joebrez

Hey Guys,

As an owner of a Auto-02 SE, I love the car but have been wanting a Stick since I bought it. My Commute has permanently changed so a Manual is now an option.

Here is my delema:

2001 Ann. Edition. 14000 miles Grey/Grey- $20,583

or

2003 Titanium Edition 6Sp, 22K miles Grey/Grey - $22,986

The 01 looks like it came off the floor. Absolutely amazing. It came off lease from a Guy who A. Bought a New 04 Max, and B has all the Maint records from that Dealer!! Both cars are at a Nissan dealer that my buddy works at. He is pushing me towards the 01, but I am used to the power of the 3.5.

How does a 5sp 3.0 do compared to my Auto. (Both Stock and future mods are not considered at this point.)

Thanks Guys,

Joe

SoonerFan

iTrader: (5)

i would go for the 03.
its not that much more. which i guess is due to the mileage diffirence. or are the options diffirent?

speedy2k1

go for the '03. I went from an '03 6speed to an AE 5-speed. drastic drop in power. '03 all the way

Ammi

iTrader: (26)

Those prices seem little high to me. Try talking down on the price

darbowmach1

test drove a 2000 stick, not as fast as my 95 5 speed. test drove a 2002 6 speed, bought it in 5 min. your budget will allow a 2002+ 6 speed so go for it and you will never look back.

scopium

i would personally would go with 01 ..first it comes with body kit. second i think the 01 manual is faster than the 03..
and since u live in east coast.. HID theft is pretty common..

Blu

iTrader: (63)

01 faster than the 03 can I hit that crack pipe?

desperado_45

Go with the 3.5 engine, but keep looking for a better price. Thats TOO high.

2002 Maxima SE

iTrader: (3)

You shouldn't think.

speedy2k1

I have an '01 5-speed and I had an '03 previously (until it was stolen) and the '01 will not touch the '03.

NT2SHBBY

since when was IL considered "east coast"??

and whom ever told you the 01 is faster than an 03 should put down the drugs IMMEDIATELY and walk away very quickly

kklier

123456

03maximan

Go for the 03, you should be able to get at least $2000 off that price.

Mr. Peabody

Before I purchased my 03 with 23K on it I test drove a wonderfully immaculate 01SE. IF you are into driving as you must be wanting the stick and all ... go for the 03 you will not be sorry. After driving the 03 the 01 will seem like it's running on 5 cylinders (no offence 01 guys). The price is a bit high but from what I understand the 03 Titanium stick is rarely available for resale. One thing to watch for on the Titanium vehicle is this ... as you may know the wheels on this car have a special finish that must never be cleaned with a chrome or wire wheel cleaner.... it will eat through the clear coat and add black splotches to the wheel almost like a black fungus and unfortunately this will not be covered under waranty. You must use an aluminum wheel cleaner. My Black Max has the Titanium option and came with the special finish wheels but I have the splotch problem from the previous owner. just check out the wheels carefully & enjoy!!

Trance Artur

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Prices way too high on both of those.

6spmax

That's why I chose an new '03 over a used '01. I thought the '03 would do a better job of keeping me out of trouble.

MannyNJ2k2max

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hmmm.....should.i buy a 27 inch or equally priced greater performance 32 inch.....

BklynMax6sp

I murder all non-3.5 liter maxima's as well as 3.5 maxima's on auto... The 2003 is cleary the one to chose. The price is high, but if it is fully loaded without nav, and it has an extended warrenty then its a pretty good deal....

Blu

iTrader: (63)

yup 3.5 automatics are slow...