i have never driven a 2k2 auto or 6spd but after reading some reviews i thought maybe some real owners would be able to answer a question i have about the steering in the 2k2+ maximas. i read somewhere that the steering feels lighter in the 6spd and that the steering in the auto max feels better (firmer). can anybody attest?

 

It only felt different b/c I had only one hand on the wheel when driving the 6 speed...regular freeway driving, they feel the same to me...

 

I believe the difference is that the SE models (which are the only ones with a stick) come with the "sports suspension package", whereas the GXE and GLE don't.

I have no idea what that package actually does, or if it's just a marketing gimick.

Although, a friend of mine bought the GLE after test driving both and said the SE was "tighter", but the GLE "rode smoother".

Dunno what the actual difference is though.

 

i used to own a 2k2 gxe and i think it handled so much better on corners then my 2k3 SE do to shorter cornerin

 

im talking about the difference between a 2k2 se 6spd and 2k2 se auto. is there any difference at all?

 

I have had Both auto and 6spd on the 2K2 SE (currently driving the 6spd). The 6spd (to me) feels lighter than the auto did.

 

I think theres a speed variable steering thing. The steering is looser when going slow to assist in parking and stuff.

 

it should be the same just cruisin - I doubt Nissan would bother changing the steering firmness of auto vs. 6 speed Maximas. Under acceleration, a 6 speed will put a little more power to the ground, maybe that will affect the feel of steering somewhat? There is the variable steering thing as well, which makes it soft at low speeds, more firm at highway speeds too

 

It's probably negligible at best, but could it be because the 2k2 SE Auto is heavier and thus puts more pressure on the front wheels?