View Poll Results: Would you rather drive a 6 speed max or an auto max

6 speeeeeeeed

79.34%

auto!! im lazy

20.66%

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Oct 20, 2004 | 11:42 AM

#41

03SheerMax

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Originally Posted by RELENTLESS

All I can say is that I wish I would have bought a 6 speed!

ditto.......

Oct 20, 2004 | 01:27 PM

#42

MONTE 01&97 SE

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Originally Posted by chun

i got an auto because i have a 5 speed 240sx, i would love to drive the 6-speed, but its a family car, so my parents can drive it if they need to, im sure the 6-speed is awsome, but it doesnt really matter to me, no one wants to race the maxima anyways, its a big sedan, and not really sporty looking, so there it is, if you like the 6-speed definately get it, i love driving manuals, thats why i still have the 240, which handles WAY better than the maxima, but not as fast though....

The Maxima SE is one of the more sporty looking sedans out their, take a look at most of the offerings compared to it.

Oct 20, 2004 | 02:32 PM

#43

imported_JIC_A33

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Originally Posted by SkoorbMax

Real men drive manuals, and pseudo men drive autos. It's even worse when they excuse it by blaming it on traffic

people who bit_ch about traffic and driving a stick

Oct 20, 2004 | 04:34 PM

#44

TitanMax03

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It really is a lot more fun to drive b/c you have complete control over the car. You can control how fast or slow u really want to go and you feel the actual car more. I just recently installed the Berk Intake, although its quiet i still luv the sound of it thru 2nd. The sleepr sound is the way to go....:0

-MiKe

Oct 22, 2004 | 08:39 AM

#45

GBAUER

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From: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Wash. DC

I tried both. They were about equal in excelleration. I, being young and dumb, bought the auto thinking that since I drive about 50k a year, routinly talk on my cell, and do sales while moving around the DC beltway, I'd be better off with an auto.

long story short:
I HATE MY AUTO TRANNY!!!

Buy a 6 speed!

Oct 22, 2004 | 10:42 PM

#46

Maxxed03

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You aint drivin until your shiftin

Thats my philosophy..

Oct 23, 2004 | 01:12 AM

#47

vmax8

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Definitely the 6speed!
The manual transmission enhances the driving experience tremendously!
I remember the day I went to pick up my new 6speed from the dealer, I went to test drive an automagic Max (just to try it out). My left foot was trying to step on a clutch that wasn't there, and my right hand kept instinctively reaching for that non-existent stick shift. I'm glad I got the 6speed--- even if it is a hassle driving in stop and go traffic and hilly streets because it all evens out whenever I'm on an open stretch of freeway!!!

Oct 23, 2004 | 02:36 AM

#48

Wasim521

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I went from an 01 auto maxima to an 04 stick accord to an 03 auto accord and back to an 02 stick maxima. (if you're really that interested in the progression, see my site)

I think a lot of it is dependent on the car. I loved my 01 auto Maxima - the power came on just great and was plenty fast for me. I love my 02 stick Maxima just as much, but the shifter is a little notchy. It's really a toss up for me in the Maxima world.

Hondas are a totally different deal though - smoothest shifting manual transmission there is - and I wish I never game up my 04 stick Accord for the automatic. In fact, I wouldn't have bought the Maxima if I didn't hate my automatic Honda so much. But there you have it. It's all about the personal preference and the car - if you're going for a Nissan, I'd say it's a toss up and the decision rests entirely with you.