go-cart racer.
11-04-2003, 12:12 PM
#124
Originally Posted by 00MaxSE
You should look at the TSX too. I've seen a few cruisin around town. Look nice.
SteVTEC...4th gen is actually an option, I haven't lost my love for that car.
11-04-2003, 11:17 PM
#126
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 83
comparin to my ae and the 02 max i often drive (belongs to a friend)
if u listen to them closely, 3.0 sounds sweeter, more refined, overall quality etc
not just my opinion alone, many car-fetish friends of mine agree as well
after u change all ur stereo, seats and mod a bit ,etc
u cant tell the difference
heated wheel? i dont even use heated seat =D dont wanna get all sweaty
i get enough heat just from the excitement
if u mod ur 3.5 heavily, remember its just a fwd,
if u want performance, why not simply get a 350z or g35 coupe?
i prefer the ae, i knew 3.5 was comin out but still... i went for the ae
maybe its just a sentimental thing after driving a max since the day i got my license =D
if u listen to them closely, 3.0 sounds sweeter, more refined, overall quality etc
not just my opinion alone, many car-fetish friends of mine agree as well
after u change all ur stereo, seats and mod a bit ,etc
u cant tell the difference
heated wheel? i dont even use heated seat =D dont wanna get all sweaty
i get enough heat just from the excitement
if u mod ur 3.5 heavily, remember its just a fwd,
if u want performance, why not simply get a 350z or g35 coupe?
i prefer the ae, i knew 3.5 was comin out but still... i went for the ae
maybe its just a sentimental thing after driving a max since the day i got my license =D
10-07-2004, 12:33 AM
#128
Just like was said on the first page on this thread, it all goes back to what each man/woman prefers. I personally did a thorough search and test drove approximately 25 Max's both 5th and 5.5 gens and when I saw and drove the black AE that I ended up purchasing, none of the 2002+'s could compare. To me, I was looking for a car that I "felt" more comfortable in, not a car that would blow someone off the road (that was what my Corvette was for when I was 16). Personally, the AE looks and feels "slick." When I drove the '02s and '03s they were nice, but to me just felt like I was carrying more around and felt more bulky then smooth. But there again, that's just me. I like the thought that I have a car that hardly anyone else in my area has, especially considering that I see so many 5.5s driving around. Anyway, enough of this rant, but debating can be very constructive, just had to put in my .02
10-07-2004, 06:16 AM
#130
I was offered a nice black AE when looking for my 5.5 gen. Even though I still wanted the 5.5, they insisted it was virtually the same car, until i found a salesman that could relate to the 3.5L. I didnt budge with the AE and waited until I got me an 03 Ti SE. 
10-07-2004, 01:01 PM
#134
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Posts: 2,720
Originally Posted by S00NR1
When I drove the '02s and '03s they were nice, but to me just felt like I was carrying more around
10-07-2004, 01:13 PM
#136
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Posts: 2,720
Originally Posted by SkoorbMax
2002 by far.
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10-07-2004, 05:58 PM
#139
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02 no doubt, I think the Side sills that come on the 02/03 does enough to the 5th gen look. Like F23A4 said the 3.5 just puts smile on your face most of the time when you hit that gas, my 01 just didnot do that. Most of us here are straight line peeps and the 3.5 can hold its on against most stock for stock quite well.
10-07-2004, 08:35 PM
#140
Originally Posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
the 3.5 just puts smile on your face most of the time when you hit that gas, my 01 just didnot do that.
10-07-2004, 08:44 PM
#141
350Z is 
IMO...If you're gonna get a sportscar, get a REAL sportscar.....not a wannabe-sportscar (350Z aka G35C) that weighs as much as a maxima....
beside that points...obviously a 2k2 with the 3.5 is preferable to our 3.0. But our insurance is MUCH lower thanks to no HID-theft
IMO...If you're gonna get a sportscar, get a REAL sportscar.....not a wannabe-sportscar (350Z aka G35C) that weighs as much as a maxima....beside that points...obviously a 2k2 with the 3.5 is preferable to our 3.0. But our insurance is MUCH lower thanks to no HID-theft
10-07-2004, 10:20 PM
#142
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver , BC
Posts: 214
I don't know what you all talking about if you guys really need more and more HP (man's insecuryty) then buy your self camaro, corvette or Porsche. Beside comparing max 5 and 5.5 is like comparing Intel 3.0 and 3.2 sure is faster but will that 0.05 sec change your life.
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