View Poll Results: Altima 3.5SE vs. Maxima SE
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Maxima SE vs. Altima 3.5SE
02-12-2004, 08:00 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
you have conflicting opinions on the topic there....but I can tell you that they are self leveling-while the murano might be "manually adjustable", the altimas's level themselves-no adjustment available
I'd like to see an official nissan doc that says this. That's a cool feature.
02-12-2004, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
why is there no mention of this on nissan's website?
I'd like to see an official nissan doc that says this. That's a cool feature.
I'd like to see an official nissan doc that says this. That's a cool feature.
it WAS on their site for the 02 altima...as for the 03,04 and soon to be 05, i dunno
02-12-2004, 08:05 AM
#43
Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
you still haven't answered what you're getting at? Are you just curious, or are you looking to buy and want an opinion? That "one year" is a big deal. I'd say a half-liter of displacement makes it a big deal. You said you wanted performance... the 3.5 alti will outperform a 3.0 max.
and since the 3.5 alti and the 3.5 max are so close in price, and since the 01 max is almost the exact same as the 02 max but for the engine, why even look at an 01?
and since the 3.5 alti and the 3.5 max are so close in price, and since the 01 max is almost the exact same as the 02 max but for the engine, why even look at an 01?
It's fairly obvious that the 3.5L offers more performance than the 3.0L. Ultimately I want the best overall package; I want to know which, in the .org's opinion, is the "better" car.
I think most 3.5L Max owners will argue that their cars are significantly different than the 3.0L Max.
If the poll was Altima 3.5SE vs. Maxima 3.5SE I think the result would be unanimous: Maxima 3.5SE - same/more power, 6-speed vs. 5-speed, better quality interior, class, despite the lack of IRS.
Truth is, I think the decsion between a 3.0L Maxima vs. 3.5L Altima is a tougher one...I just wanted to see how the community would respond.
02-12-2004, 08:11 AM
#44
Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
speaking from a standpoint of owning both an 02 altima and upgrading to an 03 maxima, the maxima hands down is a better deal
altho what still confuses me is the fact that the altima is marketed as the maxima's lil brother yet it has a telescopic steering wheel, more interior room, independent rear and SELF LEVELING HIDs....
I just dont get it
altho what still confuses me is the fact that the altima is marketed as the maxima's lil brother yet it has a telescopic steering wheel, more interior room, independent rear and SELF LEVELING HIDs....
I just dont get it
IS or WAS marketed as Maxima's lil bro? I think that's a fair assumption now...I think tolerance of the transition phase was expected.
02-12-2004, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolMax
Why do you feel the the '03 Maxima was a hands down better deal than the Altima (loaded 3.5SE I'm assuming)? Just curious.
IS or WAS marketed as Maxima's lil bro? I think that's a fair assumption now...I think tolerance of the transition phase was expected.
IS or WAS marketed as Maxima's lil bro? I think that's a fair assumption now...I think tolerance of the transition phase was expected.
2)6 sp manual
3)Much nicer interior-IMHO
4)Actually ended up being cheaper than a similarly equipped altima
=better deal
02-12-2004, 08:43 AM
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Oh yeah, and two words:
TAPE DECK
TAPE DECK
02-12-2004, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolMax
Then this doesn't apply to them...or perhaps it only applies to those who bought their '00/'01 used.
I'm just asking for opinions here.
I'm just asking for opinions here.
02-12-2004, 09:10 AM
#48
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Originally Posted by 6spmax
You should have clarified that in your first post. It appeared to me in the beginning you might be trying to find out how p!ssed off 3.0 owners(that purchased them new) get being blazed by 3.5 altimas.
02-12-2004, 09:21 AM
#49
I would take a 2005 3.5 altima, it is 50 lbs lighter than the max, I think the 5-speed would be better because there is so much torque, you really don't need shorter gears. The new interior is pretty much the maxima interior. And the best parts are the dual exhuast and rear independant suspension. The altima is taking over the maximas place as a 4 door sports car. Have you seen how many manufactors jumped on the altima when it came out, compare that to how many jumped on the the maxima seen. It is about 4-5 times as many companies supporting the altima.
02-12-2004, 09:52 AM
#50
Originally Posted by 6spmax
You should have clarified that in your first post. It appeared to me in the beginning you might be trying to find out how p!ssed off 3.0 owners(that purchased them new) get being blazed by 3.5 altimas.
It's a damn shame if they do...people who feel like that will never be happy.
02-12-2004, 09:54 AM
#51
Originally Posted by 2k2wannabe
it took 42 posts for him to clarify what he was looking for but then he said I was busting his ***** for asking questions... I quit. Good luck getting him to actually *ask the question* he wants to know the answer to.
02-12-2004, 09:57 AM
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People say the Altima is the 4 door Sports car but in all reality its not, only a small portion would qualify. The majority are sold as 4 cylinders with hubcaps, only the few 3.5 sold qualify(4 cylinders donot), just about every Maxima qualified including the GXE sort of. Only for 05 does it sort of Match the features available on an 02/03 GLE but still lacks some even though the interior is new it still doesnt look as good as the waterfall dash of the 5th gen and the front seats definately do not
02-12-2004, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by CoolMax
Sorry!
It's a damn shame if they do...people who feel like that will never be happy.
It's a damn shame if they do...people who feel like that will never be happy.
02-12-2004, 12:18 PM
#54
Originally Posted by 6spmax
.....until they get the 3.5.
02-12-2004, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT
I would choose the alti just cause its faster
And i cant wait till nissan drops the V8 in the alti or max soon, its only a matter of time.
And i cant wait till nissan drops the V8 in the alti or max soon, its only a matter of time.
02-12-2004, 02:12 PM
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Overall, leave it at Nissan just makes good looking, and great performance cars!
02-12-2004, 02:16 PM
#58
For those of you not aware....this thread was inquiring opinions for the following scenario...
If you were on the market for a used car....Would you pick a 2k-2k1 Max (3.0) fully loaded or an Altima 3.5 fully loaded if the price was the same? And why?
there are too many 3.5Max vs 3.5 Alty comparisons here...
If you were on the market for a used car....Would you pick a 2k-2k1 Max (3.0) fully loaded or an Altima 3.5 fully loaded if the price was the same? And why?
there are too many 3.5Max vs 3.5 Alty comparisons here...
02-13-2004, 03:20 AM
#60
I would go Altima....over the 3.0Max. As a matter of fact...I chose it over the 02 Max as they both sat in the show room back in Oct of 01. Even though the max would have been a lot cheaper with a lower apr. Was it the right decision? Yes, let me tell you why.
1. More rear room for my 2 kids
2. I like the design better.
3. Rear indep susp
4. Just looks fantastic to me.
5. Edmunds..2nd best factory stereo for a car under 30K
6. Bought it 360 miles from home..while on vacation..Got a deal they could not match at home.
Down side.
1. Cheap a$$ interior
2. Lots of recalls
3. Lots of tsb's
4. Less than desireable resale..but I guess that applies to the max as well.
Now had the 04 max been out or I knew about the G35 Sedan....I would have bought one of those 2
1. More rear room for my 2 kids
2. I like the design better.
3. Rear indep susp
4. Just looks fantastic to me.
5. Edmunds..2nd best factory stereo for a car under 30K
6. Bought it 360 miles from home..while on vacation..Got a deal they could not match at home.
Down side.
1. Cheap a$$ interior
2. Lots of recalls
3. Lots of tsb's
4. Less than desireable resale..but I guess that applies to the max as well.
Now had the 04 max been out or I knew about the G35 Sedan....I would have bought one of those 2
02-13-2004, 04:58 AM
#61
I will put it this way. When I was ready to trade in my 99 Max I looked at and drove a 02 Altima 3.5 and 02 Max 3.5 . The only thing I liked about the Altima was the styling. The quality and feel of the Max was way above the Altima. Just my two cents.
Pedro
Pedro
02-13-2004, 05:50 AM
#62
Originally Posted by MannyNJ2k2max
For those of you not aware....this thread was inquiring opinions for the following scenario...
If you were on the market for a used car....Would you pick a 2k-2k1 Max (3.0) fully loaded or an Altima 3.5 fully loaded if the price was the same? And why?
there are too many 3.5Max vs 3.5 Alty comparisons here...
If you were on the market for a used car....Would you pick a 2k-2k1 Max (3.0) fully loaded or an Altima 3.5 fully loaded if the price was the same? And why?
there are too many 3.5Max vs 3.5 Alty comparisons here...
That's probably the way I should have phrased it.
02-13-2004, 07:20 PM
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Same thing with an American car. If I won one I'd sell it. The Altima's interior is on par with an American car.
02-15-2004, 08:33 PM
#64
I've had the pleasure of driving an 03 Altima SE for 1 week while in Guam. The interior wasn't as inferior as I once thought. I still think the Maxima interior is more visually pleasing, but the Altimas interior is more friendly. The stereo is easier to reach if you don't use the steering wheel controls. The drivers position has more leg room which is better for long drives. Fit and finish goes to the Maxima. The 5th gen Maximas "FEEL" more sure footed, especially in the rain. The torque steer in the Altima is much more pronounced, but the ride is better than my Maxima. To answer your question, the Altima is the better of the two cars.
02-15-2004, 10:33 PM
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has anyone pointed out that this is a stupid poll yet?
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02-16-2004, 04:07 PM
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Uhmm..... This is pretty tough... But I think I'll go with the old maxima.... New alti's are fat.... So are new maximas... Clearly, I'd pick the 3.5 maxima if I could, but the 3.0 will do as well.
02-17-2004, 07:52 AM
#67
Originally Posted by VQMAN
has anyone pointed out that this is a stupid poll yet?
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Yes, it's already been done chief!
Thanks for the input!
I guess the good number of members who responed are stupid too.
02-17-2004, 07:54 AM
#68
Originally Posted by Virus
I've had the pleasure of driving an 03 Altima SE for 1 week while in Guam. The interior wasn't as inferior as I once thought. I still think the Maxima interior is more visually pleasing, but the Altimas interior is more friendly. The stereo is easier to reach if you don't use the steering wheel controls. The drivers position has more leg room which is better for long drives. Fit and finish goes to the Maxima. The 5th gen Maximas "FEEL" more sure footed, especially in the rain. The torque steer in the Altima is much more pronounced, but the ride is better than my Maxima. To answer your question, the Altima is the better of the two cars.
02-17-2004, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CoolMax
Thanks for the constrcutive input...it's only making this decision more difficult!
02-18-2004, 08:46 AM
#71
Originally Posted by ighettoboyi
this thread is stupid, but isnt the 5th gen max made in japan.... doesn't the whole concept of importing the car mean the build quality is better....
Honestly, it's a stupid assumption that the whole concept of importing the car revolves around build quality.
02-18-2004, 05:33 PM
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i dunno not necessarily so...they seemed to make a big deal when they announced 6th gen max's would be made in the american plants. and the country of manufacturing DOES matter imo. America is fine, but its the other companies, like VW, who make their stuff in mexico. why do you think the build quality of their cars are sooooo crappy even tho its german stuff. All the expensive cars are built in their respective companies' countries, so i think its a valid statement.
02-18-2004, 06:06 PM
#73
The whole "german build quality" is a myth too....My dad had 2 BMWs and a mercedes while i was growing up, and all i can recall about them is how often they were broken.
The reason that companies tout that they are built in America (even if they are a jap company) is because they are trying to get those people who "buy American" - those people who will usually only buy a Ford or Chevy or Dodge - and Nissan, Honda, whoever is hoping that those die-hard patriots will buy a Maxima because it's "made in America" too.
I guess...
As to the original question - drive the cars, buy what you like better. They look different, they drive different. You will like one better than the other. If you like em the same, go for the one that's more affordable, I guess.
But you should get a Maxima!
The reason that companies tout that they are built in America (even if they are a jap company) is because they are trying to get those people who "buy American" - those people who will usually only buy a Ford or Chevy or Dodge - and Nissan, Honda, whoever is hoping that those die-hard patriots will buy a Maxima because it's "made in America" too.
I guess...
As to the original question - drive the cars, buy what you like better. They look different, they drive different. You will like one better than the other. If you like em the same, go for the one that's more affordable, I guess.
But you should get a Maxima!
02-19-2004, 07:35 AM
#74
Originally Posted by irish44j
The whole "german build quality" is a myth too....My dad had 2 BMWs and a mercedes while i was growing up, and all i can recall about them is how often they were broken.
The reason that companies tout that they are built in America (even if they are a jap company) is because they are trying to get those people who "buy American" - those people who will usually only buy a Ford or Chevy or Dodge - and Nissan, Honda, whoever is hoping that those die-hard patriots will buy a Maxima because it's "made in America" too.
I guess...
As to the original question - drive the cars, buy what you like better. They look different, they drive different. You will like one better than the other. If you like em the same, go for the one that's more affordable, I guess.
But you should get a Maxima!
The reason that companies tout that they are built in America (even if they are a jap company) is because they are trying to get those people who "buy American" - those people who will usually only buy a Ford or Chevy or Dodge - and Nissan, Honda, whoever is hoping that those die-hard patriots will buy a Maxima because it's "made in America" too.
I guess...
As to the original question - drive the cars, buy what you like better. They look different, they drive different. You will like one better than the other. If you like em the same, go for the one that's more affordable, I guess.
But you should get a Maxima!
Ultimately I will probably go with the Maxima..I am too loyal & the car fits like a glove, even through the generations.
It's just disappointing knowing that the Altima is probably a better car.
Hopefully cost will be in favor of the Maxima.
OT: btw, how do you like the Mazda 3?
02-19-2004, 07:55 AM
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Altima 3.5 = cheap thrill.
Maxima 3.0 (better yet 3.5) = sophisticated fun.
Maxima 3.0 (better yet 3.5) = sophisticated fun.
02-19-2004, 02:06 PM
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